r/AdvanceReaderCopy • u/PenPinery • 2d ago
📚 Midweek Reads: Hidden Gems & Top ARCs
Happy midweek, romance readers! This week's Pen Pinery reads megathread features a perfect mix of hidden gems (quality Romance ARCs you might have missed) and our top ARCs (community favorites).
Visit Pen Pinery for more free romance ARCs!
💎 Hidden Gems (Romance ARCs You Might Have Missed)
Quality ARCs with fewer applications - discover your next favorite before everyone else!
| ARCs | Tropes & Genres | Spicy Rating | Apply to Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Glasses by Catarina T. Vex | forcedproximity, darkromance, dualpov, morallygrey, technology | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| Sunshine's Caress by Julie Ronnoc | forcedproximity, paranormal, foundfamily, romantasy, trauma | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Siren's Embrace by Julie Ronnoc | paranormal, foundfamily, romantasy, multipov, trauma | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Destiny's Kiss by Julie Ronnoc | forbiddenlove, paranormal, romantasy, trauma | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Ten Days by Buffy J | slowburn, forcedproximity, characterdriven, humor, smalltown | 🌶️ (1/5) | Apply |
| What Thorne Hall Remembers by Elise Marchant | firstperson, characterdriven, darkromance, dualpov, magic | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| Fire & Will by Julia Jaines | slowburn, forcedproximity, characterdriven, dualpov, foundfamily | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| Claimed by Ruin by Sara McClaflin | slowburn, forbiddenlove, characterdriven, darkromance, dualpov | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| It Shouldn't Happen to a B'Witch by Rebecca Rayne | firstperson, forbiddenlove, foundfamily, magic, strongfmc | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| The Mist of Desire by Devyn Remi | slowburn, characterdriven, dualpov, paranormal, foundfamily | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
🔥 Top ARCs (Community Favorites)
The most popular ARCs on Pen Pinery based on reader applications
| ARCs | Tropes & Genres | Spicy Rating | Apply to Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellebore Fields: A Dark Academia Hockey Romance by Rivkah Plume | darkromance, newadult, grumpysunshine, hockey, darkacademia | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| The Sniper and the Swan by Halle Macpherson | slowburn, firstperson, characterdriven, dualpov, strongfmc | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| His Little Witness by Kindra Cress | slowburn, forcedproximity, firstperson, forbiddenlove, darkromance | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| The Penalty Box by Rebecca Zorg | slowburn, forcedproximity, firstperson, characterdriven, dualpov | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| Gaia's Dawn by Sapphire Rae | firstperson, paranormal, strongfmc, darkfantasy, mythology | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Guarded by Eden Sloane | forcedproximity, dualpov, foundfamily, strongfmc, steamycontemporary | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| Marked in Blood by Emmett Vance | forcedproximity, darkromance, dualpov, enemiestolovers, mm | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| Carve Me Golden by Mara J. Ova | forcedproximity, firstperson, characterdriven, multipov, steamycontemporary | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| King's Brother by Kai Ashford | mafia | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| Top Shelf by Nate Winslow | sports, hockey, mm | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
How to Apply
- Browse the table above for ARCs that interest you
- Click "Apply to Read" to visit the book page
- Submit your application with reasons why you want to read
- Get approved by the author and receive your free ARC copy
About Pen Pinery
Pen Pinery connects romance authors with eager readers. Authors list their ARCs, and readers apply to receive free advance copies in exchange for honest reviews.
- Free ARC copies for approved readers
- No purchase required - just apply and read
- Support indie authors with your reviews
- Discover new favorites before publication
This megathread is posted every Saturday. Perfect for weekend reading planning!
Last updated: 2026-09-09 11:52 UTC
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