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Blood (Diamonds of Club Solitaire Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 1,365 ratings

***SERIES COMPLETE***

Her father killed his mother.
Now billionaire Elijah Barrett must decide between attraction and vengeance.
His thirst for revenge has him offering Holly Sutton a job.
Lust has him taking her to Club Solitaire, the elite adult club he runs.
Desire increases, and now he’s questioning whether revenge is really worth it.

Blood is book 1 in the COMPLETE Diamond Doms series and is a strangers-to-enemies to-lovers office romance with a power exchange relationship.

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Her Father Killed His Mother
How can he possibly pursue her?
If he can't have both, will he choose love or revenge?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YZVLVH4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,365 ratings

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Ivy Nelson
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Ivy Nelson writes delicious contemporary romance with kinky 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 and in spinoff clubs like Solitaire Mansion.

Ivy is an active member of the kink community and strives to write authentic kink while still meeting reader expectations. Above all else, Ivy writes characters she loves and puts them into worlds she would want to live in. That means sassy, kick-ass women, and protective partners who know when to step in and when to step back. 

Ivy currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband of eight years and their son. She loves walking the Las Vegas strip with a margarita, binge watching Criminal Minds for glimpses of Shemar Moore's bare chest, and getting emails from readers. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably reading something dirty or asking her closest readers what that side-character's name was because they remember better than she does.

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Customers find the book's storyline flows easily throughout the pages, with wonderful characters and an excellent start to the series. Moreover, they appreciate the BDSM aspect and consider it a fun read. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others note it moves slowly.

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40 customers mention "Suspenseful"36 positive4 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, with a good plot that flows easily throughout the pages.

"...There is so much family, drama and business drama in this book, you won’t know who you can trust or who is telling the truth...." Read more

"...This book was amazing! It had angst, suspense, secrets, action, drama, romance, and lots of spice!..." Read more

"...And best of all, even the secondary characters are defined and interesting...." Read more

"I love this series. A well-written bad boy, good girl romance with wonderful characters that are full of life...." Read more

36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderfully written and an excellent start to the series.

"...It is beautiful to read. She cannot imagine a life without him. Awesome book...." Read more

"...I realize these seem bad. But I truly did enjoy this book. I read every word from start to finish. And I would definitely continue the series." Read more

"...This book was amazing! It had angst, suspense, secrets, action, drama, romance, and lots of spice!..." Read more

"...However, I find that I am really impressed with her writing style and work! The characters are interesting and well defined...." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting how the flow between them makes the story engaging, and another highlighting the submissive character's strong personality.

"...The characters are interesting and well defined. The plot (yes there is one!)..." Read more

"...A well-written bad boy, good girl romance with wonderful characters that are full of life...." Read more

"I can't believe I haven't read this series before. What wonderful characters and a great story line...." Read more

"...The characters were really interesting and I want to see what their books would be like to read as well." Read more

9 customers mention "Sex scenes"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the sex scenes in the book, which feature BDSM elements, and one customer mentions they are part of a mystery within an erotic love story.

"I enjoyed this book. Interesting characters against a light BDSM backdrop. I will certainly read the next one in this series." Read more

"...I loved each and every storyline! It has the BDSM aspect along with a bit of danger and deceit. Of course an HEA on the top...." Read more

"...and there was a good mix of suspense, intrigue, romance, steam and BDSM so never a dull moment!..." Read more

"This is a good book, it mixes love, romance, and action with a lot of sex, what a combination. I think you will like it." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced while others note it moves slowly.

"...I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting! Holly is the face of her fathers charity foundation but wanted more for herself...." Read more

"...For such an important plot point (third-act breakup) it felt contrived, rushed, and weak. Holly definitely forgave him too quickly...." Read more

"...I read this book so fast I just couldn't stop reading. I enjoyed Eli & Holly's story although sometimes I wish I could hit her at times...." Read more

"...The book seemed a little slow in developing the emotional bond of the characters, so I gave it a 4." Read more

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Romantic Suspense!
Blood is book one of the Diamond Doms series of interconnected standalones. This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page! I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting! Holly is the face of her fathers charity foundation but wanted more for herself. She wanted the chance to move up in her career and knew that wasn’t possible in her dad’s business. So when her brother recommends her for his business partners assistant she jumps at it. But both her brother and his business partner, Elijah, hate her father. When secrets start to surface Holly isn’t sure how to handle everything. How is she suppose to navigate her attraction with Elijah and her love for her father knowing they hate each other? This book was amazing! It had angst, suspense, secrets, action, drama, romance, and lots of spice! I’m so glad I started this series and I can’t wait to read Patrick’s story in book two!
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
    Elijah gives Holly exquisite pleasure and a mind of her own. There is so much family, drama and business drama in this book, you won’t know who you can trust or who is telling the truth. She is everything he has ever wanted, and he is everything she never dreamed she could have. Their attraction is electric. Oxygen stealing kisses lead to their voracious desire for each other. Elijah has finally convinced Holly to tell him everything about everything, whether she’s happy, sad, sick or worried. The more they communicate, the more sensuous this book gets. It’s like they are being 100% with each other, and they are in their own little bubble of life and pleasure. Elijah takes care of Holly as if she were the most precious thing on earth. It is beautiful to read. She cannot imagine a life without him. Awesome book. This is the first book in the series and you will be so consumed with this book that you will have to read the entire series. Sensational.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
    I enjoyed reading Holly and Elijah’s story. However I do wish we got to have some more BDSM aspect. I felt like it was a bit rushed.

    *Spoilers*

    The kidnapping was an interesting little twist, but it was rushed through. She was kidnapped, and then she was found. There wasn’t really any in between and information on what happened during that time. What did Troy say? What did he do?

    Also, prior to that, Eli overreacted to some “evidence” of her being a spy. She figured it out and solved the problem of her being setup. But there was no groveling. He definitely had some things to make up for, for dismissing her to easily.

    I realize these seem bad. But I truly did enjoy this book. I read every word from start to finish. And I would definitely continue the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
    Blood is book one of the Diamond Doms series of interconnected standalones. This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page! I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting!

    Holly is the face of her fathers charity foundation but wanted more for herself. She wanted the chance to move up in her career and knew that wasn’t possible in her dad’s business. So when her brother recommends her for his business partners assistant she jumps at it. But both her brother and his business partner, Elijah, hate her father. When secrets start to surface Holly isn’t sure how to handle everything. How is she suppose to navigate her attraction with Elijah and her love for her father knowing they hate each other?

    This book was amazing! It had angst, suspense, secrets, action, drama, romance, and lots of spice! I’m so glad I started this series and I can’t wait to read Patrick’s story in book two!
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    Romantic Suspense!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
    Blood is book one of the Diamond Doms series of interconnected standalones. This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page! I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting!

    Holly is the face of her fathers charity foundation but wanted more for herself. She wanted the chance to move up in her career and knew that wasn’t possible in her dad’s business. So when her brother recommends her for his business partners assistant she jumps at it. But both her brother and his business partner, Elijah, hate her father. When secrets start to surface Holly isn’t sure how to handle everything. How is she suppose to navigate her attraction with Elijah and her love for her father knowing they hate each other?

    This book was amazing! It had angst, suspense, secrets, action, drama, romance, and lots of spice! I’m so glad I started this series and I can’t wait to read Patrick’s story in book two!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
    Ms. Nelson is a new author for me and I was not sure of the book. However, I find that I am really impressed with her writing style and work! The characters are interesting and well defined. The plot (yes there is one!) is carefully laid out with enough turns and twists that I did not expect. And best of all, even the secondary characters are defined and interesting. The author has created a "home" for her characters as well as a sense of "family" for them. I found myself cheering for Eli and Holly and concerned about their success.

    Darn !!! Now I have to get more of this series!!! I highly recommend this book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    Spoilers!
    I’m all over the place on this one. I got invested and didn’t consider a DNF, but so much didn’t add up. SO many questions.

    I didn’t like Eli much and didn’t think the bedroom (etc) scenes were very hot because the raw stuff wasn’t balanced with tenderness, or even much aftercare. And his behavior in the office. Oh, come on. What an entitled baby-man.

    It’s weird how Patrick seemed so passionless and defeatist about his mother’s death. With all of the sleuthing resources at his command, even tho the book takes place years later, why wasn’t there more detective work? It took all of the energy out of the “our father killed our mother!” revelations. He just gave up.

    It’s not even clear what the horrific evidence against Holly was. Files? And it was never explained how it *was* obtained. For such an important plot point (third-act breakup) it felt contrived, rushed, and weak. Holly definitely forgave him too quickly.

    I just can’t recommend it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
    I love this series. A well-written bad boy, good girl romance with wonderful characters that are full of life. They have an instant connection that is not appropriate under the circumstances.

    Holly is tired of working for her dad. She wants a job away from the Sutton Foundation. When she is offered an interview, she doesn't realize it's Eli from the night club, until the day before. Only his name isn't Eli, it's Elijah Barrett, the billionaire.

    Elijah is at a night club entertaining a client. When she walks in, he can't take his eyes off her. One thing leads to another and then they are interrupted during their make-out session and he has to leave. He promises he'll call her, but never does. Now she's standing in his office for an interview as his personal assistant.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
    I can't believe I haven't read this series before. What wonderful characters and a great story line. I enjoy series where the characters from previous books are still around the main characters and you get to see how things progress with them. Eli & Holly's story was emotional and suspenseful and I enjoyed seeing the growth between the two of them during the story. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Deborah Peach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best beginning ever!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2023
    Elijah and Holly are one hot couple! As the premiere couple of Club Solitaire, you couldn't ask for a better beginning to an epic series. This is my go to series for anything that has to do with the lifestyle.
  • Reading to stay awake!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get the whole series on one click!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2023
    I'm gonna say that this book is definitely the 'gateway' to a so many great reads. As soon as you open the first page you'll want to put your phone on silent, ignore the door and turn off the lights so that you can go page to page, chapter to chapter.

    Atmospheric, smexy, found family, intrigue, diamonds, boys and girls, what else do you want in a book?????

    I totally recommend this book to you, along with all the other books written by Ivy Nelson xx
  • Bravo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved every word
    Reviewed in Australia on December 20, 2020
    I really enjoyed reading the first book of this series, but felt the end was a little rushed. Nevertheless, I can’t wait to start Heist & find out about Patrick’s journey.
  • Silke
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW - this one's a keeper
    Reviewed in Germany on June 1, 2021
    This is the first full-lenth novel in the Diamond Doms series and is a great start. This book has everything I love in a book: Romance, Suspense, Love and LOTS of heat. Holly and Elijah are both very likable characters as are the other "supporting" people who will hopefully get their own HEA soon.
    The story plays out in 2 different settings: the high-stakes Diamond industry and a super-secret BDSM club in the wilds of Colorado. I liked the way Holly's introduction to Eli's lifestyle happend over several weeks and in HOT and varied sessions. This is actually the first time I've read a scene where a number of impact toys were used on a "Let's try this and see if you like it" basis - absolutely fantastic.
    I'm not going to spoil the fun by revealing the complete storyline but I WILL say that it keeps you glued to the book - I think I didn't get up from my chair all day until I was done. What's more, if I had this as a paperback, I would make room on my keeper shelf. Fortunately, my Kindle will let me re-read it any time. Can't wait to get to the next one!
  • Linda Fairburn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Revenge
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2023
    I once read this story a long time ago and decided to read it again.
    All I can say is I should have got the others in thus series as I loved it.

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