Not Guilty of Books

BE MY RUIN Be Mine - Book Two by Davidson King Release Date: July 22, 2026 Review Oh my gosh. So good, but also so stressful!! I kept wanting to skip ahead because I needed to know how the external story was going to play out! Like, gah, it better all work out. LOL Penn and Gideon are a great couple, and i especially love the family they and the others have become. Which is partly why some of the drama that sounds them stresses me out - I don’t want them to experience pain and loss. *Heather reminds herself that they are fictional characters* Penn’s condition of not being able to feel pain…I just can’t imagine. I mean it’s fun that he can annoy the bad guys so much, but also so concerning. I definitely need more of them! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Gideon has had complete control of the town and state he lives in for two years, and powerful people answer to him. His twins are thriving, his love for Penn is unshakable, and life is good…until the glass shatters and it al...

  THE INFLUENCER AND THE INTROVERT Snow Creek Ranch Series by RM Neill Release Date: July 22, 2026 Review A wonderful story. A quiet, steadfast cowboy with deep ties to his town, and the city boy influencer who’s not used to being in one place. They are both lovely, passionate, and thoughtful. And their differences complement instead of detracting.  As they get to know each other, spending time on the ranch working it and sharing its content, they develop a soft and loving relationship. And it was lovely that they could find a future that would not just bring them love, but joy in their future. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I might be a successful social media influencer, but do I have the skills to draw Colt Beckworth away from Snow Creek Ranch? Snow Creek Ranch, Colorado, is so far removed from my preferred city life that I wonder if I made a mistake coming here. No suits, crappy internet, and everyone knows the new guy in town immediately. The scenery is nice...

  SWEET SOMETHING Wood Hollow Stories  - Book Two by Lane Hayes Release Date: July 21, 2026 Review More small-town goodness from Wood Hollow and with it, a fresh take on the single dad (to be) storyline. Dexter somehow finds himself friends of sorts with his surrogate's best friend. It’s a reluctant and awkward friendship, but it makes it all the more adorable. Viggo is a little lost, or maybe more so, wounded, and he holds himself apart from others. Not meanly, more sad.  But this unusual bond helps them both find something that settles them, within themselves and the town. There are also a lot of doughnuts, so that makes me happy. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis The baker, the grumpy lumberjack, and a new dad journey… Dexter The donut business is booming in Wood Hollow, along with my flag football program. Now I’m ready to take on a new challenge—parenthood. See, I’ve always wanted to be a dad and it’s finally happening. Wood Hollow is the perfect place to ...

  CTRL+ALT+ORC Love at Labyrinth Solutions - Book Two by MA Wardell Release Date: July 21, 2026 Review Delightful. The whole world is wonderful and the characters are delightful, just as i expected from MA. Greg, our IT guy, is cheerfully adorable. Always making sure to be ready to solve Sean's computer problems. I mean, above and beyond! *wink wink* Sean is slightly grumpy, but it’s no match for Greg’s cheer, care, and candies. Their courtship is cute and chaotic and I loved the whole thing so much. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Your computer has stopped responding. An orc will now reboot your heart. Greg IT is supposed to be about systems, servers, and keeping chaos at bay. But then Sean Rivers walked in—human, grumpy, and a disaster with technology. Suddenly, patching servers comes with heated glances, playful banter, and some very hands-on troubleshooting. He’s got my world of logic and code crashing spectacularly… and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Sean I di...

  STORMZ RISING by Nicky James Release Date: July 16, 2026 Review A fantastic story, and yet I pretty much hated every character for the first 60% of the book!! Rival storm-chasing teams are recruited and pitted against each other for a reality TV show, and boy, are they toxic! Including Ozrik’s home life. Like, wow, Ozrik’s mother is scary problematic. Storm chasing is his salvation from his home life. Gale is dragged in the world of storm chasing by his twin sister, who vascilitates from protective to selfish and kind of cruel, but Gale’s head is a mess of secrets and anxiety so he lets her rule the roost.  But it’s not until Ozrik and Gale start building something that either finds a true footing and some real brightness in their life. You’ll be mesmerized by this story, but be prepared to feel some feelings about the people. LOL Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis He was the lightning to my thunder, different in every way, yet we were inextricably linked. A storm ...