Thursday, August 21, 2025

ARC Opportunities --> August 21, 2025


If you are looking for a new author/your next read consider being an ARC reader/reviewer I have been doing a lot of ARC reads this year and finding a lot of new to me authors with amazing books that don't always get the hype that the more popular authors get.  

Leaving reviews matter especially for Indie authors the more reviews that a book has the more it gets shown to others as an option to read.  

Thank you for supporting Indie Authors ๐Ÿ’“

If you are an author with an upcoming ARC opportunity and want me to place it in my next ARC opportunities blog post let me know!  

I've added good reads links for if you are interested in the book but can't commit to the ARC read and review timelines.   These ARC opportunities were taken from the authors original posts. 

     Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King:  Jamie Dalton

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223506176-bewitched-by-the-fruit-bat-king?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Sf3lWTAJl5&rank=10

·        ARC READERS WANTED FOR A QUIRKY, SOUTHERN, FALL VIBED PARANORMAL ROMANTIC COMEDY

·         Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King releases August 28, 2025, and is starting to go out to early readers! The early reviews are in, and readers are loving this laugh-out-loud, cozy paranormal romance. I'd love to get this magical, witty, and heartwarming book into even more readers' hands before it officially hits shelves.

·         ARC TEAM WILL BE MOSTLY EBOOKS, BUT SOME PHYSICAL COPIES WILL BE SENT OUT!

·         I'm looking for readers who enjoy paranormal romance with a dash of magic, humor, and heartfelt romance, especially if you like:

·         ๐Ÿฆ‡ Fated Mates with a Twist #fatedmates
๐ŸŒธ Floramancy (Plant-Based Magic) #witchyvibes
๐Ÿง›‍♂️ A Vampire King Who’s All Fruit, No Blood #vampireromance
๐Ÿ’– Enemies-to-Lovers Slow Burn #swoonyromance
๐Ÿ‘ฏ‍♀️ Chaotic Best Friend Squad #foundfamilytrope
๐Ÿ”ฅ Light Spice and Loads of Banter #romcom

·         IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOUR NEXT FAVORITE READ, DROP ME A COMMENT OR FILL OUT THE FORM:

·         https://forms.gle/jK6eHv84fFcaWE4A8

 

·       The Backdraft:  Amanda Pinkerman

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239182464-the-backdraft?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_16

Blurb:  Nothing is as life changing as those two pink lines, especially when getting pregnant wasn’t on your life itinerary.

Darcy Adler has always felt like the black sheep of her family. Her siblings were outgoing, successful, literally saving lives, while she was a personal trainer who would rather be at home eating ice cream, her nose buried in a smutty romance novel. She was a lot of things, but mother material? Not so much. And there was another problem— the dad could be one of two guys: a recently engaged lawyer, or Archer Mack.

Archer moved to Gettysburg, PA to get a fresh start away from his past. Most of his days were spent at the firehouse, whether he was working or not, because he had his sights set on the Lieutenant position. When the fire chief tells Archer he wants him for the job, it’s almost too good to be true. And that’s because it is. There’s a catch: he needs to prove he has a life outside of fighting fires to get it.

With Darcy not wanting to be the family screw up yet again, and Archer desperate to get the promotion of his dreams, the two agree to a plan. Fake date long enough for Darcy’s pregnancy to not seem like another one of her mistakes, and for Archer to get promoted.

But as the two are forced together, truths are revealed, and faking it until they make it gets a lot more complicated.

https://forms.gle/9YsXZuz4JEYYQCe27

  • ·       Magic and Mocktails Amber L. Werner

 **couldn't find a goodreads link yet

Welcome to Stellar Spirits, where hilarious magical hijinks blend deliciously with sweet small-town romance...

After an injury destroyed his career, Kieran longs to return to his life as a spy in the capital. When his best friend’s mother offers a risky solution, he seizes it, even though it means helping the woman he yearns for and resisting a temptation he may no longer be able to fight.

Nora’s living her dream, running a successful tavern in her hometown, until a brawl shatters her hard-earned success. With her shelves bare, and her signature spirits spoiled, she has no choice but to accept help from her brother’s best friend—her childhood crush who rejected her.

But the problems don’t end; they multiply. Soon, weird accidents and strange mishaps pile up, until Nora fears she’s been cursed. With debts mounting and only mocktails left to serve, will she overcome the hardships, or be forced to close the tavern doors for good?

Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, Magic and Mocktails serves up sweet romance, laugh-out-loud humor, quirky animal sidekicks, and tight-knit friendships across fantasy races. Grab your favorite mocktail and prepare to be enchanted…

https://forms.gle/Qx6vhv1N9D6WNeQZ9

·       Dirt on Their Boots Lantana Lyman

 **no good reads link found yet

Looking for chapter by chapter and Arc readers

Consistent and active readers are entered in a giveaway to win a signed hardcopy of the book with a mini swag pack

Remi Asher is a small town country boy. Handsome and strong, he’s the best Hay bucker around. At age 32 he’s getting tired of being lonely, and he has his eye on one of his customers.

Fauna Grave is 42 and happily divorced. After her husband cheated on her with his 20 something assistant, she’s not sure love is for her. And despite trying her best to ignore her sinfully sexy Hay man’s flirtation, she’s starting to fail.

When their relationships launches into a blur of passion and spark, will they overcome their own reservations? Or will they let it consume them.

This small town pair have a ways to grow and maybe the answer lies in each others arms.

Whats a chapter by chapter reader? I post 2-3 chapters a week in the discord server. You read the chapters one at a time as they come and send me feedback on the chapters in a designated channel.

Chapter by chapter/ Arc sign up form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2gcv_BHhNLlF-FJENVvN_zM4UYQ8jJNO3-7H27XXBFRhV3w/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMTIpxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHZWREUnJHRE9rNjhTZDFpAR4jNxJNknpehwINAhJSE2WYTv-5IC7QdPhcTNIKuN48WfR4K4EJ6ozK_bMa2w_aem_LMrzVB3V5PQO62HV57XUIg

·       Decoded Meribeth Richards

  **no good reads link found yet

BLURB

Providing structure, organizing data, and having a mind built for firewalls is what helps Keaton Fisher run his cybersecurity company. He thrives on control, but one impulsive night in Vegas has him falling for a curvy blonde stranger. One with secrets he has yet to decode. When she turns up as his new assistant, the sparks from their night ignite into a dangerous game of truth and temptation, and this time, he is determined to crack the code of her heart. 

 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK

1st Person, Dual POV

Open Door Spice Scenes 

Fun Banter

Workplace Romance

Plus Size FMC

Small Town

Age Gap (30/40)

He's Her Boss

One Night Stand

Strangers to Lovers

 

CONTENT WARNINGS (please note the intended audience is 18+)

Fat Shaming

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Assault

Death of a Parent

Depression

Drug Overdose (not resulting in death/suicide)

 

https://forms.gle/6S7XbJAxrPtV84iFA

 

·       Forged in Fire and Blood  Whit Jordan

   **no good reads link found yet

About Forged in Fire and Blood

A nation divided by blood and bone. A prophecy whispered to right the wrong. The Draรญocht is dying. The gods sleep. And Fate demands one thing….breaking.

 War orphan. Royal favorite. Hidden weapon.
Lady Brynn of Reikhaven was raised behind the cold stone walls of the Capital, where secrets rot beneath silken courtyards and loyalty is a game played with knives. Haunted by voices no one else hears and a past no one dares name, Brynn longs for more than the crown’s gilded chains.

But when ancient power stirs and a forgotten prophecy ignites in her blood, she’s thrust into a conflict older than the realms themselves—where gods sleep, darkness walks, and love may cost everything.

Fate has its own plans. And power never comes without ruin.

https://forms.gle/eKNrM9j6FdQ9q9At8

·       Oathborn  Ann C. Orlandi

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239312555-oathborn?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=QdvAO6jZYY&rank=1

Hi!!! We are looking for ARC Readers who love fantasy, yearning, and slow bรนrn!

Tropes and Blurb below:

๐Ÿ”ฅSlow Burn

๐Ÿฆ„Magic vs. Technology

๐Ÿ›️Only One Bed

๐Ÿ˜บWitty Banter

๐Ÿ’•Found Family

❤️‍๐Ÿฉน”Who Hurt You?”

๐ŸดJourney/Fantasy Road Trip

๐Ÿ•ฐ️Historical fantasy

๐ŸฉบLate 20s FMC with a medical career

๐Ÿ‘‘Princess Bride meets Anastasia

The war against the fae took everything from Zari—her father, her fiancรฉ, and her future. Now, she works as a nurse, devoting her life to to saving others. But, when a fae mage named Tivre claims her father still lives, she will do anything to bring him home.

Their journey is perilous, filled with shifting alliances and hidden agendas. Separated from Tivre, Zari finds herself drawn to Yansin, a gentle stranger with a shadowed past, who warns that another war could be approaching. But, trusting Yansin might be even more dangerous.

Pursued by enemies on both sides and ensnared in the lethal politics of the fae, Zari must choose her allies wisely. Because to the fae, promises aren’t just binding, they’re deadly.

https://forms.gle/TWMKCkoA5tAZJU3K7

·       The Bystander  John David

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/229034727-the-bystander?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a few ARC reviewers for my contemporary mystery, The Bystander from Tule Mystery. The Bystander (The Lemaster Files Book 1), was longlisted for the BPA First Novel Award and was just named a finalist for the 2025 Storytrade Book Award for traditional mysteries. It will be released on September 24, 2025.

If you are interested, please visit my signup form. 

https://docs.google.com/.../1lGNXxSloeSi4sg0cWeJaDE5.../edit

Thanks.

--John

Blurb:

It wasn’t just another live shot …

TV reporter Pete Lemaster anticipates nothing more riveting than filming a short lifestyle segment for an upcoming college football rivalry when he arrives at the Jacksonville Waterfront pregame tailgate party. Then chaos erupts as a bystander stops an active shooter with an act of stunning bravery. And Pete suddenly holds a golden career opportunity in his hands—an exclusive video that goes viral.

With the citizen hero’s star rising among the Second Amendment folk, Pete, too, enjoys the perks of fame. But something about that now-famous moment feels off, so he uses his journalism skills to poke around. Suddenly, he’s not sure what he captured is the truth.

And now opportunistic political and media figures are threatening Pete’s life if he doesn’t back off. Can he blow the whistle on a coverup, out the real villain, and stay alive?

The Bystander combines the twists and turns of Catherine Steadman’s Something in the Water with a bit of Carl Hiaasen’s Florida snark.


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