Not Guilty of Books

  BRIM OVER BOOT The Darling Brothers - Book Two by Emmy Sanders Release Date: May 22, 2025 Review First off - gah! That cover! Second - Emmy is a masterful storyteller.  Her characters are always so complex and fascinating, and their journeys are emotional and gorgeous. Colton and Noah have so many sparks flying that they could burn a barn down. And the tension between them makes for a perfect slow burn. Two competing farriers who can’t stand each other and seem to stubbornly refuse to believe anything but the worst. But we all know how the line between love and hate goes…kaboom! But it’s not only fiery tension but also sweet, emotional, and healing. The relationship that they ultimately build is stunning.  These two may even come close to the love I have for Wyatt and Easton in Fool Hearts, and I truly adore them! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis He may be a King, but I’ll never kneel. Colton If asked to list all the folks in Darling, Montana I can’t stand, ...

  ZERO PUCKS Punk as Puck - Book One by EM Lindsey Release Date: May 20, 2025 Review Oh my, I love this EM Lindsey rom-com. On the lighter side of EM’s work, there was a lot of humour, some incredible swooning, but still their quintessential touching back story. Waking up in Vegas, missing your legs is certainly one heck of a way to start a story! What follows is a unique take on the waking up married in Vegas trope. With two men who could definitely use a fresh start at love and a whole lot of healing. They were both super intriguing and likable characters. Tucker and his found family of friends were an absolute delight to witness. They were beautiful in their love for one another. And chaotic in the way you expect of sports-dudes! Deo found so much more than a love story, and it was an incredible journey for him. He came into his own, and I love it for him. This series is going to be really special. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes what happens in Vegas show...

  Title: The Misfits of Copper County Series: The Copper County Series #3 Author: May Archer Genre: Gay Contemporary Romance Tropes: Opposites Attract/Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Release Date: May 13, 2025 BLURB When you burn down your contractor’s home… and kind of, accidentally invite him to move into yours. First things first, that fire was a fluke. A tragic, completely unintentional byproduct of high emotions, an ill-timed backyard grilling… and one very shirtless man. I only meant to confront Brewer—my maddeningly stoic contractor—about a few small concerns with the renovation of my historic money pit. Instead, I got distracted by his muscles (who grills shirtless in February, I ask you?), I tripped over my words—and my feet—and… well, my carefully-ordered life went up in flames. Suddenly, Brewer’s living in my attic, his dainty teacups are in my cabinet, his slobbery dog is all up in my business, and I find myself renovating my whole future just as surely as Brewer’s...

  Nicole Dykes is bringing the FIRE! Check out this stunning cover for Burn It Down! Coming June 16th! Preorder & Join the Events Today! Cover Designer: Ariadna Basulto with Chaotic Creatives Kade I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, and I never thought I would become a father, but it turns out—I’m both. And while being a firefighter was the only career I ever wanted—being a father has become my greatest destiny in this world. Now I need to do everything I can to protect my son, even if that means going back to my hometown. I won’t let my son down, no matter what, and I will do my duty as a fireman. Hopefully, I can do it without everything else burning down around me. Spencer I never expected to see Kade again—my high school crush and my biggest heartache in adolescence. I’m not the same person I once was. I’m stronger now. I won’t allow myself to be invisible. I love being a teacher, and nothing will stop me from being the best one I can be. But Kade coming back into town ...

  WINTER WISHES AND COFFEE KISSES Love in Maplewood - Book One by Ana Ashley Release Date: May 16, 2025 Review I absolutely adore a small town shared universe. Especially a northern cold climate one.  Snow, festivals, maple syrup, they are all my romance happy place - but then I’m Canadian!  I love the interconnectedness, but also the different authors bringing their voice to it. Ana Ashley is a superb choice for starting this series off, she really knows how to capture a small town and writes such lovely romances. The new neighbour has moved to town in search of connection and a place to belong - and he fits in perfectly. The fact that his neighbour is a slightly closed off gorgeous man doesn’t hurt. Caspian is a sweetheart with such an optimistic and lovely nature. He’s a great mix for the brooding but caring and thoughtful Nate.  They have some drama, but not from any malice, and in the end they get a happy ending and a place to belong. We also get to meet a bunch...