Velvet

2025 | LGBTQ+ | Romance

AJ is the flamboyant face of Velvet, an upmarket cocktail lounge in Leeds. He’s quick witted and normally unflappable in every possible situation, although he’s given up on the chance of finding Mr.Right, let alone Mr. Right Now. Then, one night, fate intervenes when he spills drinks over a group of customers, one being his own Achilles heel, a hot man in a well-fitting suit. The chance encounter means AJ got more than he bargained for, in more ways than one.

Blake had always wondered if he really did have it all. He has a nice house, successful career, but there was always something, or should that be someone, missing from his life, leaving him wondering if he would ever find “the one.” The last thing he considered was the space might eventually be occupied by a man, until he meets AJ.

When attraction transcends gender, will AJ be able to open Blake’s eyes to a world he’d never truly considered? Will Blake let down his barriers and succumb to the endearing charm of AJ, which will finally allow him to cast aside all his inhibitions, doubts and uncertainties, allowing him to embrace what’s meant to be, and allowing them both the chance to find their happily ever after?

Louisa Mae (Author)