Join Our ARC & Street Team

Written By Brittany Milsop

We’re building a dedicated reader community for early access, exclusive updates, and behind-the-scenes content from Darkness & Desire Publishing.

If you love discovering new books before anyone else and you’re the kind of reader who actually leaves reviews, shares recommendations, or posts on social media - you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

What is an ARC Team?

ARC stands for Advanced Reader Copy. As part of our ARC team, you’ll receive early copies of upcoming releases before they’re published. In return, we simply ask for honest reviews on platforms like Amazon, Goodreads, or social media. No pressure. No scripts. Just real reader feedback.

What is a Street Team?

Our street team helps spread the word about new releases in a more organic way.

That might include:

  • sharing book announcements on social media

  • posting aesthetic content or quotes

  • recommending books to your audience

  • supporting launches when new titles go live

Think of it as a reader-powered support crew for indie publishing.

What you’ll get:

  • Early access to selected books

  • Exclusive sneak peeks & cover reveals

  • Behind-the-scenes content from upcoming releases

  • Opportunities to be part of launch campaigns

  • A closer connection to the publishing process

Who we’re looking for?

We’re especially looking for readers who love:

  • dark romance

  • morally grey characters

  • enemies-to-lovers dynamics

  • emotional, high-tension storytelling

You don’t need a huge following - just genuine enthusiasm for books and a willingness to engage.

How to join?

If this sounds like you, fill out the application form in our ARC & Street team section and tell us a little about yourself and your reading style.

We’ll get back to you if you’re a good fit for upcoming campaigns.

Brittany Milsop