The Velvet Lounge is the city's most alluring queer bar, owned by Riley and Sam Parker, whose charm and mystery captivate everyone who enters. But behind the seductive ambiance and intoxicating music lies a dangerous secret: Riley, Sam, and their friends operate an underground detective agency, using their various skills to deliver vigilante justice against hate crime perpetrators ignored by the authorities.

Riley Parker, a masc lesbian and former police officer turned bartender, is the fearless leader of this clandestine group. Alongside her wife Sam, a brilliant hacker with a tragic past, and their trusted friends—Jackie, a pansexual dynamo, and her lesbian partner Sophia, Ethan, a rich gay playboy, Jordan, a trans widower, and Lila, a bisexual woman who wears her heart on her sleeve—they navigate a world filled with danger, deception, and relentless pursuit of truth.

When a series of brutal hate crimes targets their community, the group takes on the mission to find out who murdered another member of their community. Tensions rise as personal relationships are tested, secrets are revealed, and trust is shattered.

“Crimes, Lies and Seduction:The Velvet Lounge Series - ( Book 1 )” is a provocative sexy thriller! A gripping tale of love, betrayal, and resilience. It delves into the complexities of human relationships, the strength of community, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

As a battle unfolds within the club’s hidden depths, it becomes a fight for survival, for truth, and for the right to live and love freely. In the end, it's not just about saving their sanctuary; it's about redefining what it means to fight for a better world.

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