Not Guilty of Books

  UNDER THE SHADE OF THE SYCAMORE Love’s Journey - Book Three by VL Locey Release Date: September 3, 2026 Review A gorgeous story. A small-town boy making it big on a reality TV show and falling for the famous show’s host. It’s a modern-day fairytale. You cannot help but fall for Kinder. The kind, optimistic, caring and helpful man is the kind of person you want to burn the world down to make sure they get their happiness.  Even in the midst of a highly competitive TV show, he always remains kind and helpful. Not gonna lie, I was worried about the potential repercussions of Kinder flirting with something special with Claude, surrounded by cast and crew. Even when you know there will be a HEA, I liked them both and didn’t want to see things implode. This is written from a single POV, so I don’t feel like I really got to know Claude, but Kinder, Kinder is delightful. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis When you think you’ve finally found your place in the world, somethi...

  TOPPED Lick It! - Book Three by Charlie Novak Release Date: September 3, 2026 Review Snakes & Ice Cream. What started as a bizarre neighbours' war, ends in love and snake babies? Scale babies? Whatever the snake equivalent of ‘Fur Baby’ is! After months of poking at each other, they finally realize the other is really nice and super interesting.  Next thing you know, they are spending all their time together, sharing ice cream and snake cuddles.  And in the course of their time together, they each shed the protective layers and find someone who likes them for who they are. They have great chemistry, and they are both very sweet.  I like to believe that Milo will continue to antagonize Rupert just a little for old times' sake! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Top It With Cream & Say Please Having spent the summer antagonising Rupert, the gorgeous sweet shop owner next door, I’m ready to make amends. Unfortunately, he thinks I’m a prick. Rupert mi...

  ROOKIE ATTRACTION NY Rush - Book One by Ava Olsen Release Date: September 13, 2026 Review A wonderful slow burn between teammates. Selwin, once outgoing and the life of the team, is a shell of himself after having to flee his team who were not accepting of him coming out. So he’s extremely withdrawn when he arrives in NY to join the Rush.  Afraid to make friends. All except for the Rookie. Having met before, Finn pulls Selwin out of himself and gives him the friendship he so desperately needs. It’s a sweet buildup to lovely romance.   Being the first in the series, we get to meet some pretty awesome characters that we know we’ll get to see again. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Selwin I planned on coming out in the NHL. I didn't plan on having to switch teams to survive it. With the New York Rush, keeping my head down should be safe—until rookie defenseman Finn Baran shows up. Finn is talented, determined, impossible to ignore. Every late-night convers...

  THE BOYFRIEND PROPOSAL Appleton Falls - Book Three by Felice Stevens Release Date: September 2, 2026 Review Who doesn’t love a fake boyfriend romance? And our sweet Appleton Falls pub owner deserves his moment. Theo is a good person, pure and simple. But he lives in a small town and, until recently, had a terrible father preventing him from being open. So an offer to fake-date a man he’s crushed on seems tempting. I wasn’t sure I would truly like Jaxon.  He was honest about the agreement and the reason, but he also knew how new Theo was to dating and how much he wanted to date, yet he prioritized his career over potentially hurting Theo. But like a good romance, he grows on you, and he grows himself throughout the story. And that’s not to say he was a bad person. He’s a good guy, just a little selfish. I like how they both grew and learned along the way, and their dates and quiet moments together were special. Appleton Falls is a great town, with great friends (if slightly o...

  TRACKING WOLFE Made Marian Legacy - Book Four by Lucy Lennox Release Date: September 1, 2026 Review Such an adorable & lovely story. Two really warm men who just needed time to figure themselves out. This one had a weird correlation with my own life - My ex, Trace, was 20 years older and friends with my brother. Thankfully Wolfe’s Trace was nothing like mine!! Trace has done an amazing job of building a life to be proud of after a rough start, after getting kicked out by his parents. In part, thanks to Jude and Derek, who gave him a helping hand.  So his feelings towards their son feel slightly more complicated. Wolfe is a sweetheart, and growing up under the spotlight of a famous father would not be easy. So he’s been hiding a lot. It’s time for both of them to stop living under the shadow of others, and own their truth and love!! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I’ve been in love with Trace Bishop half my life… And I’ve been hiding it just as long. He’s my ...