Not Guilty of Books

    CRASH COURSE The Boys of Elmwood U - Book Three by Hayden Hall Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review A bit of touching second chance moments, and some fun chaotic rom-com dating disasters.   A for effort to Finn’s friends for trying to turn matchmaking into a science project, but their methodology is definitely flawed!! LOL Cue some downright terrible, bizarre, and hilarious dates.   But then there’s Jesse, his childhood ‘almost something’ who had disappeared from his life, leaving a void.  He suddenly appears on campus.  They dance around each other, feeling a connection but also knowing they actually don’t know each other anymore. So they slowly move toward a pretty sweet HEA.   This is lighter fare that some of the Hayden’s recent works, full of warmth and humour.   Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I came out first. I started dating first. And somehow I’m still single. My ...

  PAINTED IN WILDFLOWERS The Darling Brothers - Book Four by Emmy Sanders Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review Any day you get a new Emmy Sanders book, you know you’re in for a treat. And this one is gorgeous, loving, and so full of acceptance.  Benson has had such a complicated upbringing and life.  Having been diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s I could really empathize with him, and your entire history reorients itself with a diagnosis. It’s freeing, but also overwhelming and terrifying. Remi and Benson are a bit of an unexpected duo; their lives didn't really intersect for many years, but they totally make sense, and there’s a beauty in finding someone who can relate, even somewhat, to your disability or diagnosis. But even more so, these two are just amazing, caring human beings. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I’ve always listened to my heart, and what it wants is him. Remi I can confidently say I never thought my crush on my best friend’s older brother would...

  YARD SALE Legends and Fury - Book Three by EM Lindsey Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review Too blind for some, not blind enough for others- what an exhausting world to live in. And no one would blame him for whacking Aravind with a hockey stick for his attitude and terrible take. I’m not sure I accept his reason for how he acted, but he redeems himself when he steps up and steps in for Tiago. Because OMG, his family should be abandoned on a deserted island, with not even a ball to talk to. Somehow, Aravind finds himself,  and some steadiness that allows him to step up for himself and others, and Tiago discover a life where he can lay down some of the wall, because he has someone that loves all of him. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis “Would you rather be trapped in a cabin with your arch enemy, or not be allowed to shower for a hundred days?” Problem number one: My arch enemy is the jackass reporter who keeps making up lies about me. Problem number two: He’s also...

  CRAVING SIN Sinful Things - Book One by Riley Hart Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review I love a redemption story. Rian lost himself when his wife died. He and his son barely know each other, and he’s definitely not interested in finding love again. Until Abbott, the Dr he may or may not have to kill. But what better way to find love again than kidnapping someone! Abbott deserves some intense love; Lord knows his father doesn’t give him any,  and you can totally see why Rian’s fierce attention would cause someone to break their moral code. And honestly, I couldn’t be happier for him. And though Rian is the villain in his own story, you really just want to wrap him up in a hug. I cannot, repeat, cannot wait for Conan’s story! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Rian As head of the O’Shea family, I don’t make mistakes. I certainly don’t become obsessed with a guy. Stalk him. And then proceed to kidnap him to a secluded cabin when an attempt on my life is made. But tha...