Not Guilty of Books

  THE GOLDEN RECEIVER Creepin U Season 2 by Essie Sloane Release Date: October 7, 2026 Review Kieran was an unexpected grumpy human who was ready to be annoyed right off the bat. It wasn’t the impression I got of him at first, but once he joined Creepin U he seemed unable to people! And nothing makes him more of a black cloud than the chatty, happy Evander.  He is determined to welcome the human to the team and become friends.  But boy does Kieran make him work for it! They are a cute couple once they work through it all, where Kieran starts seeing the lighter side of life, and Evander becomes a little less full-on. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Kieran When I got recruited to transfer to Creelin University to play football, I thought this might be my chance. I would be the first human on the team. I would make campus history. Okay, really, I just liked the full scholarship that came with it. It was a great way to escape the small town I lived in with my Pop...

  FROM A TO US Vermont Trailblazers - Book Three by Amy Aislin Release Date: October 6, 2026 Review Love this story.  It’s wonderful and wholesome, and just damn good. Mutual crushing and so much love and support between them.  Eli is struggling with his ‘sophomore slump’ worried he doesn’t deserve his spot, and Nolan holds some childhood fears of not belonging or being worthy.  And though they need to work through these things, their relationship is easy and sweet. They are also surrounded by some great side characters that help make the story so wonderful. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Eli worked his butt off to earn a spot with the Vermont Trailblazers, and he has absolutely no intention of losing it. Unfortunately, his second NHL season has brought a sophomore slump, an endless parade of team obligations, and the possibility that enthusiasm might not be enough to keep his plates spinning—or keep him from being sent to the minors. So naturally, this...

  TOUGH GUY AND THE SHOW OFF Relationship Goals - Book One by Mia Monroe & KM Neuhold Release Date: October 2, 2026 Review Love this new series with Mia & KM.  Best friends turned lovers is always a fav, and hockey teammates make it all the more fun. It’s relatively low angst, but so much fun, and sweetly tender at times too. Walking into some solo hotel room fun, leads them down a path of awkward but sweet exploration, and so much more. There are some great teammates too, which add to the whole story, and make you excited to get more of them all. Mia & KM are a great writing duo in contemporary and paranormal, so i’m looking forward to the rest of this series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Beau has been my right hand man on the ice for years, but this season I'm learning a lot of new things about his wrist shot. We’ve been best friends since our rookie year. On the ice Beau is the tough guy, quick to slam any opponent into the boards so I'm free to ...

  OFF SIDES Big Bend Bears - Book Four by Nicole Dykes Release Date: September 30, 2026 Review Awww, Calvin gets his HEA. I can’t imagine being Queer in a small town that’s not exactly accepting. And though Calvin matches the ideal small-town sports straight guy, enough of his secret is out there, and the jerks of the world are making sure it’s not forgotten. And then in walks Jonah.  By outward appearances, he swans onto the football team thanks to his coach brother, but the truth is so much more. Like all great romances, peeling back the layers of a person brings them closer together. And ultimately, they are fiercely supportive of the other and their romance. Love how great Jonah’s brother/coach is, but that he’s not perfect and is cool when he gets called out for it. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Calvin Duke I messed up. Big-time. I broke the rules for Big Bend. For my family. For myself. I’m just trying to get through high school without causing myself any ...

  MAD SCRAMBLE The Philadelphia Frenzy - Book One by Susan Scott Shelley Release Date: September 4, 2018 Review Everson and Ryan are a really cute couple, and their story is full of adorableness, a little angst and some tender moments. I loved watching the big bad football player, whose entire life is focused on the game, fall in love and find his world turned upside down. Ryan is lovely, and I enjoyed how close his family was, though I could always do with the ‘if you hurt him…’ It’s a pet peeve of mine.  But other than that, they are a lot of fun. It’s a quick read, but it doesn’t feel like it’s missing anything. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Everson Montgomery’s entire life is devoted to ensuring the success of his pro football career. Strict rules about his diet, sleep habits, and training schedule keep him running like a well-oiled linebacker machine. There’s zero room for distractions… until he meets his teammate’s brother and is instantly smitten with the...