Not Guilty of Books

  SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Peaches - Book Two by Ashley Rayne Release Date: July 8, 2025 Review Peaches is a found family workplace, full of friends who love and care for one another, which I always enjoy. Jonas has suffered the loss of his husband, and ever since he’s just been going through the motions, and probably wouldn’t ‘people’ if it wasn’t for work and his brother-in-law. But he’s also a caretaker, so when Preston is in need of a place to stay, he can’t help but offer up his home. What follows is a perfectly lovely story of two men finding love after loss and a broken heart. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Jonas Five years ago, after I lost my husband, I barricaded my heart, not strong enough to let another person get close to it. When our sweet but clumsy bartender, Preston, needs somewhere to stay, I offer him my spare bedroom. We’re friends, nothing more. Now, though, the more time I spend with my new roommate, the more he tears down the walls I’ve built. He’s bubb...

  SWORN ENEMY Wild Heart Ranch - Book One by Kelly Fox Release Date: August 24, 2022 Audio Release Date: June 26, 2023 Review Word of warning…do not listen to the audiobook in public unless you like for random strangers to see you cry.  There is a train full of people who probably thought I was going through some things! And truthfully, I was. This story! Charlie’s and Justin’s stories will break you. Not just their mutual story, but their individual ones too. Gah, seriously, so many emotions as you uncover their past. But also the present. Charlie’s journey will hurt your heart but also, he’s turned into such an amazing man. Justin has had a rough go at life, and he’s made a mess of many things, but his road to redemption will make you a believer in second chances. Kelly really captures the ups and downs, the pain, hope and love that make up their story. It’s a gorgeous tale, with a heart-pumping crime-fighting underlying storyline. I especially recommend the Audiobook. ...

  SNOWFLAKE KISSES The Men of River Gorge - Novella by Jacki James Release Date: January 30, 2020 Review A really cute story - connecting us with the wonderful Men of River Gorge, while giving us another lovely romance. Frankie and Devin (Cap) meet by chance, a perfect chance. Cap owns a coffee shop, and is in need of a baker. Frankie is a baker in need of a kitchen. When Cap has a cupcake emergency (we’ve all had those), Frankie steps in to save the day, and with that, their sweet friendship and romance gets it’s start. I love the finding family vibes, and it’s not just about these three, but also with their friends and the town. A place in which to belong and with people who make it a home. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Silk, lace, and cupcakes. What else could he want in a man? Frankie Taylor is a pastry chef in need of a fresh start, and Cap Roberts is a coffee shop owner in need of a pastry chef. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? When Devin “Cap” Roberts hired F...

  SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES Love in Maplewood - Book Nine by Susan Scott Shelley Release Date: July 11, 2025 Review I’ll never tire of BFF’s pinning and falling in love. Add in a small town, and in this case, some Cryptid investigations, and it’s a swoon every time for me. They are both great people - kind, thoughtful, and love dogs! When Trevor gets talked into doing a festival in honour of the town's cryptid, Mable, it’s only natural to call in his best friend, Bram, an investigator and podcaster, to come and help.  The only problem, they’ll have to spend a bunch of time together. But they work so well together. And before you know it, they aren’t just having doggy dates! Investigating Mabel, preparing the haunted house, and running the B&B, they find themselves working as a perfect team. Their story will make you smile. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Trevor Casal loves Maplewood and will do anything for its residents, including host the town’s first...