ARC Team Application

Release Date: June 2026

Thank you for your interest in receiving an advanced copy of Etiquette of the Cruel.

To read the full synopsis about the book, go to the Books tab on the website.

SHORT BLURB:

Adelina was supposed to die the night her family was slaughtered. Instead, she disappeared and rebuilt herself into something far less merciful. Now known as the Nycto Reaper, she’s come back to take the legacy that was stolen from her, no matter how many bodies it takes.

The last person she expects to find in her path is Cezar Torrim, the son of the man who destroyed her life. He isn’t the monster she imagined, but a man raised in violence and held together by restraint, not dominant in the way people expect, yet capable of a devotion she never saw coming.

When she takes him captive, it should have given her control, not taken it away. The closer they get, the harder it becomes to hold on to the revenge she thought she wanted. What starts as punishment turns into something far more dangerous, and neither of them knows how to stop once pain and desire start to feel like the same thing.

This is a dark mafia romance intended for mature readers. ARC spots are limited and will be offered to readers willing to review honestly and on time, with preference given to those who have a history of posting reviews. Submitting this form does not guarantee selection.

📌 Before You Apply

An ARC (Advanced Review Copy) is provided prior to release so readers can post reviews that help other readers decide whether the book is right for them.

If selected, you agree to:

• Read before or shortly after release

• Post an honest written review on at least one of the following - Amazon or Goodreads, within 7 days of publication (both would be great)

• Respect the confidentiality of unpublished material

If that doesn’t feel doable right now, please wait for the release instead. No hard feelings!

First name

Last name

I confirm I am 18 years of age or older.

Yes

Do you have an Amazon account?

Yes

Amazon Reviewer Profile Link:

Do you have a Goodreads account?

Yes

Goodreads Profile Link:

If you are unable to provide a link, please enter N/A in the field. If you only use one platform, enter N/A for the other.

Other review platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, X, etc.)

Have you reviewed ARCs before?

Yes

Have you read dark romance before?

Yes, frequently

Occasionally

⚠️Content Advisory

This book contains mature and potentially triggering material including (but not limited to):

BDSM
Safe word... for him
Dominatrix
Graphic violence
Kidnapping / captivity
Dubious consent
Emotional manipulation
Explicit sexual content
Abuse (physical & emotional)
Torture
Criminal activity
Trauma references
Obsessive / possessive behavior

Reader discretion advised.

I understand the above themes are present and confirm I am comfortable reading this content.

🔒 Intellectual Property & Confidentiality Agreement

(Please review the following before submitting the form.)

ARCs are copyrighted material and remain the intellectual property of the author.
ARC files may not be shared, copied, uploaded, or distributed in any format.
Plot details and spoilers must not be publicly discussed before the official release.
ARCs may contain digital watermarking or tracking to protect the manuscript.
Violation of these terms may result in removal from future ARC opportunities.

I understand and agree to the terms above.

🤖 AI Usage Restriction

(All boxes must be checked)

I understand that the ARC is private, unpublished material and agree that I will not upload, copy, or submit any portion of the manuscript to AI tools or language models (including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for summarization, analysis, or content generation.

I understand that all reviews submitted for this ARC must be my own original thoughts and writing. I agree not to generate or submit AI-written reviews or AI-assisted review content.

🕒 Review Accountability Agreement

(Please review the following expectations before submitting.)

📢 Amazon Review Guidelines

Amazon may automatically remove reviews that mention receiving a free or advance copy.

When posting your review on Amazon, please avoid phrases such as:

• “I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review”

• “I received a free copy”

• “Voluntary review”

Reviews should simply reflect your honest reading experience. This helps prevent your review from being removed by Amazon’s automated system.

I agree to post an honest review on Amazon and/or Goodreads.
Reviews are expected within 7 days of release (by late June 2026).
If I cannot meet the deadline, I will contact the author.
Repeated failure to post agreed reviews may result in removal from future ARC teams.
ARCs may contain minor formatting or grammar errors before final publication.
Reviews must be posted on Amazon and/or Goodreads to complete the ARC commitment.
After posting, I will send the review link to the author for confirmation.
I give permission for my review to be used for promotional purposes (with credit).
I agree to receive ARC / release emails and may unsubscribe at any time.

I understand and agree to the terms above.

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❓ Questions or Application Issues?

If you experience any problems submitting this form, need to update information after applying, or have questions about the ARC process, please contact the author directly.

📧 authorjanecarmine@gmail.com

Please allow 24–48 hours for a response during the application period.