Not Guilty of Books

  HOLLOW HEART Northern Roots: Atlantic - Book Four by Eve Holmes Release Date: May 1, 2026 Review This wrecked me! I’m talking, I bawled through the first 50% and continued to tear up off and on throughout the 2nd half. My kryptonite is people who don’t feel worthy, seen, loved, or appreciated. Who don’t believe they will ever find love. And this epic best-friends-to-lovers hit everyone one of those soft spots through Silas. This slow burn (I do mean slow…not a criticism, it’s absolutely gorgeous) follows the life of two best friends in a small town on PEI. Silas doesn’t have it easy. And the only person who really seems to have his back is his dad, until Levi. Teachers, other kids, and even his mom all fail him at EVERY turn. Levi knows how to soothe and help Silas, and no matter what, they are ride or die. Their friendship is beautiful. But then Levi leaves for University, and their lives diverge. And it’s heartbreaking. Then one day, life conspires to bring them back together. ...

  UNDER HIS RULE In the Spotlight Series by Davidson King Release Date: May 1, 2026 Review Julian - the Dexter of Prince’s!! Also, completely obsessive once he finds the person he wants to keep. Wynn is on a dream vacation, and meeting a Prince along the way…how cool. Until he’s accused of murder and is being used as a pawn by a cop with a vendetta against Julian. And Julian will do just about anything to protect his obsession. Wynn. It’s a fun story, with some quirky characters and definitely an unexpected storyline. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Under his rule, nobody is safe Prince Julian Davaros is heir to the throne of the Lamdera Islands. He’s gorgeous, rich, famous… and just happens to be a serial killer. His family and bodyguard know his murderous proclivities, but to everyone else, he’s simply the heir apparent, loved by many. In reality, Julian can’t stand most people, he doesn’t have relationships, and if he’s alone with you it usually means you’re his nex...

  Shadows Never Lie Shadow Duet - Book One by Lark Taylor Release Date: May 1, 2026 Review Oh wow, this is definitely the darkest and angstiest book of Lark’s! This is mainly the beginning or early years. How Dominic and Ryan came to be. Ryan is a twin with Max, and his twin is terrible to him. And Max is best friends with Dominic, who is honestly equally terrible. But somewhere along the way, Ryan and Dominic manage to find a connection. Causing further tension with Max. It’s such a complicated and tense period. And just when Ryan thinks they are finding something solid, a future, Dominic f’s it all up. This is one of those stories where you know in the end you’ll love him, but in the meantime, you mostly dislike Dominic. He’s not without cause, but he makes you want to scream at him almost constantly.  And I suspect I’ll scream a few more times in book two before I swoon. And brother Max, I’m not sure I even want you to find any redemption! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LIN...