Not Guilty of Books

  MIRROR, MIRROR Ashland - Book One by Christina Nolte Release Date: February 11, 2025 Review This was a really great novel, that is character-driven has some external angst and tension and solid HFN. The writing is detailed and thoughtful. British transplant Arrick finds himself in a small struggling American town having given up his dream job and taken up a career teaching in a high school that could definitely use some TLC, though it’s not lacking in caring, supportive teachers. And that is where he meets the outgoing and nosy (!) vice-principal Evan. There is immediate interest between the two, but Arrick has walls miles high, and they are boss/employee.  It’s a slow burn as they get to know each other, and Arrick settles into his new life. And though their relationship may be new, it’s a good start to something solid. It also has kittens!! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis After a life-shattering clash with his father and the end of a toxic relationship, musica...

  RELUCTANT ROCKSTAR Reluctant Rockstar - Book One by Frances Fox Release Date: August 1, 2023 Review Love blooms in the gardens of this rockstar. Martin is tired of the rockstar life.  He’s most happy when he’s home with his garden and hanging with his gardener.  So it’s a surprise to find Simon, the very attractive grandson in his place when he returns home. As they spend time together, tending to the vegetables, the spark they first felt starts to take shape into something grander. Their time together also helps them both figure out what they want for their futures. This was a lovely novella. It’s soft and kind, and a great quick read between longer, angstier stories. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong? The Purple Lizards are a rock world phenomenon, but lead singer Martin’s tired of his rock-and-roll persona. He’d rather be at home with his garden. When he gets home from tour he finds ...

  CAM FAN University District - Book One by Dani Lakely Release Date: April 24, 2023 Review This is one hell of a steamy read! Tyler wants to explore his sexuality and he decides to start on a cam site. Where he finds Sebastian. Gorgeous, and sexy, and he does things to him. The more time spent on the site, the more obsessed he becomes. And the unthinkable happens. Sebastian offers him the opportunity to join him. What follows is a cute story of acceptance and feeling safe enough to explore yourself fully. They work really well together and have a sweet promised future together. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis His first time. All the way. On live cam. Do you like to watch? TYLER Viewing a gay cam show was supposed to only be an experiment for Tyler Denning. Watching shouldn’t have led to a daily obsession … but it has. He didn't bet on finding someone as magnetic as Sebastian. Provocative, gorgeous, irresistible as hell—Tyler has become Sebastian’s biggest fan. So when...

  ONE LAST WISH Home for the Holidays by Alex J Adams Release Date: December 7, 2022 Review This tugged at every heartstring I had. Dealing with regrets and the idea of losing a loved one is something we can all relate to, and around the holidays that can heighten those feelings. But Alex addresses it with love, tenderness, and some fun, which keeps it from making it too sad. Instead, leaves you feeling peaceful and grateful. Blair is an architect whose life has been caught up in the race to achieve his goals, create a successful practice, etc. Along the way, he’s let his relationship slide with his grandfather. When he’s brought back to the quaint town he loved as a child to see the man and help him with his wish list, he’s also introduced to the very sexy, kilt-wearing carer. Angus love’s his life as a carer. Spending time with the people in his community, but especially William. What he doesn’t have time for is the big city grandson who he doesn’t like on principle. The story of...

  HIS DIRTY OBSESSION by Alex J Adams Release Date: Oct 31, 2022 Review This is a quick, extremely steamy read. One to make you hot under the collar. Xavier moves into Ben’s place at the behest of Ben’s sister, and to help with the costs. Neither will admit it but there is a mutual attraction. One that burns brightly. Xavier is well aware that Ben’s eyes are always on him, and he doesn’t mind one bit. As these two engage in the dance of lust and attraction, things heat up to combustion levels! But they also discover there’s something beneath their physical desires. The story is really about their sexual attraction and their interactions, so if you like a well-written light story with A LOT of sex, this makes for a fun afternoon read. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Ben If a quickie was all I wanted, no strings attached, I called Dick. That was the arrangement, that was the deal. But when Xavier Ward walked into my life with his sexy smirk and sinful body, it was the la...