Velvet Secrets of the City

By Brooke Taylor

In Harlem's pulse, Sasha's got her crew: Monique's glow, Jade's paint, Ray's limp from the bar, until a jewelry store break-in cracks it all wide open. A gold locket, and the threads pull tight. Friends turn shadows, secrets spill, and Sasha's trust hits the pavement hard. With Lena by her side, she hunts the truth through misty streets, smoky bars, and jazz-lit nights, chasing a hunch that stings, two figures, one limping, her world tilting. From The Rusty Nail's dim hum to Malik's couch, the web snaps, and Sasha faces the bang: betrayal cuts deep when it's family you lose. Velvet Secrets of the City is a raw ride, Sasha's fight to rise, Harlem's beat her backbone, dust settling sharp. Friendship frays, love flickers, and Sasha claims what's hers in a city that never sleeps. Gritty, real, and unapologetic-perfect for readers craving urban soul, twists that hit, and a heroine who stands tall when the smoke clears.

Content warning: This book contains explicit sex, graphic hookups, betrayal, theft, strong language, and intense emotional stakes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1FHQBZ2
• ISBN13: 9798313943985
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"