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Protégé King (Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lisa Renee Jones (Author), Wander Aguiar (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,268 ratings
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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    Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business
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About the Author

Lisa Renee Jones is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the highly acclaimed Inside Out series. Lisa's other bestselling series include include Tall, Dark and Deadly; The Secret Life of Amy Bensen; Dirty Rich; and White Lies. Prior to publishing, Lisa owned a 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 LRJ was listed as the number seven growing women-owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Tim Paige is an audiobook narrator with a passion for rom coms, superheroes, and telling stories that provide an escape from the world (or a new lens with which to view it). A former full-time touring musician, Tim has played on some of the biggest stages in the world. He is the voice of "The More You Know" on NBC, and has provided voice-over for many national commercials, promos, trailers, and video games. When he's not narrating audiobooks or voicing fun projects, you'll most often find him playing pretend with his two sons, shouting at the television during Syracuse Orange basketball and football games, or cooking up tasty vegan treats.

Tatiana Sokolov narrates a variety of fiction but especially likes saucy romances. She lives in the Midwest with her menagerie of pets.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BD6QCMG4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Julie Patra Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 217 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business
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Customers find the book interesting and complex, with a storyline full of twists and turns that keeps them glued to the pages. They appreciate the chemistry between the characters, with one customer noting the palpable chemistry between Damion and Alana, and another mentioning the emotional bond that spans decades. The book receives positive feedback for its character development, with one customer particularly praising the relationship between Damien and Alana. While customers consider it a terrific start to the series, some note that the story stops abruptly.

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34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting and complex, describing it as a thrilling read that keeps them engaged until the end.

"...The betrayal, unrequited love and family drama all made for an interesting read. I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes." Read more

"Good read...just a little upset that I have to wait a whole year to finish the series! Not a fan of that!!!" Read more

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34 customers mention "Storyline"28 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it very intriguing with lots of twists and turns that keep them glued to the page.

"...And the stories? There's angst, drama, suspense, intense emotions and intrigue...." Read more

"This trilling story kept me glued to the drama surrounding Damien, Alan and their parents...." Read more

"...The story is about unrequited love, family, betrayals, misunderstandings, longing, and more as you read about Alana and Damion...." Read more

"...Each time she tackles this type of story, LRJ adds wonderful plot twists to make each book series unique...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the characters break and mend the reader's heart, while another notes the obvious devotion of Damien to Alana.

"...The level her writing talent reaches is exceptional. Her characters are memorable, intelligent, successful and driven. And the stories?..." Read more

"...though Damion has been out of the picture for a while, his devotion to Alana is obvious. As is their off-the-charts chemistry!..." Read more

"I really love a book that draws me in. I enjoy being vested with the characters...." Read more

"...It made the story quick but believable. The characters break and mend your heart all at once...." Read more

7 customers mention "Start"7 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a terrific start to the series.

"...the Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business Series; it is the beginning of a new series...." Read more

"...all 3 books in this series, and I feel like while it’s an overall good-ish series it isn’t up to the standards that I expect from this author...." Read more

"This is a terrific start to this series and absolutely leaves you wanting more!..." Read more

"Enjoyed the book it is book one in the series. There is a lot to unfold but so far got beginning. The book is short at 189 pages on the kindle...." Read more

6 customers mention "Chemistry"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry in the book, with one mentioning the palpable connection between characters Damion and Alana.

"...I really loved the dynamic between Alana and Damion. There is so much chemistry, but it’s wrapped in mistrust and anger over the past...." Read more

"...When it comes to romance books, I am all into the drama and insane chemistry...." Read more

"The protege king Damion and Alana had palpable chemistry, and “the emotional bond that spans decades.”..." Read more

"...These two characters have great chemistry ...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotion level"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one review highlighting the intense emotions and another noting the emotional bond that spans decades.

"...And the stories? There's angst, drama, suspense, intense emotions and intrigue...." Read more

"...king Damion and Alana had palpable chemistry, and “the emotional bond that spans decades.”..." Read more

"...This has friendship, enemies to lovers, intense and angsty....what more can you ask for. This author will always be a one click for me." Read more

"...Always a surprise on the next page. You can feel the emotions to the bone. Allows you to live life vicariously through the characters.😀..." Read more

14 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's story, with some finding the writing exceptional, while others report that the narrative stops abruptly and feels too short.

"...At times this story got a little confusing to me because of the twists and turns but as always the plot came together and Lisa Renee Jones left me..." Read more

"...The level her writing talent reaches is exceptional. Her characters are memorable, intelligent, successful and driven. And the stories?..." Read more

"...My only complaint is that this book was very short!" Read more

"...The storyline was all over the place." Read more

Childhood friends x second chance
4 out of 5 stars
Childhood friends x second chance
☆ 3.5/5 & 1.5/5 spice A very easy and fast pace read that follows Damion and Alana. Both are childhood friends and neighbors, but later on, they have a falling out. Alana has feelings for Damion at a very young age, but after being disappointed time after time, she struggles with their friendship/relationship. Every encounter and interaction between the two is filled with so much sexual heated tension and angst — from being friends to lovers to enemies to lovers. Fast forward, a couple years later, Damion and Alana reunite once again, but this time, Damion is asking Alana to pretend to be his fiancée as a favor for what he did for her back then. Will Alana give in and agree to be his fiancée or walk away? 🤭 I was just a bit frustrated with the miscommunication and at times wished that Alana would make Damion groveled a while longer instead of giving into his word so easily. Overall, this was a fast pace read filled with drama, angst, and a cliffhanger. If you enjoy workplace romance, childhood friendships, and second chances, check this book out! Tropes: ❥ Childhood friends ❥ Billionaire romance ❥ Friends to lovers to enemies to lovers ❥ Workplace romance ❥ Second chances
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  • Merry Jelks- Emmanuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    This trilling story kept me glued to the drama surrounding Damien, Alan and their parents. It is like watching their lives through a chess game where everyone has a game piece, and their lives are executed accordingly. Damien and his father are the ones manipulating the pieces of the others' lives. Who will win this game in the end.

    I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • LF
    4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling first book in this couples story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    Protégé King is the first book in the Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business series. The story is about unrequited love, family, betrayals, misunderstandings, longing, and more as you read about Alana and Damion. They grew up together, were best friends, and also loved each other. There is a pull to each other that is at the soul level but the bonds will be broken and knitted back together several times. The story takes place over a number of years so you get to see the two of them grow, change and have to deal with life. Additionally, both their families are instrumental in their lives and what happens to them with decisions that are outside of their control, which will further cause issues between them.
    Be aware that this story is continued in the next book, Scorned Queen, and will then continue through the next two books after that. It may be a longer reading experience but so far it is a riveting one that has me looking forward to the next book to see what happens for this couple.
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  • Mel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming Who They Were Always Meant to Be
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
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    It's not hard getting caught up in a Lisa Renee Jones' book. The level her writing talent reaches is exceptional. Her characters are memorable, intelligent, successful and driven. And the stories? There's angst, drama, suspense, intense emotions and intrigue. In the case of Protégé King family dynamics play a big role and are at the root of the ebb and flow in Alana Blue and Damion West's twenty-one year relationship. Both have been at the mercy of parental pressures and expectations for all of their lives. As far as Damion and Alana themselves? Let's just say that when they're in close proximity of one another the heat and electricity that arcs between them could set the room on fire. Despite all their many disagreements, misunderstandings and miscommunications it's working together that may finally enable them to be free of entanglements and become the couple they've always been meant to be. Just a quick note, this book is part of a duet so you'll have to patiently wait to find out how this all plays out.
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  • Sweet Reads and Treats - Mere
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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    Lisa Renee Jones is the queen of corporate espionage and high stakes relationships. She makes office steam really spicy. She always delivers manipulative fathers and though the MMCs are a touch morally gray, they fight to succeed against their corrupt fathers and get the love of their lives. Each time she tackles this type of story, LRJ adds wonderful plot twists to make each book series unique. And with the combination of enemies to lovers and second chance romances, the steam in these stories is always piping hot. I can never get enough of these books and keep gladly coming back for more.

    Damion and Alana fell in love as children after playing together thick as thieves. Despite years, hurt, and distance their feelings never really diminished, but Damion has hurt Alana time and again. Both their families have secrets that both tie them together and keep them apart. As time passed, both Damion and Alana fought to become extremely successful in their businesses. But ten years later, Damion has decided to make his move and Alana is the key to everything.

    I really loved the dynamic between Alana and Damion. There is so much chemistry, but it’s wrapped in mistrust and anger over the past. They keep coming together in the bedroom, and that tinge of hurt makes things even steamier. Damion is ruthless in his pursuit to take his father down and also claim the future with the woman he always knew was his, but he keeps so much from Alana. I can’t wait to see where this story ends and hope the release of Scorned Queen is sooner rather than later.
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  • AM2RU
    3.0 out of 5 stars YA read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
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    Too juvenile for my taste. High School drama portrayed as adulting. Even the characters playing grown up was too juvenile to take seriously.
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  • JNMcLain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Right Out of the Gate!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
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    Doesn't lolligag and draw out the childhood history. It made the story quick but believable. The characters break and mend your heart all at once.

    I have been waiting to read this one to have all three books out. It misses simple words ((if, to, my), like they were deleted and forgot to re-read the sentence afterward to add them back in. Needs another read through, but the story is excellent!
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  • Nikki Britt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Series romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
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    I have a hard time getting into series. In fact I tend to not read them and prefer standalone stories with connecting characters. That being said I did enjoy this book. The betrayal, unrequited love and family drama all made for an interesting read. I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes.
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  • Jeanne Richardson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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    I've read a lot of books written by Lisa Renee Jones; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

    This is the first book in the Wall Street Empire: Strictly Business Series; it is the beginning of a new series. The story continues in the next book and needs to be read in order.
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  • Leitor Kindle CamAll
    2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 21, 2023
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    I couldn't connect well with the characters and found the whole book very boring and a disappointment. I'd rather Ms. Jones would not release so many books per year and return to her brilliance
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  • CURLY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2024
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    A good story although there were some editing issues.which surprised me as I’ve read other LRJ books & didn’t have this problem. It left me wanting more & was gutted (but in a good way) with the way it ended. I was not expecting a cliffhanger!!
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  • Gillian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read
    Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2023
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    This was an amazing story.
    Alana and Damion have known each other for years.
    When they finally catch up to one another at College.
    Alana wants to resist him but can’t, Damion wants her but he is trying to take down his father and doesn’t want Alana in the firing line.
    Can’t wait to what happens in the next book.
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  • Claudia~Cushin Violeta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Angsty times and complicated feelings...
    Reviewed in India on August 16, 2024
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    This story is about Alana and Damion and their complicated friendship and love starting right from their childhood where they are neighbours and besties.

    Told in a past and present Pov style which kept things interesting and kept me guessing as to what has happened for these two best friends to have the distance and enmity between them that they have now.

    Alana is a star of a big tv show now but this has come after lots of sacrifices and many more troubles, some of them she's still trying her best to get rid of.

    When she receives a mysterious offer and goes to meet the mystery person behind it, she's shocked to find the man is none other than Damion, the one unforgettable wound of her past.

    We are taken into their childhood and their college times and how changing times and complicated feelings and other things kept these two separated and leading them to having different paths in life.

    Ahhh... There's lots of angst in this one and had me frustrated at times trying to figure out the real deal between them especially Damion.

    There's also a lot of family drama here with troublesome parents and bitter truths.
    We come across devastating secrets and unseen traps set unaware that also widen the gap between Alana and Damion but there's also the fact that these two were just driving me crazy in not wanting to acknowledge what's clear and in their face.

    The stakes are high now as Damion is about to take on a huge challenge of dethroning their enemy and take his revenge but there's also unknown territory with Alana and what will happen next.

    That ending had me a bit scared because their plan had been tossed and Damion seems to think that it will on the contrast not ruin but help them. I can't wait to see how it all unfolds. Diving straight into Scorned queen, book 2. ❤️❤️❤️
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  • Deb Hanson
    4.0 out of 5 stars crazy 😜
    Reviewed in Australia on October 4, 2023
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    Well well... that was.... crazy!

    In a world of take all, mergers, acquisitions love isn’t a thing, it’s another thing in the way of success. But for Damion and Alana, life as children was so much better. They grew up together as best friends, now he’s the protege king of his fathers company and Alana has her own successful tv show. The pair have a complicated yet sexy relationship, she’s loved him forever, he’s constantly destroying her...

    Now they come together in a blaze of glory, but that comes with consequences. Their past may help the future but the now is what could make or break everything. I’m curious to see how this ends for Alana and Damion.
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