Not Guilty of Books

  HOT DISH Mount Hope - Novella by Annabeth Albert Release Date: January 15, 2026 Review I read this first when it was in the Delicious Anthology. I loved it then and I love it now.  It’s a quick read and quick-moving, but it’s yummy.   Brought together by a casserole, these two silver foxes find an even better way to be neighbourly! But at some point you have to decide if not dating, but actually kind of dating is enough. Grown men are adorable when they fall in love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis An unforgettable thank you… The hottest silver fox EMT happens to live on my street. When he rescues me, I bring him a casserole as a thank you. Seems like the neighborly thing to do. However, I don’t anticipate my thank you turning into a steamy afternoon delight. Now Percy and I are heating up the sheets and finding more in common than I ever could have expected. Both Percy and I have been burned by love before. Are we ready to take a chance on love or is ...

  CRYSTALS AND CORPSES Magical Misfit Murders - Book One by Jacki James & Lori Ames Release Date: January 14, 2026 Review This is a fun and cozy start to a warm and quirky new series by Jacki and Lori. The paranormal side of Ravenstone is living in plain sight, but hidden from the unknowing humans. Declan was one of those humans until he came to stay with his grandfather for a break from life. Suddenly, all those ‘tales’ his grandfather told him are true! Including the wolf shifter (who can’t shift), who happens to be gorgeous, kind, and caring. As bodies drop, this unlikely duo - Declan with his flair for the dramatics, and Gideon the steady, calm Alpha (who isn’t an alpha, but also kind of is - it’s complicated!) - find themselves investigating a death that’s a little too close to home. It’s found family vibes of misfit paranormals living the small town life! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Magic, murder, and a whole lot of coffee—welcome to Ravenstone! Declan Ha...

  THE VIGILANTE In Love With a Criminal - Book Two by Mia Monroe Release Date: January 14, 2026 Review Anyone working with vulnerable people can get tired of feeling like they aren’t doing enough, that they can never ‘fix’ the problem. Vanian has decided to make a definitive difference. And when he needs time away, it brings him back to his childhood best friend, Nantes. The rekindling of their friendship turned romance is a great reunion, full of all the things expected.  Time spent learning about each other, laughing, and regretting what they’ve missed. Until it turns into something more. Full of fun exploration and tender moments. The big question - what happens when Nantes learns Van’s secret?  It’s a fun story! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Righting the world’s wrongs was my sole focus, until my childhood friend gave me a new one. When I decided to become a child therapist, I never imagined it would lead me down the dark and dangerous path I’m on, but ...