Prince of Vice

Boston Bloodlines #1

by Ivy Wild

He's a dark, decadent mafia prince worth billions.
Every woman's dream...
and my own, personal nightmare.

Arrogant, ruthless, and let us not forget
on trial for murder,
he is the epitome of trouble.

Normally I wouldn’t have taken such a difficult client,
But money talks.
And in his case?
There's almost too much of it.

I’m supposed to be defending him,
But it’s him who starts breaking down my defenses.

Now I’m living at his mansion,
the lines between client and attorney are starting to blur,
and so are my feelings toward him.

He’s awakening dark fantasies inside of me,
and I’m exploring things that feel as dangerous
as they are exciting.

My name is Isabella Moretti
and Primo Maldonado
is my new vice.

Prince of Vice is a dark, mafia romance.
Themes include enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, antihero
Please read the trigger warnings before reading at

Genres: Forced Proximity, Mafia Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Dark Romance, Contemporary, Romance, BDSM

408 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2023

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Reviews

[Noa · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Our enemies aren't the only ones who can bring us to our knees."

Primo Maldonado is a mafia prince.
Worth billions. Every girl's fantasy.
But to me, to me he is my very own bad dream.
The dark mafia prince of Boston has found himself on trial for murder.
And it is my job to do everything I can to prove his innocence.
Let's hope I don't lose myself in the process.

"And as much as he terrifies me, I can't look away."

Isabella Moretti.
She is supposed to be defending me.
She's supposed to be getting me out of this mess.
A mess I didn't make.
She looks too new. She's not willing to take the risks I'm willing to take.
But she's the only choice I have.
The only choice I'm starting to crave.

"The thrill of bending her to my will is too delicious to pass up. Maybe I'll even get to bend her over in other ways."

I received an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Prima Maldonado is on trial for murder. A murder he did not commit and his only chance at freedom is Isabella Moretti. But will Primo be more than Isabella bargained for? And why is she so fascinated by that?

""It's clear that playing with Isabella Moretti is quickly becoming my new vice."

This book was so hot!!!
I mean you have badass lawyer, you have morally grey mafia don, you have forced proximity, you have the spice, and you have the dirty talk people. THE MF DIRTY TALK WAS EVERYTHING!! I WAS OBSESSED!!

"Beg for my cock, Isabella, and only then will I rip off those panties and fuck you like the little plaything I know you are."

It gave me very much dark mafia "suits" vibes if that makes sense. Which probably explains the following playlist honestly:
Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/153...

🎵 "Greenback Boogie" - Ima Robot
🎵 "Boss Bitch" - Doja Cat
🎵 "Drama King" - Bellah Mae
🎵 "as good a reason" - Paris Paloma
🎵 "Somebody's Watching Me" - Rockwell
🎵 "Collide" - Justine Skye
🎵 "Streets" - Doja Cat
🎵 "Do it For Me" - Rosenfeld
🎵 "Play With Fire" - Sam Tinnesz & Yacht Money
🎵 "Heaven" - Julia Michaels
🎵 "Pearls" -Samantha Gongel
🎵 "Toxic" - 2WEI
🎵 "Desire - slowed" - Hucci

Anywhoooo…
I cannot leave you here without hearing the absolute music I heard in my ears while reading this book so…

"I do love it when you beg for me. Open your mouth."

"Get on your knees and clean up your mess."

"Good girl. You're learning so well"

And trust me… There is so much more 😏😏😏

🌑 Tropes 🌑

⚖️ Dark Mafia Romance
⚖️ Enemies-to-Lovers
⚖️ Forced Proximity
⚖️ Anti-Hero
⚖️ Lawyer X Defendant
⚖️ Bad Boy X Good Girl
⚖️ Touch Her and Die
⚖️ Degradation

[ceci · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that i was going to love this book, because we have a lawyer and her client and we also have mafia. But when i satarted reading i realised that i liked it but not to the point of loving it. It was a good book, i enjoyed the characters and the plot, and we also have some good smut.

Thanks for the Arc to Valentine Pr

[vixen ‹𝟹 reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

(4.5 ✩) Inheriting her fathers outstanding debt as well as his mob clientele is what sets Isabelle on her path to Primo’s prison cell, working together on his innocence, Primo finds himself drawn to the way Isabelle challenges him, but between her loan sharks and his enemies this pair is never far from trouble.

"𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧, 𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧.”

I liked the lawyer concept and I was intrigued about the trial, then in terms of burn speed their situation did a full 180 but I mean who can resist swooning over a touch her & dye moment.

"𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨,"

Although I’ll say at times certain spices had me questioning myself, but with the kind of dirty talk Primo was armed with I couldn’t convince myself to stop.

"𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖, 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮."

⛔️⚠️ 𝘔𝘠 𝘚𝘗𝘐𝘊𝘌𝘚 𝘉𝘌𝘓𝘖𝘞 𝘈𝘙𝘌 𝘌𝘟𝘗𝘓𝘐𝘊𝘐𝘛 & 𝘊𝘖𝘜𝘓𝘋 𝘉𝘌 𝘚𝘗𝘖𝘐𝘓𝘌𝘙-𝘠 ⚠️⛔️
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✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• alpha hero • angsty • antihero • bad boy/good girl • billionaire • close proximity • enemies to lovers • mafia • suspense • tortured lead • workplace • his lawyer • touch her & dye •

✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• bdsm • dirty talk • taunting self care • fantasies • spitting • clean your mess 👅• dgradation • praise • good girl • video sxting • yes sir • bondage • blindfold • sweet talk • sphanking • face throne •

✞ 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚎 ✞
• merder trials • loan sharks •

𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Boston Bloodlines
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: dark contemporary romance
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Isabelle & Primo

*𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜

[IsaDelia_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy Wild is back, writing what she knows best: billionnaires, suspense, and dirty, kinky scenes. 🔥 This time, the author took a delicious dive into the world of mafia, with some of my favorite tropes: workplace romance and forced proximity - with her words blending in to captivate the readers, sometimes leaving us hot and bothered and other times testing our boundaries as to how far is... too far.
Primo and Isabella come together under unusual circumstances when she caves into representing him in court when he is accused of murder. But... she wants out of his world, whilst he needs her help. She despices what he represents but craves his commands and dominance. He underestimares her strength until strength is all he sees in her. And yet, just like two domino pieces falling hard together, they fall. Hard. Together. And in the middle of their blossoming feelings, it seems the whole world is plotting their downfall, whether they come from their past or their present.

If you were ever Wild before, you'll know that the author does not shy away from dirty-talking, uninhibited scenes. While all that is true of her other work, they seem like child's play when compared to The Prince of Vice. Were those scenes for me? It's hard to say - i love degradation and dirty-talk - the dirtier, the better. Do i like BDSM? Yes, definitely, but milder. But I can't help but admire the author's courage to "go there", exploring themes that REALLY are a taboo. Really, REALLY are taboo, and not your normal taboo. So, dive in with an open mind, and enjoy the Wild ride (metaphorically and literally).

Can't wait to see who the next story will be about, and can't wait to see what other wild moments the author will grant us!

[Maureen Walsh · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF time I will not get back. This book was awful, no chemistry between MCs and what was it about any physical contact happening in the garage. As soon as he told her to lick the garage floor I was out. Too far for me.

[Travelogged Blogs · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You’d definitely lose without me,” I say, looking into his eyes. “I would be lost without you,” he murmurs.

This book was enjoyable and the plot was certainly captivating. Primo & Isabella had a gripping chemistry and I couldn't get enough of them together! Both of them had strong personalities and I admired Isabella's loyalty and Primo's fierce protectiveness. I was so invested to know what will happen next and while some parts of the book felt dragged and predictable but I really enjoyed reading this book, it was entertaining and fast paced. So overall, this was a 3.75 star read for me.

I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review

[Molly Blackwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isabella dreamed of doing good with her law degree but after her father’s untimely demise she is left trying to find a way to fend off his loan sharks. That’s how she ends up the lead defense attorney for notorious mobster Primo Constantino.

Primo needs to beat this charge if he’s ever to reunite his fractured family but with his brothers conspiring behind his back and a young inexperienced defense attorney taking on his case he’s not sure how he’ll manage. Especially when his only hope for freedom is intelligent, strong willed and impossible to resist.

I was so excited to get back into this world! Technically you can read this as a complete standalone but the Constantino family was introduced to us previously.

The tension between Isabella and Primo was insanely hot. I broke way before Isabella did. She is one strong willed little BA cause I would have been toast spending all that time with him. I related so hard to Isabella as a younger woman in a predominantly male dominated field. The imposters syndrome can be real at times and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows even when you are competent and confident.

If you love mafia romance, forbidden romance, as well as court room drama then make this one your next read!

[Kira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although Primo and Isabella's story wasn't as action-packed at Total Obession, i still loved it! It had so much spice! Isabella annoyed me a little bit with how smart yet naive she was. 5 stars ! But if Ivy writes it I'm gonna read it

[Imari McClure · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’ve all felt the pressure of living up to our family’s wants.
Now imagine having to deal with their demons left behind after there death.

Isabella is a fierce sassy takes no sh!t from anyone and primo has definitely meet his match.

I love the way ivy wrote this story, it wasn’t so cliche where the lawyer falls for her client. No she brings the Angst and a different type of connection.
Isabella has so much to prove in a man dominated world while also watching her back for people wanting to see her fall.

Promo is battling a case with all the odds stacked against him. He doesn’t know who he can trust and who has his back.
I loved his undercover daddy in him.

I loved this book if I could give it more than 5 stars I would.

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prince of Vice by Ivy Wild is the story of Primo Maldonado and Isabella Moretti. Isabella is a lawyer whose father was in the mafia. Isabella's father has pasted away but has left her with debits to the mafia. So she has taken on Primo's case to help her get out of the situation that she has found herself in. Isabella's plan is to to this case and be done. Primo is reluctant to let her take on his case at first but find he doesn't have any good options. Enjoyed this book.

[Susan Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was OMG it had the spice and the touch her and die vibes. Primo and Isabella were a perfect match. This is a definite must read and Ivy is one of my one click authors.

[marlie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf. I stopped reading this to reread the anti hero duet by giana darling because I love the lawyer x mafia trope. This book did not do it well in my opinion as they fucked without barely any push and pull for me idk it felt so randomly thrown in. I also didn't really care for either mc.

[Christina Sturgill · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 / 5 Stars
3 / 5 Steam

This story is about Primo and Isabella. It's a dark mafia, enemies to lovers romance.
Isabella is a lawyer. She's in debt thanks to her father, he passed away but owed money to the mafia that she needs to pay back. She takes Primo's case, but he doesn't want her on it. She's new and doesn't have enough experience. Primo is the head of the Italian Mafia and is on trial for a murder he didn't commit.

The spark between these was undeniable. They had chemistry right away that was so intense you could just tell they would be explosive. The story moves quickly with a lot of twists and turns. I enjoyed the plot and the romance between the characters. I will say that I didn't quite get what I was hoping for with Primo's character. He was supposed to be a very dominant and feared character and I just never fully got that vibe from him.

This was my first read by the author and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[- L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isabella Moretti is a young attorney who hopes to establish a reputable name for herself in the business world of Boston. She tries so hard to move away from her family’s past of protecting criminals.

What’s the last job that she wants?
Protecting the head of an Italian Mafia in a very public trial for nothing less, but a murder.

Does she want the job? NO

Does he trust that this gorgeous girl with a mesmerizing smile and zero experience can magically woo all the charges away? Absolutely NOT

With the trial weighing heavy over both of their futures, they try to fight an unexpected obstacle - dark, powerful overwhelming desire that messes with their plans, their hearts and most certainly messes up their clothes.

She is fragile and relentless.

He’s letting her think that he would actually allow a rookie to represent the head of the mafia in murder trial.

She’s letting him think that she knows what she’s doing.

The sparks between them though… they could care less what either one of them thinks - the grand explosion is coming!

On a minefield of enemies attacking from all directions, they are lovers who know better than to trust each other - BUT the heart knows no reason!

Surprisingly, it is that unexpected trust they give each other that forces them to search for a better person within own soul! Find that person and make them rock their lover’s world!

I have a weak spot for a courtroom romance and with dark, thrilling, mafia vibes this story has ALL my favorite tropes!

DARK Forbidden desire

Enemies to lovers

The road to each other’s heart paved in red!

[Neeru Rana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I read by Ivy and I am in love with her writing and this crazy world she has created. I was engrossed in the read from the first page and lost myself in it. It's an emotional rollercoaster and I finished the read in a single sitting.

I was captivated by Isabella and Primo from the start. I loved getting to know them as they got to know each other. The circumstances under which they get close might be unique and unexpected but they are perfect for each other. The spice was off the charts and there chemistry smoking hot enough to melt my kindle.

Isabella might not like the situation she is in but she doesn't know how things would take a turn. I was in awe with her strength and loved her sass. Primo on the other hand, was making me swoon with his protectiveness. I loved how they found each other when there whole world was in chaos.

It's an action packed read filled with angst which kept me on the edge throughout and left me emotionally drained by the end. I am definitely gonna read other books by the other. There are some things that might be hard to comprehend but I would suggest to read with an open mind.

Thanks to Ivy and Valentine's Promotion for the advanced copy of this mind-blowing read.

[thebeespot72 · Rating 5 out of 5]

RATING: 4.5/5

“Prince of Vice” was packed. In a criminal trial, Isabella, an attorney, represents the “mafia prince,” Primo. Primo and his team are not confident with her abilities due to her lack of experience, but with her father, former attorney, d*3*a*d, Isabella has a lot to prove.

Isabella and Primo connect in other ways as well. Primo has a schemexually dark side that no one knows about, and Isabella is curious to explore. The communication about needs, wants, desires, rules, etc., that go into a D0m/süb relationship is described in detail. Primo does make sure she knows what she is getting into. Ivy Wild writes the steamiest scenes between Isabella and Primo, and the heat takes off even more as the story progresses.

I liked Primo, but Isabella’s character showed her immaturity, which made me dislike her. Usually, this doesn’t bother me, but there were a few moments when I didn’t think she was well-suited for Primo. However, overall, I was entertained.

I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Gabriëlla Croes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Primo Maldonado is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Isabella inherited her father's law firm and is taking on Primo's case. However he is not confident she is the right lawyer to help him. But Isabella needs Primo's case to help her with the debt her father left behind.

"𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒆."
"𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖."

Isabella was a brave character, taking on her father's debt and taking on Primo's case. Primo was dark and his touch her and di3 vibes were hot af. The chemistry between Isabella and Primo was very present and kept me hooked.

It was a good suspenseful read. Ivy Wild is a new to me author and I am curious to other books by her now.


𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻.

➛ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
➛ 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐕 - 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒐
➛ Mafia, Enemies To Lovers, Forced Proximity, Antihero, Lawyer x Defendant
➛ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐲
➛ 𝐊𝐔 ✅

*Book has dark themes. If you need to check the trigger warnings, check the author's website,*

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy! I can’t stop blushing! Amazing ! Highly recommend

[KY Book Lover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prince of Vice

Isabella Moretti has inherited a couple of things from her deceased mob lawyer father, his outstanding debt, and his mob clientele. When she shows up at a prison to take over the murder case of Primo Maldonado, she hopes she will come away with enough money to pay those debts and get out of the business of defending the mob.
Primo is reluctant to trust the young lawyer, but quickly learns he doesn't have a choice as his other options have either gone missing or turned up dead.
As the two begin working together, he finds he is captivated by Isabella. He loves that she isn't afraid to challenge him and that she truly believes in his innocence. As the two work on his case, they become closer, and the threat to her increases from both the loan sharks and his enemies.
This is where my review gets complicated… I enjoyed the main characters, the plot, and the overall storyline. The suspense was good, and the chemistry between was also good. I have no issue with adding BDSM to a dark romance, but, in this book I felt it was awkward between the whole spitting in the mouth, and then the Lick the car seat, lick the garage floor, lick the conference room table, what??? …there is NOTHING hot about that gross!!! Just no!!🤢
I found myself skipping the romantic scenes in a romance book. There is something wrong with that. They grossed me out. Not what you want in any romance book.
Will I read more by this author? Honestly, I doubt it. If this is her style of writing, it isn't for me. If I hadn't been invested in seeing how the trial ended, I absolutely would have DNF'D.

ARC provided by Valentine PR, and this is my honest review.

[Midnight Readers · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Good girl. You're learning so well"

OMG the dirty talk and smut in this book was delicious!
Ivy Wild can write a BDSM scenes like no others. If you are into degradation, this book is a must read. Even if you are not, I would recommend to give it a try as you never know, your lady parts might end up liking it!

Prince of Vice is not your everyday BDSM book. Ivy Wild won't stop at spanking and bondage, she gives you so so much more! And I was here for all of it! Primo & Isabella had amazing chemistry and it was burning a hole in my Kindle!

The plot was well written and gripping and I loved the side characters! I am hoping some of them will get their own book in the future!

What to expect:
🖤Dark Mafia
🖤Enemies to Lovers
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Angst
🖤Spice
🖤BDSM/Kinks/Degradation
🖤Anti Hero
🖤Lawyer / Defendant
🖤Touch Her and Die vibes

Thank you for the ARC Ivy Wild!

[Readingwiththeroberts · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly this book disappointed me. I wanted to love it so much, the description of the book sounded so good. I haven't read a book about a mafia don and their lawyer before and it sounded interesting. One of my major problems with the book was that Primo is supposed to be the mafia don of his family and he is supposed to be this super feared guy. That's not him at all. He doesn't seem confident and he doesn't even have that dominant presence about him. When you think of the MMC in a mafia book you think of them being hard, badass and tough, but to me Primo just seemed all around soft.

Isabella is Primo's unexpected lawyer. Isabella's father was his lawyer, but after he is killed she takes over all his cases, including Primo's. I don't really know how I feel about her. She didn't really leave a lasting impression. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the chemistry between Primo and Isabella. It just wasn't there to me. Their interactions felt off and these two talking to each other just felt so formal and forced.

Primo is a dom and wants Isabella to be his sub. Now since this is a mafia book you think yeah this makes sense. Nope. Not with these two. Primo is a mafia don and a dom... so you expect him to take charge and be confident. That's not how he is at all. He seems reserved about it and shy. These characteristics are not matching up to the mafia trope and that bugged me throughout the book.

I think this book would be good for people who haven't read mafia romance yet and want to step into that world for the first time. There were some really good parts of the story, I just couldn't look past all the things I mentioned above.

[Charlene Gaskins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story had a good premise until it didn’t

Meh….The basic storyline was intriguing and different until the author decided to degrade the MFC in order to make Primo’s character look like a sexual God. Seriously there is BDSM and there is porn. Licking anything off a garage floor is just disgusting while engaging in a character’s sexual kinks. The story could have rated much higher if the author had not gone down that rabbit hole. It took a story which began with a strong Isabella and turned her into nothing but a submissive pet to Primo and his weird sexual fetishes. Authors need to know how to dial down some of this 50 Shades nonsense. Christian Grey had his kinks but even that wouldn’t have been in his repertoire.

I will be very careful not to purchase this authors books (kindle unlimited instead) and very careful about reading the triggers.

It’s really too bad because even though Primo’s character was obnoxious to Isabella, the book had a decent and unique storyline line in the lawyer/client
Mafia genre.

[Sophie Woodmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF at 42%.

I personally struggled to get through this, the writing didn't grip me enough and it just didn't flow so I feel like 3 stars is generous.

The characters were good, not much detail or thought went into that to make me love them. The plot sounded fantastic, but wasn't enough to suck me in and there was no world building or more depth in any detail.

Everything seemed plain, very rushed and randomly thrown some spicey ish scenes into it to make it seem better. However that's not the case on this one, which is a shame because everything about this book is what made me go "that's my kind of filth" but unfortunately this didn't live up to the hype for me and even the spicey scenes were a bit yawn.

I couldn't build anything on the characters and the whole plot was rushed, no suspense or tension. Yes there were multiple POVs but not enough to make me feel like I could imagine everything happening.

This is my honest review, and I really wished this could have been better.

[Natty Norah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just didn't gel with this book. To me the dialogue was diabolical, it was just too forced. I just didn't like it, I moved on a hundred pages and started reading again and to be honest I followed it just fine!! So that tells you something about the book!!! I honestly thought it was the first book from an author and was surprised when I realised she is well established, I must just have high standards, even the smut was cringey!!!

[Maryger Chacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prince of Vice by Ivy Wild, is the first book in a new series by this author and what a good story to start, Primo Maldonado is a dangerous man from a powerful family and they are part of the mafia, he is detained awaiting trial for a charge of murder, when his lawyer finally appears, Primo was not expecting the beautiful woman who crosses that door and introduces herself to him as Frankie Moretti's daughter and who is going to take his case. Isabella Moretti is an intelligent woman, due to some bad actions of her father, which led him to end up dead and leaving some debts, she is forced to take on the cases and clients that belonged to her father, something that she didn't want, said clients are known to be mobsters, but she must do what she must do, this leads her to a meeting with Primo Maldonado in prison. He is not willing to put his life in the hands of this woman who he believes is not prepared to defend him, she would like to leave him as a client, but she is determined to show him that she is more than qualified and will be able to defend him. This brings them to a middle ground and they must work together to clear Primo of the charges, but as they review the evidence they realize that there is more than they thought and they will face not only the trial but also hidden enemies, willing to do anything to gain more power, while emotions and feelings develop in them that neither of them sought and achieved in the other.
This story has everything you are looking for in a mafia romance, action, intrigue, suspense with a touch of action and angst, accompanied by a lot of sensuality, passion and love, with characters that you will get hooked on, an addictive story that you won't want to stop reading. Highly recommended!
*Thanks to Ivy Wild and Valentine PR & Literary Management for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*

Prince of Vice de Ivy Wild, es el primer libro en una serie nueva de esta autora y que buena historia para comenzar, Primo Maldonado es un hombre peligroso de una familia poderosa y forman parte de la mafia, él se encuentra detenido esperando juicio por un cargo de asesinato, cuando se presenta su abogado definitivamente Primo no esperaba la hermosa mujer que cruza esa puerta y se presenta ante él como la hija de Frankie Moretti y quien va a llevar su caso. Isabella Moretti es una mujer inteligente, debido a unas malas acciones de su padre, que lo llevan a terminar muerto y dejando unas deudas, se ve obligada a tomar los casos y clientes que eran de su padre, cosa que ella no deseaba, dichos clientes son reconocidos mafiosos, pero debe hacer lo que debe hacer, esto la lleva a una reunión con Primo Maldonado en la cárcel. Él no esta dispuesto de poner su vida en las manos de esta mujer que considera no esta preparada para defenderle, ella quisiera dejarle como cliente, pero esta determinada de demostrarle que esta más que calificada y podrá defenderle. Esto los lleva a un punto medio y deberán trabajar juntos para conseguir librar a Primo de los cargos, pero a medida que van revisando la evidencia se dan cuenta que hay más de lo que pensaban y se enfrentarán no solo a el juicio sino a enemigos ocultos dispuestos a todo por conseguir más poder, mientras en ellos se gestan emociones y sentimientos que ninguno buscaba y consiguen en el otro.
Esta historia tiene todo lo que buscas en una historia de romance de mafia, la acción, la intriga, el suspenso con un toque de acción, acompañado de mucha sensualidad, pasión y amor, con unos personajes de los cuales te engancharas, una historia adictiva que no querrás dejar de leer. ¡Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a Ivy Wild y a Valentine PR & Literary Management por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*

[Joy Avery Lovesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: ☆☆☆☆ Spice: 🌶🌶🌶

Angst: 💔💔💔

Cliffhanger? ❌️

Do I recommend it? ✔️

Trigger Warnings: ☠️ ☠️

Tropes: Contemporary romance, dark romance, romantic suspense, antihero, BDSM, bad boy/good girl, billionaire, close proximity, enemies-to-lovers, mafia, tortured lead, workplace romance (lawyer/client)

He's a dark, decadent mafia prince worth billions. He's every woman's dream and her own personal nightmare. Arrogant, ruthless, and let us not forget on trial for murder, he is the epitome of trouble. Normally, she wouldn’t have taken such a difficult client, but money talks. And in his case, there's almost too much of it. She’s supposed to be defending him, but it’s him who starts breaking down her defenses. Now she's living at his mansion, the lines between client and attorney are starting to blur, and so are her feelings toward him. He’s awakening dark fantasies inside of her, and she's exploring things that feel as dangerous as they are exciting. Her name is Isabella Moretti, and Primo Maldonado is her new vice.

This was a highly entertaining read. The plot was a first for me as I hadn't read about a lawyer and her client before. There is action-packed angst with a level of suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm not a huge fan of dirty talk, but if it were coming from Primo's mouth, I'd happily listen and drool forever. I highly recommend this read. This is my honest opinion, freely given.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy a good Mafia/Organised crime Romance and I haven't had the opportunity to read anything from this author yet, so this was the perfect opportunity.
The opening scenes of this story introduces us to the main characters in a courtroom. Primo is being charged with murder and Isabella is the lawyer tasked with getting him exonerated.
Isabella has had no choice but take over her father's law practice and his debts along with it. Isabella comes across as a no nonsense character who fights for justice and is on the right side of the law. Despite anything Primo may have done in the past she believes everyone deserves a fair trial especially when they haven't done anything wrong.
Primo is an alpha male with questionable morals and someone who wants to run the family as it deserves. These two characters are essentially from either side of the law and Isabella has a tough time with the type of things he does. Her character is honourable and despite how she sees Primo in the beginning she puts that aside to give him the best defence she can.
Primo is intrigued by Isabella and likes to push her buttons.
The tension between these two characters jumped off the page and kept building until it was coiled tight. I enjoyed reading Primo's dirty words and his dominance and this book surprised me when it moved into Dom/sub scenes. These were spicy and enjoyable to read, though I will say that there was a couple of scenes, one in the garage, that was an absolute NO from me, and I glossed over this.
I really liked the courtroom scenes and the legal side of this book. This is one of the few I've read with a plot like this.
There is a smaller plotline as well that runs parallel to the main one and this soon flows into one seamlessly. Both Primo and Isabella then start working together and start building trust so that they can figure out who wants Primo out of the way.
Really good world building and the introduction of side characters was good too. We got small back story on his brothers and I can't help but wonder if there is a story around Primo's brother Giovanni
These two were at odds some of the time and it made for some really good make up scenes! Isabella trying to do things the honest way and Primo worried and wanting to do things differently.
I enjoyed this and it was a different type of Mafia romance which made it interesting.

[Latty|The Creative · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Refined Mafia Romance That's Worth Your Time!

Omg!!!!!!!!!! Where and how to start other than this was a darn delicious, healthy and enjoyable read! From the start I was captivated which is a rare for me since Mafia Romance can become so generic BUT Primo and Isabella has officially etched themselves into my heart! Oh talk about the PERFECT balance of romance, passion, sweet sweet torture, great dialogues, refine characters, drama, mystery, and SPICY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all my fellow BDSM and SPICY romance tribe gather here because Prince of Vice is LIT!!!!! This book had me and the bestie in a chokehold! Haha LOVE IT!!! Ms. Ivy Wild thank you for writing such a beloved and beautiful Mafia romance novel your storytelling is phenomenal and has by far surpass what I expect as a bonafide reader of the genre.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥

“There's an art to unraveling someone, to making them submit to your will."

This is my first time reading this author. This book had me at Mafia / Lawyer romance.

This book follow Primo a mafia boss and Isabella his lawyer. Primo is currently on trial for murder, what he doesn’t need is an inexperienced lawyer defending but he doesn’t have any other option. With her father death Isabella has no choice but to take the case, to get the loan sharks her father in-debt to off her back and she can’t wait for it to be over, so she can leave that world behind. Now they’re at his mansion working on his case, the tension between them is grow each day and the line between client and attorney starts to blur between them. With the trail weighing on both of them, along Primo’s fight to keep his place as boss and the family on top, will these two become each other new vice or will this be more then they bargained for?
Their banter and chemistry from the beginning was very entertaining especially since they disliked each other but the moment they finally give into their attraction they were explosive. These two definitely didn’t disappoint in the spice department, I mean the conference room scene🥵. Overall, I enjoyed the book, the characters and the ending.

I would recommend if you like:
🖤Mafia & Lawyer romance
🖤Enemies to Lovers
🖤BDSM
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Steamy scenes 🔥

Thank you ValentinePR for the ARC!!

[Marissa Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Primo and Isabella had me at the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed seeing all the ups and downs they had to go through. I was happy to see that he gave in and trusted Isabella to do what was right! Primo and Isabella had this strong connection that you just had to root for them! The ending was perfect! Can’t wait to continue this series! ❤️