Not Guilty of Books

  THREADS OF CRIMSON Vampire’s Promise - Book One by Sammi Cee Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review An intriguing opening novella. Set in a vampire club, Benji is encouraged to join as a blood donor. Which was a shock when he didn’t know they existed. And it’s there that he meets the aloof, closed-off old vampire who exudes power and command. And terrifies folks a little! But you can’t fight the draw to one another!! Things are just starting to get interesting with these two! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis An ancient vampire who stopped needing anyone. A struggling human who refuses to be intimidated by him. An attraction neither of them expected. Benji needs money. Selling his blood at The Velvet Vein wasn't exactly the plan. Neither was becoming fascinated by the ancient vampire everyone else seems to know better than to approach. Lysandro Moretti doesn't do attachments. He feeds. He leaves. He certainly doesn't return week after week because one fearless hu...

  THE HUMAN’S HEART Brinnswick - Book Two by Michele Notaro Release Date: August 20, 2026 Review So great to get the continuation of this cute couple. Still trying to figure out how to be together, trouble finds them, and though horrible, it also helps find a way forward! This book also greatly highlights the amazing found family this world is created on. And lovely to witness both of them find themselves settled within it. Great story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis I know Zay’s scared of losing me, but I really, really don’t want to become a vampire. Who would want to drink… that for the rest of forever? Blech! With my and Zay’s viramore bond complete and our lives settling down after what happened over the winter, it seems all my mate can think about is impending doom. Or rather, the fact that I’m human and mortal and he isn’t. It’s not that I want to grow old and die. It’s not that I want Zaos to wind up alone. Not at all. It’s just… being a vampire is so, so, so...

  CTRL+ALT+ORC Love at Labyrinth Solutions - Book Two by MA Wardell Release Date: July 21, 2026 Review Delightful. The whole world is wonderful and the characters are delightful, just as i expected from MA. Greg, our IT guy, is cheerfully adorable. Always making sure to be ready to solve Sean's computer problems. I mean, above and beyond! *wink wink* Sean is slightly grumpy, but it’s no match for Greg’s cheer, care, and candies. Their courtship is cute and chaotic and I loved the whole thing so much. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Your computer has stopped responding. An orc will now reboot your heart. Greg IT is supposed to be about systems, servers, and keeping chaos at bay. But then Sean Rivers walked in—human, grumpy, and a disaster with technology. Suddenly, patching servers comes with heated glances, playful banter, and some very hands-on troubleshooting. He’s got my world of logic and code crashing spectacularly… and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Sean I di...

  HEXES AND HOPS Magical Misfit Murders - Book Two by Jacki James & Lori Ames Release Date: July 8, 2026 Review Another fun installment in this cozy paranormal mystery series.   Declan is settling into this paranormal town, his magic, and love, when he and Gideon find themselves drawn into a fixed Beer Festival competition. Which leads them to a body. Now their misfit team of sleuths is on the case, causing a little bit of chaos along the way. It’s one of those reads that is easy, makes you smile, and generally just brings sweet pleasure. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Hexes, hops, and a whole lot of trouble. Welcome back to Ravenstone! Declan is finally starting to settle into life as a witch in a magical little town where the coffee is strong, the misfit monsters are delightfully odd, and there’s always something interesting happening. Like the Get Hopped Up Beer Festival. Between sampling new brews, spending time with his very protective (and very han...

  THE LIBRARIAN’S FAMILIAR Familiar Mates - Book Thirteen by TJ Nichols Release Date: June 28, 2026 Review A fun story with a sweet, almost soft romance. Two men trying to figure themselves and their futures out, finding someone to share the journey with. A small town, magic shifter romance, where August and Charlie both feel like they don’t quite fit. But time, proximity, and a mission to protect the town, these two find love and warmth. I look forward to catching up on other stories in this series. They feel warm, cozy, with a hint of adventure. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Some secrets keep you alive. Others can get you killed. After nearly twenty years away, August North is heading back to the small Alaskan town he once couldn’t wait to escape. His pro‑sports career is over—ended by an injury even a polar‑bear shifter can’t heal—and the secrets he carried back then still sting: no one knew he was a shifter…or that he was gay. He doesn’t know if Claw Lake is home...

  EGO’S GUIDE TO LOVE BITES & VAMPIRES The Dreamwalkers - Book Three by Sammi Cee Release Date: June 26, 2026 Review Love this series! The creative world, magic users, paranormal pairings, the skills and how they all mingle to deal with life and problems together. And there is no greater need for this family to come together than Ego’s spiral after discovering he’s been turned. Seeing it as an immortal death sentence, he pulls into himself. The only person who can really seem to reach him is the one person who hates him. Scotty took an instant dislike to Ego, but when he shows up at Ego’s house to tell him off, he discovers his secrets, and melts into a sassy, fiery, caretaker. They have a unique bond, and they are ultimately sweet and hot. And prove that they are stronger together. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Ego wasn’t supposed to survive his first death. Waking up with fangs, a relentless hunger, and a maker who taunts him from the Dreamveil was never the pl...