FREE BOOKS for Book lovers: ARC & Polished Manuscript Readers for Authors discussion

Hi! I’m currently working on growing my library and have started to work on my Review journey! I’m currently in the last 3 months of nursing school! Reading in between has been my escape! I would love to start an ARC collection, for myself and to help out authors! I’m really into Fantasy, faeries, enemies to lovers and many more! I’ll take whatever I’m blessed with getting!

Thank you all! 😊

Hello!

Would you be interested in reviewing my ebook Around We Go? It is a short, 90-minute romance novel with a lot of heart and wit. If the blurb below (or on the amazon link) sounds interesting to you, please fill out the Google Form found at the following link, and I’ll get you a digital copy typically within a day: https://forms.gle/PEmSAJ16k6mVxo6U6.

Amazon pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRBP1QH5.

Thank you!
~ Sarah Caldwell

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Book Blurb:

An elegant dress, a paid-for hotel room, and a night out with my boyfriend? What could possibly go wrong?

Around We Go tells the story of Allie, a journalist desperately in need of a good night out. Uninspired at her job and yearning for adventure, she attends the opening of the hotel that her boyfriend helped develop. Perhaps this event will provide just what she needs to rekindle her flame, and maybe even light a new one…

Filled with wit, romance, and enough steaminess to heat a sauna, Sarah Caldwell’s debut entry in The Loveseat Series is an authentic page-turner from beginning to end.

Hi Elizabeth,

Maybe would you like to read my book as well? Stories from Ukraine with 18 chapters about the war reality from a first-person perspective.

Here is my post:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hi Elizabeth.

I am currently seeking ARC reviewers for my horror anthology titled: "The Kaleidoscope". It is a collection of 20 short stories approx. 45K words.

Blurb below:

You peek through the kaleidoscope:

A town looks for answers from a mysterious woman on the verge of death. A waiter works his way up the corporate ladder of a restaurant with compromising secrets. A man loses control as he struggles to cope with the truth about his wife's murder.

From the twisted mind of A.P. Royal comes a debut horror anthology filled with sinister twists and captivating storylines that promise to keep you guessing until the very end. The collection features twenty unique short stories sure to keep you up at night.

There are patterns to the madness, patterns we will never understand.

Take another look through the kaleidoscope...nothing is as it seems.

Let me know if you are interested or if you have any questions.

Thanks so much.

Hi! I'm looking for an ARC reader to add to my team.

"Tale of an Anxious Heart: A Dark Romance on the Run" is a romantic thriller with suspense, drama and medium spice. Slow burn romance novel for adults.

Elsa Jacobs.

Hey Elizabeth,

If you're up for dark romance/spicy romance, I have a release coming out at the end of May that I'm looking for reviewers!

The Goddess

Hi Elizabeth,
I have an enemies-to-lovers romcom and I'm looking for ARC readers, if you're interested?

When Michael, a hotshot sharp-suited teacher, is set to secure a promotion to become her new boss, zany creative Jen can’t let him go uncontested. She has to win over her tough all-boy class, prove that she’s an awesome teacher, and overcome the chauvinist bully Head who pretends she doesn’t exist. Preferably without falling in love, because that wouldn’t be very professional…

It's a 70k (approx 270 pages) e book and I can send you it in mobi or PDF format.
Fill out this form if you're interested: https://forms.gle/uj9864ggT3GJh2tY6
Many thanks
Sophie

Does this clean YA fantasy appeal to you?

Get ready for an epic adventure in the first book of the Mistronian Chronicles, The Seventh Key. Follow the brave and determined Sarah as she steps through a magical door and into the hidden world of Mistronia, accompanied by the quick-witted pickpocket, Barnabas.

Their mission is to find a missing object of immense power that has been lost for nearly 500 years. Together, they embark on an incredible journey through the wondrous and dangerous world of Mistronia, encountering magical creatures, perilous obstacles, and unexpected allies along the way.

As Sarah and Barnabas delve deeper into the mystery of the missing object, they begin to unravel the dark secrets of Mistronia's past and the true nature of their own destinies. But they must act quickly, for an evil force is gathering strength and threatens to plunge the entire world into darkness.

"The Seventh Key" is a thrilling introduction to the Mistronian Chronicles, full of magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Join Sarah and Barnabas on their quest, and discover the wonders of Mistronia for yourself!

If so DM me, and I'll send you a PDF

Hi Elizabeth!

I have a sci-fi book 25k words that needs a good ARC review? Would you be interested?

Its of space-romp adventure detective style book - not too heavy on sci-fi elements,,,

https://forms.gle/Uh5tXA8DdyhmwmcM9

Many thanks

John

Would you be interested in a diverse and inclusive spec fic romance anthology? Out of 22 stories, 12 include PoC or LGBTQ+ main characters.

Here's the blurb:

Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together twelve authors from around the world, including Canada, India, Lithuania, and the United States for this diverse and inclusive sweet romance anthology.

In Summer Simmer, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, at pivotal junctures and in bittersweet moments. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even some humor and sizzle in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to magical worlds where love is just moments away.

From the mythical past to contemporary times and into the future, a diverse cast of memorable characters await you. Marvel at mystical customs and extraordinary worlds. Everything is new but strangely familiar, for love is love no matter the era or circumstances.

Come with us on this magical journey through time and space!

ARC available from BookSirens: https://booksirens.com/book/OG5PZC7/F...

Hi Elizabeth, I could use more reviews for my novel THE MIDWIFE'S TOUCH. Blurb: 1851: Hidden in a remote hollow of Missouri's Ozark Mountains, a child grows up with a terrible and powerful ability. Members of a ruthless New Orleans family have dedicated their lives to finder her in the hope that if they own her they will someday own the world. email me if interested sue@sueharrison.com Thank you!

Hello Elizabeth, and welcome!

I’d love for you to review my novella, Judgment Call. It’s a blend of dystopian, alternate history, suspense and romance…an unusual combo, but it makes for a good story.

Here's the book description:

“Kiva is handsome, generous, and very much in love with recently-widowed Preen Enda. But the thought of becoming his wife fills her with dread—especially when men from her past—men who know too much—begin appearing in her peaceful town. It's only a matter of time before her secrets are revealed. If Kiva learns the truth about what happened to Preen's first husband, will he still want to become her second?”

If this sounds good to you, please let me know and I’ll send you a digital copy in the file format of your choice. My email is btznvntATgmailDOTcom.

E.B. wrote: "Hello Elizabeth, and welcome!

I’d love for you to review my novella, Judgment Call. It’s a blend of dystopian, alternate history, suspense and romance…an unusual combo, but it makes for a good st..."

That sounds so good!!

You might enjoy my novel THE CRY OF DRY BONES. Coming July 11, 2023!

A mythic coming of age journey in the heart of the Omo Valley that received 5 Stars from Reader's Favorite.

FREE digital ARC available at BookSirens at the link below:
https://booksirens.com/book/SE5MHRW/X...

Hi Elizabeth,

I've written a new book and would love for you to check it out.

It's called Crashed Into My Kismet. A slow burn, contemporary romance with a hint of mystery and suspense with very little spice.

Below are the tropes and themes:

❤️ Slow burn
❤️ Forced Proximity
❤️ Second Chance Romance
❤️ He falls first
❤️ Interracial Romance
❤️ Angsty AF
❤️ Emotional Rollercoaster
❤️ Opposites Attract
❤️ Wallflower FMC
❤️ Alpha Cinnamon Roll MMC

Here is the blurb.

When a Boeing 777 loses both engines over Thailand, Maya wakes up among the smoking wreckage. Stranded on a tropical island, she puts every bit of her emergency training to use. Surrounded by death, she rescues the one passenger still alive in her section, businessman Ryan Newman.

Driven by the tragic illness of his mother, Ryan is on a mission to get a new Alzheimer's drug to market. But his business flight ends in a wrecked plane, a tropical beach, and Maya, the woman who mesmerized him the moment he boarded the flight.

But where is the rest of the plane and the other passengers? Will they ever return to their normal lives and routines? Or does fate have something else in mind?

If you're interested, please fill out the form on my website.
https://www.authorsathomas.com/arcsignup

I would be honoured to know what you think. Thank you.

Hi Elizabeth, I'm not sure whether my series is up your alley or not, but one of my main characters is a neurosurgeon who invented a cure for mage-blindness.

She's not the focus of this particular prequel, but if you like those, you'll probably like my main series. Desert Enchantments will be released on Nov. 16, and I have the book open for ARC readers at: https://booksirens.com/book/PGEA6N3/G...

It's a short read (130 pages):

Prophecies, Faeries, Djinni, and Werewolves. A New Fantasy World Awaits…

A Class Five mage, Khalid developed the only long-distance magical weapon in existence: the dreaded djinni, who spin across the deserts, destroying everything in their path. Now, he faces the kind of challenge only an Oracle could have predicted.

In "Recasting Fate," we join Khalid as he attempts to rout the European invaders from the Sahara Desert. Except a faerie breezes in with an offer he can't refuse.

In "Djinn Swarm," Khalid battles for self-control after he discovers the only thing more powerful than a djinn: love.

These two novelettes are a perfect gateway into the Fifth Mage War series, introducing new characters and new cultures as the world moves inextricably toward a cataclysmic war.

Best,
Laura

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! I’m currently working on growing my library and have started to work on my Review journey! I’m currently in the last 3 months of nursing school! Reading in between has been my escape! I would l..."Hello, Elizabeth

My name is Fanes Ferdinand, I may have a book available to read if you are interested, The Scars of Abuse, a romantic suspense, it's 225 pages. Our first book, that was rewritten with a better story and It would be if you can review it and let me know how you feel about it.

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Book Blurb:
Alicia's fairy-tale romance swiftly morphs into a waking nightmare. Paul, her once-devoted husband, reveals a vicious side that strips her of her joy and self-worth. The bruises, both physical and emotional, mar her existence, yet Alicia refuses to surrender. Armed with the remnants of her shattered spirit, she wages a silent war for freedom.

With the whispers of her loved ones guiding her, she steels herself to expose the demons that haunt her. Can she find the resilience to defy her abuser and stitch together the tattered remnants of her life, or will she succumb to the scars of abuse, never to rise again?
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if your still interested, I'll send you a PDF, epub or mobi free copy

Looking for honest reviews on Amazon & Goodreads

Have a great day,
Fanes

Would you like to read and review my upcoming new novel, The Arrival?
It's an atmospheric thriller for older kids (11+) and teenagers. It has been described as Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code for kids.
Digital ARCs will be sent out at the beginning of March 2024 for the official ebook and paperback release on April 15th.
ARCs will be emailed in either EPUB or PDF format.
BLURB:
When mysterious artefacts are discovered in an underground tunnel, teenagers Sarah and Declan assemble them to create an electricity-filled gateway, through which an unusual boy arrives. Declan thinks he has been sent from God. Sarah thinks he is an alien. Others believe he may be something else…

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/HeW8hqWBm7mF6mMa9

Or DM me

I would love to have you on my team! I am looking for reviewers to join my ARC team. I am currently writing a darkish MC Romance series. If interested please fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k3vK...

Hey Elizabeth, I'm currently looking for ARC readers for May. Please let me know if you'd be interested!


Title: Growing up Hadley

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction

Word Count: ~90,000

ARC Sign up Form: https://tinyurl.com/ystu7u8a

ARC Release Date: April 25, 2024

Book Release Date: June 24, 2024

Back Cover Synopsis:

A heartbreaking story of resilience, friendship, and self-discovery.

Thirteen is a hard age. Even harder when you lose your mom to cancer. For Hadley, it means being left in the hands of an angry, alcoholic father who chips away at her self-worth until her anxiety is almost crippling.

Desperate for solace, an unexpected friendship blooms - a lifeline woven from patience, respect, and shared laughter. Suddenly, Hadley starts to smile again. Really, truly smile. That is until her father’s outlandish demands ruin everything.

As Hadley grows up, she faces a choice: succumb to her father’s toxic hold or finally put herself first and dare to chase the dreams she once whispered to the stars.

Hi Elizabeth, I have a time travel novel called One Two Sheep that is due to come out on 7th May 2024. It's a story about a young woman who, after losing her parents, accidentally time travels to their pre-marriage era. It's mostly about strong female friendships but has some elements of romance. Would you be keen to read and review this? Happy to send you an electronic copy. Many thanks, Sabina

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! I’m currently working on growing my library and have started to work on my Review journey! I’m currently in the last 3 months of nursing school! Reading in between has been my escape! I would l..."

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! I’m currently working on growing my library and have started to work on my Review journey! I’m currently in the last 3 months of nursing school! Reading in between has been my escape! I would l..."

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for offering this! Take a look at my new book, Ruby & Onyx!

It’s a YA/NA Fantasy Romance that I am self-publishing as my debut book as an author! I would really value your time and feedback.

Here it is on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Onyx-Summ....

Please let me know if you are interested via DM and we can work out the details.

Thank you and hope to be in touch soon!
-Summer

Hello, i'm an indie author making my debut in December and arcs go out November.

Here's a short description.

It's about two worlds connected by magic. A woman believed she was human her whole life but finds out she isn't when her magic unleashes with devastating consequences. She is thrust into a world on the brink of civil war and must accept herself to survive. Her best friend works tirelessly to reunite with her and unearths some dark secrets hidden for centuries along the way.

Here's what to expect:

Full of magic
Mythical creatures
Morally grey characters ️
Found family
Multi POV
Political intrigue
Carefully hidden secrets ️
Banter
Kindreds (spirit animals) ‍
Fated mates ❤️
Magic (elemental and other)
Self acceptance
Dark secrets
Evil baddie doing experiments
Mutated monsters
And more ✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Hi Elizabeth,

I recently released my first book in the Bane War series, https://www.amazon.com/Fury-Bane-War-...

Series theme is Heaven's angels, technological beings, waging eternal war against Navia's demons, magical beings. 5000 years ago they signed a peace treaty, but now wage war through proxies. Yava is the latest battleground.

Saffa is this book's protagonist, a sassy battlemage wielding a longsword while casting fire and ice magic.

The book takes inspiration from Slavic mythology and Ukraine's fight for freedom.

I had 3 women beta read and they gave mostly positive feedback, but now I'm trying to get more eyes and brains on the story. I'm eager to improve the dark fantasy and romance pieces, as I have at least six more books planned.

Genre is DESR (dark epic science romantasy). Content rating is MA.

If you are interested in reading, let me know via message or email to author@banewar.com, and I can get you a hardback, paperback, or .epub copy, whatever you want.

Author site: https://banewar.com

Hi Elizabeth,

I have written a book on my personal experience of domestic violence. I was in a relationship with a narcissist psychopath that was manifestation of generational trauma and emotional wounds. I found my way out by freeing myself from my family's damaging influence and learning to really love myself.

I'd love to receive your feedback and opinion. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you a copy.

Thank you!

I think my book matches with your book of taste. Please take a look at it :



It's on kindleunlimited and I can send a PDF copy if you want. I will be so happy if you can read and write an honest review to support an indie author.

Hi Elizabeth,

My newest book 91-Day Sanction is a crime fiction tale set in Gwynedd, North Wales that is 67k words long. Should it pique your interest, I have it available in epub, kpf or pdf form. You're welcome to either DM me or email for a copy: georgeveckauthor@hotmail.com

Best wishes!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT76KMTD

Blurb
Sadistic work coach James Burgess has finally bagged his dream job after three years of trying, two hundred miles from home in rural Gwynedd, north Wales. But with promotion firmly in mind, cutting the jobcentre's wage bill soon becomes his sport, at any cost, leaving a trail of chaos and hunger in his wake.

As house prices soar and job prospects dwindle, many of James' ''casualties of war'' wind up at Morywelon homeless hostel, where the waiting list is insatiable. Managing such a place takes gall, and Denise Groves' ten-year stint certainly took its psychological toll. But she's back for a second spell, to the job she loved and held since leaving school with no GCSEs.

The catch? Well, this time, their security guards have been laid off...

Denise fiercely defends residents against ignorant scorn the wider community assumes to inflict, so is held in the highest regard by most. But tough decisions must be made, and hell-raisers don't always leave when asked nicely...

Denise needs her support network more than ever, but it's fallen off a cliff. After a decade in the 'single lane', all best mate Jules wants is to set her up. Great, if only for Jules' dodgy choice of men. Seedy, serial cockney scammer Rick is her latest, and has a few turbulent potential answers for Denise's 'problem'.

Hi, I'm currently looking for reviewers for this book:

Two Novellas

Two life-affirming stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations.

The Golden Flyswatter takes us to a retro dive bar in Santa Monica, California, where young Natalie Schoenfeldt, an ingenue from Wisconsin, gets a job cocktailing. She soon realizes that the patrons are not who they seem, and Hollywood opportunities may not be either.

The Walk of Washington takes us to present-day Philadelphia, where a young filmmaker is playing piano to pay the rent. When he meets an older gentleman who looks a lot like Benjamin Franklin, the most excellent adventure of his young adult life begins.

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hwt01mjv1w

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! I’m currently working on growing my library and have started to work on my Review journey! I’m currently in the last 3 months of nursing school! Reading in between has been my escape! I would l..."

Hi! Do you like urban fantasy? I'm looking for readers for my 3rd book in the series. I'm also offering to send the first two (one at a time) so you can get caught up. Which means, I'd understand if your review comes a little later than launch day.

Here's the blurb:
Since Hally’s fated-friend, Nolan, upended her exile mere months ago, they’ve saved the elven realm from a ruthless mage, a deadly curse, and a war with the fae. Now terrorists have struck the elven capital and the royals are being held hostage. It’s Hally and Nolan to the rescue, again.
Despite a family crisis in Paris, they’re forced to drop everything and scramble for an open portal as the network collapses. Every victory has a cost and as secrets surface and sacrifices mount, Hally and Nolan must ask themselves: can they save the realm without losing each other?
*picture on form is not part of the cover. Cover reveal will be August 23th.
Here's the sign up sheet.
https://forms.gle/fTA3Fm4NYVu3gbxY8
Thanks for your time

I'm a debut novelist and am in search of ARC reviewers for my YA fantasy/romance, 60k words. I'll leave my ARC signup form link below and if this peaks your interest, click on the link and there are more details regarding tropes and such! :)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

So it’s 1997 in this small town in Nova Scotia. A girl goes missing in the sea caves and comes back three days later. She's barely breathing, near death, and completely traumatized.
Now her friends are starting to see some messed up stuff.
And her boyfriend?
He’s hearing voices.
Specifically one that says: kill her friends, or she dies.

It’s got cursed legends, missing kids, ghost trains, and emotionally unstable boys, and one boy with a switchblade.
Aka, everything I love in a book.

If you're into IT x Goonies x Stand by Me x Stranger Things, you’re gonna be obsessed.

🖤 Tropes included:
• Haunted small town vibes.
• Found family but traumatized
• Childhood trauma, but make it supernatural.
• Morally gray, broken boys
• Girls who fight back.
• The “wait—did that really happen?” type of horror.

It’s just under 500 pages, and I’m sending out ARCs between Aug 15–30.
The book releases Oct 1.
If you're down to read early and leave an honest review, link’s below. 🖤

https://forms.gle/PA4jP6uAfGAC7CxN7

Hey Elizabeth, I see you have many comments to go through, but wanted to mention my novel. I am looking for some more ARC reads, and at this time, I only provide eBooks on Bookfunnel, which can be sent to you at your convenience. If you end up liking the novel, I am trying to send our physical copies to my ARC readers, if they so choose.

The details are below and feel free to email me if you're interested at katesbeaumont@gmail.com

Blurb: In Salt and Shadow: Legend of a Cursed Bloodline, freedom costs more than escape. It demands transformation.

Naomi has spent years chained to a man who erased her identity one apology at a time. When an unexpected fortune lands in her account, her estranged father urges her to disappear—but warns her of one thing: never step foot in Kedar, a nation cloaked in danger, power, and ancient secrets.

She runs to Nev, a coastal country where the salt air clears more than just her lungs. There, Naomi meets Romero—a man with a haunted past and roots in the very place she was told to avoid. Despite her instincts, Naomi is drawn to him... and to the pull of something stirring inside her.

As their connection deepens, long-buried truths rise to the surface. Addiction. Betrayal. Bloodlines that carry memory. Pain that echoes across generations. To reclaim her life, Naomi must journey into the one place she fears most—not to run, but to awaken.

To step into her future, she must return to the shadows.

Tropes:

🌊Coastal setting
❤️‍🩹Healing through trauma
👻Haunted love interests
💕Metaphysical romance (fated mates)
✨Spiritual awakening
☠️Touch her and die
💚Green flag MMC
🔥Slow burn fantasy

I just published my debut romantic thriller Before He Vanishes
and I’m looking for honest readers who can give real feedback.

🖤 If you love:

Mystery & hidden clues

Slow-burn romance

Family secrets


…then you might enjoy this one

Before He Vanishes: She was chasing her father's past, she found his

Hi Elizabeth!

Thank you for offering to support authors here. As a new indie author myself, I’d love to share my debut romance Canceled (The Saddle Bar Encounters, Book One) with you.

I can send you an early copy of my debut novel, Canceled (The Saddle Bar Encounters, Book One) — releasing October 28, 2025.

It’s The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game with:
👩‍🔬 A brilliant chemist rebuilding her life after betrayal
🧬 A broody biotech CEO who can’t stay away
❤️‍🔥 Enemies to Lovers tension you can feel
🔥 Steamy scenes + sharp banter
😂 An unhinged best friend for comic relief

If you’d like to give it a try, I can send you the ePub directly , or you can grab it through BookFunnel here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/96k6ld8nww

Reviews can be left on Goodreads now ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ) , and on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/author/jillcha... ) after Oct 28th.

Please also feel free to share with any friends, family, or fellow readers who might enjoy it, I’d be so grateful for any word of mouth.

Excited to hear your thoughts if you’re interested!

With gratitude,
Jill Chandler