What Romance Readers Are Saying: Recent ARC Reviews from Pen Pinery

What Romance Readers Are Saying: Recent ARC Reviews from Pen Pinery

Pen Pinery
Feb. 18, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

The reviews are in!

One of the best parts of running a romance-only ARC platform is seeing readers connect with books they genuinely love. When an author lists their romance novel on Pen Pinery and readers apply, read, and review - that's the magic we're here for.

Here are some recent reviews from Pen Pinery readers who found their next favorite romance through the platform.


Hellebore Fields: A Dark Academia Hockey Romance 

Author: Rivkah Plume
Tropes: Hockey 
Heat Level: 🌶️ Stalker, Possessive

What readers said:

I found myself groaning and practically yelling at the FMC to make better choices for herself, which is a testament to how this story really pulled me in. [Full review]

He says I'm his light. But loving him feels like drowning in shadows.


Vixen Ignited

Author: Jordyn Haart
Tropes: forbidden workplace romance
Heat Level: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

What readers said:

It’s a spicy little novella that delivers heat while still giving you characters to root for.

I flew through this one and can’t wait to see where Jordyn Haart takes this story next 😁 [Full review]

Scorching surrender. A woman’s forbidden fire triggered by her boss's dominance.


Finding Your Next Romance Read on Pen Pinery

These reviews are just a snapshot of the romance books finding their readers on Pen Pinery. Whether you love contemporary romance, paranormal, romantasy, sports romance, or spicy small-town love stories - there's always something new to discover.

For readers: Browse available romance ARCs and apply for books you want to read and review. It's free to join and you get early access to indie romance before publication.

For authors: List your romance ARC and connect with engaged readers who are actively looking for their next favorite book. $10 flat fee, unlimited reader applications.

Browse Romance ARCs →


Pen Pinery is a romance-only ARC platform connecting indie romance authors with readers who love discovering new books. Authors list ARCs for $10. Readers join free and apply for books they genuinely want to read and review.

What is Pen Pinery?

We help authors find new readers and track their creativity as they write new books.

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