Great Fantasy Books to Escape With
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on September 10, 2024
If you’re looking for great fantasy books to cozy up and escape with as the Fall weather starts to arrive, here is a list of novels loved by Hidden Gems ARC readers, sure to keep the pages turning. On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista With a 4.8 star average on Amazon, On Viking Seas is book three of the four book Forerunner series. Based on historical events and set in the year 880, this installment will bring Norse legends to life! Creativeheart describes in their five star Amazon review, “The third book in the Forerunner series by Jay Batista is as great a read as the first two books, where we are introduced to the Agneson clan, a Viking family whose allegiances and enemies quickly separate family members and create new destinies. War has created dire circumstances. The oldest son, Cub, who fought alongside his doomed father, has been… Read More >
SciFi Books to read this Fall
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on September 3, 2024
Fall weather is just around the corner! Need to add a futuristic novel (or two) to your TBR list? Our Hidden Gems ARC readers loved the following scifi books, and we bet you will, too. Endless Winter: Part Two by Riley Miller & Grace Hamilton With 150+ ratings and a 4.5 star average, Endless Winter: Part Two is is the finale of the Endless Winter series, which follows Jarred and Fiona as they and their family navigate an ice age of apocalyptic proportions. Michelle V. explains in her five star Amazon review, “Endless Winter: Part Two is a page turning read with an ‘it could really happen’ storyline that caught my attention from the first page until the last. The writing is well done and the story has strong and well developed characters, intrigue, suspense, danger, and so much more. I love reading post-apocalyptic survival stories and these authors… Read More >
Self-Help Novels To Guide Your Goals
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on August 27, 2024
You may feel you’re behind on your New Year’s resolution for a better you, but it is never too late to work on yourself, your goals, or a healthier lifestyle. Today we have put together a list of highly rated self-help novels that our Hidden Gems ARC readers got their hands on first. See what speaks to you! Fluent On The First Try by Federica Lupis Struggling to learn a new language? Achieve fluency with ease. Author Federica Lupis, fluent in four languages and with over a decade of experience in language instruction, will guide you through the process with enthusiasm and a touch of humor, inspiring you to continue learning. You will discover how to allocate time for language learning, stay motivated, and make consistent progress. “I’m a native English speaker just starting out learning Arabic. I bought this book because I figured it’s a short read and it… Read More >
Popular Romance Novels for your Summer TBR list
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on August 20, 2024
Are you in search of a summer fling? Want to melt over a HEA? Today we’ve rounded up a collection that includes 5 romance novels that have been popular and well-liked by Hidden Gems ARC readers. Which ones are you adding to your TBR? Keeping Kyle by Harper Cross With nearly 50 ratings and a 4.6 average star review on Amazon. Keeping Kyle is the story of veterinarian Cami Vaughn who discovers a dog trafficking ring in her town. She knows she has to put a stop to it. But when she is nearly caught rescuing one of the dogs, Kyle Rogers, a volunteer from a pet rescue organization saves her. Kyle vows to protect her, all while the two begin falling for each other. But Kyle has secrets, and Cami has to know she can trust him. “Heart warming story. Cami, vet and notorious rescuer of abused dogs. Kyle,… Read More >
Learn Something New with these Non-Fiction Books
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on August 13, 2024
Whenever you are looking to learn something new, develop skills, or just brush up on something you are already familiar with, non-fiction books are a great source for this type of information. Our Hidden Gems ARC program sends out all sorts of books like this, for free, to our readers. Here are some recent ones that our subscribers enjoyed and found valuable. Positive Parenting Made Simple by Raffael Lyon and S.K. Braga With 200+ ratings and a 4.8 star average, Positive Parenting Made Simple by Raffael Lyon and S.K. Braga outline how to build a strong bond with your children. CR describes in their five star Amazon review why you should add this to your TBR list, “…The book is unique with its comprehensive coverage, offering practical tools for building a strong parent-child bond. The book is an empowering guide for parents seeking a joyful and fulfilling relationship with their… Read More >
Intriguing Mysteries That Will Keep You Guessing
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on August 6, 2024
One of the most amazing things about the mystery genre is that there truly is something for everyone. No matter which side of the spectrum you prefer, we can all agree that page-turning intrigue is a must. If you’re looking for some intriguing mysteries to read, this list of books loved by our Hidden Gems ARC readers is for you. Murder Most Persuasive by Jessica Berg With 40+ ratings and a 4.6 star average, Murder Most Persuasive by Jessica Berg is the final installment in the Eliza Darcy Mysteries series, a cozy mystery for those who enjoy a little romance with their mysteries. Alice H. describes in her five star Amazon review why you should add this to your TBR list, “A book loosely based on the famous Wuthering Heights mystery, a modern Eliza, as mistress of Pemberly, a beautiful Georgian mansion, is trying to restore the depleted coffers due… Read More >
Steamy Romance Novels to Keep Your Summer Scorching
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on July 30, 2024
Romance is our most popular genre, and steamy romance novels are the absolute favorite amongst our ARC readers. Although there are so many great romance books to choose from, no two are alike, which makes selecting the next one to read a daunting task. But fear not, we’ve put this list together to help with just that! From mafia romance to light hearted rom coms, if you are looking for a new read to make your summer sizzle, just pick from one of these great selections below. When Kings Rise by Vi Carter With a 4.3 star average on Amazon, When Kings Rise is the first installment of The O’Sullivan Brides series, a dark Irish mafia romance. The blurb notes that this book is dark, and includes a cult presence, mature themes, and mature steam. “They live in a world of treachery, betrayal, fear, and power! Diarmuid has suffered for… Read More >
Illustrated Children’s Books for your Summer Reading Program
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on July 23, 2024
Do you have a young reader in your life? Or maybe you’re looking for some titles to finish off a Summer reading program. We have a handful of illustrated children’s books to add to your reading list! Our Hidden Gems ARC readers loved the following titles, and we bet your young bookworm will, as well. 1 Minute Dog Fun, Fast & Easy Dog Training for Kids: Super Dog Training Academy by Tom Mitchell With a 4.7 average star rating, 1 Minute Dog Fun, Fast & Easy Dog Training for Kids: Super Dog Training Academy is recommended for children 8-12 years old and helps young readers learn how to confidently interact with and train a dog. “…This book for kids simplifies the daunting task of training their dogs into easy digestible snippets. This book is easy to read and the artwork adds to the element of fun. This very positive approach… Read More >
Great Fantasy Novels to Escape With
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on July 16, 2024
Whenever something is going on in your real life that you want to escape from, diving into a good book is one of the best ways to get away from it all. Even if your physical body remains where it is, an engaging story can at least transport your mind to a different, and hopefully better, place. Great fantasy novels are perfect for this, as they usually bring you into another world completely! So if you’re looking for one of these to escape with, here are a few that were recently loved by our Hidden Gems ARC readers. Hail Infernal World by Rick Ferguson With a 4.8 star average, Hail Infernal World by Rick Ferguson is a hidden gem to add to your TBR list! The first book of The Hellfire Saga, this dark fantasy novel weaves together historical fiction to create the backdrop for a dark fantasy tale which… Read More >
Best Thriller Novels to Read Late into the Summer Nights
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on July 9, 2024
Summer is in full swing, and if you’re looking for exciting books to read while on your summer vacation, we have some of the best thriller novels to take you for a ride. Hidden Gems ARC readers were able to fully immerse themselves into a variety of highly rated thrillers over the past few months, and this is a round-up of some of the most popular and well-reviewed page-turners. The Mazatlan Showdown by Patrick Weill Champion surfer Jeff Walker, born into tragedy with his father’s untimely death and his mother’s passing abroad, moves to San Diego determined to uncover his father’s killer. Working as a beach lifeguard, a daring sea rescue entangles him in an international smuggling ring. As Walker aids the police investigation, tensions rise when he discovers the smuggling mastermind is the very man he’s sought for years. In this gripping tale of revenge and survival, only one… Read More >
