Beta Reader Needed for Clean/Sweet Billionaire Romance – $45
I’m looking for a beta reader who regularly re clean/sweet romance, especially billionaire, small-town, workplace, or fake-dating romance.
I have a completed 37,075-word clean/sweet billionaire romance that I’m getting ready for publication, and I would like another set of eyes on it before I move into final editing.
The working title is Fake Dating the Billionaire.
The book has already been through several rounds of revision. I did use AI as a writing tool during the drafting and revision process, so one of the things I especially want is an actual human reader’s reaction. I want to know if anything feels unnatural, repetitive, emotionally flat, rushed, formulaic, or obviously AI-assisted.
I am not looking for proofreading or line editing at this stage. I’m looking for honest reader-level developmental feedback from someone who understands this kind of romance.
The beta read will have two required parts:
1. Inline comments in the manuscript
This is very important to me. As you read, I would like you to leave comments directly in the manuscript when you notice things such as:
Confusing sections
Repetitive phrasing
Dialogue that feels unnatural
Plot inconsistencies
Timeline or continuity problems
Scenes that feel unnecessary
Repeated gestures or emotional reactions
Places that feel AI-written or formulaic
Areas where the emotional impact could be stronger
You do not need to line edit the manuscript or correct every grammar issue. I mainly want comments anywhere something pulls you out of the story or makes you think, This needs another look.
2. Completed Beta Reader Report
I have a beta-reader questionnaire that I will provide. I would like the entire report completed as part of the job.
It covers:
Overall impression and whether the story held your attention
Plot and structure
Character development and believability
Pacing
Writing quality
Voice and tone consistency
Tense, POV, and grammar issues that affect readability
Timeline and continuity
AI-specific writing issues
Clean/sweet romance expectations
Whether the romance and chemistry feel believable
Whether the relationship develops naturally
Whether the fake-dating portion feels satisfying
Whether the first kiss feels earned and happens at the right point
Whether the ending feels complete and satisfying
The book’s three biggest strengths
The three biggest areas that need improvement
What you would fix first if this were your book
I am especially interested in knowing where you lost interest, wanted more, felt something moved too quickly, or found yourself wanting to skim.
And I want an honest answer to this question:
If you were not being paid to beta read this manuscript, would you have kept turning the pages? Why or why not?
Please don’t feel like you need to tell me everything is wonderful. Kind feedback is appreciated, but honest feedback is what I’m paying for. If something isn’t working, I want to know before I publish it.
Genre: Clean/Sweet Billionaire Romance
Word Count: 37,075 words
Budget: $45 fixed price
When applying, please tell me:
What kinds of romance you normally read
Whether you regularly read clean/sweet romance
Whether you read billionaire, fake-dating, workplace, or small-town romance
Any beta-reading experience you have
Your expected turnaround time
If you have a sample of previous beta-reader feedback, you are welcome to include it, but it is not required
I’m not necessarily looking for the person with the longest editing résumé. I’m looking for a thoughtful romance reader who understands this niche, pays attention, and is willing to tell me what actually worked and what didn’t.