Not Guilty of Books

  WHERE WE LEFT OFF Middle of Somewhere - Book Three by Roan Parrish Release Date: July 18, 2019 Audio Release Date: March 16, 2017 Review This is a story about growth, and about unlearning what society tells you about what love should look like, and figuring out what you want and need. Leo loves Will, but he tragically believes that if he loves him enough he will love him back the way he sees it in his mind. No matter how many times Will explains that he’s not interested in a relationship, and enjoys being with multiple people, Leo believes he can change him. Set during a time that Leo is also discovering himself as a person, and an adult. At University, making friends, and experiencing life away from home. This is an unusual romance. It’s a slow burn, that is more about self-discovery. But what these two learn is that their relationship and love can take any form they want. What works for them. It’s also uncomfortable at times as these two awkwardly sort through their emotions. I...

  OUT OF NOWHERE Middle of Somewhere - Book Two by Roan Parrish Release Date: July 18, 2019 Audio Release Date: July 4, 2016 Review I thought I loved In the Middle of Somewhere, Book 1, but after having read Out of Nowhere, I love it even more.  Because these two books together make them both even more incredible. Going into this book you assume it’s kind of a redemption story for Colin, and in some ways it is. But it’s more. It’s Colin’s story. Plan and simple. And it brings a different side of the story to this family of brothers. There is no one truth. There is only one’s perspective. Colin has lived in the closet his entire life. Deep in the closet. Not just hiding it from others, but also trying to hide it from himself. He hurts people because of it, especially himself, but damn you want to love that boy and make it better for him. Make him hurt less. But that’s exactly what Rafe does. Sometimes against his better judgment. He’s patient and kind. He has his own demons. A ...