Not Guilty of Books

  LICKED Lick It! - Book One by Charlie Novak Release Date: May 12, 2026 Review EEEEEEE I never want to leave Heather Bay, the boys of the newest Ice Cream shop are the perfect addition. Alfie has returned home to open the shop with his best friends. It’s a stressful endeavour, starting a new business, and starting a new relationship at the same time probably isn't the best idea. But there’s Jonathan. Jonathan, who is sweet, kind, and understanding.  They are a super sweet and supportive couple, and i love their little dates and snatched moments. And surprise, surprise, the audiobook is narrated by Dan Calley, who, gah, is perfect.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Lick It Like A Good Boy It’s not often you meet gorgeous gothic men at wargaming tournaments. So, of course I tripped over my tongue instead of asking for his number. And despite my friends’ numerous offers to help find him online, we’re too busy opening Lick It!, our new ice cream shop, to spare ti...

  THE STRANGE AND UNBELIEVABLE TALL TALE OF MIGHTY MAX by Duncan Gaye Release Date: May 12, 2026 Review I have no idea how to describe the Unbelievable Tale of fantasy and myth, but I really enjoyed it. Brian and Max explore the notion of legends and myths as they learn to love in the face of the unbelievable and fill a void in the depths of the forest. What is real, and does it matter if they’ve found love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Brian Dunleavy comes to the North Woods to write a serious novel. Instead, he falls in love with a kitschy paper towel mascot. It begins with a whistle in the trees and the unmistakable sense of being watched. A bootprint the size of a bathtub. Then a muscular, 43-foot-tall lumberjack steps out of the forest. Mighty Max is handsome. He is kind. Broad-shouldered and blue-eyed, he lives in permanent flannel. He claims he was born from tall tales and campfire legends—back when giants were needed, and believed in. But giants fade when th...

  MATCH MADE IN HELL In the Spotlight by RS McKenzie Release Date: May 3, 2026 Review I loved this unusual story of two men, who found someone perfect for them, no matter how impossible that could seem. A glamorous model and a tattooed journalist look the odd pair, but they find love and understanding. It’s a fun, murderous story, that just gives you all the romance, heat, morally grey vibes. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Lights. Cameras. Murder. Life as a model is pretty sweet—dating the most beautiful men and women in the world, traveling anywhere I want on a whim and getting paid to look good. But I crave something more, something I can’t name. Then I see him. Or rather, I see him work. And I know he’s mine. I’ll do whatever I need to do to prove it to him. Match Made in Hell is a part of a multi author collab with a murderous model and an investigative journalist that was made perfectly for him. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not grab them all? ...

  ON A ROLL Food Truck Warriors - Book Three by Beth Bolden Release Date: May 6, 2021 Review Off to an explosive start when Gabriel and Sean turn up with a food truck of the same name!  Two years later they are still dug in and refusing to budge. Unpopular opinion - I’m on team Gabriel.  I don’t think he should have to change the name just because Sean has a story for why it matters to him. Especially given that he won’t tell anyone what it is. Sean is actually a bit unlikable at times. Requiring that their relationship remain casual, even knowing Gabriel is looking for more, holding back on his own story. He makes constant demands, but gives nothing.  I guess that makes it more satisfying when he finally lets go and starts living in the present with Gabriel. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis If they could stop arguing for a hot second . . . they might just fall in love. Gabriel Moretti and Sean Cooper should be friends. They’re both passionate about servi...

  AFTER EVERY SUNRISE Hope Island - Book One by Maya Jean Release Date: May 8, 2026 Review If I found a sweet, dog-owning, football player on a beach, I would do a little jib and immediately propose! Tucker took a little longer to come around, but he had good reasons for taking the slow way. A little hurt comfort, two men remaking themselves, and some lovely friends and family who have their back. I enjoyed the fact that they have different dispositions; they both had things to work through, so it was more about supporting each other than one saving another. I enjoyed my first book by Maya, and I look forward to reading the next in the series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Tucker never expected to end up living with his parents again at thirty-two after fleeing an abusive relationship. Back on Hope Island, everything is slower, and he’s welcomed home like he never really left. Between friends and beach sunrises, maybe everything will finally be okay again. What Tucke...