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I need a beta reader for my Dark Romance novel—anyone willing to read?
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Oh I would love to!!!I will also be willing to look for typos as well.
I would love to! My name is legit Jade so it's practically calling out to me <3 I love looking out for plot holes and spelling errors, as well as looking for clarity in situations I don't particularly understand 😅
Genre: Dark Romance (Book 1 of a planned trilogy)
Length: ~100k words
Heat: Very slow burn, eventual spice
Status: First full draft, looking for reader impressions before professional editing
Jade — blurb
I left California with nothing. My career was gone. My bank account drained. Moving into my sister’s guesthouse wasn’t a choice, it was desperation. Brooke doesn’t want me here. Her fiancé, Senator Killian West, makes it clear he doesn’t either. The man the public applauds isn’t the one I find behind closed doors. He hides behind order, bound to a world built on secrets, violence, and dangerous circles. And once you’re inside, survival comes down to how much of yourself you’re willing to lose.
Killian — blurb
I don’t feel guilt for the things I’ve done. They gave me power, and I don’t intend to give that up—not for my fiancé, not for anyone. In public, I’m the Senator. The one they trust to keep order. In private, that order is fragile, held together by force of will. Brooke’s sister moved into my house, and Jade is a liability I can’t afford to have. She pushes too close to what I’ve buried, and when she uncovers it, it will take her down with me.
If you like dark, psychological, character-driven romance with twisted power dynamics, I’d love for you to beta read.
Tropes You’ll Find: Enemies to lovers, Power imbalance / age gap, Very slow burn romance, BDSM themes (control, punishment), Kidnapping / forced proximity, Forbidden desire, Family drama
Content Warnings: Manipulation & psychological control
Consensual BDSM elements (punishment, dominance/submission dynamics) Mentions of rape / past assault (not graphic, not romanticized)
Important Note: This is not a cheating book. There are family and engagement dynamics, but no actual cheating takes place.
💌 What I’m Looking For in Betas
General pacing/flow feedback. Character voice consistency (especially Jade’s defiance vs. vulnerability)
Clarity—any confusing scenes, places where you wanted more/less detail