Not Guilty of Books

  WINNING SEASON Lancaster Legends - Book One by Felice Stevens Release Date: November 10, 2026 Review An emotional story with some beautiful growth and care. Xavier is BITTER.  I mean it, bitter all caps!  And he’s taken that bitterness to the level of an anonymous podcast troll - taking down sports people one barb at a time. His own dreams were thwarted (definitely has every right to be bitter about that) so he takes shots at everyone. He was a lot, and though he grows and loses some of the bitterness, he never completely loses his jadedness. I grew to like him, but I don’t love him; he’s still a bit of a jerk. Phoenix, on the other hand, is an absolute sweetheart.  Open, kind, trusting.  The complete opposite of Xavier.  Which is why they work. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Xavier Lord is a bitter man. Outed by his teammates and his college football scholarship withdrawn, life has taught him not to trust or believe in anyone but himself. X...

  STROKE FREQUENCY Alchemy Ink - Book Two by Katherine McIntyre Release Date: November 10, 2026 Review A possible one-night stand?, missing recollections of the previous night, and a lacklustre goodbye in the morning.  Then one day the mail arrives with your marriage certificate!  Oops. It’s a cute low-angst story with some lovely feels and delicious moments.  Caspian and Levi find themselves dating while trying to get a divorce.  Weird? Yes.  Perfect? Also yes. It’s an enjoyable and fun addition to the Alchemy Ink series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis One wild convention with a hottie cosplayer turns into Caspian’s worst nightmare—marriage. Caspian The point of this Vegas Comic Con trip is to unwind, enjoy myself, and steer clear of commitments—especially anything serious. A deadbeat dad and divorce debt sealed my opinion on marriage early on. So when I meet a gorgeous-as-hell cosplayer at the bar who’s on the same light-and-easy wavelength ...

  SHADOWS AND STONE Creepin U Season 2 by Kota Quinn Release Date: November 1, 2026 Review So sweet.  A wonderful romance with a side of double mystery and second chances. I loved them both. Drawn together by a sense of otherness and the colour purple, Teagan is quickly enamoured by the purple gargoyle who is the perfect protector with a surprising talent that has him looking further into Ryker’s story.  Helping to uncover his truth. Meanwhile, they are also trying to sort out who Teagan’s stalker is. Along the way, they not only find the answers they need, but also find such a beautiful love and incredible future. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis You’re formally readmitted to Creelin University, known locally as “Creepin U.” The only things wilder than the monsters prowling around campus are the spicy male/male love stories unfolding between classes. ‘Shadows and Stone’ is a monster romance. This is a fun and steamy novel between a protective gargoyle who lo...

  DEVIL IN ARMANI Mafia Bound - Book Six by KM Neuhold Release Date: November 6, 2026 Review I love Enzo. He’s carrying so much on his shoulders, but he’s a good boss.  And for some reason, he has a connection/crush/soft spot for Declan, the head of the Irish mob.   And the feelings mutual. Which explains why Declan runs to Enzo when his life is in danger.  But crush or not, these two spark like a firecracker. Declan’s a little too chaotic for me. I’m not a fan of thinking it’s fun to push someone's buttons, but there’s no denying that he counters Enzo’s more reserved and well-dressed nature. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Declan Fitzpatrick is supposed to be dead. But that’s only one of the reasons I'm surprised to find him on my doorstep, bloody and broken in the middle of the night. The head of the Irish mob has been a thorn in my side for years now. Sending me gifts, calling me Kitten, flirting with me just to get under my skin. And that's be...

  FORBIDDEN TEMPTATION A Twisted Oak Valley MM Romance by Lizzie C Koz Release Date: November 10, 2026 Review A sweet forbidden romance between the QB Coach and player in their small town. Hayden has a bit of hero worship and a crush on Jacob; when he offers him a bed to sleep on, that crush does not lessen! They're both good guys. Jacob hasn’t lived a perfect life, but he’s trying to be a better person. And Hayden needs to come to terms with his perfect image of Jacob not being so shiny anymore. It’s a powerful lesson - the higher the pedestal, the harder they fall. But overcoming makes you stronger, especially the love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Jacob This year my life imploded. Now I’m sleeping in my tiny office inside the university’s football complex because I have nowhere else to go. Until my quarterback finds me passed out in the makeshift bed I’d made and offers me a room at his cabin. I’m exhausted. I’m broke. I don’t have anywhere else to turn. And it’s...