Not Guilty of Books

  LOVE IS LOVE Indie Pride Anthology by Jem Wendel Release Date: July 14, 2025 Review Jem Wendel gives us a lovely short story about two men who are used to people assuming what they would enjoy in bed based on their appearance, and even though they struggle with people doing that, they fall into the trap of doing the same. But as they work together and find shared interested in their work and love of old buildings, they realize they could possible find exactly what they are looking for. Think, gentle bear of a man, and kind and thoughtful lover of old buildings. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis This collection of original, brand-new short stories, touching on the common themes of the LGBTQ+ genres, is brought to you by ten amazing authors signing at the Indie Pride Book Con in August 2025. All proceeds from this anthology are being donated to the LGBT Foundation, an LGBTQ committed charity. The participating authors are:- Ariana Jade Arizona Tape Carol Kerry-Green Cole...

  DANCE DIRTY WITH ME Dance Lovers Collection - Book Three by Jem Wendel Release Date: June 9, 2025 Review This is an MM re-telling of Dirty Dancing. If you love the movie, you will definitely enjoy this. It’s a quick read that beautifully describes a summer camp, set in the UK, where these two men meet, and like the movie, ‘Baby’ steps in to help Johnny with the big performance. It’s easy to picture the scenes in your mind. It’s a little forbidden and carries the same class tension as the original.  Overall, it’s a lot of fun and has a wonderful epilogue.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Dirty Dancing but make it gay… Fall in love with Baby and Johnny all over again Johnny Dancing is all I know, it’s a tough life living on the edge of never knowing when the next pay packet will come. Getting seasonal work at Poplins at least adds some stability. Middle class, preppy guests don't fit in with the staff but the pretty kid that everyone calls Baby can’t seem to ...

  THE HIMBO AND THE LORD Love on the Flip Side - Book One by Jem Wendel & Hinsel Meyer Release Date: March 27, 2025 Review The Himbo and The Lord is a titillating title, and I thought it might be a little more slapstick than I like, but it was anything but.  This was a really great story of two men finding their own path in life. Meeting in Australia and spanning across the globe to USA and England, they don’t get an easy journey, but they do get a valuable one. It takes some work on their communication skills, and willingness to fight for what they want and a leap of love, but they eventually get there, and it was so much better than it would have been if they didn’t have find their way. They were both likable, kind men overwhelmed by the pressure of family.  It worked really well.   Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis The sparks between them could start an inferno that will burn their lives to the ground and change them forever. The Himbo Who care...

TRUSTING THE FALL Larchdown Valley - Book Four by Jem Wendel Release Date: September 23, 2024 Review Larchdown Valley is a small quaint village with some devoted residents and a serious side of drama! Josh stumbles into town and gets swept up by its people. Knowing he shouldn’t stay is one thing, actually leaving is another. Especially once he finds himself helping Alex at his coffee shop.  They develop a really great friendship over coffee and pasties. Where both of them find a fresh lease on life and a chance to truly dream. They are pretty sweet in the quiet moments. There is some external drama that keeps things interesting and highlights the closeness and strength of this village. Once the village has adopted you, they will do just about anything to help. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes accidents happen that were meant to be... Alex Meeting Josh is like being doused with a bucket of cold water: both shocking and exhilarating. I've never met anyone like h...