Beta Reader Call: A High-Tension, Slow-Burn M/M Romance with Action & Forced Proximity
This novel is a high-stakes, slow-burn M/M romance wrapped in a gritty FBI undercover operation. It follows Travis McAllister, a no-nonsense SWAT captain, and Cole Steele, a brilliant but sharp-tongued hacker, as they’re forced to go undercover together—trapped in close quarters, unraveling a dangerous gang’s operation, and fighting an attraction neither of them saw coming.
As tensions escalate, so does their reluctant partnership, filled with snark, forced proximity, and electric near-misses—until the slow-burn tension finally ignites.
Where a Skilled Beta Reader Can Help: • Pacing & Tension: Does the build-up between Travis and Cole feel natural and satisfying, or do certain scenes need to slow down/speed up? • Character Dynamics & Growth: Are their emotional arcs believable and compelling? Does the push-pull of their relationship feel organic? • Romantic & Sexual Tension: Do the near-miss moments hit hard enough? Is the chemistry strong and immersive? • Action & Thriller Elements: Are the undercover operations engaging and well-paced? Do the stakes feel high enough throughout the story? • Dialogue & Banter: Does their dynamic feel snappy, authentic, and well-balanced, or are there places where the humor or tension could be tightened or expanded?
If you love grumpy/sunshine, reluctant partners-to-lovers, and forced proximity with a side of adrenaline, I’d love your insights!
This novel is a high-stakes, slow-burn M/M romance wrapped in a gritty FBI undercover operation. It follows Travis McAllister, a no-nonsense SWAT captain, and Cole Steele, a brilliant but sharp-tongued hacker, as they’re forced to go undercover together—trapped in close quarters, unraveling a dangerous gang’s operation, and fighting an attraction neither of them saw coming.
As tensions escalate, so does their reluctant partnership, filled with snark, forced proximity, and electric near-misses—until the slow-burn tension finally ignites.
Where a Skilled Beta Reader Can Help:
• Pacing & Tension: Does the build-up between Travis and Cole feel natural and satisfying, or do certain scenes need to slow down/speed up?
• Character Dynamics & Growth: Are their emotional arcs believable and compelling? Does the push-pull of their relationship feel organic?
• Romantic & Sexual Tension: Do the near-miss moments hit hard enough? Is the chemistry strong and immersive?
• Action & Thriller Elements: Are the undercover operations engaging and well-paced? Do the stakes feel high enough throughout the story?
• Dialogue & Banter: Does their dynamic feel snappy, authentic, and well-balanced, or are there places where the humor or tension could be tightened or expanded?
If you love grumpy/sunshine, reluctant partners-to-lovers, and forced proximity with a side of adrenaline, I’d love your insights!