Not Guilty of Books

  BEFRIENDING THE BEAR Forestville Silver Foxes - Book Six by Nora Pheonix Release Date: August 8, 2025 Review Oh my gosh, my heart! This is a tender, soft story with two men dealing with grief and loss.  For different reasons, but loss just the same, and in turn, looking at second acts in life. They are both completely lovable and kind, and witnessing them find their way to happiness was beautiful. Fraser is drawn to Calloway, but he just knows he has to take his time with him or he’ll spook. What ensues is a slow-burning, friendship-to-lovers story that is steeped in literature and poetry, which I love. Seriously, such a gorgeous story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Some fires you fight, some you let burn. With Calloway, all I want to do is feed the flames. After thirty years as a firefighter and smokejumper, I’ve been forced into retirement by my injuries. Settling in Forestville was an easy decision, but what comes next? I have no clue who I am outside of my...

  TAMERON Honorably Discharged - Book Three by Nora Phoenix & EM Lindsey Release Date: June 6, 2025 Review Tameron, you sweet, sweet grumpy man.  I want to smother you in hugs and affection. But thankfully, he has Dayton instead. Patient Dayton, who is willing to love him softly from afar until he’s ready. Gah, it’s one thing to experience a life-altering trauma and the after effects, but also trying to support friends who are also trying to find their way forward from the accident that hurt them all.  How do you ask for help when your support system also needs help? And then watching them find a life of their own with love. Tameron doesn’t know how to let people in and ask for help.  What he’s not prepared for is Dayton, who is kind and stubborn.  Dayton is an incredible character. The only hearing member of a Deaf family, they are close, but being different always leaves its mark. And add in a career as a firefighter who sees some of the worst moments in l...

  DADDY DOWN UNDER by Nora Pheonix Release Date: March 20, 2025 Review Who doesn’t love an older man finding a younger Daddy! I love when age doesn’t matter, especially in matters of power dynamics and kinks. They have a wonderful and easy connection that makes them a joy to watch. And it gives them a great foundation for when trouble comes knocking. Like all great Nora books, there are some unexpected twists and a good deal of justice doled out in the end. Definitely an enjoyable read. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I’m such a cliché. Rich, successful…and bored out of my mind. A classic case of a midlife crisis probably, but instead of buying an expensive sports car, I go on a long business trip to Australia. Alone. I haven’t trusted myself to be with anyone since my best friend betrayed me, leaving me bleeding and heartbroken. Until a gorgeous surfer dude named Ocean falls into my lap. Literally. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Bossy, carefree, and somehow, he rea...

  COMFORTING THE GRUMP Forestville Silver Foxes - Book Five by Nora Pheonix Release Date: January 17, 2025 Review There is always something about someone finding love later in life, which is why I love this series.  And it’s extra special when that someone has spent a lifetime believing they are not worthy, discovering they absolutely are.  Marning and Ennio may seem like an unexpected pairing; the sunshiney romantic and the grumpy playboy but what they share is loyalty and balance.  Marnin’s cancer scare gives him a fresh perspective which helps to open him to Ennio’s presence and the prospect of love. What they both discover is a person who will be there for them through anything (and some really good sex!). It’s a thoughtful and warm story that has a lot of depth, and it was wonderful to finally get their story. And oh man, that scene with Marnin and Sheriff Frant senior - gah, crying Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I don’t do emotions or romantic ent...