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Twist of Fate: A Heartbreaker Bay Novella (1001 Dark Nights) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a new story in her Heartbreaker Bay series…

When the one you want …

Daisy doesn’t believe love is ever-lasting, so it’s ironic as hell that she parlayed a business degree into a wedding planning business. More ironic still is her latest job bringing her back into contact with the man who’d taught her that love can’t last.

Is the one you can’t have…

To say Diego has been taught the hard way to bury emotions is an understatement. But when he’s called home to help the brother he hasn’t seen or spoken to in years, that’s one thing. It’s another entirely to also come face to face with the first woman he ever loved. First and only…

Can love conquer all?

Daisy’s learned to depend only on herself, and Diego is and always has been an island of one. And yet when they’re together, even when they’re bickering, still wary and haunted by memories of what was … it’s magic. The question is, how to find their way back to each other…?

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill's bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L9GCQB3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 292 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1970077292
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just don’t tell her mom). She’s sold 20 million plus copies worldwide to date and lives with her family in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe full of quirky characters (Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is mostly coincidental).

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Customers find this novella to be an absolutely delightful read, describing it as a wonderful second chance love tale with lots of emotions and loads of angst. They appreciate the book's sexiness and humor, with one customer noting the trademark Shalvis combination of heat and humor. The book's shortness receives mixed reactions from customers.

32 customers mention "Readability"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an absolutely delightful and great novella, with one customer noting it's a must-read in the series.

"...For a quick, enjoyable read, Twist of Fate did what it set out to do. And I’m still glad I read it...." Read more

"Yes, this is a short story - it is a novella - and it is a very quick read. Not only did I love Daisy and Diego but I loved Rocco and Tyler, too...." Read more

"Daisy and Diego’s second chance romance was a a great read with easy quips, emotional moments, and magnetic chemistry...." Read more

"This was a good book. Too short though! I could’ve kept reading about the characters! I would definitely recommend this book!" Read more

26 customers mention "Romance"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this novella, describing it as a wonderful sweet story and a lovely second chance love tale, with one customer highlighting its magical reunion filled with passion.

"...Cute, quick novella. I love the Heartbreaker Bay series. I love the 1001 Dark Nights anthology. Now two things I love are together. Bliss." Read more

"...Sweet story! Loving this series!!" Read more

"...It's a great second chance story." Read more

"...I enjoyed TWIST OF FATE and being back in the Heartbreaker Bay world again – yet, this is very short even for a novella...." Read more

12 customers mention "Emotional content"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with its loads of angst and how it brings characters to life.

"...So, I liked their story, it’s full of emotions, shenanigans by Rocco and Tyler, steaming moments and a love that has been neglected but still burns..." Read more

"...Then the craziness begins! The characters are very entertaining, as always Ms. Shalvis’s views of San Francisco are awesome, and it’s a very..." Read more

"A magical reunion filled with passion, angst and the reawakening of forgotten love!..." Read more

"...This was a quick, easy read with fun characters and a range of emotions and issues." Read more

10 customers mention "Sexiness"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the characters Daisy and Deigo.

"...The love story was not only HOT but sweet and I loved the way it worked out. A great Novella, enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it!" Read more

"...Cute, quick novella. I love the Heartbreaker Bay series. I love the 1001 Dark Nights anthology. Now two things I love are together. Bliss." Read more

"Fun, sexy, short return to Heartbreaker Bay..." Read more

"Great book. I really like Daisy and Deigo. Very emotional!" Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning the trademark Shalvis combination of heat and humor, while another appreciates the comical matchmakers.

"...Second chance love, laughter, a few tears, and of course our happily ever after!..." Read more

"...This is a second chance at first love with comical matchmakers providing the excuses to interact with each other...." Read more

"...chance romance with lots of emotions & that trademark Shalvis combination of heat and humour!" Read more

"You can never go wrong with Jill Shalvis! Laugh out loud kind of book. I love this series." Read more

8 customers mention "Shortness"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the novella's length, with some appreciating its brevity while others find it too short.

"...series through a novella – and, indeed, this one is definitely short and sassy...." Read more

"This was a good book. Too short though! I could’ve kept reading about the characters! I would definitely recommend this book!" Read more

"Short and sweet...." Read more

"A sweet & steamy short!..." Read more

Heart, heat and humor - classic Shalvis.
4 out of 5 stars
Heart, heat and humor - classic Shalvis.
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart Review copy was received from Publicity team. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Everything Jill Shalvis writes is so enjoyable. The entire Heartbreaker Bay series is excellent. Daisy is somewhat familiar from the series. Diego is from her past and he comes to town for his brother's wedding. Rocco, the brother, works with Sadie in the tattoo shop. The connection to the rest of the series group is quite limited in the story. Diego and Daisy were high school sweethearts. Daisy got a chance to go to school in New York City. Diego ended up having to leave college to take care of the tattoo shop and his father, who had a stroke, when Rocco just leaves town. Diego is left on his own with all the work and no emotional support. Ten years later, Rocco wants Diego back and to make amends. With Daisy as the wedding planner, Diego is spending time with her again. I thought Diego had a lot to process in less than a week to move on from the past with both Rocco and Daisy. Rocco's fiance, Tyler, is awesome. Twist of Fate has the heart, heat and humor I appreciate from this author.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is Hearbreaker Bay, #8.5. It is a novella.

    "When the one you want … is the one you can't have ... can love conquer all?"

    Daisy is an event planner. Currently she is working as a wedding planner. She finds it ironic that she is working on a job that brings her back into contact with the man who showed her love cannot last.

    Diego is called home to help the brother he hasn't spoken to or seen in years. He has long been taught to bury his emotions. It is one thing to help his brother, it is another to come face to face with the first woman he ever loved... the only woman he has ever loved.

    Daisy learned long ago to only depend on herself. Diego is a man who is an island of one. He never counts on anyone for anything. They find that whenever they are around each other, the magic is still there. It doesn't matter what they are doing, they are wary and haunted by memories of what was.

    Can they possibly find their way back to each other?

    I really enjoyed this novella; I almost wish it were longer. i have not read all of the other books in the series, yet, so maybe they are involved in some of them. i sure hope so. I love the premise of how they were each set up by the two grooms in the wedding that Daisy is planning, and Diego is best man for. It was fun reading how they made their way and figured out how to work with one another to save their love.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    TWIST OF FATE takes us back to Ms. Shalvis’ Heartbreaker Bay series for a quick story featuring some new characters and some old friends as well. The 1001 Dark Nights line is designed as a quick bite of an established series through a novella – and, indeed, this one is definitely short and sassy. And I really cannot say much in this review without giving away spoilers. So. If you’ve heard about the Heartbreaker Bay series and wondered if you’d like it then this is a good way to find out.

    Everything you really need to know before starting this story is in the cover description. To go much beyond that is telling you the story, and I do not do that style of review. This second chance romance will bring together again two people who once could have made it but life happened, hardship was experienced, and through lack of communication, they drifted apart until there was nothing left. Now brought together again through Diego’s brother’s wedding and Daisy being both a friend and the wedding planner they are forced to deal with each other in the now. There is anger, hurt, and blame on both sides for neither was solely at fault for their eventual break-up. Daisy and Diego have to face some harsh realities, the fact that their passion for each other has not diminished over time, and some serious healing to be done on several fronts before their happy ending can become a reality.

    I enjoyed TWIST OF FATE and being back in the Heartbreaker Bay world again – yet, this is very short even for a novella. I won’t tell an author how or what to write, that’s not my place but I wanted so much more of Daisy and Diego to understand them, to go beyond the surface. So, I liked their story, it’s full of emotions, shenanigans by Rocco and Tyler, steaming moments and a love that has been neglected but still burns for this couple.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Yes, this is a short story - it is a novella - and it is a very quick read. Not only did I love Daisy and Diego but I loved Rocco and Tyler, too. Diego and Daisy have a history and after being apart for so long, there are plenty of misunderstandings and much mistrust between them...but the strong bond that they have always had is still strong. Rocco, Diego's brother, has some reckoning and groveling to do himself but he and his partner Tyler are just a hoot. I liked it, loved Diego, and it reminded me more of the early books I read of Ms. Shalvis'; it's why she became a favorite author of mine. Wait until you read about some of the ways Diego got back at his brother; OMG, hilarious! This story has all the feels and sexiness and snark that this author is known for. I really liked it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    3.25 stars. Twist of Fate is a novella in the Heartbreaker Bay series. Diego has returned to town for his brother's wedding as best man. His ex-girlfriend, Daisy, is the wedding planner. The two are forced to spend time together as they participate in wedding festivities. They find they still have strong feelings, but they must get over their past together and move on to have a happy future.

    This book felt a little short, even for a novella (beginning at 14% and ending at 93%). I enjoyed the book, despite it's length. I just felt there was enough story to expand into a longer book. The end felt rushed. They got back together after the climax on the next to the last page with very little resolution or time together. I enjoyed the story, however. The concept and the writing were good. I liked Diego and Daisy, too. They were really sweet together with good chemistry.

    Overall, this was a quick, easy, sweet and entertaining read. I enjoyed it, just not quite as much as the full length books in this series. I still love Heartbreaker Bay and look forward to more from Ms. Shalvis in the future.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    An absolutely delightful read, with all Ms Shalvis’s entertaining fun! Second chance love, laughter, a few tears, and of course our happily ever after! Daisy has been planning the wedding of a very good friend and his fiancé Tyler. Everything is going smoothly until Rocco’s estranged brother, Diego, ( his best man!) comes back to help. Diego and Daisy had a serious relationship 10 years ago, and they drifted apart, Each thinking the other was at fault. Once he’s back in town, they keep getting thrown together, and it’s hard for them to stay angry with each other. Then the craziness begins!
    The characters are very entertaining, as always Ms. Shalvis’s views of San Francisco are awesome, and it’s a very quick read, although I would love to have had more. It can be read as a stand alone, but if you haven’t read the other books in the series, your missing lots of fun.

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