Not Guilty of Books

  A SUMMER WITH DEAN by Michael McIlwee Release Date: February 17, 2026 Review I quite enjoyed this author's first MM Romance; the characters and setting were dynamic and engaging. And the writing style kept you engaged. These two budding actors come together at an acting summer program. Their path there is different, and their connection is friendship first, but with time and acceptance they develop a sweet love. The end felt a bit rushed, but I really like the journey, and will definitely be looking out for more books from the author. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Patrick O'Connell, a Broadway dancer with a notorious knack for attracting romantic catastrophes, lands in London with a bruised heart and a desperate yearning to rewrite his life. His acceptance into a prestigious acting school feels like destiny a chance to trade past heartbreaks for profound theatrical artistry in a city brimming with new possibilities. But when he meets Dean Clarke, a fellow stude...

  KAEL Monsters & Mates - Book Two by Becca Seymour Release Date: June 14, 2025 Review Ooh, the arching storyline is really getting interesting!! The couple is, too. Sonny is a spicy and determined guy. I love his fierce survival instinct. He finally meets his fated mate.  Too bad it’s Kael, the reluctant Royal guard. Kael is loyal to a fault, in a world that demands just that.  He’s conflicted between duty and his mate. But there’s no denying their connection, and, in fact, it’s key to helping save Dawson—the young man in dire straits. Love this couple so much, and I’m excited to see how the story arc plays out. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Falling for a royal guard with glowing eyes and a lethal energy punch? Definitely not on my Terrafeara survival bingo card. But here we are. I’ve spent over two years in this stitched-together world of monsters, rebels, and volatile rifts, doing my best to stay under the radar—mostly. That ends the moment an Aussie...

  ONLY ONE BED Love on the Ice Series by Keira Andrews Release Date: December 2, 2021 Review Such a great holiday romance.  It’s got all the things I love. Best friends, a little life angst, great friends, and love and support. Sam and Etienne are wonderful guys, and I love a bit of pining coupled with the other discovering feelings. Set at Christmas in a beautiful Canadian mountain ski resort, where Etienne is experiencing struggles in his skating career. Sam comes to bring him some emotional support. While sharing a bed! Something about the holidays and a single bed helps confessions and feelings to bloom! I definitely recommend the audiobook.  Greg Boudreaux is delightful. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Will friends become lovers this Christmas? Sam People joke that Etienne and I are boyfriends, but whatever. Sure, I think about him all the time—he's my best friend. If I've missed him way more than I expected when he left to train with a new skating coach...

  BETWEEN THE BLUE LINES by ML Goodlow Release Date: April 7, 2026 Review This was a good first book, and I enjoyed the world that the author created. The connection between the two men was tentative. Tristan has been burned in the past, so he is reluctant to make friends, let alone have a romantic partner. But Austin is patient but persistent. This is a point of tension that threatens their relationship but it’s resolved well. I’m intrigued enough to read the next book, and to see more of the team. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Austin Axman is the golden boy of the Forest River Evergreens. As Captain, he’s the ‘fixer’—the man who keeps the peace and ensures the locker room stays a sanctuary. But when the team signs Tristan Reece, the league’s most elite and most enigmatic goalie, Austin’s diplomatic skills meet an ice-cold wall. Tristan is a man of silence, shadows, and a predatory grace that makes Austin’s protective instincts flare in ways he can’t explain. Trista...

  CASH HOOPER SAVES A LIFE Goose Run - Book Four by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey Release Date: June 9, 2026 Review In many ways, this book and its series is a classic small town, quirky characters series, but there’s a neat twist with unexpected pairings. It contains bits of dark reality between the silliness of goose attacks and coffee obsessions. Cash is a kind, gentle man, who has experienced far too much harsh reality for his age, with only his twin to face life with, until they arrived in Goose Run. Now they’ve expanded their circle to include an equally lovely group of found family. Those who don’t try to force him to be someone he’s not. His meeting with Mason is fraught with tension. Mason, a Vet, who is in town covering his uncle's practice while on Vacation, is taking a break from the harsh pressure of a big city Vet Clinic. He’s stressed and questioning his life choices. Somehow, they build a friendship and connection, and when it comes, their romance feels like a collec...