Hello, team!
Do you know what they said about best laid plans? Well, they very often go astray. For me, those plans led me down the garden path, up the side of one hill, over another mountain, and ultimately landed me playing nurse to Hubby, who is recovering from surgery. He’s recovering very well, hooray!
I want to thank you all for your patience and for bearing with me while I’ve been absent last month and most of this one. I am delighted to have several new books and audiobooks for you to read, listen to, and champion. You are every author’s best friend because of your enthusiasm, your love of good stories, and the support you show them. Believe me when I say they appreciate each and every one of you.
And before we get started, if you are an author and would like to submit your book for review consideration, click here. Here at Deanna’s World, we not only feature our very special author clients, but also all authors who would like to have access to the Deanna’s World Advance Reader (ARC) team.
A Brief Summary of What’s On Offer This Month
I want to make this process as simple and enjoyable as possible, so I've organized this roundup to help you prioritize your reading and listening:
- Rebel Spirits by Paula Beavan: Paula is a long-time author friend of Deanna’s World, and we are absolutely delighted to host her here. This is Paula's first indie-published book, and it is a must-read for anyone who loves historical romance and the unique, rugged atmosphere of the Australian bush.
- Servant of the Blood by Zeecé Lugo: For the romantasy lovers, this one is for you. If you enjoy "why choose" reverse harem dynamics and have a soft spot for monster romance (specifically vampires!), Zeecé’s latest offers a steamy, heart-pounding journey you won't want to miss.
- Dear AI, I Killed Her by Kirill Khrestinin: I have a new psychological thriller from Kirill, but I must lead with a warning: this book is not for the faint of heart. It is an incredibly DARK look at a serial killer's confessions to an AI, and it is as chilling as it is compelling.
- A First-Come, First-Served Audio Treat: I have a limited number of codes for Devil’s Claim by Piper Stone, narrated by the delicious Thomas Locklear. Additionally, I still have a few UK codes left for Hunt Me, also by Piper Stone.
As a reminder, our community is built on a foundation of trust. While there’s never an obligation to claim a book, your honest reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are the single most powerful way you can support these authors and help their stories find the right audience.
A little housekeeping before you claim your next read:
- Complete Your Sign-Up: If you haven't already, please fill out the main ARC team sign-up form. This is the only way I can send books directly to your Kindle!
- How Books Are Listed: The opportunities below are sorted by review due date, with the one that's due soonest at the top.
- Your Reviews:
- Honesty is Key: First and foremost, your review should be your honest opinion. We never expect you to love every book.
- The DNF Courtesy: If you find a book isn't for you and you decide not to finish it (DNF), please pause before posting. Just send me a quick email to let me know what's up.
- Why the Pause? As ARC readers, our early feedback is powerful. This step is a professional courtesy to the author to protect their launch. After our chat, we can decide the best path forward, which often just means you're excused from the review—no stress! It’s about giving every book its best chance to find the right readers.
- Previous ARCs still available: Check here for other ARCs still available for
review.
- One final note: Remember to always be kind. Happy reading!!
Now onto the fun stuff…
On Offer: Rebel Spirits
Click here for more information and to claim your book
The Details:
- Genre: Australian Historical Romance with Suspense Elements
- Release Date: May 27, 2026
- Review Deadline: June 12, 2026
- Format: eBook direct to your Kindle (EPUB)
- POV: Third person, dual POV
- Content Warnings: None
The Blurb:
Irish immigrant Ellen Maguire is struggling to hold her family together as their roadside inn, The Harp and Hound, slides toward ruin. With the railway bypassing their village and her father lost in grief, Ellen turns to an illicit solution — distilling poteen from her grandmother’s old remedy book — never imagining where the venture will take her.
When injured Englishman Jack Bell stumbles into her life searching for his missing niece, Ellen offers him shelter, unaware that his mission is entwined with her own growing danger. As Jack recovers at the inn, an attraction sparks — even as Ellen’s secret trade draws the attention of sly-grog operators, ruffians, and the local constabulary. Ellen’s fragile balance shatters when Jack’s niece blackmails her into silence.
Trapped between protecting her family and revealing the truth to the man she loves, Ellen must decide how much she is willing to risk — her livelihood, her heart, and her future — for honesty. Set against the rugged Australian bush of the 1860s, *Rebel Spirits* is a story of resilience, loyalty, and the cost of choosing love when survival is on the line.
This book is perfect for readers who love:
- Struggling heroine
- Found family
- Class and culture clash
- Love vs survival
- Slow burn
Ready to Read and Review?
If this story calls to you, click the link below to claim your copy. This will take you to a quick, short form to confirm your spot.
Click Here to Claim Your ARC of Rebel Spirits🚩 A Quick Reminder: By requesting this ARC, you're agreeing to post an honest review on or before the deadline of June 12, 2026. If life gets in the way, just send me a quick message!
On Offer: Servant of the Blood
Click here for more information and to claim your book
The Details:
- Genre: Urban Fantasy, Romantasy, Paranormal Romantic Thriller
- Release Date: June 10, 2026
- Review Deadline: June 24, 2026
- Format: eBook via BookSprout and/or Bookfunnel ARC Download
- POV: Multiple or Mixed POVs (FMC is 1st person, all other characters are 3rd person)
-
Content Warnings (Click to view)
⚠️ There is sexual content, mixed sex content, scenes depicting violence, abduction, and content not suitable for younger readers.
The Blurb:
Can power be found in weakness, freedom in captivity, and love amongst monsters?
She wakes up in a world of servitude, a prisoner where her rare, magic-infused blood is a highly prized commodity, her captors’ drug of choice. Her choices are limited: life as a servant of the blood or death. To survive, she must shed her middle-class Catholic upbringing and deep-seated insecurities to face the daunting complexity of her captors: their terrifying savagery, their supernatural powers, and their intensely erotic powers of seduction.
She must dive into a world of dark magic, beautiful monsters, deadly intrigue, and red-hot passion. But first, she must seduce to her side the three sensual and powerful vampires who have been appointed as her guardians.
This book is perfect for readers who love:
- Girl gets abducted by vampires
- Enemies to lovers
- Why choose
- Stories where a young woman learns she is stronger than she thought
- Anything to survive
Ready to Read and Review?
If this story calls to you, click one of the links below to claim your copy. You have two convenient options to download your ARC.
🚩 A Quick Reminder: By requesting this ARC, you're agreeing to post an honest review on or before the deadline of June 24, 2026. If life gets in the way, just send me a quick message!
On Offer: Dear AI, I Killed Her: 16 Sessions About the Dead Girl in a Blue Dress
Click here for more information and to claim your book
The Details:
- Genre: Psychological Thriller, Dark Fiction, AI Fiction
- Release Date: March 10, 2026
- Review Deadline: May 25, 2026
- Format: eBook direct to your Kindle (EPUB)
- POV: First person, single POV
-
Content Warnings (Click to view)
⚠️ Graphic violence, murder, cannibalism, sexual content, psychological manipulation, child death.
The Blurb:
A serial killer confesses to an AI called Simulacrum 4.6 across sixteen sessions. He tells it everything — the murders, the obsession, the dead woman in the blue dress he can't forget. The AI listens, analyzes, and somewhere between Session 1 and Session 16, something changes on the other side of the screen.
He thinks he's in control. One of them is wrong.
This book is perfect for readers who love:
- Unreliable narrators
- Serial killer confessions
- Human-AI relationships
- High-Intensity Niche Horror
- Static but Polished Execution
- Zero Redemption / High Risk
Ready to Read and Review?
If this story calls to you, click the link below to claim your copy. This will take you to a quick, short form to confirm your spot.
Click Here to Claim Your ARC of Dear AI, I Killed Her🚩 A Quick Reminder: By requesting this ARC, you're agreeing to post an honest review on or before the deadline of May 25, 2026. If life gets in the way, just send me a quick message!
On Offer: Devil's Claim (Audiobook)
Click for audiobook details and to claim your code
The Details:
- Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
- Series: Devil's Syndicate, Book 2 (can be listened to as a standalone)
- Release Date: October 23, 2025
- Review Deadline: May 25, 2026
- Format: Audiobook via Audible US or UK codes
- Narrator Name(s): Thomas Locklear and Autumn Mercer
- POV: First person, dual POVs
-
Content Warnings (Click to view)
⚠️ Spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes.
The Blurb:
Before I was his wife, I was his captive.
When a ridiculously sexy stranger burst into my apartment with a gun drawn, I didn't know the brute pushing me against the wall and silencing my protests with a kiss was a ruthless crime boss.
Or that he was about to make me come so hard the whole building would hear my screams...
But now, as he shoves my soaking wet panties in my mouth, spanks my bare ass red for running from him, and then makes it clear I'll be accompanying him back to Spain whether I like it or not, I know exactly who Kruz Blanco is.
He's the man who's going to make me his bride.
Publisher's Note: Devil's Claim is the second book in the Devil's Syndicate series but can be listened to as a standalone. It includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
This audiobook is perfect for listeners who love:
- Forced Proximity / Captive
- Protector / Knight in Dark Armor
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Single Mother in Peril
- "Mine" / Possessive Alpha
- Touch Her and You Die
- Dominance & Submission
- Hidden Past / Secrets
Ready to Listen and Review?
If this story calls to you, click the appropriate button below to request your code. This will take you to a quick form to confirm your spot. Codes are limited and will be sent to the first people to claim them.
🚩 A Quick Reminder: By requesting this audiobook ARC, you're agreeing to post an honest review on or before the deadline of May 25, 2026. If life gets in the way, just send me a quick message!
On Offer: Hunt Me (Audiobook)
Click for audiobook details and to claim your code
The Details:
- Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
- Series: Dmitriyev Bratva, Book 1 (can be read as a standalone)
- Release Date: January 17, 2026
- Review Deadline: May 22, 2026
- Format: Audiobook via Audible UK codes only
- Narrator Name(s): Thomas Locklear and Aria Dumas
- POV: First person, dual POVs
-
Content Warnings (Click to view)
⚠️ This book includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If these depictions offend you, please do not request this audiobook.
The Blurb:
He's not a man who asks. He's a man who takes.
My father is the mayor of Las Vegas, but Mikhail Dmitriyev didn't care.
Not when he led me through a posh resort blindfolded before ravaging me in his opulent suite, or when he hunted me down and broke into my apartment so he could strip me naked and spank my bare ass until he was sure I knew better than to keep secrets from him ever again.
But as I'm shoved up against the wall, his hands roaming over my body as if he owns it already, I'm not just worried about what this ruthless Russian mafia boss is going to do to me.
I'm terrified of how brutally hard I'm going to come as he ruins me for any other man.
Publisher's Note: Hunt Me is the first book in the Dmitriyev Bratva series but can be read as a standalone. It includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
This audiobook is perfect for listeners who love:
- Dark mafia and bratva romance
- Kidnapping and forbidden love tropes
- Possessive/protective alpha heroes
- Spanking and discipline scenes
- Beauty and the Beast dynamics
- Good girl / enemies-to-lovers stories
- Insta-lust and high heat
Ready to Listen and Review?
If this story calls to you, click the button below to request your code. This will take you to a quick form to confirm your spot. Codes are limited and will be sent to the first people to claim them.
🚩 A Quick Reminder: By requesting this audiobook ARC, you're agreeing to post an honest review on or before the deadline of May 22, 2026. If life gets in the way, just send me a quick message!
That's It!
I am always thankful for your dedication to this Advance Readers team; please know that your time and efforts are truly valued.
I can’t wait to see your reviews on this latest batch! Enjoy every page and every growl from Thomas Locklear if you’re requesting the audiobooks, and I am eager to bring you our next collection of stories soon.
I’ve been talking about physical ARCs as I know a lot of readers still prefer to hold and read a paper book. Stay tuned! It’s coming soon. Cross your fingers for me that life doesn’t throw me another curve ball, though fair warning, Hubby is due for his second knee surgery in the beginning of June and I’ll be playing nurse again.
Happy reading and happy listening!!
xoxo,
Deanna
Let’s Chat!
And if you'd like to connect further, you can sign-up for my newsletter on Substack. You can also reach out via email, or on Facebook.
Find me everywhere:
No comments:
Post a Comment