Not Guilty of Books

  HIGH NOTE Palm Island - Book Seven by KM Neuhold Release Date: September 4, 2026 Review Who doesn’t love a surprise return to a world they love and that makes them smile!  High Note is perfect timing as we finish summer vacations and have to return to the ‘real world’. And who better for our beloved stoner and drifter, Lyric, than the uber-smart scientist,  Yuri.  Yuri, who is completely out of his comfort zone on Palm Island, but so desperate for a restart in life that he’s ready to do something so out of character.  He’s pretty cute trying to make sense of the vibes and the people.  Trying to reconcile his past life and the world Lyric always said he wanted. And as if manifesting his past love, Lyric is there as he steps on the ferry.  Cue sweetness, fun and love!  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis We couldn't be more different, but Lyric has always been the one that got away. My first love. My High Note. After 8 years solving the m...

  BEAST Legends Series by Denver Shaw Release Date: September 4, 2026 Review The Beast is a sentinel of the forest. Living alone with only the Monster Network as regular contact. Then a photographer trying to find himself rents a cabin in his territory, and he can’t seem to stay away. Despite being a city boy who photographs weddings and the like, he fits beautifully in nature. It’s a slow burn with a hefty length, but there’s some great dialogue, a little cryptid intrigue, and some great lore.   I especially loved Calder turning to Boone for advice! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A grumpy cryptid falls for his sunshine human. I didn’t come to Wisconsin looking for a legend. I came to get out. Out of staged smiles. Out of corporate campaigns. Out of photographing happiness that felt manufactured. I was supposed to spend two months in the woods. No clients, no deadlines, just open sky, real silence, and nothing that needed editing. What I find instead… is Cal...

  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...