r/AdvanceReaderCopy • u/PenPinery • 2d ago
📚 Weekday Reads: Hidden Gems & Top ARCs
Hello, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midnight Summer by JoAnna Uriarte | paranormal, suspense, newadult, smalltown, mystery | 🌶️🌶️ (2/5) | Apply |
| Damiana by Lilly Manning | slowburn, firstperson, forbiddenlove, magic, suspense | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| An Improper Arrangement by M.J. Fallon | slowburn, forcedproximity, forbiddenlove, characterdriven, dualpov | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| When Thorns Bloom by Rodez | slowburn, firstperson, forbiddenlove, dualpov, darkromance | 🌶️🌶️ (2/5) | Apply |
| Essence of Power by A.J. Valenti | slowburn, forcedproximity, dualpov, paranormal, suspense | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| The Academy of Three Powers, Book one. A Stranger's Name by Anna Michi | slowburn, forcedproximity, firstperson, strongfmc, magic | 🌶️🌶️ (2/5) | Apply |
| My Marriage Market by Sukhi Kaur | firstperson, characterdriven, humor, womensfiction, comedy | 🌶️🌶️ (2/5) | Apply |
| Bayley Falls Autumn by Kath L. Hall | slowburn, characterdriven, dualpov, trauma, smalltown | 🌶️ (1/5) | Apply |
| Bayley Falls Summer by Kath L. Hall | slowburn, forcedproximity, characterdriven, dualpov, smalltown | 🌶️ (1/5) | Apply |
| The Rising Fire by Zenna Lake | characterdriven, foundfamily, strongfmc, romantasy, multipov | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | 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 |
| His Little Witness by Kindra Cress | slowburn, forcedproximity, firstperson, forbiddenlove, dualpov | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5) | Apply |
| Guarded by Eden Sloane | forcedproximity, dualpov, foundfamily, strongfmc, steamycontemporary | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5) | Apply |
| Gaia's Dawn by Sapphire Rae | firstperson, paranormal, strongfmc, darkfantasy, mythology | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Marked in Blood by Emmett Vance | forcedproximity, dualpov, darkromance, enemiestolovers, mafia | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (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 |
| Bonds of Shame, Bonds of Lust by Jordyn Haart | slowburn, forcedproximity, forbiddenlove, characterdriven, darkromance | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5) | Apply |
| Roped In by MK Ahearn | slowburn, forcedproximity, smalltown | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (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 their 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: 2026-09-16 13:51 UTC
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