Not Guilty of Books

  ACCIDENTALLY JOINING HIS CULT Chicago Awakenings - Book One by Lexi Amber Release Date: April 25, 2025 Audio Release Date: September 16, 2025 Review Slightly ridiculous premise, but in a fun way.  CEO Beckett becomes low-key obsessed with Cody, the insanely positive, happy guy who leads new-agey self-help seminars. Suddenly Beckett finds himself dating Cody, something he doesn’t do, and joining the cult Cody doesn’t realize he’s in. It’s fun and a bit silly, but a good read.  Or listen if you like audiobooks. Alexander Cendese and Mac Rae make a good team as narrators. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Beckett When the hottest guy I’ve ever seen teaches one of those weird New Age, self-help seminars at my company, I don’t exactly pay attention to the content of the presentation. I just know I want to see him again. He’s flirty and charming, and I find myself asking him on a date. I’m usually all about casual hookups, but Cody is different. He doesn’t care abo...

  SILENT DAMAGE The Bad Boys of Belmont - Book Two by Blane Bellamy Release Date: September 15, 2026 Review Another delicious addition to The Bad Boys of Belmont.  And bad they are!! So much chaotic emotion and tension! Best friends, turned non-friends, turned unimpressed step-brothers, turned lovers. There’s a lot to unpack there! From abusive fathers to secrets, lies, and feelings of betrayal, to being thrown back together, these two are explosive.   Their journey is dark, raw, and so so good. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Jason My whole life people hurt me, but no one as much as Gabe. He was supposed to be my best friend. My everything. His mom wrecked my home, and Gabe broke my heart. I had every intention of never seeing Gabe again, but when my mom kicked me out, I had nowhere to go except back to Belmont. Alone in a trailer with Gabe…my now stepbrother. Now he’s back in my life, and he won’t talk to anyone. Except me. And that shouldn’t make my c...

  REVVED UP The Bad Boys of Belmont - Book One by Blane Bellamy Release Date: April 14, 2026 Audio Release Date: August 4, 2026 Review Dark and Delicious This is one of those books that make you ask how you’ve not read this author before! There was just something about these dark, maddening men who have led lives that no one should have to experience. And yet, somehow, even if they fight it, they find each other in a way that is perfect for them. There are some painful past experiences, connections to a gang, and a father who absolutely deserves what he gets, and some delicious BDSM, but it all works and makes you love them. And for those that listed to Audiobooks, this one is very good.  It’s dual narration with Darcy Stark and Michael Dean who are powerhouses in the MM narration world. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Felix (21 years old) My father is the Mayor of Belmont, and if he finds out I’m working at a diner in the rough part of town, he’ll have me committ...

  THE SPELLREADER AND THE PHOENIX Celebrations with Mythical Mates - Book Two by Ellie Ash Release Date: October 9, 2026 Review Gorgeous story. This is a big read, but it has a wonderful cozy fantasy feel, and I really loved the whole world. Max is a spellreader and bookshop owner who really doesn’t love having to interact with people. Until a series of events brings people into his life that he comes to call friends and family. Namely, Rory. Who arrives in the cutest way and turns Max’s life upside down in the best possible way. Rory is happy, kind, and so very patient.  The perfect match for Max, who would rather stay buried in his spellbooks. It really was a terrific read, and I’m excited for more. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Can a happily ever after start with an accident? Max Owning a bookshop would be perfect if only it didn’t involve customers. As a witch who’s also a rare Spellreader, Max can find the spells that other witches need, as long as they’re ...