Not Guilty of Books

  THE SASQUATCH AND THE HAIRDRESSER Monsters Hollow - Book Three by Chloe Archer Release Date: August 15, 2026 Review A fun and thoroughly positive story. In a sanctuary town, Skylar finally finds a place to call home and a person (okay, Sasquatch) who is perfect. Supportive, thoughtful, and just a downright good person. Not that it’s one-sided, because Hal is the kind of person who will work himself to the bone for others, but forget to feed himself along the way.  But Skylar sees him, and won’t let it go unappreciated. And while there is some interesting drama going on in town, their relationship is pure sunshine and love. I love the townfolk and am invested in the magic and problems of the town. I’m also obsessed with the group chat Hal is part of. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes the biggest heart belongs to the biggest monster. Hal Mystic Hollow is home, the place where I belong. I've found friends, purpose, and a community that embraces me exactly a...

  STARLIGHT Legends Series by TJ Nichols Release Date: May 28, 2025 Review A great addition to the Legends series. Mothman and his human. Both men are grieving something; the forest is their comfort place. And though their first and second meeting are traumatic, they fall into an easy existence with each other. Easy, not peaceful, because Akai is dramatic! Cole isn’t just grieving; he’s also dealing with family and expectations he never asked for. His cabin and now Akai are the only things that bring peace. Someone who sees him.  But figuring out how to be together when Cole doesn’t fly and the human world can’t know about him.  I love that they figured it out, there were some wonderful workarounds.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A little stalking never hurt anyone… Or at least that’s what Akai told himself every time he checked on the human building the cabin deep in the woods. Before that, the man had camped there alone. Akai wants to believe that he...

  BEAUTIFUL DISASTER Not Strong Enough - Book Two by Courtney W. Dixon Release Date: August 15, 2025 Review Jinx is a spitfire, but also hurting and desperate to find his person. Especially living with Julien and Romeo.  He’s a lovely guy, and though bratty, not in the annoying way. He’s lively and in need of care and direction. Enter Mason. Mason never really recovered from his last relationship, sworn off them entirely. Then bam, he runs into Jinx. Enough said! I love that the focus is on both men healing, not just one-sided. And though they are at different stages of life, healing has no timeline.  Full of emotion, new beginnings, and an expanding found family. Definitely recommend. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I swore off men, only to find someone who has set me free. Mason Vitali I’ve finally found my perfect sub, but he’s so much more than that. What started as an accident turned into fate. Or was it fate that caused the accident? Those eyes of his, ...

  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...