Not Guilty of Books

  PLAYING FOR KEEPS Love Goals - Book One by Kristian Parker Release Date: June 20, 2025 Review I love a sport that has sexy men in shorts - show me those legs!! Udo is a closeted footballer who has joined a new team but is struggling with his secret, and it’s affecting his game.  The very sexy ex-footballer and assistant coach, Steven, takes Udo under his wing to help him find his mojo again.  But all that forced proximity builds something entirely different. Being famous and trying to keep a secret is always risky. And stressful. In the end, all that matters, though, is that you’ve built a strong foundation of love. And if you can do that, you can get through anything. Not only is this a lovely romance, but it nicely sets us up for the whole series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Golden-haired Udo Holtmann is a big name in soccer. But since transferring to Premier League club Brockton FC three months ago, the star midfielder can’t score a goal. The fans, t...

  STORIES FROM QUEENS PARADE V2 Queens Crescent - Short Stories by Kristian Parker Release Date: February 14, 2025 Review I really enjoy these little snippets of life on Queen’s Parade - it helps make it even more real and fulsome.  We get to see some of our favourites again, while also meeting the shop owners that have popped in other stories. Their stories all contain a little bit of relationship drama, that speaks to who they are and their fears but helps them find a real and strong love. Like all of us, they make mistakes, jump to conclusions and buid walls to their hearts. But mostly it’s fun to get glimpses of life beyond Queen’s Parade and see more men fall in love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Queens Parade is a little shopping street just around the corner from Queens Crescent. In one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, these shopkeepers have their own stories to tell. This world was originally a series of short stories for newsletter subscriber...

RELEASE TOUR - The Best of Times by Kristian Parker It’s going to be a hectic Christmas. Perfect timing for love. Length: 50,000 words Series: Queens Crescent, book 9 (series finale) Prior Reading: Recommended but not required Genre: Contemporary Tropes: Second chance love, Age gap, Life needs to change Blurb: Londoner Aron Wimpole has been taking a bite out of the Big Apple for the last two years. He’s enjoyed the taste but when his beloved grandmother, the formidable Beatrice Wimpole summons him home to help plan her wedding to Professor Higgs, he quickly jumps on a plane for a two-week stay.  The pull of home is strong, making Aron wonder if he’s really committed to New York…and then Paul Higgs strolls back into his life. Aron can’t avoid him—they’re co-wedding planners and everything must run like clockwork. And besides, Aron’s determined to show Paul what he missed out on when he walked away from him two years ago. All he h...

  THE BEST OF TIMES Queens Crescent - Book Nine by Kristian Parker Release Date: December 15, 2024 Review Nothing like a wedding to bring Aron and Paul back together.  Not gonna lie though, despite liking Paul I wanted him to grovel more! Their pandemic hook-up ended with both men running as far from London as possible. But neither can refuse the call of Mrs W. & the Professors wedding. And she’s got a long list to keep them busy, and together. I’m glad they found their way back together. It was the easiest of paths. Lots of hurt feelings and emotional struggles. But they make a great team. We also get lots of Mrs. Wimpole who has truly won my heart over the series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Londoner Aron Wimpole has been taking a bite out of the Big Apple for the last two years. He’s enjoyed the taste but when his beloved grandmother, the formidable Beatrice Wimpole, summons him home to help plan her wedding to Professor Higgs, he quickly jumps on a pla...

  THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR Queens Crescent - Book Eight by Kristian Parker Release Date: October 24, 2024 Review Josh’s husband (ex) is a douche. Like I would gleefully watch him trip down a flight of stairs. Josh on the other hand is warm, caring and thoughtful, he definitely deserves someone to care about him the way his friends and staff do. Hugh is full of life, but life is currently working against him. A drag queen whose career seems to be ready to implode. These two build a friendship, bolster each other, and find love in the process.  They are a great pairing, and there’s a little relationship drama to keep things interesting. One has to mention that Mrs Wimpole is a shining star of this one. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Josh Winterton is broken after his husband walked out on him six weeks ago. He has lost sight of everything. His fashion design business. His friends. His life. That is until a handsome stranger begs him for help. Hugh is a drag queen who’s h...