Not Guilty of Books

  DREAMS AND REPTILES Foggy Basin Season Three by RL Merrill Release Date: August 13, 2026 Review This is a fun, sweet romance. Small town, cute characters, a few just the right amount of quirky.  An amusing meet-cute. I really liked both guys.  They were both kind, passionate, and generally just good people. These two neighbours end up forging a friendship and romance while supporting each other in their passions and plans, which is really quite lovely. There are a number of shenanigans involving escaping reptiles, misbehaved guests, and nosy neighbours, but it’s mostly all fun, and reminds of how wonderful the town of Foggy Basin is. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis From the award-winning author of Under His Sheets and Once Upon a Goth Dog Solstice comes an age-gap, hurt/comfort romance between two men with bruised and battered hearts ready for a second chance at happiness in small-town California. Francis I refer to the events of the past year as My Demise,...

  ETHAN Hockey Bros - Book One by Beth Bolden Release Date: August 12, 2026 Review It’s a really good bisexual awakening, with two really likeable men who are both trying to make it into the NHL, while also discovering feelings for one another and trying to figure out how they could possibly be together. Ethan is the youngest Barnes sibling, with two brothers already in the NHL and a sister coaching a hockey team. So the pressure is on, especially as he’s being courted by the same team as the middle brother Charlie. As Hank gets called up to the team, and then back to the AHL, frustration mounting, they also develop deep feelings for each other.  It’s a lot to deal with. But they find their way. I will say, I am of the belief that there can be to much sport in a sport romance. LOL. I generally find it unnecessary.  There was also a lot of time spent on Charlie and Max which felt distracting and repetitive 9rather than setting up for the next book. But in all, it was a rea...

  THE BANKER AND THE BLUE COLLAR MAN Snowcreek Ranch - Book Six by Jackie North Release Date: August 12, 2026 Review An incredible story. Absolutely touching and heartfelt. Jake, ah, that boy. His life that led him to the ranch, losing the man who showed him fatherly care and stability, and still sticking by the ranch and the new owner, even though it threw him off-kilter. He’s just an incredibly loyal and trustworthy guy. And I loved Dalton with him.  I also loved Jake for Dalton. Dalton is a city boy, with a corporate job, and a soul sucking family.  But he still believes he’s happy (happyish) with his life.  Until his friend cajoles him to come to the Ranch for a few days. Then a few more days, and a few more… There was just so much thoughtful care and understanding from both of them that really made me melt. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Love can be found in unexpected places As a ranch hand on a sprawling ranch in Colorado, Jake finds comfort in r...

  SELKIE AU Because Canon Sucks AU by Arlo August Release Date: August 12, 2026 Review A fun premise for this incarnation of Ronan and Milo. I love that Ronan found his person and a life that he’s excited for. He deserves to find happiness and excitement.  He’s a sweet guy, although definitely insular and resigned. There are some wild times and a huge learning curve for this human/selkie couple. I didn’t adore Milo, he felt way too much like a toddler, but he definitely made things interesting! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis On a stormy night, fisherman Rowan takes his boat out to sea, intending for it to become his coffin, instead it becomes a life raft for a beautiful stranger with inhuman features. Captivated and intrigued, Rowan sees no other option and takes the injured stranger back home, only when he wakes, Milo decides he doesn’t want to leave. Rowan has no purpose, and Milo is burdened with a purpose that feels too great for him. But Milo believes the bu...

  THE STORM Us - Book Two by Briar Prescott Release Date: August 10, 2026 Review I did NOT see that coming!!! What an emotional rollercoaster! Briar slayed this epic, thoughtful romance that spans 10 years, with a lot of ups and downs, emotional blows, snark, and definitely tenderness that gets them through. Thrown together through loss and resentment, brought together by a storm.  Indigo and Nicholas felt real. Painfully real. And their story covered so many emotions, life challenges, and growth. Teen years are already tough enough without all they go through. But they came out stronger in the end. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I was fifteen when Nicholas Hayes walked into my life. I was seventeen and he hated me. I was nineteen when I fell for him. Hopelessly. …and then we broke each other to pieces. Six years later, I’m back on the east coast, doing my sister a favor. He’s not supposed to be here, so running into him is an unwelcome surprise. What’s worse, so...