I'm looking for a passionate ARC team to read "The First Echo" - a dark romantic thriller that blends the intensity of The Hunger Games, the romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the mind-bending twists of Black Mirror.
📖 About The Book:
Title: The First Echo (Book 1 of The Echo Trade Trilogy)
Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers | Forced Proximity | Morally Gray Characters | Found Family | He Takes a Bullet for Her (Multiple Times)
High Concept:
A memory thief who steals trauma for profit accidentally takes a detective's memory of murder, forcing them into a dangerous partnership that uncovers a conspiracy controlling reality itself—while falling in love with the man who should be arresting her.
🔥 If You Love:
✅ Romantic tension that builds over 20 chapters ✅ Morally gray protagonists who do bad things for good reasons ✅ Plot twists that make you gasp out loud ✅ Found family dynamics ✅ Sci-fi worldbuilding with emotional depth ✅ Romance that EARNS the happy-ever-after ✅ Cliffhangers that leave you desperate for Book 2 This book is for you.
💔 What Readers Are Saying (Beta Feedback):
"I stayed up until 3 AM to finish this. My heart is DESTROYED." "The slap scene? Most romantic moment I've ever read." "Sera and Marcus are my new obsession. That cliffhanger is CRIMINAL." "Black Mirror meets enemies-to-lovers and I'm here for ALL of it."
🎯 What I'm Looking For in ARC Readers:
✨ Active Goodreads/BookTok/Bookstagram presence (any platform works!) ✨ Honest reviews posted within 2 weeks of receiving the ARC ✨ Love for romantic thrillers, sci-fi romance, or dark romance ✨ Willingness to share on social media (optional but appreciated!) ✨ No DNF guarantee needed - if it's not for you, that's okay!
✅ Free advance copy (ePub/PDF/MOBI formats available) ✅ Exclusive bonus content (deleted scenes, character art) ✅ First access to Book 2 when it's ready ✅ Mention in book acknowledgments (if desired) ✅ Entry into ARC reader giveaway (details TBA)
📝 How to Apply:
Comment below or DM me with: 1.Your preferred reading format (ePub/PDF/MOBI) 2.Where you'll post your review (Goodreads/Amazon/BookTok/Blog/etc.) 3.Your favorite romantic thriller or sci-fi romance book (so I know our tastes align!) 4.Confirmation you can review within 2 weeks
⚠️ Content Warnings:
This book contains: Violence, grief/trauma, memory manipulation, morally gray characters, on-page death, complex family dynamics, references to addiction.
🚀 Why I'm Indie Publishing:
I wanted complete creative control to bring you this story exactly as it should be told—raw, emotional, and unapologetically complex. Your reviews and word-of-mouth will help this book find its readers!
Ready to fall in love with Sera and Marcus?
Ready to have your heart shattered by that cliffhanger?
Ready to join the revolution?
Drop a comment or DM me! I'm selecting my ARC team this week and can't wait to hear what you think! 💙
P.S. - If you've ever wanted to read a book where the hero takes THREE bullets for the heroine and she literally slaps him awake from mind control... this is that book. 😏
📖 About The Book:
Title: The First Echo (Book 1 of The Echo Trade Trilogy)
Genre: Romantic Thriller | Sci-Fi Romance | Psychological Suspense
Word Count: 83,400 words
Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers | Forced Proximity | Morally Gray Characters | Found Family | He Takes a Bullet for Her (Multiple Times)
High Concept:
A memory thief who steals trauma for profit accidentally takes a detective's memory of murder, forcing them into a dangerous partnership that uncovers a conspiracy controlling reality itself—while falling in love with the man who should be arresting her.
🔥 If You Love:
✅ Romantic tension that builds over 20 chapters
✅ Morally gray protagonists who do bad things for good reasons
✅ Plot twists that make you gasp out loud
✅ Found family dynamics
✅ Sci-fi worldbuilding with emotional depth
✅ Romance that EARNS the happy-ever-after
✅ Cliffhangers that leave you desperate for Book 2
This book is for you.
💔 What Readers Are Saying (Beta Feedback):
"I stayed up until 3 AM to finish this. My heart is DESTROYED."
"The slap scene? Most romantic moment I've ever read."
"Sera and Marcus are my new obsession. That cliffhanger is CRIMINAL."
"Black Mirror meets enemies-to-lovers and I'm here for ALL of it."
🎯 What I'm Looking For in ARC Readers:
✨ Active Goodreads/BookTok/Bookstagram presence (any platform works!)
✨ Honest reviews posted within 2 weeks of receiving the ARC
✨ Love for romantic thrillers, sci-fi romance, or dark romance
✨ Willingness to share on social media (optional but appreciated!)
✨ No DNF guarantee needed - if it's not for you, that's okay!
📅 Timeline:
ARC Distribution: 16th October, 2025
Review Deadline: 29th November, 2025
Official Release: 31st October, 2025
🎁 What You'll Get:
✅ Free advance copy (ePub/PDF/MOBI formats available)
✅ Exclusive bonus content (deleted scenes, character art)
✅ First access to Book 2 when it's ready
✅ Mention in book acknowledgments (if desired)
✅ Entry into ARC reader giveaway (details TBA)
📝 How to Apply:
Comment below or DM me with:
1.Your preferred reading format (ePub/PDF/MOBI)
2.Where you'll post your review (Goodreads/Amazon/BookTok/Blog/etc.)
3.Your favorite romantic thriller or sci-fi romance book (so I know our tastes align!)
4.Confirmation you can review within 2 weeks
⚠️ Content Warnings:
This book contains: Violence, grief/trauma, memory manipulation, morally gray characters, on-page death, complex family dynamics, references to addiction.
🚀 Why I'm Indie Publishing:
I wanted complete creative control to bring you this story exactly as it should be told—raw, emotional, and unapologetically complex. Your reviews and word-of-mouth will help this book find its readers!
Ready to fall in love with Sera and Marcus?
Ready to have your heart shattered by that cliffhanger?
Ready to join the revolution?
Drop a comment or DM me! I'm selecting my ARC team this week and can't wait to hear what you think! 💙
Spaces are limited, so apply soon!
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P.S. - If you've ever wanted to read a book where the hero takes THREE bullets for the heroine and she literally slaps him awake from mind control... this is that book. 😏
Regards,
Royal
Royal Rajput