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Retain Me
Having been promoted to partner at Walsh, Ingram & Ingram law firm, Avarie Ingram was quite confident in her abilities in not only the courtroom but the boardroom as well. Her new high profile assignment was to be an advisor for the legal team of the billion-dollar corporation, King Steel Industries. This duty would include working closely with the devilishly handsome C.E.O, Shane King. Making her way up the corporate ladder, left no room for love and it was the last thing she had considered while climbing the ladder of success. A private dinner between the two would lead to a night of passion that Avarie desired to keep in the strictest of confidence. After all, there was this little thing called attorney-client privileges. The sparks between the two are enough to set the town on fire. Avarie and Shane embarked on a steamy love affair, unable to keep their hands off each other. As much as Avarie tries to remain professional in the office, Shane blows past her defenses at every turn. She's built up the facade of being a hard, corporate attorney and Avarie knows what is between them is wrong-- but there's no way she can leave Shane alone. Retain Me is a steamy, contemporary BWWM romance. For fans that love sexy, filthy office romance, you will love the latest release from Peyton Banks. It’s reserved for mature readers only.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2019
About the author
Peyton Banks
62 books668 followers USA TODAY Bestselling author Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.
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May 16, 2019
This book didn't sound like Peyton Banks.
May 7, 2019
Shane King, CEO of King Steel was attracted to his sexy new attorney, Avarie Ingram at first glance so he went after her until she was his. Yes, people were not too accepting of Avarie's smarts but protective Shane got them told and FAST!
"Retain Me" was a short novella but my, my, my --- it a really memorable good read!
5 Retain me stars!!!!!!!! *****
"Retain Me" was a short novella but my, my, my --- it a really memorable good read!
5 Retain me stars!!!!!!!! *****
May 9, 2019
Wonderful quick read!! Wished it was a little longer!
January 22, 2020
It was good but I felt like it was kind of repetitive. For example, it was continuously mentioned how Avarie could hold her own etc and even some of the sex scenes seemed the same to me.
May 17, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 10, 2026
Retain Me was an addictive contemporary romance that pulled me in with its strong characters, workplace tension, and complicated relationship dynamics.
Avarie immediately stood out to me as a confident, ambitious woman who has worked hard to build her career and establish herself in a demanding world. I loved that she wasn't someone who needed rescuing, she was intelligent, capable, and determined to succeed on her own terms. Watching her struggle between the professional life she'd worked so hard to build and the unexpected feelings developing for Shane made her journey especially interesting.
Shane was the perfect challenge to Avarie's carefully controlled world. Their personalities created plenty of tension, and I enjoyed watching him slowly break through the walls she'd put around herself. The push and pull between them kept the story moving and made it difficult to put down.
What I enjoyed most was the contrast between Avarie's professional confidence and the vulnerability she has to confront when it comes to matters of the heart. Sometimes the hardest thing isn't succeeding in your career, it's allowing yourself to be emotionally open when you've spent so long protecting yourself.
Peyton Banks delivered an engaging romance filled with ambition, chemistry, complicated choices, and plenty of emotional tension. If you enjoy contemporary workplace romances with strong, career driven characters and an intense connection between the leads, Retain Me is definitely one to add to your reading list.
Avarie immediately stood out to me as a confident, ambitious woman who has worked hard to build her career and establish herself in a demanding world. I loved that she wasn't someone who needed rescuing, she was intelligent, capable, and determined to succeed on her own terms. Watching her struggle between the professional life she'd worked so hard to build and the unexpected feelings developing for Shane made her journey especially interesting.
Shane was the perfect challenge to Avarie's carefully controlled world. Their personalities created plenty of tension, and I enjoyed watching him slowly break through the walls she'd put around herself. The push and pull between them kept the story moving and made it difficult to put down.
What I enjoyed most was the contrast between Avarie's professional confidence and the vulnerability she has to confront when it comes to matters of the heart. Sometimes the hardest thing isn't succeeding in your career, it's allowing yourself to be emotionally open when you've spent so long protecting yourself.
Peyton Banks delivered an engaging romance filled with ambition, chemistry, complicated choices, and plenty of emotional tension. If you enjoy contemporary workplace romances with strong, career driven characters and an intense connection between the leads, Retain Me is definitely one to add to your reading list.
February 23, 2020
Averie and Shane short circuited my Kindle upon their first time meeting!! No playing coy for either of these two. Their romance was off the charts right along with their business savvy. From the boardroom to the bedroom...and all places in between, this power couple took names and kicked butt!! Love had no color boundaries...well maybe to those who STILL remain ignorant!! Great read and I look forward to reading more in this series.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 31, 2023
Shane and Avarie power couple in hiding
Avarie was to become the lawyer in charge of Shane’s companies account. She was there to do what was best for the company. It didn’t bold well for her that she was a woman and black. She had to put a few people in their place for being condescending to her. It was the good old boys club for some. And there were others ready to move on with business.
Peyton put together a good logical clear and connecting short. This was most certainly a lunchtime quickie well worth the time.
Avarie was to become the lawyer in charge of Shane’s companies account. She was there to do what was best for the company. It didn’t bold well for her that she was a woman and black. She had to put a few people in their place for being condescending to her. It was the good old boys club for some. And there were others ready to move on with business.
Peyton put together a good logical clear and connecting short. This was most certainly a lunchtime quickie well worth the time.
August 17, 2024
This book is meh
When I read the intro to this book, I was looking for a powerful black woman and a powerful white man falling in love as equals. This book was so not about that. The black woman was written as submissive with her powerful white man always to the rescue. I did not enjoy reading this book as much as I thought I would. It seems to be the theme for rhis author in a couple of her books. Maybe she needs to flesh out her characters and make her books a little longer. Everything seems rushed and cliched.
When I read the intro to this book, I was looking for a powerful black woman and a powerful white man falling in love as equals. This book was so not about that. The black woman was written as submissive with her powerful white man always to the rescue. I did not enjoy reading this book as much as I thought I would. It seems to be the theme for rhis author in a couple of her books. Maybe she needs to flesh out her characters and make her books a little longer. Everything seems rushed and cliched.
May 27, 2019
Love it!!
A great read, and I enjoyed it tremendously, not too short,not too long, no dragging, straight to the point. Just like Shane, the man knows what he wants and he wants Avarie , the go-getter, powerful lawyer. Together,they make sense, they belong together,they fit!
I was hoping for a little Shane or little Averie, maybe we will have some babies in Trevor's story. 😁
Great 👍
A great read, and I enjoyed it tremendously, not too short,not too long, no dragging, straight to the point. Just like Shane, the man knows what he wants and he wants Avarie , the go-getter, powerful lawyer. Together,they make sense, they belong together,they fit!
I was hoping for a little Shane or little Averie, maybe we will have some babies in Trevor's story. 😁
Great 👍
January 14, 2021
Love it
I love all of your BMWM romance novels. I read lots of them enjoy them and give us a beautiful outlook Interracial relationships. How love has no color. Is Physical and mental attraction , Without judgment on both parts of the families and friends,that will support your relationship. These novels give us as women and men hope to find love without judgment. Love has no color. Love is love and it’s God’s love
I love all of your BMWM romance novels. I read lots of them enjoy them and give us a beautiful outlook Interracial relationships. How love has no color. Is Physical and mental attraction , Without judgment on both parts of the families and friends,that will support your relationship. These novels give us as women and men hope to find love without judgment. Love has no color. Love is love and it’s God’s love
November 23, 2019
Avarie (lawyer) took over her father’s account with the infamous King brothers company as the top head lawyer. Little did she know that she would also catch the attention of Shane King. She wanted to keep it under wrap. Sometimes you don’t get what you want. Loved the story line, but I had to skip over the sexual content as it was a bit much for me ( yes there was a disclaimer).
April 23, 2019
An Office Romance
I love a book that has a spirited, independent, take charge heroine and a strong protective confident hero. This was a fun read, a sweet love story that has grit, a little drama, lovable characters, instant connection and a I found my forever love ending.
I love a book that has a spirited, independent, take charge heroine and a strong protective confident hero. This was a fun read, a sweet love story that has grit, a little drama, lovable characters, instant connection and a I found my forever love ending.
December 29, 2020
She has worked hard to become a partner of the law firm and had no time for love. She gets a new client but there is an instant attraction between them. Will they give in to the attractions? Can they keep it a secret? Will it affect her job? Watch what will happen between them
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2023
Retained
What a sweet novella. Loved how Shane wanted her from the moment he saw her. No need for other women to satisfy his urges, he had met the one he wanted as his partner for life.
What a sweet novella. Loved how Shane wanted her from the moment he saw her. No need for other women to satisfy his urges, he had met the one he wanted as his partner for life.
August 23, 2023
Lawyer Up
Shane and his brother were the owners of a large industrial firm. Their attorney was retiring and his replacement Avarie was just what he wanted. They may have started things a little backwards, but they ended it right on time.
Shane and his brother were the owners of a large industrial firm. Their attorney was retiring and his replacement Avarie was just what he wanted. They may have started things a little backwards, but they ended it right on time.
April 16, 2019
Short
It was a good story, short but good. I enjoyed all the way through. I always love this author. Good
It was a good story, short but good. I enjoyed all the way through. I always love this author. Good
April 20, 2019
Nice And Sweet
Shame and Avery felt the attraction as soon as they met. Shane wanted Avery and went after her. Avery wanted Shane too. I love them together.
Shame and Avery felt the attraction as soon as they met. Shane wanted Avery and went after her. Avery wanted Shane too. I love them together.
April 23, 2019
Good read
This was a good read but way too short of a book. Loved the instant attraction between Shane and Avarie.
This was a good read but way too short of a book. Loved the instant attraction between Shane and Avarie.
May 22, 2019
Jump to read books by P. Banks!!!
Always great reading books by Ms. Banks. Thank you for giving a different view of relationship building. Well written. Good story line!!
Always great reading books by Ms. Banks. Thank you for giving a different view of relationship building. Well written. Good story line!!
December 19, 2019
This is a cute office romance that shows what happens when two alphas clash!! Will there be a book 2?
January 24, 2021
A quickie, but good nonetheless. I always know I’ll get a good story from this author at this point.
April 2, 2023
from the stuff my kindle sale
April 3, 2023
Hot and Heavy
This is, like, the quintessential office romance! Avarie is feminine yet strong. Shane is swoony hawt. Their chemistry and whirlwind relationship is pure fire.
This is, like, the quintessential office romance! Avarie is feminine yet strong. Shane is swoony hawt. Their chemistry and whirlwind relationship is pure fire.
April 7, 2023
Did anyone proofread this?
April 19, 2023
Good Read
Wow this was a nice story Shane knew who he wanted and went after his girl. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
Wow this was a nice story Shane knew who he wanted and went after his girl. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
April 29, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this short read. Sometimes I feel with short stories they can be so unbelievable as well as a bit cringey but this book was a cute love story.
April 30, 2023
Short and Sweet
This is my 1st reading by this author, an I truly enjoyed it. For a novella the author woved together a great storyline that didn't feel rushed
This is my 1st reading by this author, an I truly enjoyed it. For a novella the author woved together a great storyline that didn't feel rushed
January 23, 2024
Short, spicy-ishh, to the point.
•interracial relationship
•alpha male, alpha female
•both successful in their fields
•interracial relationship
•alpha male, alpha female
•both successful in their fields
February 22, 2025
Retain Me by Peyton Banks – Taking over her father’s law firm takes lots of guts, but Avarie decided to take on falling in love at the same time! Happy Reading!
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