Not Guilty of Books

  RYLAN Seattle Sasquatch Hockey - Book One by Harper Robson Release Date: December 26, 2024 Review An emotional journey for Rylan and Jamie.  Rylan has lost a lot in his life and so he keeps himself buttoned up and in control. Until Jamie that is, who comes along to teach him how to live and find joy. It also touches on the toxicity that can abound in sports, but provides how hope for it too. This story also introduces us to a team of characters who will no doubt bring great stories to come. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Rylan I've spent my entire hockey career hiding who I really am. Between trying to lead my struggling team, dealing with an alcoholic father, and the weight of my brother's legacy on my shoulders, I barely know who I am anymore. Then Jamie Pirelli joins the team—young, talented, and openly queer. He sees right through my walls. And then one hot night changes everything. Jamie After a disastrous start to my NHL career in Florida, Seattle is my l...

  LOVE AFTER LOVE Getaways - Book Two by Harper Robson Release Date: September 30, 2024 Review I love a later in life, second chance at finding love, story. Jesse and Martin are wonderful, warm men who have battered hearts. Martin has closed his heart after the death of his husband. He never wants to experience that loss again. Meanwhile, Jesse is still reeling from his cheating ex and their divorce. But something between them sparks and makes them want to try again and find some healing in the process. It was a lovely, quick read full of warmth and love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Jesse After my divorce, I swore I was done with love. Then Martin Benoit landed in my life with his silver hair and Irish charm. Now we're roommates and partners in building a new shelter for LGBTQ youth, and I'm fighting a losing battle against my feelings. Martin I've been alone, by choice, since losing the love of my life 25 years ago. I've never even been tempted to take...

  MAKING WAVES Getaways - Book One by Harper Robson Release Date: April 10, 2024 Review What a wonderful story with some great vacation vibes and a strong sense of found family. Hunter and Penn have known each other for years, but they don’t really know each other. Penn is seen as a wealthy socialite, and it’s clear that Hunter isn’t his biggest fan. But when Penn needs a plus one for a luxury cruise Hunter agrees to go when the rest of their friend group says they can’t go. And we all know how a week of forces proximity goes! All that time together. Late-night talks. On-shore adventures. It gives these two a chance to finally get to know each other beyond the surface, and discover some pretty incredible chemistry.  Overall this story was swoony and fun, but it also had plenty of tender moments to create a touching story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Penn I'm the wild friend. The social butterfly who always knows where the party is (hint: it's usually at my pla...

  THE NIGHT BEFORE by Harper Robson Release Date: December 24, 2023 Review A one-night stand, a family feud, and setting the past to rest to create a future with peace and love. What do you do when you discover that the best night of your life was with the son of the man who ended your stepfather's career?  You run. Until you find out that you’ll be working closely together on a project that means everything to you. Ben and Aleks are both absolutely wonderful people. The kind of people you would want as friends. They’ll have your backs, and you’ll want to have theirs. Caring, thoughtful, and passionate about both the people in their lives as well as their work. And together they just fit. There is something comfortable about them.  They work well together, and they just seem to get the other. They are also hot.  There is no real angst between the two, but plenty is surrounding them. And there are more than a couple of scenes that had me tearing up.  From the ill...

  BUILT TO LAST Hot Dam Homes - Book Three by Harper Robson Release Date: June 30, 2023 Review I very much enjoy this series, and this low-angst age-gap addition is a good addition to it. Both Tyler and Sam work for the renovation company Hot Dam Homes.  Sam is cousin to the owners. He comes from a tight family who a dynamic and talented. He loves them all fiercely, but sometimes he feels like he doesn’t quite live up to them. He hasn’t managed to find his person, he lives an average life. Tyler brightens that life. Tyler is a young veteran. He escaped a tough childhood by enlisting, in hopes of getting an education on the other side. Only to come home battered and having lost most of his hearing. Sam makes him want to trust in love.  This is a kind and gentle story, with a lot of healing and beautiful dreams, Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sam Look up the word "average" in the dictionary you'll find my picture. Average height, average looks, average smarts:...