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Sin City Suits #2
High Class
I went home to answer for the death of my cousin.
Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile.
Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction.
Now the mayor of New York City is dead.
I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me.
My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this.
Or maybe that's what I want it to say because she's under my skin and I want her under me.
Either way, I'm going to protect her until I know for sure.
But she might just bring more trouble to Vegas than the Sin City Suits can handle.
Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile.
Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction.
Now the mayor of New York City is dead.
I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me.
My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this.
Or maybe that's what I want it to say because she's under my skin and I want her under me.
Either way, I'm going to protect her until I know for sure.
But she might just bring more trouble to Vegas than the Sin City Suits can handle.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2022
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Ivy Nelson
46 books772 followersIvy Nelson writes delicious contemporary romance with kinky alpha heroes and sassy heroines you wish could be your best friend. Club Solitaire is her favorite fictional place to hang out in, and she spends most of her free time spinning tales set there. Ivy currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband of five years and their son. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably reading something dirty or drinking wine with her readers on Facebook in the Ivy's Diamond Divas reader group
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November 18, 2022
This is the second book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. Luke is the son of the head of the Irish mafia and co-owns a BDSM Club in Las Vegas. He is called to New York where he meets Zara a high-class escort. When the mayor of New York is killed and his family is to blame, he his tasked with taking Zara with him back to Vegas to find out what she knows and if she is involved. What will happen when sparks fly between them? Fast-paced read with loads of twists and turns, drama, sizzling chemistry and plenty of action. I liked it.
November 20, 2022
I received an ARC from Ivy Nelson and am leaving a voluntary review
I didn't read the first book and even though there are characters from High Class in book one (High Bar), I'm fairly certain this can be read as a standalone. Having said that, this was an intriguing book. I am a sucker for Mafia books! Throw in some BDSM, strong-will male MC with an equally strong-willed female MC. I can’t wait to see what's in store for the next book(s).
I didn't read the first book and even though there are characters from High Class in book one (High Bar), I'm fairly certain this can be read as a standalone. Having said that, this was an intriguing book. I am a sucker for Mafia books! Throw in some BDSM, strong-will male MC with an equally strong-willed female MC. I can’t wait to see what's in store for the next book(s).
November 4, 2022
Not really of fan of Mafia...
But, yet again Ms. Nelson, you totally surprised me!
This novel is definitely unique! One the Heroine, and yes she most certainly is, is not your typical heroine. This does not make her any less, as a matter of fact, I found her to be more. More - strength than the usual heroine, intelligent, thought provoking, and independent, while being vulnerable enough, without giving anything up. Frankly, she was likable, confident without egotism, and just a young woman working for her future. I loved Zara!
The hero is not your typical Mafia son, yeah, together with friends from college who learned there was a different world they began businesses and careers in "Sin City". Luke is the second hero from the Sin City Suits, a joking nickname given to them by one of their own. He is a legitimate business owner, who worked his way up from very, very small to high scale. He is proud of this, and yet, the Suits families do not let go easily. The Suits do just enough to keep their families off their backs, and allow them to work at being decent business men and humans. Luke is also one of the owners of the Sub shoppe. Again a legitimate business,but it hides an exclusive, safe BDSM club. (Illegal in Las Vegas)
These two meet in NY when Luke is ordered home by his father, head of the Irish, for questionable action against his cousin, his father orders him to attend a high societal function. Zara is attending as his younger cousin's escort/+one.
Shortly, they are thrown together, and chaos begins. Luke hustles them both out of NY and on to Vegas. Things continue to be odd, Vegas is NOT we're Zara wishes to be, and Luke is becoming possessive of Zara.
Now, why would I tell you more...you need to read this book! I enjoyed much more than Matteo and Skylar's story.
There is something so real about these two individuals and their honest emotions.
This is where Ivy Nelson excelled. Ms. Nelson, I read your preface author note, and honestly, I appreciated, yet felt you did not need to elaborate about the heroine. Why...
Again, (apologies) their is where the novel excelled. You brought these characters, the main, even the secondary, and minor, to live. You brought understanding about Zara and her lifestyle "choice" without apology, and she should not have to give one,or be "saved" from it. The same can be said of Luke, while not truly a Mafia Son, he does enough for the family to be independent and decent, not perfect, but understandably who he is, human, part of something he had no choice in, but still skirts to edges to be as decent as possible without becoming a target.
I loved these individuals, they illustrated real. Doing what is needed.
Together they learn what a relationship truly is, love - most important, but without learning to compromise, understand each other's needs, be it time alone, or being out, or simply having someone care for them, when they have always been responsible for their own.
Obvious example, Luke lying to has father about Zara's where abouts, simply washing and conditioning Zara's hair. The first she was surprised, the second she was stunned. No one ever cared for her, in this manner. She always cared for herself.
Luke lying to his father to protect Zara is also a clear understanding of how he trusts his father. He even states, my father cares not it's a woman..
Ms. Nelson, I loved this novel!
The BDSM does not take over the story, nor does who the characters are or were. A terrific example of real love growing between two individuals with real lives and situations, as well as responsibilities.
Most of all, I loved Zara! So much more to her than meets the eye!
Great Book!
Please read! You do not have to read book on of Sin City Suits first. This book stands alone with no confusion. The author also has small tidbits through the story so you are not confused about Matteo and Skylar, without giving their story away.
Loved! Loved! Loved!
Next !!!!!!!!!!
Karen
But, yet again Ms. Nelson, you totally surprised me!
This novel is definitely unique! One the Heroine, and yes she most certainly is, is not your typical heroine. This does not make her any less, as a matter of fact, I found her to be more. More - strength than the usual heroine, intelligent, thought provoking, and independent, while being vulnerable enough, without giving anything up. Frankly, she was likable, confident without egotism, and just a young woman working for her future. I loved Zara!
The hero is not your typical Mafia son, yeah, together with friends from college who learned there was a different world they began businesses and careers in "Sin City". Luke is the second hero from the Sin City Suits, a joking nickname given to them by one of their own. He is a legitimate business owner, who worked his way up from very, very small to high scale. He is proud of this, and yet, the Suits families do not let go easily. The Suits do just enough to keep their families off their backs, and allow them to work at being decent business men and humans. Luke is also one of the owners of the Sub shoppe. Again a legitimate business,but it hides an exclusive, safe BDSM club. (Illegal in Las Vegas)
These two meet in NY when Luke is ordered home by his father, head of the Irish, for questionable action against his cousin, his father orders him to attend a high societal function. Zara is attending as his younger cousin's escort/+one.
Shortly, they are thrown together, and chaos begins. Luke hustles them both out of NY and on to Vegas. Things continue to be odd, Vegas is NOT we're Zara wishes to be, and Luke is becoming possessive of Zara.
Now, why would I tell you more...you need to read this book! I enjoyed much more than Matteo and Skylar's story.
There is something so real about these two individuals and their honest emotions.
This is where Ivy Nelson excelled. Ms. Nelson, I read your preface author note, and honestly, I appreciated, yet felt you did not need to elaborate about the heroine. Why...
Again, (apologies) their is where the novel excelled. You brought these characters, the main, even the secondary, and minor, to live. You brought understanding about Zara and her lifestyle "choice" without apology, and she should not have to give one,or be "saved" from it. The same can be said of Luke, while not truly a Mafia Son, he does enough for the family to be independent and decent, not perfect, but understandably who he is, human, part of something he had no choice in, but still skirts to edges to be as decent as possible without becoming a target.
I loved these individuals, they illustrated real. Doing what is needed.
Together they learn what a relationship truly is, love - most important, but without learning to compromise, understand each other's needs, be it time alone, or being out, or simply having someone care for them, when they have always been responsible for their own.
Obvious example, Luke lying to has father about Zara's where abouts, simply washing and conditioning Zara's hair. The first she was surprised, the second she was stunned. No one ever cared for her, in this manner. She always cared for herself.
Luke lying to his father to protect Zara is also a clear understanding of how he trusts his father. He even states, my father cares not it's a woman..
Ms. Nelson, I loved this novel!
The BDSM does not take over the story, nor does who the characters are or were. A terrific example of real love growing between two individuals with real lives and situations, as well as responsibilities.
Most of all, I loved Zara! So much more to her than meets the eye!
Great Book!
Please read! You do not have to read book on of Sin City Suits first. This book stands alone with no confusion. The author also has small tidbits through the story so you are not confused about Matteo and Skylar, without giving their story away.
Loved! Loved! Loved!
Next !!!!!!!!!!
Karen
November 13, 2022
What a great book!
Romances with Mafia men, rich and beautiful come in many forms. But a mafia man, still beautiful and mega rich with a high class escort, that's a first for me. And not that Luke hired her, no, he stole Zara from his cousin.
A bizarre start that only gets more exciting. At the party they attended, the mayor of New York was murdered and it appears that the murder is being blamed on his cousin and Zara. In the chaotic minutes after the attack, Luke makes the choice to take Zara to Las Vegas where he has created a neutral place with 3 friends (also sons of dangerous mafia families). From the moment Luke made contact with Zara, she has been all he can think of. Intuitively she has nothing to do with the murder, but her life is certainly not safe in New York.
A great exciting story. Two strong, self-willed personalities confronted with intrigue, people from the past with a score to settle, balancing between will and ability, jealousy. But also sexual attraction, light BDSM, a lot of steam and great sex, moments where a smile comes to your face and moments where you would almost cry. Those who expect that a sex worker is just for sex will be surprised in Zara and Joe.
Highly recommended!!
I received an ARC copy of this book via the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
Romances with Mafia men, rich and beautiful come in many forms. But a mafia man, still beautiful and mega rich with a high class escort, that's a first for me. And not that Luke hired her, no, he stole Zara from his cousin.
A bizarre start that only gets more exciting. At the party they attended, the mayor of New York was murdered and it appears that the murder is being blamed on his cousin and Zara. In the chaotic minutes after the attack, Luke makes the choice to take Zara to Las Vegas where he has created a neutral place with 3 friends (also sons of dangerous mafia families). From the moment Luke made contact with Zara, she has been all he can think of. Intuitively she has nothing to do with the murder, but her life is certainly not safe in New York.
A great exciting story. Two strong, self-willed personalities confronted with intrigue, people from the past with a score to settle, balancing between will and ability, jealousy. But also sexual attraction, light BDSM, a lot of steam and great sex, moments where a smile comes to your face and moments where you would almost cry. Those who expect that a sex worker is just for sex will be surprised in Zara and Joe.
Highly recommended!!
I received an ARC copy of this book via the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
November 7, 2022
I love Luke and Zara's story! This book has everything you would expect of one of Ivy's stories suspense, danger and oh so spicy scenes. What you probably won't expect is how the story tugs at your heartstrings and causes you to tear up. Luke has ties to the Irish mafia and Zara is a high-class escort two people who are misjudged based on who or what people perceive them to be. Ivy does a wonderful job of showing that there is much more to these characters. Despite his alpha exterior Luke has a playful side and a generous spirit. As you learn more about Zara you learn being a paid escort isn't always about sex and that she has an incredible heart and is so much more than people think. The special relationship she shares with one of her clients will bring a tear to your eyes. There are plenty of obstacles standing in the way of Luke and Zara's attraction to each other but, love always finds a way. I received an arc of this story and highly recommend it.
November 7, 2022
I received an ARC copy from the author. This is a very riveting and excellent read. Two very strong characters,Zara is a feisty woman who works as a high class escort who has overcome many difficulties and has a heart of gold. I loved her interactions with Joe a wounded veteran and his sister June as she helped him gain confidence.
Luke is a strong alpha who is trying to be legitimate unlike his family . He and his 3 friends run a sex club behind sandwich shop. He and Zara get involved after meeting while she is escorting his cousin to an event and things happen which is catalyst for this story. They have great chemistry from the start he is a natural dom with strong mafia links he's trying to move away from but his family don't want this. Loved the interactions with Luke's friends and Zara and watching friendships bloom between the girls. I can't wait for Owen and Bellamy's story next year
Luke is a strong alpha who is trying to be legitimate unlike his family . He and his 3 friends run a sex club behind sandwich shop. He and Zara get involved after meeting while she is escorting his cousin to an event and things happen which is catalyst for this story. They have great chemistry from the start he is a natural dom with strong mafia links he's trying to move away from but his family don't want this. Loved the interactions with Luke's friends and Zara and watching friendships bloom between the girls. I can't wait for Owen and Bellamy's story next year
November 7, 2022
High Class: Book Two
By Ivy Nelson
Main Characters: Luke and Zara
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Let me first say I am not a mafia fan but I loved this book. Luke is not a typical mafia-type guy. And Zara is not your regular escort. There is a lot of steam and great sex in this book. If you are looking for a strong heroine that would be Zara to a tee! Luke resides in Vegas and Zara is from New York. There is BDSM in this story. Matteo and Skyler show up briefly in this book. You do not need to read Book one but I always prefer to read a series in order to get the most enjoyment out of it. I loved the ending and highly recommend you read this.
By Ivy Nelson
Main Characters: Luke and Zara
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Let me first say I am not a mafia fan but I loved this book. Luke is not a typical mafia-type guy. And Zara is not your regular escort. There is a lot of steam and great sex in this book. If you are looking for a strong heroine that would be Zara to a tee! Luke resides in Vegas and Zara is from New York. There is BDSM in this story. Matteo and Skyler show up briefly in this book. You do not need to read Book one but I always prefer to read a series in order to get the most enjoyment out of it. I loved the ending and highly recommend you read this.
November 13, 2022
After reading the first book in this series, I was excited to see where Ivy would take this story.
It follows on from the last book and this time concentrates on Luke, part owner of the High Card, a BDSM club, that he owns with his three friends.
Luke is a dominant alpha who encounters Zara, a strong female lead, and they both share this instant attraction. However, things are never simple; Luke is part of a mafia family and Zara is a high class escort.
There is a great storyline which runs through this book and it’s full of suspense with us still not knowing the full truth even at the end of the book.
Can the pair make their love work for each other or will circumstances impact it!
I will be excited to see where Ivy takes the rest of the series!
It follows on from the last book and this time concentrates on Luke, part owner of the High Card, a BDSM club, that he owns with his three friends.
Luke is a dominant alpha who encounters Zara, a strong female lead, and they both share this instant attraction. However, things are never simple; Luke is part of a mafia family and Zara is a high class escort.
There is a great storyline which runs through this book and it’s full of suspense with us still not knowing the full truth even at the end of the book.
Can the pair make their love work for each other or will circumstances impact it!
I will be excited to see where Ivy takes the rest of the series!
December 26, 2022
The second book in the series brings Luke and Zara's story. The author does a great job developing the story and pulled me in with all of the action, suspense and danger and kept me glued to the pages with all of the twists and turns. Add in the sizzling hot passion and you get an adventurous addition to the Sin City Suits. It's well written, moves fluidly with her descriptive scenes and is a fantastic read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
November 6, 2022
Wow... absolutely brilliant!
I received an ARC copy of this book via the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow.... this series is brilliant.
Told from the POV of both characters, this is Luke and Zara's thrilling story.
Who is trying to upset and ruin the lives of these guys and their partners? We'll have to wait and find out in the next book, Owen's story, maybe!!!!
Awesome storyline, fantastic characters and absolutely loved the HEA.
I received an ARC copy of this book via the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow.... this series is brilliant.
Told from the POV of both characters, this is Luke and Zara's thrilling story.
Who is trying to upset and ruin the lives of these guys and their partners? We'll have to wait and find out in the next book, Owen's story, maybe!!!!
Awesome storyline, fantastic characters and absolutely loved the HEA.
November 7, 2022
Great, great story. A high class escort and a mafia man. What a pairing. It works with a gigantic bang. Zara and Luke do not seem to work but it really does. Their love affair isn't a slow build, it's instant. The story flows well and there is action on every page. I just couldn't put it down until finished. This is a fabulous author
November 9, 2022
Zara and Luke
So hot! I'm new to this author but I'm already a huge fan. This book has so much going on, seduction, mistery, intrigue, murder, love... And a lot if heat. I lived that they both have to compromise to be together although it really looks dificult because she is an escort and he is a mafia lord but that just makes it sweeter. Can't wait to see if Owen gets his way!
So hot! I'm new to this author but I'm already a huge fan. This book has so much going on, seduction, mistery, intrigue, murder, love... And a lot if heat. I lived that they both have to compromise to be together although it really looks dificult because she is an escort and he is a mafia lord but that just makes it sweeter. Can't wait to see if Owen gets his way!
November 10, 2022
Luke and Zara are a fantastic couple! They meet in a very unexpected way, but have serious instant chemistry. This is the second book in the Sin City Suits series. Like the first book High Bar, there are secrets, and drama within the mob families. I was intrigued by this storyline and can’t wait for the next book!
November 4, 2022
Check CW and TW. Book 2 in the Sin City Suit series gave everything I needed. Zara total kick butt female. She has her own business that she thrives in and gets to enjoy the best of her world. Luke omg I don't know where to start with Luke as part owner of the BDSM club you know he has some kinks and they were so hot!
November 6, 2022
Suspense, angst, stubbornness, and heat Zara and Luke burn brighter than the lights of Vegas in this high class, high thriller of a story. In battle of wills, lust, and enemies new and old
January 5, 2023
This book was steamy and full of lies. I loved reading this book super steamy and detailed as well as right out sexy as hell. She is jealous though but why? It’s the second one in the series. Find out in this sexy series I highly recommend to read. 10/10 if I could give it.
November 9, 2022
This is the second book in the Sin City Suits series and there is more than enough information within the book to read as a stand-alone. However there are characters from previous books popping up within this one and I would recommend you at least read the first book in this series as it gives you a greater understanding of the various sub plots and character development.
This story focuses on Luke Bowden and Zara Blaire, the son of an Irish Crime Family boss and an escort and it’s fair to say I loved this book. It’s full of drama, intrigue and oh so spicy, there is such a depth to this story, the characters even the secondary one’s really pull you in and the storytelling is engrossing I just couldn’t put this book down.
Luke wants to strike out on his own away from his family and he and his friends have established their own piece of territory in Las Vegas. They run various legitimate businesses and also control Sin City Subs a very exclusive and lucrative BDSM club. The four of them walk a fine line in terms of legality and Luke and his friends will do what’s necessary to keep themselves and those they hold dear safe, even if that means getting their hands dirty.
Unfortunately Luke does keep getting pulled into his family business and this does have repercussions for his own enterprise that he’s built with his friends. Luke is a typical alpha male but there are certain lines he does not want to cross so it’s a bit of a balancing act as to maintaining his control while retaining his humanity. While he wants to retain his independence Luke also still has to answer to his father…so yup he’s definitely walking a tightrope. Especially when events happen that bring danger to the Bowden Family and he has to work fast to find out who is out to destroy them while protecting Zara.
Zara, well she was a revelation she grew up in a religious family with very set ideas but she wanted more and and went for it even if that meant doing it on her own. There is such a depth to her character, she is strong in her convictions but also at times there is a vulnerability to her as well. Zara completely owns her actions, she’s an escort but she sets the agenda and she most certainly does not want or need to be saved. She gets caught up in Luke’s family drama and is in grave danger but instead of using her contacts to disappear she put her trust in Luke. It’s clear they have a connection but can they work through the obstacles her job has created and develop things further….
Both are used to being in control but can they compromise…. Also can Zara submit to Luke given that she has always had only herself to rely on can she let him in and actually trust someone else.
I loved that while Luke was conflicted about Zara’s choice of profession he did listen to her. Even if his methods to keep her safe were not ideal. Also after being on her own for so long someone actually wanted to take care of Zara. So while there was plenty of action and drama this was also quite an emotional read. With the characters exploring not just the fun spicy side of their relationship but also the emotional aspects as well.
This book does leave some questions to be answered such as who is out to destroy the Suits so I can’t wait for the next story to be released. All in all this was a brilliant story with strong well rounded characters, I loved the interactions between the other characters. Especially since Luke did have some walls up were Matteo was concerned but ultimately the family he has created in Vegas look out for one another. it was a very thought provoking and thoroughly engrossing read.
I received an ARC copy from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving thus review.
This story focuses on Luke Bowden and Zara Blaire, the son of an Irish Crime Family boss and an escort and it’s fair to say I loved this book. It’s full of drama, intrigue and oh so spicy, there is such a depth to this story, the characters even the secondary one’s really pull you in and the storytelling is engrossing I just couldn’t put this book down.
Luke wants to strike out on his own away from his family and he and his friends have established their own piece of territory in Las Vegas. They run various legitimate businesses and also control Sin City Subs a very exclusive and lucrative BDSM club. The four of them walk a fine line in terms of legality and Luke and his friends will do what’s necessary to keep themselves and those they hold dear safe, even if that means getting their hands dirty.
Unfortunately Luke does keep getting pulled into his family business and this does have repercussions for his own enterprise that he’s built with his friends. Luke is a typical alpha male but there are certain lines he does not want to cross so it’s a bit of a balancing act as to maintaining his control while retaining his humanity. While he wants to retain his independence Luke also still has to answer to his father…so yup he’s definitely walking a tightrope. Especially when events happen that bring danger to the Bowden Family and he has to work fast to find out who is out to destroy them while protecting Zara.
Zara, well she was a revelation she grew up in a religious family with very set ideas but she wanted more and and went for it even if that meant doing it on her own. There is such a depth to her character, she is strong in her convictions but also at times there is a vulnerability to her as well. Zara completely owns her actions, she’s an escort but she sets the agenda and she most certainly does not want or need to be saved. She gets caught up in Luke’s family drama and is in grave danger but instead of using her contacts to disappear she put her trust in Luke. It’s clear they have a connection but can they work through the obstacles her job has created and develop things further….
Both are used to being in control but can they compromise…. Also can Zara submit to Luke given that she has always had only herself to rely on can she let him in and actually trust someone else.
I loved that while Luke was conflicted about Zara’s choice of profession he did listen to her. Even if his methods to keep her safe were not ideal. Also after being on her own for so long someone actually wanted to take care of Zara. So while there was plenty of action and drama this was also quite an emotional read. With the characters exploring not just the fun spicy side of their relationship but also the emotional aspects as well.
This book does leave some questions to be answered such as who is out to destroy the Suits so I can’t wait for the next story to be released. All in all this was a brilliant story with strong well rounded characters, I loved the interactions between the other characters. Especially since Luke did have some walls up were Matteo was concerned but ultimately the family he has created in Vegas look out for one another. it was a very thought provoking and thoroughly engrossing read.
I received an ARC copy from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving thus review.
November 14, 2022
I was interested to see what would happen next after reading High Bar, so I was excited to read High Class, book 2 in the Sin City Suits series. I have enjoyed the author's Club Exposure series and On the Rocks, so I was pleased to jump into this new series when it came out.
I am pleased to say I did not have any of the character overload with High Class that I felt at the beginning of High Bar. Characters are introduced at an even clip as the story progressed. I was able to keep them separate and just enjoy the story. A bonus was getting a continuation of Matteo and Skylar's story (main characters from High Bar.)
High Class focuses on Luke and Zara. I loved how intuitive Zara is. She sees and understands people and truly wants to help them. That is part of why she is an escort. I will say that this is NOT Pretty Woman. Zara has her own money and can do what she wants. She is working to reach her dreams and goals, and this is one way for her to do it. I was moved to find out how much Zara is able to help her clients outside of the bedroom. June and Joe help prove what a kind and caring soul Zara is.
Luke is dealing with the fallout with his cousin and meets Zara. There is a connection between them from the beginning. I liked how both need to learn to compromise to have any chance at making their time together anything more than a week or two. The Sin City Suits are the family they chose and no matter how much they annoy each other, they have each other's backs. I liked how the story built and the behind the scenes view we got of their lives. These men have learned to put on a facade for the world. When at home or with their friends, they can let themselves show through. I enjoyed seeing them work together as a team.
I can't wait for Owen's story next!
I received an advanced copy of this story and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I am pleased to say I did not have any of the character overload with High Class that I felt at the beginning of High Bar. Characters are introduced at an even clip as the story progressed. I was able to keep them separate and just enjoy the story. A bonus was getting a continuation of Matteo and Skylar's story (main characters from High Bar.)
High Class focuses on Luke and Zara. I loved how intuitive Zara is. She sees and understands people and truly wants to help them. That is part of why she is an escort. I will say that this is NOT Pretty Woman. Zara has her own money and can do what she wants. She is working to reach her dreams and goals, and this is one way for her to do it. I was moved to find out how much Zara is able to help her clients outside of the bedroom. June and Joe help prove what a kind and caring soul Zara is.
Luke is dealing with the fallout with his cousin and meets Zara. There is a connection between them from the beginning. I liked how both need to learn to compromise to have any chance at making their time together anything more than a week or two. The Sin City Suits are the family they chose and no matter how much they annoy each other, they have each other's backs. I liked how the story built and the behind the scenes view we got of their lives. These men have learned to put on a facade for the world. When at home or with their friends, they can let themselves show through. I enjoyed seeing them work together as a team.
I can't wait for Owen's story next!
I received an advanced copy of this story and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
November 5, 2022
Zara and Luke certainly set the blood humming! This is one hot story, full of steamy, off the chart encounters between two people who had magnetism right from the first time their eyes met. When danger necessitates Luke bringing Zara to Nevada, he doesn't hesitate to hustle her to Vegas. The high-priced escort and the businessman/mafia son have to learn about compromise. They both deal in careers where jealousy paints everything an ugly shade of green but the money is the right colour. Not every partner is okay with the path that the other has chosen and that is the truth for Zara and Luke. He sees red when she has to deal with her clients as the high price escort, whether intimacy is included in the contract or not. But Zara is very enterprising and has a side business running on the internet as well. Selling her custom made videos is very lucrative and Luke considers becoming a customer when he finds the website. If he can't have her all the time, then a piece of her might be enough. He knows he might have to let her go but he is very reluctant to do so. Zara isn't too keen on Luke's position of authority at the High Card, a private club he owns with three of his best friends, where he may have to deal with the submissive women of the club. Jealousy goes both ways for this couple. Zara knows that Luke isn't hers but she wishes she could find a way to have him all to herself. When enemies come calling, as they always seem to do when your family is part of the mafia, Luke has to find a way to protect Zara as best as he can. Will he be able to keep his beautiful flower out of harm's way or will their time together come to an end?
November 9, 2022
Mafia boss and Luke’s father has called to New York explain his murdering his cousin Donavan in the first book. Luke is instantly attracted to his cousin’s date to the gala, Zara, what he doesn’t realize she’s a high-priced escort. There’s plenty of action right from the start where shots are fired, he grabs Zara at gala where the mayor is murdered. When it looks dangerous for them to stay in New York he forces her back to Vegas with him. He believes she is innocent of the shooting, but she could be hiding other valuable information. I love Zara she’s a self-made woman with her own business, who is not afraid of Luke and goes toe to toe with him. The attraction is instant, and the chemistry is amazing between them. A captivating story with murder, mystery and secrets to uncover as Luke and his friends attempt to uncover who killed the mayor and why his family is being framed. I love how the high-priced escort and the business/mafia man have to learn to compromise to get along, it isn’t any wonder jealous become quite the problem for both of them. She wants a simple guy when she settles down to marry not businessman with mafia ties. Luke doesn’t approve of her business, but he can’t deny the feeling she invokes in him, to her have as his submissive and in his life is too tempting. Will Zara give up her business to be with Luke or will they compromise? Will Luke really let her leave? It’s great to see his friends from the BDSM High Club Matteo, Sklyar, Viktor, Owen and Bellamy are all involved with case. I’m voluntarily leaving a review for the captivating story!
November 11, 2022
This is the second book in the Sin City Suits Series and I loved it just as much as the first one. Ivy Nelson writes wonderful BDSM romance books all with a suspenseful mystery wrapped up inside. There hasn't been one book of her's that I have not enjoyed reading. This is Luke and Zara's story and what a wild ride it is. Luke is the son of the head of the Irish Mafia and when he killed someone he shouldn't he was called back to New York. On his way to an event with his family is when he meets Zara. They have an instant electric attraction that truly catches Luke's eye. He can't keep his eyes off her and when a situation happens she sweeps her up and steals her off to Vegas to protect her. Zara is a very strong woman who has been independent and self reliant for years she is her own person and takes no BS from anyone. Luke is a powerful man and likes to be in control so it was fun to see them butt heads and her stand up to him. These two have such a strong connection that he becomes very possessive and jealous of her Job as an Escort and this causes problems for them the closer they get. Will he be able to let her go or will he accept all of her. Can she learn to truly trust him. This book was an exceptional read and will captivate you the characters will pull you into the pages and keep you on their journey. I can't wait to read the next one in the series as we still have so many twists we need to figure out and I can't wait to see what happens with Bellamy and Owen. I was given this book as an ARC for my honest review.
November 5, 2022
Luke and Zara thrown together from different worlds him having been ordered home by his Mafia father and her escorting high profile people to functions. This book brings us a very independent Zara, an escort for hire and totally unapologetic and Luke son of the Mafia trying to keep his independence within the business he and his friends have started. The two are thrown together when Zara becomes an apparent target and Luke takes her back to the Club for her protection. She is a strong woman determined to not allow men to rule her and totally disapproving of Luke's lifestyle just as much as he loathes her job as an escort. But, as in many cases, this strong woman discovers a side to her she thought impossible. This story has many twists as the mystery behind the events that brought them together, along side lots of steam but I like the different take Ivy brings to BDSM.
We learn more about the friends who run the club with Luke and Skylar from the 1st book is given quite a high profile which I love. Can Luke and Zara find a compromise with their professions and find a way to be together or will they be unable to see past the things they hate about each others work. Can Zara except the part of her that maybe would like to have this amazing Dom in her life. Read on you won't be sorry. If you haven't read the first book I would say do it, only because it will make some of the other characters part in this book easier to follow.
We learn more about the friends who run the club with Luke and Skylar from the 1st book is given quite a high profile which I love. Can Luke and Zara find a compromise with their professions and find a way to be together or will they be unable to see past the things they hate about each others work. Can Zara except the part of her that maybe would like to have this amazing Dom in her life. Read on you won't be sorry. If you haven't read the first book I would say do it, only because it will make some of the other characters part in this book easier to follow.
November 8, 2022
The second book in the series was just as good as the first. Luke's father has called him back to New York to answer for the murder of his cousin, Donovan. Luke has no remorse for killing the man for his part in Skylar's abuction. His cousin betrayed him and deserved what he got. His father is now dragging him to a nightclub opening and picking up Donovan's brother on the way, great, but Oliver's date is a surprise. Zara doesn't look like his cousin's usual choice of a woman. She is sophisticated and polished. He is intrigued. When someone murders New York's mayor at the event, he grabs Zara and gets them both out of there and takes her to Vegas with him. She is not happy, but he needs answers. His cousin has been accused of the murder and she is a wild card in the whole thing. She is a professional escort and he wants to know why she was with his cousin.
Zara is mad that she has somehow ended up involved with a political murder and is now in Vegas instead of London where she was headed. She does find herself drawn to her kidnapper. Luke looks really good in his expensive suits and she is surprised to find he is part-owner of a high-class BDSM club.
These two don't seem to have anything in common, or do they? This is not the end of the conspiracies surrounding the Sin City Suits, so stay tuned. Maybe we will get Owen and Bellamy's story next...I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
Zara is mad that she has somehow ended up involved with a political murder and is now in Vegas instead of London where she was headed. She does find herself drawn to her kidnapper. Luke looks really good in his expensive suits and she is surprised to find he is part-owner of a high-class BDSM club.
These two don't seem to have anything in common, or do they? This is not the end of the conspiracies surrounding the Sin City Suits, so stay tuned. Maybe we will get Owen and Bellamy's story next...I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
November 8, 2022
Just Yummy! Well in a Mafia, Thrilling, Sexy Alpha characters kinda way that is. If you started the series with High Bar, you know Sin City Suits is made up of 4 friends who all happen to be sons from various mafia families. 4 Alpha males who want a different life than their fathers yet keep a foot in that door to boost their own project. This is Luke’s story. He’s gone home at his father’s bidding to take the smack down for killing his cousin. What he doesn’t expect is to meet Zara, a high class paid escort who’s attending a gala he is at with his father on the arm with his uncle. From the moment he sees her he knows he has to have her - at least once. But when the mayor of NY gets murdered in the same room they are in, and her date seems to be in the thick of things, Luke does the only thing he can think of. He basically kidnaps her and flies her back to Vegas with him. From here the story takes off.
Luke is not your ordinary mobster and Zara most certainly isn’t your normal lady of the evening. They are both headstrong and stubborn and bump heads often. But that spark is there for both of them. Will it ignite and give them a chance or will the current events seal their fate?
Excellent read and this reader can’t wait for book 3 (Owen’s story) to hit the shelves. You don’t have to have read book 1 (High Bar) to enjoy High Class but I highly suggest it. It will make this book sooooo much better for you.
2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
Luke is not your ordinary mobster and Zara most certainly isn’t your normal lady of the evening. They are both headstrong and stubborn and bump heads often. But that spark is there for both of them. Will it ignite and give them a chance or will the current events seal their fate?
Excellent read and this reader can’t wait for book 3 (Owen’s story) to hit the shelves. You don’t have to have read book 1 (High Bar) to enjoy High Class but I highly suggest it. It will make this book sooooo much better for you.
2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
November 19, 2022
Ivy Nelson does it again!
Ivy Nelson writes another unique story with flair! I love how she handled the touchy subject of the Escort Service profession. They are human beings as well, and deserve to love and be loved.
Zara loves her job. She loves being able to take care of her customers. And not every meeting with a client ends in sex. Sometimes a client just wants companionship. Ivy Nelson has given us an interesting take on the Escort Service profession.
Luke is a take-charge kind of guy, who has never had any serious relationships, is a little bit hot-headed, and sometimes reacts before he thinks. Zara will change that for him.
The action begins right away. This story starts off right away with a murder that leaves Luke and Zara scrambling to hide from the FBI. Someone is trying to pin the murder on Luke and his family. They're forced into confinement. Meanwhile, the Bowden family are trying to figure out who framed them.
Zara has been a lone wolf for a long time, looking for people she can call family. She finally feels like she's home with Luke. But Luke is jealous of her clients. Giving up her profession is not something Zara is willing to do.
This is a great story about 2 people who figure out that they need to make compromises to have the love and HEA they crave. Read this book to find out how they manage it!
Thank you Ivy Nelson for this Advanced Reader Copy of High Class.
Ivy Nelson writes another unique story with flair! I love how she handled the touchy subject of the Escort Service profession. They are human beings as well, and deserve to love and be loved.
Zara loves her job. She loves being able to take care of her customers. And not every meeting with a client ends in sex. Sometimes a client just wants companionship. Ivy Nelson has given us an interesting take on the Escort Service profession.
Luke is a take-charge kind of guy, who has never had any serious relationships, is a little bit hot-headed, and sometimes reacts before he thinks. Zara will change that for him.
The action begins right away. This story starts off right away with a murder that leaves Luke and Zara scrambling to hide from the FBI. Someone is trying to pin the murder on Luke and his family. They're forced into confinement. Meanwhile, the Bowden family are trying to figure out who framed them.
Zara has been a lone wolf for a long time, looking for people she can call family. She finally feels like she's home with Luke. But Luke is jealous of her clients. Giving up her profession is not something Zara is willing to do.
This is a great story about 2 people who figure out that they need to make compromises to have the love and HEA they crave. Read this book to find out how they manage it!
Thank you Ivy Nelson for this Advanced Reader Copy of High Class.
November 19, 2022
The Sin City Suits, a group of 4 men from mafia families that have started their own business in Las Vegas which they consider neutral territory. Not everyone likes this set up and as we find out in this story they have some big enemies they are going to need to find and save themselves and those they love. This is Luke's story (the second book in the series) and can be read as a stand alone but better if you read the first book first.
Luke has been called back to New York to answer to his father for something that happened in the first book and is going to a event and meets Zara who is with his cousin, there is instant attraction. He finds out during the evening that she is a escort and has been hired by the cousin. There is a high profile murder and Luke takes Zara with him back to Las Vegas to protect them as it seems that they are trying to pin the murder on Luke's family. The story progresses from there and the spark between Luke and Zara is explored. Luke spends most of the book fighting his jealousy due to her profession and Zara spends most of the book trying to resolve her profession and having a relationship. They finally compromise and we get a HEA. This book is hot, I loved the jealousy and possessiveness of Luke but LOVED Zara's backbone and standing up for herself and who she is. Can't wait for the next 2 books!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Luke has been called back to New York to answer to his father for something that happened in the first book and is going to a event and meets Zara who is with his cousin, there is instant attraction. He finds out during the evening that she is a escort and has been hired by the cousin. There is a high profile murder and Luke takes Zara with him back to Las Vegas to protect them as it seems that they are trying to pin the murder on Luke's family. The story progresses from there and the spark between Luke and Zara is explored. Luke spends most of the book fighting his jealousy due to her profession and Zara spends most of the book trying to resolve her profession and having a relationship. They finally compromise and we get a HEA. This book is hot, I loved the jealousy and possessiveness of Luke but LOVED Zara's backbone and standing up for herself and who she is. Can't wait for the next 2 books!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of HIGH CLASS" I was totally absorbed in this interesting, thrilling, riviting, intense drama, suspense, secrets, lies, danger, murder, angst, passion, you can't put down such an addicting read.
Luke usually resided in Vegas but he's been summoned back to New York City by his father Jamie Bowden Irish Mafia due to his cousin Donovan's murder he has no remorse over killing him because his part in Skylar's obduction he betrayed Luke.
Jamie takes Luke to Club opening with Donovan's brother Oliver that's where he meets Zara she's sophisticated so not Oliver's type of woman Luke us intrigued by her when someone murders the Mayor of NYC he grabs Zara & takes her back to Vegas with him.
Luke wants answers from her before the cops talk to her his Cousin Oliver is being blamed for the Mayor's death & he wants to know why she was with Oliver.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written story Zara's mixed up in political murder, now in Vegas instead of London where she was going, she finds she's attracted to her kidnapper Luke owner of High Class BDSM Club, will these two unlikely pairing get a HEA so much happens more to come.
I'm so looking forward to the next book this Series "Bowen & Bellamy's" story next can't come soon enough. AWESOME AWESOME READ!!!!
Luke usually resided in Vegas but he's been summoned back to New York City by his father Jamie Bowden Irish Mafia due to his cousin Donovan's murder he has no remorse over killing him because his part in Skylar's obduction he betrayed Luke.
Jamie takes Luke to Club opening with Donovan's brother Oliver that's where he meets Zara she's sophisticated so not Oliver's type of woman Luke us intrigued by her when someone murders the Mayor of NYC he grabs Zara & takes her back to Vegas with him.
Luke wants answers from her before the cops talk to her his Cousin Oliver is being blamed for the Mayor's death & he wants to know why she was with Oliver.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written story Zara's mixed up in political murder, now in Vegas instead of London where she was going, she finds she's attracted to her kidnapper Luke owner of High Class BDSM Club, will these two unlikely pairing get a HEA so much happens more to come.
I'm so looking forward to the next book this Series "Bowen & Bellamy's" story next can't come soon enough. AWESOME AWESOME READ!!!!
November 13, 2022
Does Classy and Mafia fit into the same story?
The author did a phenomenal job of writing about an escort worker in such a classy way. There is a preconceived notion of what these workers are like – meet-up in sleazy hotels, drug users, etc. This is the furthest thing from who Zara is and I applaud the author for doing such a great job to show her in a positive light. If there was one work to describe Zara, it would be classy. I loved Zara. Besides being classy, she is very knowledgeable, is compassionate and caring. I loved the story of Zara and Luke. Their connection is instant when they meet but the path to their HEA is not a forgone conclusion or an easy path to that point. I loved the attraction these two had for each other even though they fought the HEA. Throw in all the suspense, intrigue, mystery and only one piece of a much bigger puzzle all works to hook in the reader. A great book. And while it can be read alone, easily, I believe the reader will get much more enjoyment by reading the first book before this. To sum up – it was a great story. And now I impatiently await the next book in the series.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my review.
The author did a phenomenal job of writing about an escort worker in such a classy way. There is a preconceived notion of what these workers are like – meet-up in sleazy hotels, drug users, etc. This is the furthest thing from who Zara is and I applaud the author for doing such a great job to show her in a positive light. If there was one work to describe Zara, it would be classy. I loved Zara. Besides being classy, she is very knowledgeable, is compassionate and caring. I loved the story of Zara and Luke. Their connection is instant when they meet but the path to their HEA is not a forgone conclusion or an easy path to that point. I loved the attraction these two had for each other even though they fought the HEA. Throw in all the suspense, intrigue, mystery and only one piece of a much bigger puzzle all works to hook in the reader. A great book. And while it can be read alone, easily, I believe the reader will get much more enjoyment by reading the first book before this. To sum up – it was a great story. And now I impatiently await the next book in the series.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my review.
November 29, 2022
Luke Bowden gets together with Matteo Bennett, Owen Thorne and Victor Serrano to start High Card, a BDSM club in Las Vegas. They are the sons of 4 major crime families around the world who wanted to ban together to do things differently in Vegas. They all have their own strengths that they bring to the group.
Luke shot his cousin Donovan in the head for betraying him. He is in New York facing his father Jamie Bowden who is not happy. They go to a nightclub opening with Luke’s cousin Oliver and his date Zara Baire. At the opening, the Mayor is killed and it is being pinned on Oliver Bowden. Luke steals Zara away to Las Vegas to keep her safe but she is not happy to be going there.
Zara Blaine is an escort who runs her own business. She grew up in Las Vegas and has some bad memories there. She tries to help Luke find out who really shot the Mayor but made Luke pay for her time in Las Vegas since she had to cancel her other clients.
How will they handle being in a hotel suite together for at least 2 weeks? Will Luke take Zara to High Card and can Zara be submissive there? Who really killed the Mayor? What happens when Zara is free to leave Las Vegas and Luke?
Enjoyed this story from beginning to end.
Luke shot his cousin Donovan in the head for betraying him. He is in New York facing his father Jamie Bowden who is not happy. They go to a nightclub opening with Luke’s cousin Oliver and his date Zara Baire. At the opening, the Mayor is killed and it is being pinned on Oliver Bowden. Luke steals Zara away to Las Vegas to keep her safe but she is not happy to be going there.
Zara Blaine is an escort who runs her own business. She grew up in Las Vegas and has some bad memories there. She tries to help Luke find out who really shot the Mayor but made Luke pay for her time in Las Vegas since she had to cancel her other clients.
How will they handle being in a hotel suite together for at least 2 weeks? Will Luke take Zara to High Card and can Zara be submissive there? Who really killed the Mayor? What happens when Zara is free to leave Las Vegas and Luke?
Enjoyed this story from beginning to end.
November 7, 2022
A wonderful read, wonderful plot with great characters and scenario that you’ll enjoy
This was a wonderful story I really enjoyed the interaction between the main characters Luke and Zara, there was lots of action and interaction that keeps you totally riveted to this story and I guarantee that you will find yourself like me unable to put this book down until you reach the end.
Ivy the author does a wonderful job of Luke who has ties to the Irish Mafia and Zara who just happens to be a very high-class escort and Luke is an alpha type but also has a very great interest in Zara and all that she has been involved with.
The characters and description of the clients will hold you attention and you will find her writing to be both funny, engaging and extremely down to earth you will not be able to put this book down once you start reading.
I received an arc of this story and highly recommend it.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This was a wonderful story I really enjoyed the interaction between the main characters Luke and Zara, there was lots of action and interaction that keeps you totally riveted to this story and I guarantee that you will find yourself like me unable to put this book down until you reach the end.
Ivy the author does a wonderful job of Luke who has ties to the Irish Mafia and Zara who just happens to be a very high-class escort and Luke is an alpha type but also has a very great interest in Zara and all that she has been involved with.
The characters and description of the clients will hold you attention and you will find her writing to be both funny, engaging and extremely down to earth you will not be able to put this book down once you start reading.
I received an arc of this story and highly recommend it.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
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