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 >
SF Novels For Your Next Summer Escape
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on July 1, 2024
We’ve put together 5 otherworldly SF novels that took Hidden Gems ARC readers on a journey to interstellar and apocalyptic regions. Explore this science fiction list and get ready to embark on your next exhilarating journey with these top-rated reads. Shattered Web by K.J. Heritage The CSS Ariadne, an experimental Company bioship, has gone rogue, cutting communications and plunging into hyperspace towards enemy territory, risking certain destruction unless stopped. Before disappearing, the crew managed to send an SOS. Amid the chaos, a murder has occurred, and the culprit remains unknown. Vatic, a skilled empath reluctantly employed by the Company, arrives to find it strewn with corpses, a handful of suspicious survivors, and no clear answers. As Vatic delves deeper, he realizes not everyone is who they claim to be. An imposter lurks among them, their motives unclear, Vatic realizes he must use all his talents if he and the ship… Read More >
Women’s Fiction books to Pack on Vacation
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on June 25, 2024
Women’s Fiction books can vary widely in terms of theme, but what they all have in common is that they are centered around a women’s life experiences. These books are generally targeted towards female readers and their popularity comes from how relatable many of them are to the women that read them. With summer just around the corner, if you’re looking for a great women’s literature/fiction book to pack on vacation, take a peek at these titles that our Hidden Gems readers recently loved. Unwavering Branches by Kelly Comiskey With 15+ reviews and an impressive 4.8 star average on Amazon, Unwavering Branches tells the story of four different women impacted by World War II. Readers are touched by the stories of hope, courage and of course, sacrifice. Kristy raves in her five star Amazon review, “I have read every [World War II] historical fiction book I can get my hands… Read More >
Hot Romance Books to Further Heat Up Your Summer
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on June 18, 2024
If you’re searching for some early summer, heart-fluttering romance, today we’ve rounded up a collection that includes a variety of hot romance books that have been popular and well-liked by Hidden Gems ARC readers. Devilish Ink by Sienna Blake With over 500 reviews, Devilish Ink is for you if you like “touch her and die” vibes and morally grey book boyfriends. One lie leads to another in this hot romance book, evolving from stalking to possession. Now, he’ll stop at nothing to keep her, even if it means fathering a child with her, risking his bond with his brother. “It was a page turner and very well written book,” wrote Anonymous in their 5-star review. “It is a dark romance and would highly recommend reading the TW before buying or reading this book. Ry (FMC) was a broken character who has a past, that made you feel for ( I… Read More >
YA Books for Your Summer Reading Program
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on June 11, 2024
Are your middle-grade or young adult readers looking for books to participate in summer reading programs? Our Hidden Gems ARC readers recently loved the following titles, and we bet the middle-grade or young adult reader in your life will, as well. Who knows – you may find yourself a fan of the following titles, too. Ice Queen by Felicia Farber With 45+ ratings and a 4.5 average star rating, Ice Queen is the tale of what Blair did during her senior year with the Ice Queen’s ex. Things get heated, especially on social media and Blair must find a way to overcome, and clear her name. Ice Queen has reached Amazon Bestseller status with a #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Bullying and #2 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance. “The book is well written and provides timely information about the harsh reality of cyber bullying. This… Read More >
Exciting Fantasy Books to Read This Summer
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on June 4, 2024
Journey into worlds and universes unlike our own in these 5 exciting fantasy books recently read and reviewed by Hidden Gems ARC readers – and remember, if you want to receive free fantasy novels like these – or others from 15 different genres – just sign up today and select your favorites. Demon Bonds by R. W. Hert With an impressive 4.8 average star rating on Amazon, Demon Bonds is a coming of age epic fantasy. Zade is haunted by how effortlessly Vrieg defeated him, shredding his demon half and taking his closest friend, Tiani. Vrieg got everything he wanted—except access to the demon world portal. But he’ll return, and the villagers are well aware of this. Without their “demon ninja” to protect them, they seek help from the one who created him—the demon king himself. He has a few ideas that might work, but only if the villagers are… Read More >
Sizzling Hot Romance Novels to make your summer even sweatier
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on May 28, 2024
Our readers know that no two love stories are the same, so they scoop up new books every chance they get. – and sizzling hot romance books are by far the most popular! From mafia romance to light hearted rom coms, if you are looking for a new read to make your summer sweaty, there’s something for everyone on this list! Ruby Tears by Pepper Winters With over 450 ratings and a 4.5 star average on Amazon, Ruby Tears is the first installment of The Jewelry Box series, a dark romance. The blurb notes that this book is dark, explicit and pushes boundaries so readers wishing to avoid triggers should take that into consideration. “I knew going into this book that it was going to be rough. If the actual author hints that this is going to be a bumpy ride, then heed those hints. I thought I was prepared…. Read More >
Add these Books for Children to Your Reading List
By: Hidden Gems | Posted on May 21, 2024
Do you have a young reader in your life? Or maybe you’re looking for some titles to keep your kids busy on a Memorial Day road trip. We have a handful of books for children to add to your reading list! Our Hidden Gems ARC readers loved the following titles, and we bet your young bookworm will, as well. Oceanius’ Waves by Lion Tales With 14 ratings and an outstanding 4.8 average star rating, Oceanius’ Waves is a picture book recommended for children 5-8 years old and describes the Elemental Protectors’ journey to save Water World. Oceanius’ Waves is a standalone story that is part of the Elements Guardians series, and all of those titles are currently offered in Kindle Unlimited as well! “This was beautifully illustrated! I used this as a bedtime story and loved how it took real life issues and showed the life of the sea working… Read More >
