Not Guilty of Books

  HIDE AND SEEK Appleton Falls - Book Two by Felice Stevens Release Date: July 6, 2026 Review A great story! With wonderful emotion and connection, and a side of mystery/suspense! I really like the rival/anti-bffs vibes. The constant sniping and button pushing until they aren’t.  Then they are sharing secrets and the only one in their corner. And the way their lives intertwined then and now is a wonderful thread to their relationship. Appleton Falls newest queer couple is taking names and kicking but all while falling in love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I’m finally living the life I want as a deputy sheriff in the small town of Appleton Falls. I gave up my job as a cop in the NYPD to search for the truth about a father I barely know, except finding him brought me no peace. But I’m happy. Really. I’d love to fall in love, but it just hasn’t happened. Yet. Then he shows up to join our force. My old high school nemesis, Dominic Starr. The gorgeous loner and the...

  MYSTERY MAGNET The Last Picks - Book One by Gregory Ashe Release Date: April 29, 2024 Review Finally read my first Gregory Ashe book after adding many of his books to my TBR!  And I am definitely a fan. This is a cozy mystery that would be at home with all the british murder mysteries i watch.  Full of quirky characters, fun and wild scenarios, and of course a good murder or two. Dash crosses the country for a job, to find himself having to defend himself from a murder charge. With plenty of chaos and twists and turns to entertain. I’m absolutely here for the rest of the series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis He was born to write mysteries. Now, he has to solve them. When Dashiell Dawson Dane moves across the country to a small seaside town called Hastings Rock, he has one goal: get away from his ex. Okay, two goals - because he wouldn't mind a little help from his new boss, celebrity mystery author Vivienne Carver. With Vivienne's mentorship, Dash is sure...

THE LOST ART OF SEDUCING A MAGE WARRIOR The Lost Arts - Book One by Ellie Ash Release Date: May 16, 2025 Audio Release Date: November 11, 2025 Narrated by: Iggy Toma Review A great world that Ellie has created. Fullsome, diverse, and has an interesting throughline that follows the series. Brannel and Perian are a fun match. The head of Mage warriors, a fighter, with powerful magic. And the personable and affable, who people love. There is some angst between them as they learn to navigate their growing feelings and how to meld their worlds together, but they are sweet and learn how to communicate and share their feelings. There are also some wonderful side characters to make this realm feel fullsome. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Perian’s visit to the royal city is proving to be a lot more than he bargained for when he's faced with a bossy little girl, a very opinionated horse, and only one bed to share with a handsome Mage Warrior. Perian's life is transformed ut...

  ALL IN DECEMBER by Bec Benson Release Date: November 1, 2025 Audio Release Date: April 21, 2026 Review A lovely, warm romance with two single dads who are navigating real life and finding love. It’s a soft love, the kind that comes with more mature characters who are grounded in life. It feels natural and comfortable. And the interactions and relationships of the children add a special and funny element to the story. I also really loved the ‘meet cute’. It was creative and delightful. The audiobook is narrated by Tim Paige and Lance West, who are both great talents and do a wonderful job with this story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Caleb I’ve spent the years since my divorce raising my son, not figuring out who I am or what I want. Especially not romantically. I've known I’m attracted to men, but I’ve never let myself explore anything. Not until a handsome stranger asks to share a ski lift, and suddenly I can’t stop thinking about what I’ve been missing. Nash mak...

  GRIND Gymbos - Book Three by KM Neuhold Release Date: July 3, 2026 Review I think this is my favourite pairing in the series.  I loved friendship and exploration, leading an injured hockey player to find his happiness and the strength to own his truth. Callan is a good guy. Strong, solid, and has no angst about fooling around with a straight guy. Always supportive of Diego discovering himself and deciding when he comes out. They are fun to watch, and pretty sweet in their bro dudeness! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Hockey star Diego Ferguson says he knows about the grind, but he’s about to learn that his new personal trainer, Callan, gives the word a whole new meaning. Everyone in Chicago has been following the news about Diego's injury and the last season spent on the bench. It doesn’t hurt that he's got a major sexy brood going on in every picture I see of him these days. The last place I expected him to show up was Sweat. But he's looking for a personal ...

  THE CITY BOY AND THE RANCHER Snow Creek Ranch - Book One by RJ Scott Release Date: July 1, 2026 Review This is going to be a fantastic multi-author series! It’s off to a wonderful start with RJ Scott’s contribution. Two men inherit a ranch, both with extremely complicated relationships to it, the town, and its future. Six months they have to live together with Lucas insisting they sell, wandering around cataloguing assets and values, and Jesse refusing to give up the ranch, its land, and its people. Back and forth they go. Until they finally start communicating and listening!  Then they begin building something beautiful. Something that heals old hurts and create a wonderful family. It’s a really great story, and I’m excited for more from this ranch. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sell the ranch or save it—either way, someone’s going to lose everything. Jesse Knox has given his heart and soul to Snow Creek Ranch. It’s not just dirt and cattle—it’s family, legac...