Not Guilty of Books

  SIDE BY SIDE Games We Play - Book One by Jordan Clayden-Lewis Release Date: May 26, 2026 Review This is a cute co-worker rivalry turned romance, between Kallen and Dan. Trying to make it in a competitive industry of media and content writing. Working for a company that doesn’t much care for their workers and forbids relationships because, for no better reason than the boss doesn’t like it. As Kallen and Dan feel the pressure at worker, they are feeling something else when they end up sharing a bed on assignment. Now they are sorting out their feelings, worrying about their jobs, living, and life, but when they start working on those things together, they find themselves a pretty sweet life. I enjoyed the writing, but I felt they could have used a bit more time on the page to better establish their connection. But I’ll definitely be back for more. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Love wasn't in the job description. Kallen Jeffries has reached a few milestones before t...

  OBSESSED The Pointe of Love - Book Three by Sonia Blue Release Date: May 14, 2025 Review I enjoyed the writing style and the world-building. The characters, including the side characters, felt well-developed. Rain and Mason each have issues that leave them feeling slightly damaged. When Mason takes Rain into his house in exchange for some modelling, these two become intertwined and slightly co-dependent. I will provide my unpopular opinion…Rain is actually more problematic than Mason. Mason is billed as the problem, but Rain, while holding Mason’s feet to the fire for his f-ups, never really owned up or made amends for his. Which were significant. But once they found a way through their personal issues, they made a really wonderful couple. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis How can you fall in love when you don’t believe in it? Rain Bardot doesn’t date. He doesn’t do relationships. They never work out so why waste time? The best part is what happens in the bedroom. Bes...

  NOT DEAD YET Not Dead Yet - Book One by Jenn Burke Release Date: February 4, 2019 Review I love the detective/supernatural combo in a romance book so much! I mean, I love detective, suspense-type romances. Period. But the added supernatural component makes it all the more intriguing. Wes is not dead. Alive but not alive. Dead but not dead. It puts him in a weird, immortal life that keeps him from being able to create ties to people. Case in point, he had tried with Hudson, but between his ‘affliction’ and Hudson being in a bad place at the time, they fell apart. But now their lives are crossing paths over a murder, and it seems prudent to work together. Blending Hudson’s abilities as a detective and Wes’ unique skill set, they have a chance of getting to the bottom of the issue. I do recommend the audiobook.  Greg Boudreaux is a really good narrator, and I find fantasy/supernatural stories are often more fun in audio. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Don’t miss t...

  SINFUL NIGHTS Peaches - Book Three by Ashley Rayne Release Date: May 13, 2026 Review I love the premise and setting of this story. I’m always a sucker for a best friend's romance, and I enjoy someone, especially a man, embracing his body.  My issue was that I didn’t buy either of them as straight men who haven’t been seriously questioning their sexuality. And yes, men aren’t all the same. But it felt false. Nonetheless, they are a cute pairing who love and support each other so beautifully. And I enjoy the cast of friends that surround them. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Cole Oak and I have been best friends since we were five years old, and roommates since we moved out on our own. I live for our movie-night cuddles and seeing his face in the crowd at Peaches while I’m dancing onstage. None of his girlfriends has ever really understood our relationship, and while he’s always chosen me, I know that one day he’ll find the woman who accepts our dynamic, and I’ll ...

  ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND PIZZA by Lane Hayes Release Date: May 12, 2026 Review This neighbourly war of pizza vs bagels has all the elements of pigtail pulling! Two ridiculous men who can seem to admit that maybe, just maybe, they like each other. But it brings endless amusement to their friends and ultimately raises a lot of money for the community while also giving them a chance to admit the tiny bit of attraction between them. They are ridiculous and hilarious and super cute. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A bake-off between enemies…what could go wrong? Mateo Can you believe this? Haverton’s football hero is opening a bagel shop next to my pizzeria and he’s selling—wait for it—pizza bagels. The nerve! And Rob Vilmer isn’t above using his fame to attract clients. It’s annoying and yes, I’m feeling a little crusty about the situation. My temper has gotten me into a few binds, but a pizza-bagel war? This is a first. I’m gonna crush him. Rob After years of playing in th...