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message 1: by Nat (last edited Oct 12, 2026 10:34AM) (new)

Nat Kennedy Hello. I am seeking beta readers for a gay historical novelette. It's more historical than speculative, but it does have magic in it.

The Gardener is a ~30,000-word historical fantasy romance set in post-WWI England at a English manor.

Jack Keller was cursed by a fairy in the mid-1700s with the power to nurture plants, but also with a curse that forces him to keep wandering—he cannot stay in one place for more than a year.

Sir Thomas, a baronet wounded during the Great War, is struggling to regain the use of his hands. Jack is hired to restore the gardens in preparation for Sir Thomas's return.

Their relationship develops slowly, with a light Dom/sub dynamic and an emphasis on tenderness, trust, and intimacy rather than explicit BDSM. Jack's Green Touch allows him to nurture plants in ways no ordinary gardener could, and eventually, to nurture Tom. There is one moderately spicy sex scene.

The central conflict comes from Jack's curse: it pushes him to “find a home,” but never allows him to stay. His fairy mark also makes people suspect he has dealings with the devil. Meanwhile, Tom, while struggling with his injury, is trying to save his floundering estate while providing for the men who served under him and their families.

It's a romantic, character-driven story with a happy ending (HEA).

Willing to do an exchange for similar length.


message 2: by Kimaya (new)

Kimaya Mathew https://www.amazon.com/Jinns-Promise-...
In *The Jinn's Promise*, young Amal, a member of the royal Aziz family, finds her life irrevocably changed after an encounter with Nasir, a mysterious figure connected to her family’s history and the lost music group, The Purple Team. Set in the Kingdom of Buktsar, Amal’s journey becomes one of self-discovery, romance, and danger as she’s drawn deeper into a world where reality blurs with the supernatural. Nasir’s allure and the secrets he guards unravel long-buried mysteries, pulling Amal into an adventure that bridges the realms of the living and the mystical. Bound by a powerful promise, Amal must face challenges that test her courage, unveiling her true destiny in a world where love, magic, and family secrets collide.


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