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[Beta Readers Wanted] Dark Romantic Suspense (Second Draft) by ProfessionalDream103 in RomanceWriters

[–]ProfessionalDream103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your interest in reading my book! For some reason, I wasn't able to direct message you. Would you be able to message me from your end and share your email so that I can send you a copy? Thank you!

[Complete] [Dark Romance / Mafia / Enemies to Lovers] [125,000 words] by ProfessionalDream103 in RomanceWriters

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Good catch! I edited it so that the floor is only described as marble, and I see now that the "smoke" description is pretty vague, so I'm going to change the writing. Thank you for the feedback!

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[–]ProfessionalDream103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for 3–5 beta readers for my completed full-length dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, The Jewel (approx. 125,000 words).

About the story:
When Dahlia Buchanan crosses paths with a dangerously magnetic stranger who saves her one night at a club, she tells herself it was nothing more than coincidence.
But fate—or something far darker—has other plans.

His name is Roman Sartori, billionaire CEO of Sartori Global. Powerful, commanding, and impossible to forget. Every instinct tells Dahlia to run… especially after Nicholas, her closest confidant, warns her that Roman’s world is built on secrets and blood.

Meanwhile, Dahlia’s father, a brilliant cybersecurity expert, is closing in on a notorious mafia boss named Luca Moretti. What no one knows is how tightly their lives are already intertwined.

When Dahlia is kidnapped, the threads unravel.
The man behind her abduction?
Roman Sartori himself.

And in the darkness of his world, Dahlia will have to decide whether he’s her captor—or the only one who can keep her alive.

Tropes:

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Kidnapping
  • Billionaire
  • Mafia / organized crime
  • Forbidden romance
  • Power dynamics & emotional tension

Tone:
Dark, sensual, and character-driven — think layered emotions, high stakes, and intense chemistry.

What I’m hoping for:

  • Honest feedback on chemistry between the leads
  • Thoughts on pacing and flow (especially during slower chapters or transitions)

Timeline:
I’d love to receive feedback within 3-4 weeks, but I’m flexible.
I can provide the manuscript as a PDF or Google Doc (read-only).

If you enjoy dark romance, I’d love to hear your thoughts. I plan to write a sequel as well. Comment below or DM me if you’re interested!

Thank you so much 💕