Velvet Secrets

by T'Lyn

Velvet Secrets - A place that lived in the space between heartbeats.

Behind a black, unmarked door in a forgotten alley way and the hush of heavy, velvet drapes.

You didn’t stumble upon Velvet Secrets—you were summoned.

Drawn in by an ache that you dare not name.

Inside reality unraveled. Mask were mandatory. Names were forbidden. Power was shifted. Strangers shed their reputations like dead skin. There were no rules beyond consent. No limits but your own courage.

Genres: Urban, African American Romance, BDSM, Novella

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2025

About the author

T’Lyn is a Greenville, South Carolina, native, mother of five, and author with a affinity for writing. She fell in love with reading at the age of fourteen, soon discovering that she wanted to share her own creative ideas.

With a gifted ability of storytelling, T’Lyn crafts love stories mixed with romance and hood. To date, she has published eighteen novels.

T’Lyn has a passion for writing and continues to pen her wild imaginative thoughts, taking readers on a journey with authentic storytelling.

Reviews

[Annette Williams]

Somebody drop the addy for Velvet Secrets. I’m tryin’ to see somethin’. 😏😏😏😏 I see T’Lyn woke up and chose violence cause, what is this?!!! Ma’am, this lil snippet was like givin me a plate of fried catfish with no hot sauce and no tartar sauce! I need more of Sin and Avani nooooooow!!!!! 😩😩😩😩

[Jahda]

Enough of the teasing where is the full book ?

[*Ebony I*]

Sin and Secrets

Chile a TEASE is what this was, but I wasn't mad at it. Sin went to view his new building he acquired and to also observe Avani. When she felt his eyes, he just let his aura speak. Sin and Avani had chemistry so hot that Avani broke every rule in her carefully crafted playbook. She had no idea who he was, but the way her body bended to his will clearly needed to be studied. 

Avani was so out of her mind she vowed to never see Sin again, but he had different plans. He was going to make her his....I would definitely read a full book to find out how it plays out.

[ReadnliftwithShar]

yesssss!🙌🏾😩

Chileeee Velvet Secrets owes me nothing - but inquiring minds want to know, when are we getting more of Kyriq and Avani because this short tease was enticing. It was spicy. It was erotic. Whew, I fear Ms. Avani is about to get a dose of her own medicine with Kyriq and I will be SAT! 🥵😝💕

*ARC Review

[hea booktubes]

The set up didn’t feel safe so I couldn’t enjoy the hot sex as much as I would have liked. Like girl, no one can hear you scream. With a perfect stranger.

[Symone]

Hello?! This was a tease😒 I need more

[BetweentheCoversLiterary]

Chile!!!

Somebody point me in the direction of Velvet Secrets I promise you I won’t tell… Kyriq and Avani burned these pages up and I love it when a woman can submit and lose control to a man that knows exactly what he doing… Lawd i’m going to enjoy this cat and mouse game so much please full book me please

[perfectlyamberb]

A tease

This was sexy and so good, but it was too short. I need more of Kyriq and Avani immediately! I'm so intrigued by the dynamic between them. I have so many questions, like what does Kyriq do? How did he know/get into her club? What are his real intentions for Avani?

[Kameel]

🤦🏽‍♀️What Was I Reading? I think I missed Something….

[JazzReads]

Good story

This novella was really good and I would love to read the full book on these characters. One of my favorites of the month so far.

[Sha Sha]

Now sis didn’t have to do us like that. Bc what!?!? Definitely waiting for the follow up book. I need to know how things are going to play out for Avani & Kyriq

[DOMINIQUE Davis]

short & spicy intro

This was a quick intro to these characters. I can tell Kyriq and gonna be a problem and what a wonderful problem for Avani to have. Keeping my eye open for their book.

[Aniece Futch]

I’m not gonna rate this. And I won’t tear down a black author this month…but wow I’m so mf pissed off and reading the authors note didn’t make it any better either. Big fat middle finger to you T’Lyn..

[Jasmine Monique]

This was everything I needed in a novella… YES!!! This was sexy and spicy asff. Ouuuu the sexual tension. Sin can take control of me any day!!! This was not enough I need a full book of Avani and Sin ASAP!!!

[Goddess’ Smut Library 🩷]

3.5⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Short novella, only 49 pages but definitely a lot of spice! You really don’t get much information on the main characters besides surface information. I wish it was a little longer.

[Wincent Makena]

short and sweet
can't wait for the full book 😊

[Vonetta Evans]

This was a short and spicy read that introduced us to Kyriq and Avani’s characters. I was intrigued by Kyriq to know more about his dealings and I was surprised Avani caved so easily in her rules. I am interested to see where these two go in a future story.

['The Book Queen']

wow

[thebookcritic_]

This book was cool. Kind of sensual. I wouldn’t say this was really light BDSM but more so a play on control. Enjoyable, quick read.

[mmmkay]

Girl hello ?! I NEED MORE

[Taryn Johnson]

A very quick read. This was interesting and spicy. Looking forward to and expecting more development in the next installment.

[Katrina and her Kindle]

We should all come together and jump T’Lyn…

Cause why would sis only give us 49 pages!?? Lawd, I feel like she just “edged” us up in Velvet Secrets cause I need more dammit!

Now…we could let this slide since we’re getting a full book but I’m gonna need that on my kindle by the end of the week. It’s giving lovers to enemies to lovers.

Whew! I’m excited to see where this goes with Sin and Avani.

[Shamell]

T’Lyn I forgot you are not as innocent as you look lol. Drown in it had me sweating but this one chileeeeee just call us naughty T’Cups. Have you been to Velvet Secrets ummm no but I want to go! This was so good and just enough to leave you wanting more. When Sin said, “You're going to let me take you apart in the space you built to stay in control.” I was like yessss do it Sin just do it lol.
Sin and Avani did not disappoint. A few more pages and I would have fell apart like Avani. I just need a visitors pass to Velvet Secrets. I can’t wait for the next book.

[She Reads What She Wants]

Listen… this book? Whewwww. It’s literally 49 pages of straight-up S I N, and I devoured every last one of them. Quick? Yes. But lacking? Absolutely not. T’Lyn came through with the heat, the tension, and the promise of something much bigger on the horizon.

This read felt like the seductive whisper before the scream—setting the stage for a full-length novel that I already know is gonna be unhinged in the best way. And the way the characters pulled me in with such little page space? Talent.

If you’re looking for a spicy, fast-paced read that will leave you wanting more, go ahead and grab Velvet Secrets. Just don’t blame me if you’re out of breath by the end. 👀🔥

[books_over_bs]

Well Damn

This was a quick, fun read. I enjoyed the storyline that forced the two lovers to cross paths. Once they connected, their chemistry was intense. Sin exuded BDE. Avani ate it up. I loved how easily she folded for him. Things got really spicy really fast. The erotic scenes were well written. They didn’t feel cringy at all. The cliffhanger ending was good. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more about this couple.

[Shanae]

I'm giving Velvet Secrets by T'Lyn 4 stars because this was a spicy, engaging novella. Unfortunately, the FMC's willingness to break her rules for the MMC without knowing much about him really ruined the story for me. I see that in the end, it appears that T'Lyn will write more about these characters - this totally makes sense.

Spice rating: 5/5

Content warnings:
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol

[OoohGoshTara Reads]

The chemistry between Kyriq and Avani was off the charts. HOT AF 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ ! I loved the setting of Velvet Secrets. These were some intriguing characters. The author did an amazing job setting this story up. It's short and totally does what it needs to do as is but I am extremely happy we’ll be getting more from this world. I can't wait!

[Ashanti Burton]

Imagine standing in your place of business when a stranger walks in prepared to break down all your walls. Sin was on a mission and Avani didn’t stand a chance. This is a short, fast paced erotica. Leaves you wanting more but Ms. T’Lyn said this couple will be getting their own book so I’m excited to see more of them. I can tell it will be a time.

[Ieshia Shephard]

Velvet Secrets

T!!!! Girl you have shocked tf out of me! I’m so intrigued/invested that it don’t make no sense. First off, let me go to Avani’s lounge & tell Sin to meet me there! I need ALL of what happened here. He really played the ace of spades but I’m looking for her to possibly pull the big joker 😉

[Jerrica (Mrsmar10Reads) Martin]

Wait a minute...

Ok T'Lyn, just a teasing taste huh? Sin and Avani were definitely giving all the vibes. I mean sis folded like a lawn chair when she thought she was in full control. I'm wondering, will Sin try to control Velvet Secrets, or will he allow Avani to keep her baby? I can't wait to see what's in store for these two.