Beta Reader Group discussion

Hello,

I currently have availability as a beta reader. My favorite genres are thriller, suspense, mystery, and anything that falls into those categories. In addition, I enjoy contemporary fiction, non-fiction (WWII, true crime, etc.), fantasy, romance, and more.

I have been an avid reader all my life and would love the opportunity to be of help to any author wishing for feedback.

To give you a better idea as to what I typically read, some of my favorite authors are: Freida McFadden, Harlan Coben, Kendra Elliot, Loreth Ann White, James Patterson, Colleen Hoover, Catherine Ryan Hyde, Melinda Leigh, Olivia Hawker, SJM, Rebecca Yarros , Ann Rule, and the list goes on and on!

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Nicole

Hi Nicole,

I have a Adult, Historical fiction about 85,000 words long if you're up for something a lil' different.

Set in the 1960s, this intergenerational story follows the lives of Naomi and Millicent, two Black women striving for a fresh start in the face of family struggles and societal challenges. There is betrayal, racism, and love.

Let me know if you're interested
Tamika

Hey Nicole, I have a 58k heist on the high seas. Hoping to publish it next year, and would love to get your feedback!

More info on the book: https://howtosurfahurricane.com/

You can also reach me at toddmedema@gmail.com if you're interested

Hey Nicole, I have a 73k alternative history novel that I would like a beta reading on plot and characters, here is a description:
In a dystopian future, the United States is engulfed in civil war as marginalized communities fight for equality. Star-crossed lovers Thomas Crint, a compassionate rebel, and Eleanor Grey, president of the oppressive regime, face immense challenges. "Revolt of the Obscure" explores how love can heal amidst pain, revealing that even in darkness, hope and resistance can thrive.

My email address is loner-blazer0y@icloud.com if you wish to contact me there.

Hi Nicole, I have a 46K YA novella set in the 80-90s if you want a bit of recent culture.

Tanya grew up knowing her father loved her brothers only. Almost everything she wanted or needed involved yelling or an argument.
As a child she visited the little men in the back yard for some comfort. Finishing school she left her family to study at university. Everything seemed good and she tried to forget the little men and her family. Graduating as a promising young scientist, little did she know they still tracked her life, but now interested in her scientific research.

I'm after a general view if it flows and has any flaws. You can PM me for my details if interested.

I have a 108k dragon rider romantasy. Very cozy compared to some other dragon rider romantasies.

Blurb is in progress, sorry if it isn't great.
Adam, like all dragon riders, is ageless and doesn’t remember anything before he Bonded with his partner, Tapa. He chooses to board a ship traveling to the eastern islands, specifically Solar City. It was his first memory, Tapa looking into his eyes and it was the most joyous moment of his life. Leaving behind his first love, he starts his new journey looking to find his parents before they get too old.
On his flight to Solar Island, he stops at a training camp for dragon riders. Silvia, a powerful and spirited dragon rider, distracts him from his mission. The camp is woefully understaffed and doesn’t have a flight trainer. When challenged to either help or leave, he impulsively chooses to stay and help through the winter. One season shouldn’t be too long. But even after he leaves the camp behind, Silvia accompanies him, wanting as much of his time as possible. Adam wants to be with her, but he questions himself if it is right. He was a trainer at her camp, even if he wasn’t her trainer.
When he finally arrives in Solar City, the wing leader Maria is equally trying to get his full and undivided attention. In the center of a city park, there is a board where parents put up notices to see if their children have returned and it nearly breaks Adam. No posting for him, he goes numb. So numb, he doesn’t know what to do next; continue the search or rush back to his previous life.

Hi Nicole,

I have a contemporary novel at 158k words.

Blurb:
One morning in a coffee shop, Alex is beside himself to meet Pete Shehann, whom it seems has some experience in the very subject of which he is a self-proclaimed enthusiast. Reluctant yet prompted, Pete shares his story, beginning with how his father abandoned him as a child in rural 1930s Oklahoma, leaving him embittered and believing himself a failure, proven time and again. And marrying May couldn’t be luck at all but a fluke, even if she has her own problems. After losing all of her family in a tragic accident, a terrible void remains, and she wants children more than anything.

An unexpected inheritance raises suspicions yet sends Pete and May to a new life in Oregon, where they meet Stevens, the attorney handling the inheritance and proving himself a faithful friend in the years to come. But a tragedy that happened on their journey haunts Pete, eventually conforming to an eerie parallel with May after her health fails following the negative results of an infertility test. It greatly disturbs Pete to discover he isn’t even enough for his own wife to want to live, but he determines to do whatever it takes to save her. And what of himself? Is he destined a lifetime of failure?

If interested, contact me here or at lostintwilight@netzero.net

Hi Nicole! I have a 85k contemporary fiction novel that I’m looking for feedback on. Happy to provide more details if you’re interested.

Thanks in advance!!

Nicole,

My novel is a clean mystery involving an amateur private eye with supernatural powers. This novel is complete and in its umpteenth (7th) draft and ready for fresh eyes and new perspectives.

The word count is around 85K, with 32 chapters told in the first person of the private eye. Would like the beta reads completed by the end of October, if possible.

Here’s the blurb I’m going with for now:

Children have gone missing in Metro City, and the police are all out of resources—except one. Will Jones, a Feeler, is called upon as a private consultant to the MCPD to aid them in finding the innocents before it’s too late.

Haunted by his past, uncertain of his future, Jones must reacquaint himself with his out-of-practice empath abilities before he can hope to rescue the missing in time.

If you think you would enjoy reading my novel, kindly apply as a beta reader using this link: https://ericbeaty.com/mimc-beta. I’m using StoryOrigin for my beta copies.

Thanks for taking the time to look,

Eric

P.S. My Goodreads profile is https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... in case you're interested.

Hi, Nicole

I’m seeking “beta readers” for my newest mystery, Revenge of the San Miguel. It’s easy, and an opportunity to help me improve my book prior to release.

Here is the link to StoryOrgin to begin the process:

https://storyoriginapp.com/betacopies...

Meanwhile, about the book itself (It's 51,800 words):

Revenge of the San Miguel is a fast-paced cozy mystery with quirky characters, witty storytelling, murders, a search for sunken gold and a harbor-side romance.

When Jake Stewart crawled out of the berth of his sailboat Monday morning, he did not know he would be in a shouting match with a bald man by the afternoon, the party to a million-dollar idea by beer o’clock and spooning the most beautiful woman in the marina after dark.

But that’s the life of a boating journalist.

Soon, a smooth-talking sexy woman is sharing a map to a sunken treasure with Jake. But recovering it will come at a cost … maybe his life.

Thanks for helping improve the book for future readers!

Hope you find this appealing,

thanks
Mike Cassidy

Hello Nicole!

I am an aspiring author, and would be very grateful if you have the time to take on another project: completed fantasy novel (pending feedback) that is just under 80k words. Here's my blurb and, if interested, email me? timwilbur51@gmail.com

In a world where magic has been shattered for a thousand years, a wandering goddess searches for a way to end all existence. Trapped in mortal form with only her self-doubt for company, Aislynn seeks the fragments of an ancient bell that could silence every world forever.

Her carefully laid plans are disrupted when she encounters Wraith, a small-town hunter with mysterious abilities and eyes like shards of ice. Despite her determination to remain alone, their fates become inexorably intertwined through an arcane bonding that leaves them both changed. Together with Bellas, a merchant with a gift for uncovering truth, and William Ilwin, a farmer fleeing his family's dark legacy, they embark on a journey that will test not just their abilities, but their understanding of destiny itself.

Their path leads them through haunted ruins and necropolis realms, from a city of political intrigue to the domains of fallen dragons. As they gather the pieces needed to complete Aislynn's mission, each companion must confront their own broken nature and decide what price they're willing to pay for redemption.

But in a cosmos where magic itself has been torn away, nothing is quite what it seems. Ancient prophecies twist like serpents, memories become weapons, and fate itself can be rewoven by those desperate enough to try. As Aislynn draws closer to her goal of ending all worlds, she must decide if oblivion is truly the answer to a broken existence.

"The Nexus Chronicles: The Broken Age" is a character-driven fantasy novel that explores themes of fate versus free will, the nature of redemption, and the price of destiny. It offers readers a unique magic system, complex character relationships, and a story that rewards careful attention with deeper layers of meaning.

Hi, Nicole, I need a beta reader for this one. Your interest in history might make this appealing since the post-WWII fate of Romania & its Securitate is a background element.

Birds of American Hell

Multi-genre 88.5k word cleanly edited complete contemporary fantasy novel by retired criminal defense lawyer & former JAG officer U.S. Navy. Something different. Comp Tim Powers, Philip K. Dick (not claiming that quality, just giving an idea.) Themes: relationships, regret, perils of immortality, moral degradation in war, and a jaundiced view of the Cold War to the present.

After 30 years in Hell, Major Connor Galloway, USAF (MIA) is used to weird. But when a sightseeing charter reveals a shocking past he missed, he and the volatile Romanian crew of his ancient DC-3 are drawn into the diabolically inept Conspiracy to Change Everything. The prize: a way back to the world he left if he wants it. He must first survive the might of American Hell and the hidden agendas of friends and allies. Everyone is in Hell for a reason. Our Lady of Chaos may be rolling loaded dice for Galloway, but she loves irony. A darkly satirical blend of alternate history, aviation adventure, and military thriller in an original fantasy setting.

Hi Nicole,

I would love for you to read my Post-Apocalyptic Catholic Action-Adventure story (195k words).

Blurb -

It is the cusp of the end of religious freedom in the United States as the government enacts new draconian anti-religious laws, and churches of many denominations begin organizing an underground effort to fight the rising persecution.

Before they can ramp up their struggle, a mysterious and terrible enemy appears. This new threat is bent on the destruction of all mankind or its subjugation under their rule. Lukas Dubois, a recent widower and Vatican Astronomer, along with the Roman Pontiff get caught up in the events. When international leaders refuse to submit, the enemy ruthlessly attacks.

In the immediate aftermath, society swiftly crumbles and thrusts people into a new medieval age without an apparent explanation, forcing Catholic husband and father, Greg Meyer, who is also a martial artist, to engage in a fight for the survival of his family. Greg focuses his efforts on recreating a knightly order of the Catholic Church to combat the new challenges. Adapt or die is the catchphrase.

Will the creation of a new Knightly Order be the world’s only chance?

Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks!

Hi Nicole-- I have a straight-up mystery that I'd love your feedback on. Here's the pitch:

Former Chicago cop Zella Agha, burned out from her job as a homicide detective and grief-stricken after losing the love of her life in a police shooting, has packed up and moved to the California desert community Palm Springs, where her recently deceased aunt Bev had a home in a posh condo development. Zella has one goal in mind: to learn how to raise goats so she can live alone and make cheese in the high desert near Joshua Tree. But when her aunt’s best friend is murdered, Zella reluctantly agrees to help solve the case, and in doing so uncovers a conspiracy among wealthy investors to buy desert land for the water rights, which they then sell to LA for massive profits. Her discoveries put her in the crosshairs of the most powerful people in any desert—those with the rights to the water. As she works to solve the mystery, Zella’s life plan is sidetracked by the return of her mother, a con artist; a handsome goat farmer; and a condo complex full of eccentric retirees.

I'd like input on a) whether the story is engaging and keeps readers turning pages, b) is the mystery revealed at a good pace or is it too easy to figure out, and c) whether the characters are compelling and you want to read more about them.

Thanks much,
Barbara Ray

Hi Nicole!

My name is Victoria and I am new to the platform. I haven't come across many beta readers for children's manuscripts, but I thought I would comment and give it a try.

I have a children's ("early reader") manuscript that I'd love to have another pair of eyes on. It's fewer than 1350 words due to my reader category. I'm looking for feedback on style, pacing, dialogue, potential interest for a children's audience, etc. I know you did not specifically mention children's fiction, but maybe you know any children who would give it a read?

In any case, here is a brief synopsis:
Lola Ellie Font dreams of becoming a ballerina. There's only one problem: she's an elephant, not a graceful gazelle with beautiful, pointed feet. Elephants never take ballet! Can Lola overcome her fears (and her flat feet) to pursue her dream?

Let me know if you're interested! My email address is victoriaprince15@outlook.com

Thanks :)
-VP

Hi Nicole,
My novel is a contemporary romance at 90k i just want someone to read it to give me feedback on style and pacing i would love to knew your thought if you're interested please let me knew
Blurb
Omar al-Tahan built himself from nothing. Growing up in a broken home, neglected by his own parents , he learned that success meant money, power, and never slowing down. Feelings? Attachments? Those were for the weak, until he met her.
Lilly was the one who slipped through his armor. Friends turned lovers, bound by obsession , they shared a passion as consuming as it was dangerous. But Omar? He has a gift for breaking things he can't bear to lose.
Now, in a world full of deception and fake smiles, fate has brought her back. Years of separation and countless obstacles couldn’t keep her from haunting his thoughts.
Lilly is trapped in a loveless marriage, burdened by choices that left her dreams in ruins. She carries her own scars, and when they meet again, old wounds reopen. The love they tried to bury bursts back to life—fierce, undeniable, and impossible to ignore.
Will their love remain a haunting echo of what could have been?

Hi Nicole

If you are still accepting work, I would love your thoughts on my supernatural horror, 100k.
It has already been through one beta read (a very pleasing and helpful experience).
happy to provide more info if you are interested.
below is a link to the first 16 pages

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e...

Lisa

HI Nicole

If you're still accepting beta MSS, I have an 11K prequel novella with fae romantasy and dangerous attraction tropes. I'm typically an urban fantasy author but am dipping my toes deeper into fantasy romance with my stories.

The standalone is set to release early 2025 so I'd love to have some fresh eyes on the prequel.

If it interests you, I have a download link via bookfunnel and a short form to make it easy for us both regarding the feedback, although I'm happy to take any notes.

the tentative blurb is:

Kit thought she’d left her sister’s world of secrets behind—until Ava’s frantic whispers start up again. Cryptic calls warn of danger, of men coming for them both. When Flint appears, Kit feels sure he’s one of them. Yet every instinct she has, from the electric thrill of his touch to the shadows in his eyes, tells her he’s something far more dangerous.

But Flint isn’t here to protect her. As a fae under orders, he’s tasked with surveilling Kit, the leverage his world holds over her sister, Ava. Kit doesn’t know this. She doesn’t know he’s supposed to be cold and distant, or that each night he spends by her side deepens his own forbidden feelings.

And by the time she discovers the truth, she may be too far gone to ever walk away with her heart—and her soul—intact.

Hi, my name is Chris and here are some books I have been working on. Most of my work is YA. But Savage Swords is HARDCORE erotica.

[Complete/In Progress] [12214] [YA/Black Fiction/Urban fantasy/Contemporary Fantasy/low fantasy] Black People Are Great!: The Power of Black Identity
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

9 Chapters of Savage Swords: The Thief of Shadows
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hi, I was wondering if you'd be willing to read Chapter 1 of my dystopian novel and give me feedback? https://forms.gle/tsWikuwpb3eivUvbA

Hi Nicole!

I have a 51k completed sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, lgbtq romance manuscript ready to beta read.

Blurb: The story follows around Shion, a 17 year old amnesiac boy who woke up on a school rooftop with no memories of anything but his name. He then discovers that the world is infested with zombies, and he navigates everyday life as he tries to regain his memories and eventually form meaningful bonds with others.

CW // suicide, domestic abuse, gore, violence, implied SA

Hi Nicole! I have a new adult fantasy (about 86k words) that needs some beta readers.
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A dead father. A tyrannical king. A realm that has turned its back on the gods. Serafina Oakhart never asked to be a hero. She only wants vengeance.

When her father passes tragically after succumbing to King Aldric’s addicting drug, Serafina devises a reckless plan to destroy the very crops that fuel the king’s empire. In her quest to save her country, Serafina becomes entangled with Errol Kalidan, a fearsome pirate lord with motivations of his own. Drawn into a volatile alliance, Serafina uncovers a rebellion simmering beneath the surface of the kingdom—one that could topple the throne but demands more than she's willing to give.

As the king's bans on worship suffocate his people, Serafina learns the gods have not abandoned them entirely. Velos, the god of death, offers her a dangerous bargain: his power in exchange for complete control. Armed with divine forces and propelled by grief, Serafina must decide whether vengeance is worth the price--and whether she can trust her growing feelings for an enigmatic pirate while the fate of her country hangs in the balance.
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If you're interested, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for your consideration,

Best,
Abbey

Hey Nicole,

I'm currently editing my New Adult Fantasy Romance and I'm looking for betas. The second draft is done, and I'm looking for input on plot, characters, pacing, and world-building.

Story:
Ara knows she lives on borrowed time, being immune to magic is a death sentence in her world. But what if she could acquire a new gift to hide the signs of her immunity?
Bonding with a magical bird, and becoming a Skyrider is dangerous and could cost her life, but if she succeeds she is one step closer to keeping herself and her family safe.
Outsmarting her overprotective brothers by secretly entering the academy disguised as a man seems like a good idea until she runs into two men who could thwart her plans: Her brother’s best friend and her enigmatic division leader, who sees too much.
And then there is the tiny problem that her immunity prevents her from being healed, in a world where injuries are the norm.

If that is something you would be interested in reading and helping me out with and you still have time in the next month let me know :)

Thank you for your time!

I am seeking some free beta readers for my novel: Because the Demons Scream So Loudly. The novel is 115k words. It is an epistolary novel- it is written completely in journal/diary format. The novel is a mixed bag of religion/spirituality/romance/vampiric elements/fantasy.

Blurb/Excerpt: Entry 148- I still don't know how I managed it, Holy Sonom Soeht; the mind is indeed a powerful thing. My mind had already started to dissociate as the bleeder ran up to me, pinned me on the ground, and sunk his teeth into my neck. I fixed my eyes on the emerging moon as blood dripped down the back of my neck. The night lights blurred with tears but did not disappear. Not a single muscle of mine moved as he released my neck and stood up. To my shock, the bleeder spoke then as my gaze remained pinned on the sky. “It’s been quite a long time since I drew blood without a fight, and from a god woman to boot.” I heard him pick up my broken cleric chain off the ground. His foot pushed against my still frozen face as he stood over me, dangling my chain from his hand. “Such a shame that misery and naivety are not virtues,” he declared with blood still on his lips. The chain fell on the dirt beside me. As I listened to his footsteps turn and leave me, he hollered, “A word of advice, woman. If I can smell the insincerity on you, don’t you think your omniscient deity can?” I’m not sure how many minutes passed after he left, with me still paralyzed on the ground weeping.

If you are interested in beta reading for me, let me know and I can send you my beta reader application link. Please feel free to ask me any additional questions. Thank you so very much for your valuable time in considering it! Happy New Year!

my story is realistic historical fiction and I would adore any beta feedback. Thank you. https://storyoriginapp.com/betacopies...

Hi Nicole!

I have a 132679 completed manuscript(1st draft)/Paranormal mystery romance(Spicy😊). Seeking beta readers for my first novel. I need honest feedback please.

Blurb:

In a small mountain city of St. Georgetown where historic brick buildings blend with modern cityscape, a battle of romance between two young women unfolds.

“Who could possibly be my equal when you’re a girl with wealth, status, and looks? What man could even grab my attention when all men are beneath me?” These are the beliefs of Marianna, a billion-dollar heiress who wears the mask of an elegant and kind person in public, while hiding how highly she thinks of herself above others.

“My long time crush just asked for my number?! He doesn’t even recognize me after I reinvented myself. What if I tell him we actually met before?!” Samantha considered herself the stereotypical geeky girl who truly bloomed only the previous summer, now interacts with the crush she had admired from afar.

The two women find themselves involved with Nolen, a seemingly normal and average guy, in almost every way on the surface. The more Marianna and Samantha learn about Nolen, the more they feel him being “Normal” might be just a facade. As bodies are found from a vicious animal attack, a dark shadow looms over St. Georgestown interrupting their quaint, mundane lives.


Send me a message if interested. Thanks!

Nicole wrote: "Hello,

I currently have availability as a beta reader. My favorite genres are thriller, suspense, mystery, and anything that falls into those categories. In addition, I enjoy contemporary fiction,..."

I have an 85k word historical fiction novel. WW2 from a Chinese/Japanese perspective. Message me if you are interested in swapping.

Hi Nicole and good day!

Would you be interested in reading a mystical epic fantasy? :) Kindly see the below info:

"Two mystical tribes of priests band together to save their faith and homelands from a profane god that threatens their people.
One snowy day, Ophera of the Stormcallers receives a dire warning that an ancient nefarious cult with a foreign religion has arisen, and encroaches on her tribe’s lands, seeking to…alter the souls of those unfaithful to the Nameless Prophet.

As time is of the essence, the girl is sent on a dire quest to contact the Lifebearers in hopes that both tribes will settle their differences and stand together against the coming menace.
Yet, the other tribe is also facing the decay of the Skytree – an endlessly tall oak – their sanctuary into which they dwell.
To save themselves and earn the favor of their gods, the clans will have to perform vile rituals, suffer sacrilegious acts, summon malevolent shadows and make heinous bargains for power if they hope to gain the might needed to vanquish the unknown god."

Keywords: mystic, gods, shadows, mists, spirituality, ritual, religion, atmospheric
Word Count: 145K (you can read less, of course)
Genre: Epic Mystical Fantasy

Many thanks in advance, kind regards, and all the best!
David

Hi, Nicole,

If you are still open to beta reading I have a contemporary paranormal romance complete at 86K words and am seeking a beta reader. Please send a message if you are available and I am happy to share additional information.

Thank you!

Hello Nicole,

I think my novel will intrigue you, as it covers all your interests. It is a science fiction trilogy set in China in 2090. The first manuscript is ready and features mystery, romance, diverse characters, conspiracy, climate change, a futuristic world and inventions, resistance, disasters, pandemics, historical elements, political changes, and an AI system and AI character.

If you are interested in providing feedback on the plot, writing style, and storyline, I would be happy to send you a special edition copy as an appreciation gift upon publication. Please let me know.

I am currently seeking Beta Readers for an apocalyptic novel. If you are interested, your feedback would be highly valued, particularly regarding readability and overall enjoyment. While suggestions or comments are welcome, my primary interest lies in understanding your general impression of the book. The manuscript is complete, with a word count of 120,000.

Are you a fan of dark, gritty stories that keep you on the edge of your seat? I’m looking for beta readers for my dark apocalyptic novel, a raw and intense tale centred around two teens fighting for survival in a shattered world.

The story follows their harrowing journey to safety, 130 miles of treacherous terrain, moral dilemmas, and unimaginable dangers. It’s a graphic, emotionally charged narrative that doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of a collapsing society.

If you enjoy stories that blend heart-pounding action with deep character development, I’d love your feedback! Let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll share more details.

Thanks for considering this story. It means a lot to me, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

I can supply you with the book blurb if this interests you.
Content warning.
Violence
There is some sexual innuendo, no sex scenes, though.
death.

Info.
UK based, UK spelling.
This will not be the first book I have published.
120k.

Hey, my book is a memoir that is kind of dark and deals with a lot of stuff that can be triggering to a lot of people, and at the same time super relatable, introspective and raw. If you would like to beta read it for me, I would so appreciate it.
Wordcount is about 46k.
Thank you

Hello Nicol,
I see you are offering to beta-read works we have sweated blood to produce.
Mine is 75K long. I’m unsure of its category, a romance novel. An elderly Englishman interested in military history visits Volgograd (Stalingrad) to see the battle sites. He is only interested in the sites, but his guide insists on showing him Russian culture. He is exposed to Russian culture and develops a taste for it. He is also a man who avoids women but develops a taste for his guide. There is much discussion of life in Russia compared to the Soviet Union.
If you would read it and give me your advice, I would very much appreciate it,
Thank you.

Hi Nicole,

I have an 11k word short story, told by a serial killer who’s using writing as an outlet when he’s having a dry spell.

Please reach me at omarkiam1@gmail.com if interested.

Thanks

Hi, Nicole. I have just completed a 61K cozy and I'm looking for someone who could give it a read and provide an honest critique. Here is the blurb for the manuscript, "Dead Air." Please email me at jcuhaj@gmail.com if you could / would like to take a look. Thank you!

Blurb:
In the heart of a vibrant 1943 Gulf Coast port city, the shocking murder of a beloved radio actress sends shockwaves through the airwaves. As panic grips the airwaves, our unlikely heroes —the station’s talented Foley Artist, Art Foley (he will tell you his name is just a coincidence), and his sharp-witted girlfriend and station script girl, Judy Campbell—embark on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the actress’s untimely death. Combining their unique skills—he with an incredible ear for sound, she with her keen intuition—they navigate a world filled with hidden secrets and dark motives. It’s a race against time to discover the truth before another life is silenced in this gripping tale of love and intrigue all set against the backdrop of wartime America.

Hey Nicole,

Just seeing if you want to read my psychological thriller. If you’d like to read it let me know.

The Island of Monsters and Men - 95,000 Words


Daniel Baines never made it to war. Injured by an IED before deployment, he’s left with a body that won’t cooperate and a mind full of what-ifs. When he wakes up after a plane crash on a mysterious island, he assumes it’s a second chance. But the island isn’t paradise—it’s a proving ground.

Run by the brilliant and cold-blooded Dr. Octavius Montgomery, the island is home to a new breed of humanity—genetically engineered “successes” and discarded “failures.” Everyone has a purpose, or they’re removed. As Baines is pulled deeper into Montgomery’s web, he discovers a rebel faction in the tunnels below—the Wolves—survivors who’ve turned brutal in their fight for freedom. But nothing on the island is simple. Not the rules. Not the alliances. And certainly not the man Baines is
becoming.

Torn between loyalty and survival, between who he was and what the island demands, Baines must decide: will he become a monster to escape, or was he one all along?

The Island of Monsters and Men is a dark psychological thriller that explores the limits of control, the price of progress, and the monsters we carry inside.

Hi Nicole.
if you're interested in a contemporary sport romance., i could have something for you.

Here is the synopsis:
Madison (MJ) Stevens has been a basketball star with big dreams and a bright future. When a tragedy turned her away from the only sport she ever loved, she found herself in a different jersey wearing a different number, playing with a different ball.

Tyler Hart is the new guy on campus, a transfered new basketball star. His eyes set on the volleyball captain. Only problem, the object of his affection doesn’t date Basketball players.

His infatuation grows stronger the more he learns about her. The world saw the free spirited, driven, fire filled person with a bit of an attitude problem. He saw the pain, the hurt and he wanted nothing more than to take it away. All he had to do was to be patient… wait for her to be ready… to let him in.


if you're interested please let me know
Wish you all the best
lena

Hi Nicole,

I have a manuscript that would fall into your 'and more' category. It is historical fiction/action/adventure and it is 138,000 words.

Here is the synopsys:

The story spans three hundred years. It begins in the Mexican pirate town of Xcalak (an actual pirate town). Our protagonist is a twenty-six-year-old Maya woman names Ixchel. At a young age she was the only person to escape the Spanish when they raided her village and took everyone, including her parents, to sell as slaves to work in the sugar cane fields of Cuba. She is found half starved wandering the jungles near Xcalak by Henry. He owned the rum distillery in Xcalak and he adopted and raised her as his own.
She and her comrades; Henry, Wallace the captain of The Terror, Adelaide his girlfriend and the local madam, Azmah an escaped slave from the Colonies, Liam a shanghaied sail maker and Tuc a Maya man whose ancestors confided in him that he would return Maya treasure to his village, escape the town of Xcalak. The group outsmarts a Spanish captain hunting them, returns the Maya gold to Tuc’s village located in what would now be southern Mexico and survives a hurricane.
Three hundred years later Jules Sanz, a Maya Mexican American woman inherits a very old rum bottle with a treasure parchment sealed inside. The bottle was left to her by her estranged grandmother who was Maya and lived in a jungle village in southern Mexico. Along with her boyfriend and two other friends they attempt to recover treasure from the sites on the parchment. Their task is made more difficult by two murderous brothers that are also after the treasure.

Please let me know if you're inserested.

Pete

Hi Nicole,

Would you consider beta reading my book, I wonder?

It's a character-driven, near-future, realistic Sci-Fi, with speculative, medical, psychological and philosophical elements. It's called The Dreadmoor Experiment and it has an 80k word count.

Here's the blurb. Please reply if you can help. Thank you in advance!

Dr. Elliott Harrison's world unravels after a devastating mistake leaves his wife, Clara, in a coma. On looking into the odd circumstances around her injury, Elliott discovers that she had been consulting for a secretive research lab on a remote Scottish island. Desperate to find redemption and understand more about her work, Elliott relocates to the island and immerses himself in the lab’s work on a groundbreaking implantable device. But as the island's inhabitants begin to succumb to mysterious deaths, Elliott uncovers a chilling truth: the very devices meant to save lives are now instruments of murder, and his wife isn't the person he thought she was.

Here's a link to the opening, so you can see my writing style...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B...

Hope to hear from you!

My email is: barrie.warunee@gmail.com

Best wishes,
Barrie Stevenson

Hello, I have recently finished my Dark YA Fantasy book, Ashes of Revenge (98k words). I am seeking Beta Readers to either read the entire manuscript or any number of chapters you wish to read!

In the land of Corrail, five species use hate and spite to make the land a violent cesspool. Raven, a badly burned teenager, knows that better than anyone. Betrayed by her Kingdom and left for dead in enemy territory, she wants nothing but revenge against the Mundus King who betrayed her.

Helping her achieve her revenge are two other people from differing species, creating an unlikely trio: Colt, a Shifter – a species with knives hiding under their skin – who has experienced the same betrayal from his own Kingdom; and Richard, a stern Farian with massive black wings attached to his back. Together, the three reign down terror on anyone who tries to stop them or destroy the Farian Kingdom, the only one of the five that opposes submitting to the bloodthirsty King of the Monstros.

However, they are set off course when a new player enters Raven’s game: Death. Using the only two people she cares about as leverage, he forces her to prematurely return to the Mundus Kingdom. But vengeance courses so fast beneath her skin that nothing can stop her from getting what she wants. Not even Death.

You can message me here or PM me or send me an email at mstegall18@gmail.com!

Thanks :)

I would like to offer my book to an interested beta reader. It is a CIA undercover thriller with an enemies-to-lovers subplot. 70,000 words

Revenge Doesn’t Sleep
He hunted a killer. But the lies hunted him.

Blurb
From the age of ten, Matt Cavallo lived for one thing—revenge. The man he called father died in a fiery car bombing, a brutal message from Sicilian crime lord Antonio Moretti, lashing out over the shame of a wife's affair. The explosion that killed them shattered two families. Matt was left an orphan. Sofia Moretti, Antonio’s daughter, was left without a mother.

From eighteen, Matt had been forged into a weapon inside the U.S. military’s elite special operations. When the CIA offered him an off-the-books mission to infiltrate Moretti’s fentanyl empire spanning the globe—he didn’t hesitate. This was the path to justice… or vengeance.

But Sofia complicates everything. Beautiful, intelligent, and unaware of her father’s criminal world, she may be Matt’s way in—or the only person who can undo him.

As Matt descends deeper into Moretti’s empire, he walks a razor’s edge between mission and obsession. Each step brings him closer to the truth and to a final reckoning with the man who orchestrated his father’s murder and drove his mother to suicide.

Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Tom Wood, and James Patterson—Revenge Doesn’t Sleep is a pulse-pounding, emotionally charged thriller where truth is as slippery as the past it tries to bury.

My name is Mary and I have a manuscript for a novel called "Mullo". I am looking for beta readers to read and critique it, and I saw your advertisement in a Goodreads "Beta Reader Group". I would describe "Mullo" as historical fiction, horror, romance (LGBT). It goes back and forth between a story that takes place in the past and one that takes place in the present. Here is a blurb I wrote for it:

"THEN
In 19th century Romania, death is always just around the corner. Zorya, a Roma healer woman, knows this well. But when a stranger unexpectedly calls on her expertise, she, her husband, and her children, find themselves in a place they were once forbidden from entering. But even as their life becomes more stable and prosperous, it may only take one tragedy for things to fall apart."

"NOW
Nick Alicea isn’t having a bad day. He’s having a bad life. Stuck in a dead-end job, drowning in debt, and haunted by a tragedy from his past, he's struggling. So, when a chance encounter leads to a friendship with Mirza Durvari, a quiet doctor with a mysterious illness, Nick’s life starts to seem a little less bleak. But even as their relationship becomes more intimate, Nick is forced to ask himself: Who is Mirza Durvari?"

The entire manuscript is 125,000 words. Let me know if you are interested in beta reading.

Looking forward to hearing from you..

~Mary

Hi,
My name is Mallory, and I have a manuscript called The Asylum (The Hollow Code Book 1). I am looking for a beta reader to critique it. I am new to writing and would really appreciate if someone gave it a once-over and gave me some good feedback. I saw your advertisement on the "Beta Reader Group" page. I would describe my book as Horror/Thriller, LGBTQ, action, and Sci-Fi that takes place inside a video game. Here is my blurb:

Tyler Adams thought his life couldn’t get any duller—working the night shift as a security guard, half-asleep and half-alive. That changes the night he discovers a strange survival horror game that feels too real, its rules twisting around him like a trap.

Inside the game, there are no weapons. No way to fight back. Only one grim choice: run, hide, or die.

As Tyler stumbles deeper into the nightmare, he encounters others who’ve been pulled in, each battling their own demons within the game’s shifting corridors. But shadowy figures lurk behind every door—villains who are more than just coded enemies, and whose origins might be rooted in something far darker than pixels and programming.

The Hollow Code feeds on fear. It reshapes itself around Tyler’s memories, regrets, and secrets. And once you enter… escape is never guaranteed.

Perfect for fans of psychological horror and survival thrillers, The Hollow Code blurs the line between game and reality—where every step forward could be the last.

I am still editing it, but as of right now, the manuscript is ~89K words. Please let me know if you are interested in beta reading it.

I look forward to your response.
-Mallory :)

Hi,
I'm looking for a beta reader for the opening passage of my literary novel titled Afterglow King. It's 1200 words long. Here is the summary:

In a quiet coffee shop in Albany, Oregon, elderly Pete Shehann crosses paths with Alex, a younger stranger whose curiosity is piqued by something Pete says. A shared table, a spilled coffee, and a familiar book set the stage for a growing connection between them. Despite Pete’s reluctance, Alex’s quiet persistence and genuine interest draw him in. As they talk, something about Alex—and the moment—makes Pete reconsider his long-held silence. What begins as a casual exchange gradually becomes the opening to a much deeper story.