Not Guilty of Books

  THE BOYFRIEND PROPOSAL Appleton Falls - Book Three by Felice Stevens Release Date: September 2, 2026 Review Who doesn’t love a fake boyfriend romance? And our sweet Appleton Falls pub owner deserves his moment. Theo is a good person, pure and simple. But he lives in a small town and, until recently, had a terrible father preventing him from being open. So an offer to fake-date a man he’s crushed on seems tempting. I wasn’t sure I would truly like Jaxon.  He was honest about the agreement and the reason, but he also knew how new Theo was to dating and how much he wanted to date, yet he prioritized his career over potentially hurting Theo. But like a good romance, he grows on you, and he grows himself throughout the story. And that’s not to say he was a bad person. He’s a good guy, just a little selfish. I like how they both grew and learned along the way, and their dates and quiet moments together were special. Appleton Falls is a great town, with great friends (if slightly o...

  FOOTSTEPS OF THE PAST Second Chances - Book Two by Felice Stevens Release Date: July 21, 2021 Review Chess and Andre have been together for nine years. I was leary at first; jumping into an established couple's romance normally comes with tragedy, upheaval, and pain. And though there was some turmoil here, it wasn’t as chaotic as I thought it might. I really liked them together, but I will admit there were a number of times I really questioned how long they had been together; they didn’t seem to know each other well enough to have been together for as long as they had. And though that deterred me in the beginning, the rest of the story felt powerful and real.  I was invested in their story and its outcome and was glad I was there for its journey. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis It was like in the movies: their eyes met from across the room and they fell in love. Nine years later, Chess and André are the envy of all their friends. But this is real life….and thing...

  PROMO BLITZ: Hide and Seek by Felice Stevens Length : 60-70k (estimated) Series : Appleton Falls 2 Prior Reading : Prior reading NOT required Genre : Contemporary, Small-Town Tropes : double-bi-awakening, enemies to lovers, secret high school crush and total possessive, alpha vibes, as in he's mine, keep your hands off of him. Law enforcement Trigger/Content Warnings : N/A Designer : Reese Dante https://getbook.at/AppletonFalls2 AVAILABLE NOW I’m finally living the life I want as a deputy sheriff in the small town of Appleton Falls. I gave up my job as a cop in the NYPD to search for the truth about a father I barely know, except finding him brought me no peace. But I’m happy. Really. I’d love to fall in love, but it just hasn’t happened. Yet. Then he shows up to join our force. My old high school nemesis, Dominic Starr.  The gorgeous loner and the bane of my existence. As well as my secret fantasy. Why did he leave the NYPD? Was he ru...

  HIDE AND SEEK Appleton Falls - Book Two by Felice Stevens Release Date: July 6, 2026 Review A great story! With wonderful emotion and connection, and a side of mystery/suspense! I really like the rival/anti-bffs vibes. The constant sniping and button pushing until they aren’t.  Then they are sharing secrets and the only one in their corner. And the way their lives intertwined then and now is a wonderful thread to their relationship. Appleton Falls newest queer couple is taking names and kicking but all while falling in love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I’m finally living the life I want as a deputy sheriff in the small town of Appleton Falls. I gave up my job as a cop in the NYPD to search for the truth about a father I barely know, except finding him brought me no peace. But I’m happy. Really. I’d love to fall in love, but it just hasn’t happened. Yet. Then he shows up to join our force. My old high school nemesis, Dominic Starr. The gorgeous loner and the...

  THE ULTIMATE SAVE Brooklyn Blades - Book Two by Felice Stevens Release Date: April 4, 2026 Review Oh my gosh, so good. Sterling and Denis have such amazing chemistry. Even if that starts as them not liking each other. Denis is a bit wild and is struggling to form meaningful connections with people. Unable to let people in. All he knows is that he’s alone, and he finds the stuffy news anchor, Sterling, infuriating. Yet, they are both consumed by the other. And over time, as they see each other more, and eventually give in to lust, they start to build a bond, and trust. Trust and connection is something they both struggle with, and they are developing relationship is gorgeous. There is also some wonderful relationship building with other side characters. Finally, you need to know that Kale Williams is a phenomenal narrator, who is part of the reason this is 5 stars! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Denis I’m the best goalie in the league. Just ask me. Yes, I have an ego...

  THE ULTIMATE GOAL Brooklyn Blades - Book One by Felice Stevens Release Date: January 29, 2026 Review Awww Adrian.  How many of us have really wanted something, but struggle to fully achieve it?  Self-doubt…fear…whatever the case may be.  Little does he know, reporting on the one thing he doesn’t understand would be his big break. And meeting Rip again would be the greatest gift he could get. The way these two support each other, even before they realize there could be anything, is beautiful. Adrian brings just as much to Rip too.  Love and support, making him a priority.  They are an amazing duo. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Rip In the fifteen years I’ve played for the Brooklyn Blades, I’ve won all the awards except the most important one. The Stanley Cup. But my annoying ex-boyfriend is the team’s goalie, and the paparazzi is loving it. What’s worse is, my absentee father decides to make an appearance and won’t leave me alone. I’m ignorin...