Not Guilty of Books

  HOW TO SURVIVE A SUMMONING by Nikole Knight Release Date: November 24, 2023 Audio Release Date: July 9, 2024 Review How to Survive a Summoning is a lively and very fun story between a human and a kind of adorable demon. It’s a bit of Cinderella meets Clueless. Jamie gets into trouble doing some work for his evil warlock he’s bound to and summons Lyn to help him out of a jam. Now they’ve got to avoid police and the warlock, while also fighting fate. It was a terrific short story and was quite enjoyable as an audiobook.  Narrator Nick Newport really captures the characters and the vibe. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A stolen amulet. The demon hellbent on getting it back. And one powerless human just trying to survive the night. When Jamie summons a demon in a Hail Mary attempt to survive a ghoul attack, he quickly realizes that he’s bitten off more than he can chew. With a soul-debt to pay and an angry warlock on his heels, Jamie must steal back the coveted amul...

  GINGERBREAD MISTLETOE Lighthouse Bay - Book Two by Amy Aislin Release Date: November 17, 2020 Audio Release Date: July 8, 2024 Review These two first meet in the worst way. A fender-bender that brings out the worst in them.  Jeff’s car is a treasured possession, a final reminder of his father. And Mika is having the worst day, receiving news that rocks his world. A year later they run into each other in Lighthouse Bay, which sends off a sort of frenemies relationship. But really, they are both lovely guys whose emotional reactions brought out the worst of them. However, it’s nothing that a little forced proximity and holiday spirit  Before you know it, they are making a schmoopy dream team! Lighthouse Bay is a quaint small town with a love of the holidays and some pretty special people. Narrated by Aaron Hokanson - you’ll also do well to listen to the audiobook Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis The last thing Jeff wants is to spend time with the man who total...

  SUGAR The Beginning of Always - Book Three by EM Lindsey Release Date: July 26, 2024 Review This is another emotional and gorgeous story by EM Lindsey. A crush and a confession bring these two together for an epic romance.  Juno confesses his recent diagnosis of losing his sight to the cute older man who frequents his bakery stall. Piper may not understand his specific diagnosis, but he does understand what it means to have his health turn his world upside down. A tentative friendship is formed, which turns to a casual fling that was never really casual, and a road trip to remember. It’s not just Juno losing his sight, or Piper recovering from his heart condition, it’s also their pasts that continue to influence their lives and in many ways is the biggest hurdle to their finding forever love. This is an extremely emotionally satisfying read with such a bright future. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis If Juno could describe his life in three ways, it would be: A li...

  THE CONVENIENT GROOM Spencer Brothers Novellas - Book Two by Ana Ashley Release Date: July 26, 2024 Review A man walks into a bar…and bam, his long-lost crush is behind the bar. And guess what?! He’s gay too! You have to love some mutual pinning and a second chance. These two are really cute and definitely on fire when they come together. And though their marriage was unintentional, their love definitely was. Jax’s sister seems a little unhinged, but their love was stronger than her meddling. And their epilogue was really lovely.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis What should you do when the one who got away walks into your bar twelve years later? The last time I saw Jax, I was dating his sister and figuring myself out. Nowadays, I'm Mr. Flirty, but hookups are for people who don't run their own business. Jax and I fall back into our easy friendship, but the covert looks and the flirting make me want more. And I think he does too. One night in Vegas changes everyt...

  TWINCERELY YOURS Franklin U 2 - Book Eight by Eden Finley Release Date: July 26, 2024 Review Codependent and slightly sociopathic twins who desperately need therapy. The premise is entertaining - Emmett had been impersonating his twin in Jonah’s class. When they meet after and external to the school a tenuous relationship is built. Attraction is never in question between them.  Except it is built on lies.  There’s a lot of drama and push and pull between them. There’s also a lot of self-actualization, by both, but especially Emmett, which was lovely. And though there is a strength to their bond, I wouldn’t describe it as swoony. It’s hard-earned and definitely requires them to choose love and trust every day. I adore the Dalton family, especially older brothers West and Asher (who have their own stories). They’ve all had a hard time of it, but the bond of family has always won out, and they’ve all found partners that make them stronger. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LI...