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I’m a slow arc reader and a author

Hi my name is Danielle aka Dani. I’m looking for book friends that love dark romance and smut. I’m also looking for readers that’s into mafia romance and suspense romance.

Follow me and I will follow you back immediately

#spicybookreader #smutreader #mafiasmut #darksmut #spicybookstagram

2025/3/20 Edited to

As an avid reader and author, I understand the thrill of immersing oneself in dark romance and its various subgenres, including paranormal and fantasy elements. Dark romance captivates readers with intricate plots involving passion, secrets, and often supernatural twists. Whether you're looking for heart-pounding suspense or steamy mafia tales, connecting with like-minded readers can enhance your experience. Joining communities on platforms like Instagram with hashtags such as #darkromance and #spicybookastagram not only builds connections but also opens avenues to discover new authors and titles. Furthermore, engaging with beta readers and ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) programs allows you to dive into the latest releases, share feedback, and create exciting discussions around spicy and smut-filled narratives. If you're interested in expanding your reading circle, don't hesitate to join discussions; you might stumble upon your next favorite series or author. Remember, the journey through dark romance literature is best when shared with fellow enthusiasts who appreciate the depth and thrill it offers. Let's embark on this literary adventure together!

A purple padded envelope with a 'Swipe' sticker and text indicating 'Open Book Mail With Me: Signed Copy Edition,' featuring a small dog illustration.

An unboxed package revealing a personalized note, a bookmark, and a book, with a circular embossed seal and a handwritten note about receiving the book mail.

A personalized handwritten note from author Rebecca Jo to Taylor, expressing gratitude and mentioning a collage, with decorative elements.

📚🌟Unbox A Physical Arc Read With Me🌟📚

*Pov: You Received The Cutest Book Mail From The Sweetest Author* Book Title: Olivia’s Only Pretending Author: Rebecca Jo Jackson Pages: 307 Standalone or Series: Part of Sweet River Series (but can be read as a standalone) Date It Was Released: August 26th, 2025 Available: Kindle Unlimited

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A book cover reveal for 'Chasing After You' by Laurea Matthews, featuring the title in pink and white on a purple background. Surrounding the title are various romance tropes like 'fake dating,' 'age gap,' 'sports romance,' 'grumpy x sunshine,' and 'Olympic gymnast x NFL quarterback,' with an April 26 release date.

ARC READERS WANTED🫶🏼🩷

Happy Valentine's Day💓 The official blurb for Chasing After You is out now, and I could not be more excited for this book to be in your hands🥹 ARC reader applications are now open and can be found at the link in my bio🤭 #romancebook #lemon8bookclub #booktok #bookrecommendations

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A dark image featuring the book cover for "Ink & Obsession" by C.A. Burkhart, with text asking to look at other tropes in the book.

ARC READERS WANTED!!

#arcreaderswanted #darkromance #inkandobsession #authorcaburkhart #arcreader

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The image displays the cover of the book 'Rift' by CB Woods, with text overlay stating 'CONVINCING YOU TO JOIN MY ARC TEAM' and 'with comments MY BETA READERS LEFT'. The cover features a celestial design with moons and stars on a dark background, framed by an ornate border.

This image presents several enthusiastic beta reader comments about the book 'Rift'. Comments highlight a 'tough, sassy FMC,' a charming male character, and strong emotional reactions to the plot, including anticipation and surprise, with a humorous wish for polyamory.

The image shows more positive beta reader feedback for 'Rift,' praising the compelling story, intricate world-building, and deep exploration of love. Comments also express appreciation for the fated mates trope and include a humorous question about Pluto.

join my arc team

Rift releases 2.25.25! get a free copy when you join my ARC team ✨ BLURB: So few understand how the weight of a crown breaks your neck while straightening your spine. Lunar demi-goddess Astra dreams of a world where rank means nothing—a dangerous thought for someone second in line to the

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🥀ARC REVIEW🥀

Rose In Chains by @Julie Soto Let me just start with this: I GET IT. I finally understand the buzz, the chaos, the fanfare around the hotly anticipated Rose in Chains—and like a dish that’s about to be taken off the menu, I DEVOURED IT. I inhaled this book like a woman starved. Rose in Chain

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My new ARC!

This author was awesome enough to send me a physical copy as an ARC!! I’m so excited to get started. #arcreader #indieauthor #mmfromance #thereadersgarden #indiebookstore

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Arc Review

Death & Decay by @Author JA Welch Coming February 25th!! #darkromance #whychooseromance #paranormalromance #arcreader

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The front cover of the thriller novel "The Next Lie" by Camden Baird, an advance reader's copy, featuring a partially open door and patterned wallpaper, resting on a yellow padded envelope.

An open page of "The Next Lie" showing a handwritten dedication "To Danielle, Camden Baird" and text indicating it's an uncorrected advance reader's proof, on a yellow envelope.

The back cover of "The Next Lie" by Camden Baird, displaying the book's synopsis, publication details including the July 14, 2026 on-sale date, and an "Uncorrected Proof" label.

🤩 PHYSICAL ARC 🤩

Ahaahahahahha 🤗 Im legit so freaking stoked!!! My first ever physical ARC and OHMYGAWD (total Janice moment) its SIGNED!!!! @authorcamdenbaird you have spoiled me and I love you even more for it!!!! Cant wait to dive into this #thriller 😱🤯 If you havent rwad her other book #TheLastMornin

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A tablet displays the cover of Pam Godwin's dark romance novel, 'Hills of Shivers and Shadows,' featuring purple flowers in ice with red accents. The image is overlaid with 'Currently Reading' text, indicating the user is an ARC reader.

✨Current ARC✨

I can’t express how excited I am that I get to ARC a book by Pam Godwin 🤩🤩 #books #arcreader #darkromancebooks #bookreviewer #indieauthor #Lemon8 #currentlyreading

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Are you ready ARC readers?

Book 2 in the Hidden Desires Trilogy is coming…want to ARC read for it? Catch up on book 1: Finding Secrets -c.u.lt/religious trauma -slow burn -build to why choose/mmmf -book I in the Hidden Desires Trilogy (book II coming soon) -obsessed mmc -he gives her a cute nickname #darkr

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A Kindle device displays the cover of the book "Nothing Like the Movies" by Lynn Painter, featuring illustrated movie-themed scenes. An overlay reads "BECAME AN ARC READER FOR NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIES!" with a "SWIPE FOR MORE" arrow.

A Kindle device shows the book "Nothing Like the Movies" open to its cover, with the title and reading progress displayed. The screen also shows "I'm so happy!" and the battery percentage, along with a "SWIPE FOR MORE" arrow.

A laptop screen displays the Edelweiss+ website, showing a notification for an "Approved DRC Nothing Like the Movies." Text on the screen explains the purpose of reviewing the book and warns against sharing or spoiling the content.

I BECAME AN ARC READERFOR NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIES!

I love Lynn Painter and the story of Liz and Wes! I can’t wait to read this! My review will be posted on here, tiktok, and goodreads. #lynnpainter #arcreader #betterthanthemovies #nothinglikethemovies #fyplemon8

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Niko: Hey! ARC read this!

Please? 🥹 #arcreader #arcreadersneeded #arcreadersignup #sciencefiction #scifiromance

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A collection of bookish goodies from an author street team, including character art of a man and woman, a bookmark for 'The Sins of Silas', a thank you card, and a 'Falling for the Villain' sticker pack.

Author street team perks

I’ve mentioned before a great way to become an ARC reader is by joining author street teams, and sometimes they will surprise you with character art and other goodies as a thank you 🖤 These are from Kylie Snow, the author of The Lies of Lena and The Sins of Silas (one of my favorite reads of the

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ARC Unboxing

Forged in Blood by Kitt Fiona is a dark, elite-academy world and I cannot wait to start. Give me wealth, secrets, dangerous boys, and a heroine who absolutely refuses to break ✨ This story is serving: 🖤 dark romance vibes 🖤 enemies-to-lovers tension 🖤 bully romance drama 🖤 secret society cha

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A woman with dark hair and tattoos, smiling while sitting on a bed and holding a small device. Two books, 'Does It Hurt?' and 'Hopeless', are on the bed in front of her. Text overlay reads 'HI, I'M RACHEL'.

A woman standing on steps in front of a white brick building with 'Lovebound Library' written above the entrance. She is holding a pink bag. Text overlay reads 'AND I LOVE TO READ.'.

A close-up of a woman holding a pink Kindle e-reader with 'he girl read' on its cover. Text overlay reads 'My kindle comes with me wherever I go.'.

Get to know me as a reader. 📖💕

I literally don’t know how to use this app. I’m not even sure if I’m doing this right, but I’m hoping to find my people here.🫶 What was your favorite trope, and your last five star read ? ✨👇 #im a book girl #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookloversoflemon8

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FANTASY ARC READERS NEEDED

Apply to be an ARC reader for my YA fantasy book The Calamities of Toterrum ‼️Application Link in bio‼️ What does this story have? ✨ Aura Manipulation Magic System 🦄 Mystical Partner Beasts 🧠 Mental health themes 🩵 Found family 🔪 Betrayal and warped history Avatar: The Last Air Bender

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Current ARC Read

This is so good! 28% in and I'm hooked! #arcreader #indieauthor #booktok @MikeGeraghtyAuthor

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The cover for "Plus Size Player" by Danielle Allen features a confident plus-size woman surrounded by four men, labeled as potential love interests, against a football-themed background. The title and author are prominently displayed.

ARC review ✨

Plus Size Player | coming June 10, 2025 By Danielle Allen Author Danielle Allen, come to the front of the classroom please! Based on the cover alone, I was thinking I was going to be reading a little meet cute book…. but nooo Nina and Russ was doing a whole lot of adult activities 👀 Nina For

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ARC readers needed for a slow burn romance

❤️Slow burn ❤️Boyfriend’s roommate/friend ❤️Forced proximity ❤️Finding self-worth ❤️Dysfunctional family ❤️Strangers to friends to lovers Blurb: Dating her childhood crush should have been Cori’s happily ever after, but eight months later, she’s still trapped within her insecurities. She’s

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Looking for ARC Readers

Looking for a new darker, romantasy with why ch00se vibes, a wolf shifter, and kissing in the snow? ARC apps for Who Calls Me Villain are open now. #arcreader #romantasybooks #fantasyromancebooks 🗡️ Age gap (F 768/ M 34) 🗡️ Recognizes HER mate first 🗡️ She will burn the world 🗡️ Yearni

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A close-up image of two people, one whispering into the other's ear, overlaid with a text excerpt of romantic prose. White flowers are visible in the corners, and a Lemon8 watermark is present.

I'M LOOKING FOR SOME ARC READERS

Hey guys, im looking for ARC reader for a September release. #arcreaderswanted #spicyromances #romance books https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PMlM6GbFZWZCywcuC1Est45UnTqYXMhnxd612Xxtiqw/viewform?chromeless=1&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLb4jZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0Sc_DoQd308Cnp7H_gYSeJhUlwQTBlhBEbHJgYLtA

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A digital book cover for "THE FOUR KINGDOMS WRATH OF THE WIND GODDESS" by R.J. VONICK is displayed on a tablet. The cover features a dark-haired figure in armor holding a glowing sword, standing on a cliff overlooking a fantasy city under a dramatic sky.

Currently Reading 💛 ARC Read

So excited to start my journey through this one! Thank you R.J. Vonick for the great opportunity to experience this ARC. 💛 #booktok #fyp #newauthor #thefourkingdoms #arcreader

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A book cover for 'ink and ashes' by Alexandra Lee, featuring a quote 'PLAY WITH FIRE, YOU'RE BOUND TO GET BURNED.' A review card shows a 4-star rating and a note about confidence, set against a fiery, burnt paper background.

Two illustrations of a firefighter carrying a woman against a fiery backdrop. Text quotes read: 'No fire I've fought has burned me quite like Holland Rhodes.' and 'But she's become a blaze I want to face every day for the rest of my life.'

A collage with a partial book cover for 'INK A' and 'HOLLAND RHODES' on the right. On the left, a list of phrases on taped paper strips, including 'she always finishes first', 'teasing', and 'two hoses. one truck'.

🔥 ink and ashes ARC review 🔥

✍️ Author: Alexandra Lee ✍️ Published: September 19, 2024 TODAY 📖 Pages: 430 📖 Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Slow Burn 📖 Plot: Investigative journalism is a cutthroat industry. It’s all about fighting for the best story and exposing the biggest secrets. People are bound to get hurt, but I

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ARC READER TRAIN

I’m so excited to start reading. This is such a fun idea and I look forward to leaving my review. #arcreader #arcs #annaitlj #firstbornofthesun #blackgirlcreator

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ARC Readers are Amazing

I am SO GRATEFUL for my #arcreaders ! A good #arcreader can help an author learn a lot from the reader's point of view. ❤️ Shoutout to @eandaediting for the book recs! #booktok

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A book review graphic for 'Fine Fine Fine' by CB Woods, showing the cover, a 3/5 rating, and keywords like 'Grief & Loss,' 'MC's in their 30's,' 'Steamy Romance,' 'Sneaking around,' and 'Slow pace,' with the phrase 'It's a no from me!'.

Book Review - Arc Read of Fine Fine Fine

📖Arc: Fine Fine Fine Author: CB Woods Genre: Steamy Romance Expected: December 19, 2025 💭 My Thoughts: Thank you to the author, CB Woods, for allowing me to read an arc copy. I really love the title. However, I unfortunately did not love this book. I couldn't connect with the char

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The book cover for 'Darkness Folding: Juliet's Story' by Zoe T Conley, an ARC releasing November 9th. It's described as a politically charged romantasy with themes of secret love, magick, yearning, slow burn, internal conflict, and dangerous bad boy attention, featuring four leading men.

A newspaper-style image, 'The Council Times,' announcing 'BREAKING COUNCIL NEWS THIS READER HAS BEEN CHOSEN' for 'The Pledge Tale Series - ARC Team.' It features a 'Council PLEDGE' emblem and an 'APPROVED' stamp, dated April 10, 2025.

A collage titled 'Darkness Folding Themes,' featuring elements like 'DADDY ISSUES,' 'MURDER,' 'CHEAPER THAN THERAPY,' and 'TRUST.' It includes images of people, newspaper clippings, and text about knowing too much and people writing songs about girls.

My first Arc: Darkness Folding 🌫️

My first Arc!!!! ✨Advanced Copy Reader✨ The best way to start the -ber months is with my first Arc by supporting a fellow Indie author who has become what I consider a great friend on tome! Zoe T. Conley has two books that are available through Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. 🥀 A Way With D

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📚ARC Read!!📚

ARC READER!!!This story follows Koryn and Amir and sheesh its crazy!!! This was just the intro and babee that plot snatched my edges Miss Author NISHA you got me wanting to sneak in one of these scenes 🤣😂 #mekagreadz #arcreader #blackbooktok #blackbookcommunity #blackgirlreads #boo

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A book cover for 'A Charming Kiss' by Ginny Sterling, a Fate, Texas novel, surrounded by keywords like 'small town cozy vibes,' 'heartfelt friendships,' 'romance,' 'police officer MMC,' and 'found family,' set against a field of blue flowers. It announces an open ARC team.

A light green and white checkered background with a four-leaf clover, featuring the text 'If you loved Flyboys... Welcome to Fate.' It includes Lemon8 branding and social media icons.

A light green and white checkered background with a four-leaf clover, featuring the text 'Stranded Fresh Start Small town charm Cinnamon Roll Hero.' It includes Lemon8 branding and social media icons.

📚ARC READERS WANTED

A STRANDED WOMAN, A RELUCTANT HERO, AND A MOMENT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING. I have a new book releasing in just a couple of weeks! I am so excited to share this one with you, but you'll have to wait a little bit longer for the cover! 'A Charming Kiss' is now available for preorder and

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My First ARC Book

I got accepted! 🖤 I got accepted for my first arc read, and shortly after I received another acceptance! I’m a little nervous and excited to get the opportunity. An ARC is an Advanced Reader Copy which means that you get a copy of the book (ebook or physical) before the release date! You must re

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A Dystopian ARC read!

Looking for a different type of dystopian? I gotcha! the Line of Rebellion is a dystopian romance up on Book Funnel NOW! #reader #arcreader #arcreaderswanted #arcreaders #reylo

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Looking for book 2 ARC readers!

The Heirs of Terrison has been out for 8 days!! This truly, is just the beginning of a spectacular adventure… 💫Book 2 will be announced VERY SOON!💫 Thank you to all my ARC readers for helping boost the book launch this week! If you’d like to be an ARC reader for book 2, please drop a

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Have I got an ARC read for you? Why yes, yes I do…

Got lost on Gavriila with Avyer, Karina, and Sasha as they try to survive and thrive under a despotic regime. It’s got (most of) the tropes! But don’t take my word for it…check it out on BookFunnel. Reviews appreciated 🙏🏻 #arcreader #arcreaderswanted #arcreadersneeded #arcreadersignup

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$A digital tablet displays the book cover for 'Sloane's Salvation' by Stacey Lynn Hafner, featuring a woman's fractured face and a city. The word 'FINISHED' is at the top, with a 4.5-star rating above the tablet. The background is a light beige.$