Not Guilty of Books

  THE INFLUENCER AND THE INTROVERT Snow Creek Ranch Series by RM Neill Release Date: July 22, 2026 Review A wonderful story. A quiet, steadfast cowboy with deep ties to his town, and the city boy influencer who’s not used to being in one place. They are both lovely, passionate, and thoughtful. And their differences complement instead of detracting.  As they get to know each other, spending time on the ranch working it and sharing its content, they develop a soft and loving relationship. And it was lovely that they could find a future that would not just bring them love, but joy in their future. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I might be a successful social media influencer, but do I have the skills to draw Colt Beckworth away from Snow Creek Ranch? Snow Creek Ranch, Colorado, is so far removed from my preferred city life that I wonder if I made a mistake coming here. No suits, crappy internet, and everyone knows the new guy in town immediately. The scenery is nice...

  THE BULL RIDER AND THE BOOKWORM Snow Creek Ranch - Series by VL Locey Release Date: July 8, 2026 Review Cowboy poet…yes please!! Fantastic addition to the Snow Creek Ranch series. A beautiful small-town cowboy/bookish romance, with two men starting anew and finding their future. Hoyt has had a hard life trying to make it on his own and bullriding. His father was beyond toxic. But now he’s injured and needing to regroup, so he heads home to the brother he barely knows now, with a trailer and a love of poetry. That’s where he meets Aubrey. A cute, new-to-town guy opening up a bookstore, with a passion for cowboy poetry. As they bond over their love of words, they also develop a friendship and romance that, though tentative, is clearly meant for forever. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes the wildest ride isn’t in the arena - it’s falling in love. Bull rider Hoyt Knox has spent his life chasing applause, adrenaline, and the next eight-second ride. With his body s...

  BRONC RIDERS DON’T FALL IN LOVE Kissing Ridge Cowboys - Book Four by RM Neill Release Date: March 12, 2026 Review Bronc Riders definitely do fall in love! I really liked Rhett, he was a bit stoic, but kind and thoughtful. His first meeting with Diamond may have gone sideways (truthfully I would have had the same reaction) but they make a nice couple.  They both find a beautiful reason to try for love. There were lots of wonderful moments. I have to admit, I didn’t warm entirely to Diamond. He was a little too ‘toxic positivity’ and pushy, that honestly had me unable to fully move on from those feelings, even as we got to know him better. But still it was a nice story, and they made a great couple. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis ‘Famous for having his heart broken by emotionally unavailable men’ should be engraved on my headstone. I wish I could say I learn from each one, but the reality is… I don’t. If you give me a tall, dark, and handsome cowboy with sad eyes...

  SADDLE TO SUNUP The Darling Brothers - Book Three by Emmy Sanders Release Date: December 18, 2025 Review Saddle to Sunup gives me Fool Hearts vibes.  Best friends, pinning, and an unending commitment to supporting and loving each other. Emmy writes those epic love stories that span a lifetime incredibly well. Stories that will stick with you forever. And Lawson and Oakley are two such men.  The Peter Pan theme was heart-warming, and the oldest Darling brother finally finding himself and a love that is perfect for him is everything. The Darling family is chaotic and loud, and love hard, and I enjoy them all immensely, but there’s something about the quieter caregiver, who is terrible at asking for help and care for himself, getting all of that and more from the perfect-for-him Oakley. They have to learn to trust that their friendship can be more, but when they do…hearts in your eyes, fireworks explode, house cow distribution system finds you, and Santa brings you everyth...

  A COWBOY HOLIDAY by Lane Hayes Release Date: December 15, 2025 Review Grumpy cowboys are my kryptonite. And vet and adorable girl-dad added to it….thank you, Santa! This is a wonderful holiday romance with everything you could want. A vet in need of a home and a rancher with a lot of love to give. It’s a sweet and flirty journey, and it was delightful to watch Tanner draw Axel out from behind his grumpy exterior.  He went from grunts to full sentences in no time. And Axel finding comfort in his daughter thriving was perfect. And I loved the others on the ranch, they were wonderful and warm. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis The cowboy, the rancher, and a little holiday magic... Tanner I meet the grumpiest man on the planet, and I’m head over heels in lust. No joke. Oak Ridge Ranch’s new part-time-vet-slash-ranch-hand is a bear, and he’s built like one too. If I were smart, I’d keep my distance. In a twist, I’m not so smart. But I can tell that under his hard-as-na...