Hi r/BetaReaders,
I'm looking for 3-4 beta readers for my completed contemporary romance novel, Still.
The basics: 73,000 words | Complete | Contemporary romance with explicit content
The pitch: First-person male POV contemporary romance set in Glasgow. Zeke is a UX designer who thinks analytically about most things, including — eventually — the product manager he starts working with and can't stop thinking about.
Slow burn. Explicit content from around the midpoint. Power exchange elements later in the book.
Comparable titles: Sits somewhere between Normal People and contemporary romance — character-driven, voice-led, more literary in register than most genre romance.
What I'm looking for: I'm not after line edits — the manuscript has been through a thorough editorial pass. I'm looking for reader experience feedback specifically:
- Did the pacing work for you as a reader coming in cold?
- Did Zeke's voice feel consistent and believable throughout?
- Did the relationship feel earned?
- Was there anywhere you put it down or lost interest?
- How did the ending land?
Please note: the book contains explicit sexual content including power exchange elements. Please only volunteer if you're comfortable reading this.
Timeline: Looking for feedback in 4-6 weeks. Please only volunteer if this is realistic for you.
I can do a swap if you have something in a similar genre, but it's not required.
DM me if you're interested and I'll send the manuscript as a PDF or Word doc — whichever you prefer.