[Complete] [28,047] [Mafia Romance / Contemporary Romance] Title: Peach
Title: Peach
Genre: Mafia Romance / Contemporary Romance
Word Count: 28,047 (Chapters 1–3)
Blurb:
Elena has spent her entire life surrounded by expectations, family obligations, and a world where everyone seems to know her before they've even met her.
One night, looking for a break from it all, she meets Giovanni.
What begins as a chance encounter quickly becomes something neither of them expected. Between late-night messages, stolen moments, and growing attraction, Elena finds herself drawn to a man who seems to understand her in ways few people ever have.
But both of them come from families with secrets, and some worlds are far more complicated than they first appear.
I'm looking for beta readers for the first three chapters of a mafia romance that focuses heavily on family dynamics, emotional connection, and a slow-burn relationship.
Excerpt:
"You gonna disappear after tonight?"
The question caught her off guard.
Maybe because part of her already knew she shouldn't see him again.
Men like him complicated things.
Men like him distracted you.
But standing there beneath falling snow while he watched her like that…
Elena realized she didn't want this to end either.
Feedback Requested:
- General reader reaction
- Pacing
- Character development
- Family dynamics
- Romantic chemistry between Elena and Giovanni
- Any scenes that felt repetitive, confusing, or unnecessary
Content Warnings:
- Organized crime / mafia themes
- Violence (later in manuscript)
- Adult language
- Mature themes
- Slow-burn romance
Timeline:
Ideally within 2–4 weeks, though any feedback is appreciated.
Please DM for link to PDF manuscript as well as Google Forum for feedback. Thank you for your interest.
-Kaitlyn E. Lewis