Release Blitz: Protégé King by Lisa Renee Jones

PROTEGE KING

Lisa Renee Jones

Release Date: May 16

Damion West was the boy who stole my young heart and then broke it. That was a long time ago though and I’m not a girl susceptible to hot boys with big egos who just happen to kiss well anymore. Nor have I kept up with Damion West. Okay, I have. Everyone has. He's the heir to West Enterprises, and notoriously loud on social media.

Everyone knows Damion West.

Just not like I do.

But that's another story better left untold.

It’s hard sometimes to remember that I’m no slouch myself. Confidence isn't exactly my forte but I fake it well. I’ve worked with my parents’ real estate firm catering to the rich and famous for years and I'm now one of the top agents in the country. Blue Enterprises is the name of our firm, which is also my name. Blue. Alana Blue. And now I'm on TV, the star of Selling in New York.

But every family has secrets. Damion's does and mine does as well.

That's why I have the TV show I didn't really want.

Nothing is real.

Except him. Damion. He's real. So is my past with him. But it's the past.

Then one day I get called to a meeting by the studio head, it's all very secretive.

Because it's not the studio at all, or actually, it is. Because his family owns everything.

That's right.

The meeting is with him. It's with Damion West.

And Lord help me, he's now sexier, and more arrogant than ever.

Also it turns out that what Damion wants from me isn't as simple as a real estate contract.

But it's a contract all right.

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Meet Lisa Renee Jones:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara’s character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy – a modern girl we all can identify with. 

In addition to the success of Lisa’s INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists.

​Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Protégé King by Lisa Renee Jones

Lisa Renee Jones returns with a brand new series featuring a second-chance romance between two childhood best friends turned enemies to lovers—Protégé King is her latest release. Alana and Damion's will they, won't they relationship is the main theme of the book and remains a point of contention between the two from childhood to adulthood. Throughout the years, the tension, longing, and angst between them kept building until it finally exploded and everything fell apart. There were so many obstacles in their path—the complicated relationship between Damion and Alana's parents, Damion himself because he kept Alana in the dark to protect her, and finally Alana because she buried her feelings for Damion and made assumptions about his character. From their unresolved feelings for each other to the miscommunication between them, Alana and Damion's relationship was messy, dramatic, frustrating, sexy, and intense. I was captivated by their story and the consequences of their union.

"I want her. I've always wanted her. And I will never fail her again. I will never let her get hurt again."

In the end, I did enjoy Alana and Damion's story despite my frustrations with them and the unresolved feelings that they still had with each other even after so many years. The book does end with a cliffhanger that will entice readers to pick up the sequel, Scorned Queen because Damion is finally making a move against his father after he left behind his only weakness in the world all those years ago. I appreciated the way the story was told from present day to the past and back to the present because it painted a complete picture of Damion and Alana's relationship and what happened between them. There is bad blood between Damion and his father because of what he did to Alana and her parents. Fans of Lisa Renee Jones will not want to miss out on this story because it features the same incredible writing, characterization, and intrigue that the author is always known for in her previous books.

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★☆

Bastard Boss by Lisa Renee Jones

We first met Tyler Hawk in Dash Black and Allie Wright's story from the Necklace Trilogy. He was a mysterious figure, ally, and sometimes a friend to the couple. This book takes place after the events of When I Say Yes, and Tyler is dealing with the ramifications of his father's crimes and what happened to the missing Allison. From the very beginning, I had a hard time figuring out Tyler's character and motivations. He was often broody, intense, serious, and there was almost a predator-like nature to him. I never expected him to be paired up with Bella Bailey—Dash Black's sister, but it turns out that they have always been attracted to each other. However, there are big obstacles to their blooming relationship and Tyler must be the one to figure out what and who he truly wants in order to be with Bella.

"I want to drown in everything that is this woman. My hands are all over her, and I want to be buried so deep in her, I'll never find a way out."

Tyler was such a fascinating character and it was refreshing to finally get inside his head. Tyler is haunted by what happened between Allison and Jack Hawk. There were consequences to his actions and he blamed himself for it. Tyler never knew what love was and who can blame him? He grew up in a loveless household with a father who hated him and is still torturing him after his death. It was also a pleasant surprise to find out that there was more to Tyler and Bella's relationship than meets the eye. They just never acted on it until now and what a pair they are. Bella was such a sweet character with a backbone of steel. Despite being more vulnerable with Tyler, she knew her worth and could stand the weight of his words. I loved their intense and forbidden relationship. This entire book felt like a foreplay session between the two and the moment they came together was everything I wanted and more. I can't wait to read more of their story in Sweet Sinner because this book does end with a brutal and heartbreaking cliffhanger.

Rating: ★★★★★

The Master Undone by Lisa Renee Jones

Told through the point of view of Rebecca's "Master", this is Mark Compton's story after the events of Being Me.

I have been looking forward to being inside Mark's head since he was first introduced to both Rebecca and Sara. As the owner of the gallery they both work at, Mark is sexy, confident, and extremely magnetic- personality-wise. You can literally feel the power he holds and the control that he exerts. That is... until he finds out the shocking revelation of where Rebecca has been all this time. Mark is left broken and unsure. Not only does he question his own self, he questions the foundation of his relationship with Rebecca and the control he holds so dear.

Crystal is introduced in this novella and I'm sure she will be an important character to Mark and maybe even Sara and Chris from here on out. I'm not sure how I feel about her relationship with Mark at the moment- especially when it comes to their one night together. While it is very passionate, it also feels very cheap. Yes, they are both control freaks and I think that she may be the one for him. However, I just don't understand her motives and there is something about her that I can't pinpoint on. I do like the side that she brings out in Mark. He's not as controlling or dominant in front of her; he seems much more human and vulnerable.

All in all, I thought this was a pretty good read and I look forward to the next Inside Out series by Lisa Renee Jones! Thank you to Gallery, Treshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones

You know that feeling when you finish a book and you feel as if someone had just punch a hole straight through your gut? Well, that's exactly how I felt when I finished Being Me.

To be honest, this was my favorite book out of the entire series. It had suspense, plenty of romance, steamy scenes, betrayal, and even a few revelations. Not only will Rebecca's "Master" be revealed in this book, readers will also get some sense of what happened to her and where she is now. But even so, while Rebecca is indeed at the forefront of the entire mystery, this sequel was more about the dynamics between Sara and Chris Merit's relationship.

The lines between love and need will soon blur for Sara and Chris. Only through trust and commitment will these two truly be able to accept one another.

Despite Chris having demons of his own, Sara also has secrets as well. Not only does it shake the foundation of their relationship, their bond also grows stronger too. Sara grows as a person and I love her for it. She makes her demands known to Chris, telling him that she wants more than what he can currently offer. Although her path almost mirrors Rebecca's in a way, Sara has Chris in her life to protect, cherish, and love her. Even though that love may end up breaking them both in the end... You can tell that their love for one another is real. The pain and need just burns right through the pages! It’s obvious that both Sara and Chris still have lots of issues in their relationship. Hopefully they will find a way to compromise and work things out. We also still have not learned the true extent of why Chris is so tortured and broken. I can't wait to find out in Revealing Us!

Getting a glimpse of Mark Compton's life was quite intriguing. Rebecca's connection with both Chris and Mark will be revealed in this book… and I'm just going to say: I knew it! If you've read Rebecca's Lost Journals, you will most likely be able to confirm who her Master is while reading Being Me. Overall, this was a fantastic sequel to If I Were You that will definitely leave you salivating for more! Ah, September will be a long wait from now.

Thank you to Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC!

View all my reviews Rating: ★★★★★