When I read Dirty, the first book in Kylie Scott's Dive Bar series, I knew this series was going to be special; each and every one of the characters intrigued me and screamed to have their story told. Ms. Scott manages to make a big lie, a case of mistaken identity, a bout of the flu, growing attraction, and a tragedy all into a fabulous romance in Twist. As I reflect back on this story, I realize this couple had a lot of ups and downs, but through it all their relationship blossomed and as the navigated each crazy, awkward incident their bond grew and it became evident this couple was one who together could get through anything life throws their way. 
 Stepping way out of her comfort zone Alex Parks flies from her home in Seattle to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to surprise the man she's been emailing with through a dating website on his birthday. To say she's a bit surprised by what she finds is saying the least, but as this story unfolds taking that risk was the best thing to ever happen in her life. 
 Always the caretaker and peacemaker of his family and his ragtag group of friends all Joe Collins wanted to do was help his younger brother fine a nice woman to settle down with. He honestly never meant to lead a woman on through emails, but conversing with Alex was the highlight to his days and having someone he hadn't known his entire life to talk candidly with proved to be just what he needed until she shows up to surprise Eric, the man she thinks she was talking to, only to find him. 
 You know those people who always manage to make a grand entrance no matter where they are? Well, that's how I feel about Kylie Scott. Each and every book she writes the first scene, the first chapter sucks you in and won't let go. I devoured this book in a few hours because I could not put it down. First off Joe...OMG, he is my perfect kind of guy. I know so many readers go for the "bad boy" types, but I've always had a thing for the "good guy." I love men who always try to do the right thing, the ones who put others before themselves, and had only the best intentions even when they go astray. There's no doubt Joe made a big mistake with Alex, but I really don't think he did it with harmful intentions and it honestly made me sad that he didn't come clean with her because he's always taken a backseat to his brother whose movie star good looks have gotten him everything and anyone he wanted. I'm not defending his actions, just saying I could understand them. That being said, Joe went above and beyond to try and make things right with Alex and because he showed her exactly the type of man he was she couldn't help but begin to fall for him even though she was determined not to. 
 I loved the way this relationship played out and that even though they knew a lot about one another, they didn't have an easy time of it. My emotions were all over the place with this story and there were times they both ticked me off, but the way they fell for one another was nothing short of magic. With each passing day the attraction and admiration for one another grew and when they finally decided to get physical, whew! Cold showers for everyone! 
 For someone who lives a pretty solitary life Alex was a bit overwhelmed by the Dive Bar crew, but they went out of their way to help her and she quickly realized how amazing and unique they all are, I honestly love this crew. A bit of a cameo appearance by some pretty famous friends made me one happy reader girl for sure! 
 With characters that jump off the page and into your heart, a compelling storyline that has you on the edge of your seat, and a romance that starts as a slow burn and rages into an inferno, Twist was an exceptional story and I can't wait for the next book in this series! 
 ARC provided by St. Martin's Griffin for a voluntary review.