This is one of those quick reads that you would take on your vacation or for a relaxing weekend. It was of course adult themed as the book should be, but there was not too much to overpower the theme of the book. I could still understand what was happening in the story. I think I would have to say once is enough for me I am moving on to my next book.

Well enough developed storyline to keep you wanting to read it to the end, only to find out that the story is not finished.

Old childhood friends meet up again and what used to be innocent, no longer is. It's about control and power, and hidden agendas, and chemistry which is off the charts.

Quick read and decently developed characters. The story starts very slow with lots of introductions but once we were over the build up, it flowed rather well.

This book is a steamy and loving story! I think Lisa Jones does an amazing job of giving us everything we could ever need. There is an amazing story line, which you often don't get with sexy books like this. She does an amazing job of giving just enough information and not over doing it with details for the story. I think she does a really amazing job, and I would recommend this to everyone but my mother because I do not want to know she read this!

Story Line: 4/5
Sexiness: 5/5

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i decided this book wasnt for me . i am sure its a good book it just wasnt fot me i will still give it 3 stars though

Quick and spicy read that hits all of the right spots if that is what you are looking for.

If you want a well developed storyline with likable characters-this isn't for you. If you want a quick read with spice and enough of a storyline to keep things moving-I highly recommend Protege King.

Alana and Damion have an interwoven past but can they move toward a future together?

With a bit more development and a full length book Protege King had a lot of potential for me. The cliff hanger at the end had me feeling like everything fell a bit flat unfortunately.

I really enjoyed this short spicy read, it was easy to read and I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and the chemistry between them. Just a shame it ended so soon. Look forward to the next one in the series.

Enjoyable, quick read. Damion and Alana grew up next door to each other. They have always loved each other and this book takes us through their relationship from when they were young to now they are adults. Damion is on the board of an investment firm and Alana works for a real estate firm and stars in a TV Series. Both are dealing with their parents while navigating their hot sex life.

This is the start of a series and I’m already looking forward to the next book.

FYI - There are a few spelling errors not picked up (eg page 55 should be “leaves” my belly button).

I liked this spicy story a lot! I do wish it was a little longer because some of the backstory and drama felt glossed over and I’d love to know more details of what happened with Damion and Alana’s families - but there is a book two coming out and I’m hoping more will be revealed in that one!

Highly entertaining, action-packed, sweetly sexy and emotionally thrilling journey filled with witty and engaging charters, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. An edge of your seat and emotional roller-coaster read from beginning to end.

3.5 Stars
Thanks Netgalley for the read.

Overall I felt the book was okay. Loved the description of the book. I also liked the concept of the two friends growing up together trope. I liked the characters a lot and found them intriguing.

However, I thought the beginning was a little strange as you spent more time in a "Flashback" then in the actual timeline. I think the book could have been arranged better. I'm not big on cliffhanger endings either.

I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. I was expecting a flaky, rushed romance with no depth but Protoge King is not that at all.

Our characters have a deep, established connection that is crucial to the tale itself. It is privilege and power at its best.

Incredibly easy to read, spicy and sweet. I can't wait for book 2.

I loved this book and I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I was hooked from the very first page and loved the chemistry and attraction that these two had and the banter between them was really amazing. I loved watching there relationship grow while reading this book.

The book was a fresh take on a few of my favorite tropes. The story was fun to read and easy to follow begging me to not put it down. The main characters are well written and intriguing in their backgrounds. having the TV show aspect was an unexpected twist that was fun to be immersed in.

Quick read, I think I would have preferred to have kept reading after only 160 pages than it stop and start a new book. The childhood friend relationship gave it a lot of dynamics that were interesting to navigate. The girl character frustrated me, I definitely wouldn’t be her friend, but made for a good character. Good flow, good plot (just stopped short for the time being) & intense intimate scenes.

I loved this!! I stayed up way past my bed time to finish this. This was so good! I absolutely adored Damon West!
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I enjoyed this story very much. It was intriguing and quite entertaining. The only reason that I give it a 4 star it’s because it’s a cliffhanger. Either I missed it or it wasn’t promoted as such.

I received "Protege King" by Lisa Renee Jones for free in exchange for an honest review. I quite enjoyed the story overall. The attraction between the main characters is hot. The only thing that I did not like was that it was a cliff hanger. I suspected that it would be, but I'm always sad to see when a book actually is-- especially when the next book is not available yet! If it where, then that would be a different story!
Now I have to wait to read the conclusion of the story!

This was a strange book for me. Damon West and Alana Blue grew up next door to each other and were best friends. Things began to change when she went to college and her parents had to sell their home. She then finds out about her father’s gambling debt. One night in college they meet again and though they spend the night together she wakes up alone. Fast forward you have her having a reality show selling property and ten years later Damon shows up once again and she finds herself caught up once again in the feelings for him. More things are revealed about her family and his father and just when you believe you are going to get answers, you get to wait for the next book. Well, hopefully, I can remember or get approved for it. Still a good book at least for the characters.

I am super torn with this review. Ugh…

So I really enjoyed the characters and the premise of the story. It didn’t feel forced or convoluted like so many do. The people and the story felt real. And the author does second chance romance soooo well.

However, I hate HFN books and knew at 50% in there was no way it was going to get to HEA and it hurt my heart. And it was also why I felt like through the whole book that there was more to the story and we were just skating along the surface a bit.

So if you like HFN, can handle the cliff hanger, or are waiting for the entire series to come out and then read them one after the other. I would recommend. If you are like me and can’t handle that, then stay away (at least until the series is finished).

ARC generously provided by NetGalley and publisher in exchange for fair and honest review.