Not Guilty of Books

  PRINCE OF THE NORTHWEST FOREST Runaway Prince Hotel - Book Four by Leslie McAdam Release Date: August 29, 2025 Review Leslie’s wonderful writing is set in a world of realm princes, baristas, evil fae, wood nymphs, and more. Kalle and Justice are such wonderful people and have such a sweet bond, even if they don’t understand why. As they embark on a quest to find Kalle’s brother, track down Justice’s stolen memory, and help negotiate peace amongst the realms, they find something tender and lovely, and far bigger than they could imagine. Along the way, we meet all manner of beings and creatures. It’s a great world that’s been built - and who doesn’t love princes and baristas?!! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis If the forest prince is straight, why does it seem like he wants to kiss me? And will I end up regretting it if I let him? I spend my mornings working as a barista and my afternoons hiking in the woods trying to find a way into the realm of the fae. Those trickste...

  A WEREWOLF MATE FOR CHRISTMAS MM Monster Christmas - Novella by Gigi Rivers Release Date: November 1, 2024 Review Ugh, I really love this cozy (with some spice) MM monster holiday series.  The world is simple but interesting, and the family of kitchen witches are sweet and kind. I love hearing Wulfric’s thoughts when he’s ‘stuck’ in his wolf state while healing. How excited he is for his fated mate, but also the loss of his pack.  He immediately screams devoted and gentle (unless you mess with his mate!). Briar is equally lovely. He’s close with his large family, but is also longing for something of his own, so a fated mate is perfect for our nature-loving witch. There’s also a bit of an origin story for this series inside as well, which is adorable and funny. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A wounded werewolf. A witch who nurses him back to health. What happens when the witch turns out to be the werewolf’s mate? Hearth witch Briar has a tendency to care fo...

  GUARDED Hopeless Blessed - Book Three by Lark Taylor Release Date: August 27, 2025 Review My heart - these two - just wrap them up in all the goodness. Jeremiah, poor tortured demon. The timing wasn’t great, tasting freedom for the first time and finding your mate. But he was such a good de-man, and patient. Loved everything about him. Noah, an Angel with some trauma, he couldn’t be expected to react any differently. How do you trust after you have spent centuries having your trust and self-worth destroyed?  But by Satan they build something beautiful, and the way they show up for each other will restore all faith in ‘humanity’. It’s a slow burn, but fated or not, these two choose each other, and it’s entirely swoony. I adore this world that Lark has built.  Not just the characters but the underlying worldview of religion, politics, and humanity.  They’re a brilliant writer who captures my attention entirely and makes me want to read the books over and over. Ps - t...

  SKY’S GUIDE TO GETTING HIS MAN &  BANISHING GHOSTS The Dreamwalkera - Book One by Sammi Cee Release Date: August 19, 2025 Review I love Willowhope, such a good group of quirky characters, with so much love for each other. Skylar has his sights set on Kingston, the quiet and gentle mountain of a man. But sweet Kingston cannot believe for the life of him that the vibrant and outgoing Skylar could be interested in him, so he doesn’t even entertain the notion. But fate has other ideas.   But they have to get out of their own way and find out a few truths for their chance at love, and what is bound to be a fascinating future. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Skylar Reign’s life has been epic since moving to the small town of Willowhope. His bestie is a psychic medium. His mentor, a clairvoyant. And his new interior design business kicked off with a bang. All he’s missing is for Kingston Porter, his large, grumpy and completely oblivious friend, to realiz...

  ME AND MY CHRISTMAS FAMILIAR MM Monster Christmas - Novella by Gigi Rivers Release Date: October 18, 2024 Review My first by Gigi Rivers and won’t be my last.  I really enjoyed not just the story but also the whole world. A family of kitchen witches who run the family Bakery. They are loving, but also a little chaotic due to the number of them and now the addition of partners. It’s a really interesting world that feels both contemporary and old at the same time. And the paranormal aspect was diverse but also simple (I don’t mean that in a bad way - I like it that way, it means I can keep up).  Lachlan is a sweetheart. He feels a little unseen (not unloved), so when he finds a cat to care for, and who clearly cares for him, he’s happy to have something of his own. And then he discovers his beloved Kit is a shifter. It causes a bit of a crisis, and I’m not gonna lie, I cried a bit. But in the end, they find something really special and unique to them. And now I must read ...