Not Guilty of Books

  HARD TO FORGET Hard to Love - Book Three by Essie Sloane Release Date: March 7, 2026 Review A loving and gentle story between two teenage sweethearts found their back to each other 10 years on. They are both likable guys who have managed to stay friendly over the years, despite the heartache of breaking up before University. Now they have a chance at forever; they just need to take the leap, and communicate. It’s a sweet relationship and they are wonderful together, as are the friends that surround them. I really enjoyed most everything about it. The rubber duck obsession was the only thing that was a bit much for me.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis After high school, I left King’s Bay with a broken heart. It took years to rebuild, to learn who I was without Matthew Bennett. Now that I’m back, I can’t stop thinking about my high school sweetheart. He’s grown into an amazing man. He’s handsome and kind, and he makes me smile like no one else ever has. I’m drawn ...

  COURTING THE DRAGON WARRIOR A Royal Arrangement - Book Two by Gigi Rivers Release Date: March 6, 2026 Review Fantastic Story.  Loved their personalities, the path of their relationship, and their romance. It had a perfect amount of push and pull, secrets and lies, desire and fear. Meeting for the peace treaty isn’t the first time they’ve met; they just didn’t realize how deep that connection took them.  As times go, they find themselves falling in love, but secrets remain, and others are plotting against them and their families. It’s a powerful connection and love, and thoroughly enjoyable. Probably my favourite couple so far! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Two princes from enemy kingdoms. Forced to marry to end a war. Can they find love when so much stands against them? Dragon Warrior Prince Gerard bears the scars of a vicious attack from a Voltarian lightning sorcerer who stole half his vision and almost his life. Now Gerard must marry a Voltarian. He’ll...

  BREAKING STRINGS Chords and Courts - Book One by Becca Seymour Release Date: March 5, 2026 Review Emotional push and pull between real life, family and societal expectations and an undeniable pull to one another. It’s a fantastic story of two men on the brink of achieving their dreams while building something between them that can’t be denied.  Though they aren’t out in public, they still manage to build something incredible. Book one is narrated by Rafe, bassist, singer and lyricist, and it carries the lyrical quality of a musician, which makes the story all the more tantalizing. I’m excited to follow them on their path of life and love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Rafe Ortiz should be focused on the music—on the gigs, the grind, and the industry eyes finally turning his way. Instead, every lyric he writes leads back to one person: Oliver Marshall, the golden-boy basketball captain with a body built for highlight reels and a secret smile meant only for him....

  NEED YOU CLOSE Second Chance Ranch - Book Three by Annabeth Albert Release Date: March 5, 2026 Review These two are definitely getting their second chance. Carson is struggling after he was injured. Finding his new normal, figuring out who he is outside of the military. And wishing people would treat him as a person fully capable of making his own decisions (looking at you, big brother!). You know who does do that? Jude. The gorgeous veterinarian whos come home in the wake of his parents' death. Working himself and his old truck to the bone. Carson shows him that he and his career can be loved exactly as they are. It’s a lovely story, with plenty of gentle moments that bring peace to them and us, and build towards a beautiful forever. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Friends don’t let friends fall for each other. Two of my closest friends have recently paired off with partners of their own, and I need a new friend in the worst way. I’m busy carrying on my father’s lar...