Not Guilty of Books

  NO SLEEP TILL PRIDE Foggy Basin Pride by Kota Quinn Release Date: April 15, 2026 Review You had me at ‘ex-bodyguard turned beekeeper’.  I mean, sounds delicious! And in an even more unexpected twist - high end fashion in a small town. This is a great teaser of some likeable guys, who clearly have something worth exploring. Definitely want more. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Avery: When I get the opportunity to interview my fashion idol for Dee Rama Magazine, I jump in the car faster than anyone can say vogue. But after hours of driving through California, I don’t expect my favorite fashion designer and his rock star fiancée to live in tiny Foggy Basin. And I definitely don’t expect to meet Gideon, the handsome, muscular, ex-bodyguard who’s as sweet as honey. Gideon: The saying about living a thousand lives usually applies to people who read. While I do love fiction, the saying resonates with me thanks to all the real-life stories I’ve observed. All the movie s...

  WHAT’S PRIDE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Foggy Basin Pride by Jem Wendel Release Date: April 15, 2026 Review I enjoyed this Pride-themed prequel to Zane and Devin’s story and this multi-author small town setting. We get to know a little about these men and how they ended up where they are, while developing a little tension to give us a sense of what’s to come. I’m definitely intrigued by them both, and want to meet more of the townsfolk. I love a good small town. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Zane My brother has always been my number one concern and I’m proud to support him as he helps organise the town’s first Pride event even though I should be looking for someone to help us on the farm. The day goes well except for the dark haired stranger I keep seeing. Devin Foggy Basin was the first town I chose on the map. I’m looking for some temporary work and didn’t know there was a Pride event. No problem, I can look for work after the weekend. If I can just shake off the funny l...

  LOVE POTIONS AND MOONLIGHT Heart’s Hollow by Kota Quinn Release Date: September 30, 2024 Audio Release Date: January 12, 2026 Review A purely sweet and warm story, set in a quaint small town full of all types of people, shifters, & magic users. Rook and his sister escaped their toxic pack, and he’s now living his dream, owning and running an apothecary. But he’s still not comfortable in his own skin, which keeps him from befriending the gorgeous witch he sees every day in the park across the street. Until his friends decide to meddle a bit. Autumn can’t explain it, but he can’t keep the sexy wolf out of his mind (or dreams!). But he’s a powerful witch and is being pressured to marry to keep the coven's magic alive. What ensues is a super sweet story, as they court, develop a beautiful bond, and discover a deep truth that will bring them all their hearts' desires. I really like the town that Kota has created, and I hope to read more. I would also be really happy to listen ...

  HARD SELL Jade Harbour Capital - Book One by Linden Bell Release Date: May 25, 2021 Review Deeply engaging story. Set in the corporate world, between best friend and younger brother. Danny is set on acquiring a company that Tobin is assigned to. It puts them at odds, though it doesn’t stop them from hooking up and going from crush to something so much more. I loved the Canadian and Asian rep, and I enjoyed the corporate setting without it being boss/employee.  I also appreciated the speed and way in which their relationship developed. I’m definitely going to be reading book 2! It was also my first audiobook by narrator Tyler Tetsuda, whom I enjoyed and who delivered a solid performance. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis "One of the brightest new voices in the genre." — Annabeth Albert , author of Conventionally Yours One night wasn’t enough. Danny Ip walks into every boardroom with a plan. His plan for struggling tech company WesTec is to acquire it, shut it down...