Historical Romance Beta Reading

I’ve finished the latest draft of my historical romance novel and need a fresh set of eyes before moving to final edits. Your main tasks are to

• flag any plot-consistency issues—missing motivations, dangling threads, pacing bumps, or scenes that feel out of order;
• confirm that the story truly fits the Historical Romance label rather than slipping into another genre;
• help me pinpoint and describe the ideal audience, with a particular focus on historical fiction enthusiasts.

Please return a report summarising the key points above and any standout strengths you noticed. Clear, specific examples will be most useful, and I appreciate honesty delivered respectfully.