High Heat Contemporary Romance Beta Reader

High Heat Contemporary Romance Beta Reader I’m looking for an experienced high heat contemporary romance beta reader to review a completed manuscript and give me thoughtful, honest feedback from a reader’s perspective. The manuscript has already been through my own editing process, and AI was used as part of the writing process. At this stage, what I really need is the human touch—someone who knows this genre and can tell me where the story feels natural and engaging, and where it may still feel flat, repetitive, rushed, confusing, or a little too AI-written. Genre: High Heat Contemporary Romance Word Count: Approximately 11,900 words What I’m looking for: I’d like a written feedback report covering: (I can provide my feedback template.) Overall impression of the story Plot holes, inconsistencies, or confusing sections Character believability and chemistry Emotional connection and engagement Pacing Voice and tone consistency Repetitive phrasing or writing that feels AI-generated Whether the story delivers what readers in the steamy contemporary romance genre expect Anything that pulled you out of the story or made you want more I’d also like inline comments within the manuscript using Google Docs or Word, pointing out things such as: Confusing scenes or passages Dialogue that doesn’t sound natural Repetition Timeline or continuity issues Moments that feel emotionally flat Areas where the chemistry, tension, or emotional impact could be stronger I’m primarily looking for reader-level developmental feedback, not a full copyedit or proofreading service. When applying, please include: Your experience reading or beta reading steamy contemporary romance The types of romance authors/books you typically enjoy A sample beta report, if you have one Your average turnaround time Bonus points if you’re comfortable being very candid. I don’t need someone to tell me everything is great—I want feedback that will help me make the story better while keeping my voice and the feel of the book intact. 😊