The Velvet Lounge series audiobooks by: Ki Lov3 and editor: Toni Gelardi of Lov3 Books ETC
Into the Shadows: Why ‘The Velvet Lounge Series’ Audiobooks
If you crave thrillers that don’t play by the rules, it’s time to step inside The Velvet Lounge.
Created by indie author Ki Lov3 and meticulously polished by editor Toni Gelardi, this series isn’t just a collection of books—it’s an entire atmosphere. Produced under Lov3 Books ETC, The Velvet Lounge Series blends pulse-pounding vigilante justice, raw found-family dynamics, and sizzling queer romance into a dark, seductive cocktail.
And while the ePubs will absolutely grip you, the audiobooks are where this world truly comes alive. Here is why you need to queue these up in your headphones immediately.
🎧 Experience the Atmosphere: The Audio Advantage
Reading a thriller is exciting, but listening to one is immersive. In an audiobook format, the tension isn’t just on the page—it’s breathing down your neck. The secret glances, the heavy silences before a betrayal, the sharp exchange of dialogue in the middle of a high-stakes confrontation—the audio format amplifies every single drop of suspense and passion.
🚪 The Tracklist: Start Your Listening Journey
Book 1: Crimes, Lies and Seduction
The Setup: Step inside The Velvet Lounge—the city’s most seductive queer nightclub. Owned by Riley and Sam Parker, the club is a sanctuary for outsiders, but it pulls double duty as the front for a covert vigilante network targeting hate crimes the system refuses to touch.
Led by Riley, a hardened ex-cop turned bartender, and Sam, a brilliant hacker with a haunted past, the crew takes justice into their own hands when a brutal murder shakes their community to its core. It’s a provocative, sexy thriller exploring love, betrayal, and resilience.
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Book 2: Murder, Mayhem and Malice
The Setup: Nearly a year after stopping a devastating plot against their community, the Velvet Lounge crew has rebuilt—stronger, sharper, and more united than ever. But peace never lasts long.
When new threats emerge from the shadows—laced with deadly malice and shocking secrets—Riley, Sam, and the crew are pulled right back into a storm of deception and danger. Old wounds reopen, loyalties fracture, and the lines between justice and revenge blur to nothing.
Note: This explosive sequel contains explicit content and is for mature readers only!
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The Spin-Off: Press Play: Jason’s Story
The Setup: If you want a deeper dive into the emotional, beautiful, and tragic corners of this universe, you need this companion piece.
Jason is a lonely go-go dancer who steps in front of the camera as username “I am Shy,” chasing connection and that addictive rush of online attention. When one man walks into his life and finally makes him feel truly seen, it sparks an intense, heart-racing, and gut-wrenching gay romance. It’s an emotional rollercoaster designed to ruin you in the best way possible.
👉 Grab Press Play: Jason’s Story on Payhip
🔍 Why Readers Are Hooked
Unapologetic Representation: These are thrillers where LGBTQ+ characters aren’t sidekicks or tokens—they are the gritty heroes, the brilliant hackers, the fierce protectors, and the complex anti-heroes driving the entire plot.
The “Found Family” Dynamic: At its heart, the series is about a tight-knit circle of friends choosing to protect one another when the official systems fail them. The loyalty is fierce, and the chemistry is explosive.
Edge-of-Your-Seat Suspense: Twisty murder mysteries, dark romance, and vigilante justice collide to keep you guessing until the absolute last second.
🚨 Turn It Up
Ready to let the crew lock the doors, turn down the lights, and tell you a story?
Get instant access to the audiobooks directly through the Lov3 Books ETC Payhip Store, keep up with the latest visual teasers on their YouTube Channel, or dive deep into the wider universe at www.kilov3.com.
Plug in your headphones. The Velvet Lounge is open, and the crew is waiting for you. 🔥
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