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Rating: really liked it
AHHH!! Kennedy Ryan just delivered one of the most magnificent reads I have EVER read! The Rebel King is absolutely spectacular as it not only contains passion, and turmoil but it is honestly
One of the Greatest Love Stories EVER Written! Maxim and Lennix were EVERY-DAMN-THING. Their love, respect and dedication for one other was almost tangible. I was immersed in the story and felt their connection right of the pages.
The Rebel King will ultimately blow your mind and stay with you forever!
Without giving away any spoilers just know that
The Rebel King starts off at that harrowing cliffhanger at the end of
The Kingmaker. But what follows is Maxim and Lennix's powerful journey where they face the lowest of lows but also the highest of highs together. Their banter, fiery fights and heartstopping love for one another was astounding, making them truly one of the best couples I have ever read. I die for them and am so overcome with love for this story and the kismet connection they shared.
Overall, Ryan's exceptional talent and powerful storytelling ability made this story worthy of a King and his Queen. Her writing is flawless: beautiful in its prose and riveting in its intensity. I feel changed for the better having read this series. The
All The King's Men duet is a once in a lifetime kind of read and Ryan's
BEST work. They are absolutely brilliant and like Lennix, deserve to shine in the heavens like the stars they are. Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
Rating: really liked it
How does one get over the hangover after reading prolific Kennedy Books, long enough to attempt to write a review?. The urge to re-enter the her sacred realm is acute, the world she creates and hands over to you is so very real and alive. All her subjects carry a strong message of racial harmony and tolerance. Everybody MUST READ this fantastic Duet. Set against the backdrop of powerful, redemptive love story, this is a socio-political commentary underlining the timeless importance of it, especially so in the current volatile climate of our country.
“She said revolution requires a certain degree of hubris. I have hubris to spare. Whether you know it or not, we need a revolution. We need to shake things up. The status quo is insufficient for what lies ahead. Let’s not fear the future. Let’s make it.” Kennedy in her infinite wisdom has given us not only a novel but an important lesson in history and humanity. Her kind demeanor reflects in her stories like brilliant sunshine. Her ability to connect with her readers spills her trademark compassion and graciousness as major characteristics in the fictional people she creates.
They are humane, strong, staunch believers and tireless fighters. Holding on to their beliefs and convictions, Maxim and Olivia share a once-in-a-lifetime kind of connection that happens when planets and the moon align together on rare occasions. Their unlikely but inevitable coupling makes up a powerful winning combo that is both envied and celebrated.
"The girl who chases stars landed on the moon, planted her flag, and I’ve been hers ever since." 
Ms. Ryan not only entertains, she reminds us that the core values on which this great nation is built on, are as pertinent for survival now, as they were decades ago. Her story glimmers in hope when all seems lost.
Her hero- Maxim Cade carries the same Zeal and drive to succeed as our nation builders did centuries ago. He's strong, down to earth, passionate nationalist who wants to better the world and leave his clean footprint on this earth for our future generation. I wish I could gather Kennedy's words and bring Maxim to life. God knows our country needs a superhuman like him right now!!
A man of huge ideas and impossible dreams and enough hubris to bring them to fruition.
"This bed is our map, and we make love until it feels like we fall off the edge of the world. It’s just us, the longitude of our bodies aligned and locked and loving. The latitude of our hearts, crossed, pressed together." Their path to eternity is littered with political dangers and social potholes, coupled that with family hostility, it makes it a super angsty read and couple of scenes had be bawling like a baby.
In particular, the scene when Maxim goes to Millie's house, just broke my heart into million pieces.
Earth shattering grief, foundation shaking passion and an overload of sentiments had me engrossed, reading this book NON STOP. For the first time EVER, I didn't cook food because I was reading. It has been an eye opening, subsuming journey for me reading this Duet. And as usual she's thorough in her research, her weighty and intelligent prose forces you to broaden the horizons of your mind, make room in your soul for diversity and sensitize your heart.
I was more informed, more aware of Apache culture, their tragedies and bias they face, their struggles to cling to their identities and land everyday.
“Lennix Moon Hunter, Yavapai-Apache Nation,”
“The last warriors to surrender. And I am the girl who chases stars.” Very few authors manage successfully to have you fall in love with the characters and shake your Psyche at the same time. I always come out enriched and enlightened when I close the last page.
Such informed and profound conviction in writing deserves all the RITAs which are inevitably coming her way
Time to get a bigger shelf Ms. Ryan.
I'm honored and humbled to have read your words🙏
You write and I shall follow
“I signed on for you.
Whatever that means
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Rating: really liked it
5 stars 
Maxim is my once-in-a-lifetime, and I’m his.
After reading
The Kingmaker, I couldn't wait to read the conclusion of Nix and Maxim's story in
The Rebel King. I always worry when a duet starts off so strong, that the second part may not live up to the first... That was not the case here. This second book was just as wonderful as the first. It was beautifully written, and went in directions I never saw coming.
The ending of book one left us in a killer cliffhanger. I was so happy the wait wasn't long. I was so ready to get back into this world. Maxim proved that he would do anything for Lennix, and after being tested time and time again, he proved that to be true. This story had a good bit of suspense and action, but it was romance heavy in the best way.
Lennix is strong, brave, and a force to be reckoned with. There were times she was a bit stubborn, but I loved that Maxim took her and accepted her just the way she was. He encouraged her strength and they truly brought out the best in one another.
“You signed up for me..And I signed up for you, whatever that means, wherever that takes us.”
The passion between Lennix and Maxim is out of this world. They are so connected, so different, yet so alike in so many ways. They are each others true match. I love couples that fit like this. They challenge each other, and most importantly, they love and support one another above all else.
Kennedy Ryan's books are always powerful, important, real, and raw. They also always give me the feels, which is my favorite thing while reading. This duet, especially, tackles harder topics that I think are so significant in this day and age. And they're talked about and handled so well. These books will definitely be going on my favorites list of 2019 and I highly recommend them!!
“We weren’t unlikely, Nix,” I say, no levity in the words. “We were inevitable.”
Rating: really liked it
What a journey. What a love. What an epic conclusion to All The Kings Men Duet. Kennedy Ryan delivers. I strapped myself in and was ready for takeoff from page 1. I was on the edge of my seat. Biting my nails, holding myself in not wanting to go the toilet. I was completely immersed in this story. With Nix and Doc.
The prose jumps off the page. Flawlessly written. I was completely mesmerized thanks to the undeniable connection and intoxicating love between this couple. Wanting and needing more with every page.
Nix continues to blow me away with her strength which she finds within herself and through her heritage. It’s beautiful and fascinating to experience for reader like me who doesn’t have a broad knowledge about the history of the Native Americans.
Doc still takes charge when there’s something or someone he wants but now there’s more at stake. He gives it all just like Nix. They’re are two dedicated and strong personalities who complement each other. Perfectly.
Their journey is monumental in terms of their growth as a couple and as individuals. They are each other’s constants. They find solace and a pure need in one another and I reveled every moment. Their love is highly addictive and so intense. They struck a connection when Nix was 17 and Maxim 24 and it changed them both irrevocably. Now in their early and late thirties they now know what they want and are not afraid to claim it!
The Rebel King has it all. Suspense, humor and steam. It’s a perfect conclusion to All The Kings Men. There’s a reason Kennedy Ryan has won the RITA. She’s so gifted and versatile in her storytelling. The reader never knows what they’ll get from a Ryan novel. The Rebel King is impeccable from its prose to the overall story. Spectacular!
5 Once In A Lifetime Stars
**Advance Reader Copy received**
Rating: really liked it
LIVE! | AMZ US | AMZ UK |Books in All The King’s Men duet should be read in order:Book 1: The Kingmaker
Book 2: The Rebel King
Rating: really liked it
Title: ➳ ❤The Rebel King
Series ➳ All the King’s Men Duet 2#
Author: ➳ Kennedy Ryan
Published ➳ November 18th 2019
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
💖💖💖💖💖+
ღ The second installment & unfortunately the conclusion
I couldn’t wait to start this after finishing The Kingmaker & What a journey these two embarked upon!
What an epic conclusion! You sit back with your fluorite bottle of wine 🥂& get ready for one hell of ride !
✔ Alpha Male + Alpha Female
✔ Passion spanning 4 continents & nearly 20 years
✔ 2 fighter-dreamers determined to change the world!
✔ Enemies-to-Lovers + Second Chance Romance…..
I would say this just sums it right up
➦📚 *Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
Books in All The King’s Men duet should be read in order:
Book 1: The Kingmaker
Book 2: The Rebel King
Happy Reading & Enjoy --------Paulette Alphas Review
Rating: really liked it
nnnooooo oweeennnn,
first of all, how could you?! that was not very nice, you cruel author. even if all of that was to help build maxims character, i cant believe you went there!! i felt used on his behalf, and im angry and heartbroken.
second of all, ... well i dont have anymore left to say. other than a very unimportant revelation that this book reminds me of lana del reys song, national anthem. watching the music video and reminiscing what happened in this book just hit me really close to home.
ps. can we get grims book please??
My review of: The Kingmaker
Rating: really liked it
♡ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 & 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗨! ♡
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟭, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗟 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚, releases very soon!
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. . . 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘!!!
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑, 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐋 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟐
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(𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝘼𝙎 𝙎𝙊𝙊𝙉 𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 2 𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀!)
Rating: really liked it
5 stars
“You signed up for me,” I say, wanting to shout, but keeping my voice low. “And I signed up for you, whatever that means, wherever that takes us.”Waw. What a ride!
Whatever Kennedy Ryan writes, I’m gonna read it. I love her. And I loved this book. She just knows how to write a really powerful, impactful, meaningful, emotional, and brilliant book.
Reading her books, you can always expect;
A strong as hell heroine. I always admire her heroines. Lennix was so strong and brave. She’s someone else equal. I loved her!
A freakin good relationship with no misunderstanding, with communication, and with a super undeniable chemistry. They just fit so well. They’re each other true match.
A really beautiful amazing writing with worth remembering quotes.
A meaningful powerful original plot. A message that’s well delivered. A unique story that’s entertaining and impactful at the same time. I mean she managed to make politics interesting, if that’s even possible!
That was the perfect conclusion for Maxim and Lennix story. I’m glad to hear that Kimba is going to get her own book, because I loved her so much. It’s supposed to be a second chance romance and I’m kinda scared the hero is gonna be David, and for some reason I wanted him to be Grim? Please?
“We weren’t unlikely, Nix,” I say, no levity in the words. “We were inevitable.”
Song recommendation:We didn’t start the fire by Billy Joel
Ordinary people by John legend
Rating: really liked it
***AVAILABLE NOW - FULL REVIEW***
What is there to say about The Rebel King? It was consuming, inspiring, and emotional. It pulled on every single heart string I have, and when it was all said and done I wasn’t ready to move on or say goodbye. I wanted a million and one epilogues. I wanted to stay with Maxim and Lennix well into their relationship, like old and gray.
These two change and evolve after the events at the end of book one; they kind of have to as a result of what occurs. Kennedy Ryan, however, still kept the core of their characters and what drives them. Their love is still all encompassing, their love passionate and transformational. I truly am infatuated with their love.
The Rebel King is such a poignant novel. It touches on so many social issues that are plaguing our world. I found myself understanding not just the specific issues that were important to each character but the overall theme that what we are doing isn’t working, and understanding the desire for a better world, for something different, someone different. Kennedy Ryan truly speaks to the social climate we are currently in, but she also leaves us with hope, inspiration that things can get better with the right people. The world needs innovators, fighters, and dreamers. We need intellectuals who are willing to think outside of the box and people who are willing to break down the walls of the status quo. We need a Rebel King and Queen.
Kennedy Ryan proves time and again why she is a must read author. Her style is poetic, emotive. I feel every word. Her stories are didactic and romantic. She combines every facet I love about reading into one epic romance time and again, and The Kingmaker duet is all of this and more.
BETA READ
Rating: really liked it
Exquisite Gah, this novel had my emotions vacillating between joy, sadness, and hope.
I don't know if Ryan is usually this meticulous but it was gratifying to read how respectful she was of the social and cultural aspects of Lennix’s history.
Overall, an amazing duet.
Rating: really liked it
5 STARS
It was amazing, it has everything I was expected and even more!It has suspense and the romance was epic!I fall in love with the characters in the first book and in this one I loved them even more!
Maxim and Lennix have an amazing connection, so intense and passionate.You could feel their connection!I was a part of this story from the beginning, I felt like I was with them!This is what Kennedy's books do!
The writing was amazing and the story unique!This duet have twists, suspense and a heavy romance!It's a must read!
Rating: really liked it
HOT DAMN!!!
The Rebel King was the perfect ending to this duet. The powerful punch this series delivers hit me in all my feels. I’m continually impressed with the way Ms. Ryan is able to convey a story that has the reader so absorbed into the story that the outside world no longer exists.
THE POWER COUPLE Lennix and Maxim are the ultimate power couple. These two never fail to keep it real. In a world where a woman would be more likely to concede her career and ambitions, Lennix makes it known that she’s not going to give up what she has worked to build. The support Maxim gives Lennix in her endeavors was a nice change of pace to see in the romance world.
She’s my survival kit. The girl who chases stars has war in her eyes, and she’ll need it. The toughest fight of our lives is ahead. The fight to heal. I love those words. Maxim offers the reader a glimpse, one of many, into how he views Lennix. Together they will forge the future. Along the way, they both must be vulnerable with each other to allow wrongs to be righted.
Nothing has changed, for me, from the first book where I said that
” I want to live within the pages of this book and be best friends with Lennix and have my own Maxim to admire me for the advocate work I’m doing.” RIGHT THERE is why I love books by Ms. Ryan, she creates couples who love and support each other. No one is a doormat or has to give up their dreams for the other person to thrive. Each person in the relationship is an equal partner.
The Rebel King is a duet. The story continues from the first book into the second book. It’s a romance within the confines of social justice. The reader will want to be best friends with these characters. One last thing, November is
Native American Heritage Month and Native Americans are among one of the most underrepresented groups of people in the romance genre. I hope Ms. Ryan’s book is a flood gate to more books featuring Native Americans entering the romance genre in the coming years.
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Book 1 of 2:
THE KINGMAKERRELEASE DATE: November 17, 2019 Book 2 of 2:
THE REBEL**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
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Rating: really liked it
I LOVED it!!! 😍😍😍 Seriously Ms.Ryan never disappoints me.❤
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*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤ 
Rating: really liked it
2.5 rounded up to 3
“We weren’t unlikely, Nix,” I say, no levity in the words. “We were inevitable.” Must read Book 1 as this picks up where the cliffhanger left off.
Characters Maxim (has a PhD in Climate Science):
Maxim is from a wealthy family who has made their living in the oil/gas industry. However, Maxim doesn’t support the use of fossil fuels, so he doesn’t want anything to do with the family business and has created his own business. He loves his family, but has a strained relationship with his father. His brother is running for President and Maxim is supportive and willingly sings Owen’s praises because he knows he’s the right man to lead the country.
”My father is privileged and arrogant and sometimes misguided, but he’s the only father I have, and I want a relationship with him. Sometimes loving your family is awkward and hard, especially when you don’t believe the same things, don’t choose the same paths.” "Politics and oil are two of my least favorite things. My brother is running for president and my father is an oil baron, if we’re still using words like “baron.”
So fuck my life.” The following words/phrases were used to describe Maxim: voted one of America’s most eligible bachelors, focused, methodical, commanding, determined, delicious, dominant, protective, a man with convictions and goals, hard worker, phenomenon, principled, brilliant, intense, empathetic, explorer.
”He strides into every room like he owns it—like there’s no one in it he can’t persuade, convince, or recruit. The force of his charisma is a tangible thing, a hook that lures you before you even feel it in your mouth.” Lennix (co-owner of a political consulting firm):
Lennix is a proud member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation (an American Indian tribe). Her mother disappeared when she was around 13 and she is passionate about the plight of her people.
“You don’t hold back someone like Lennix because the beauty is in how she flies. I want to see her soar.” The following words/phrases were used to describe Lennix: courageous, defiant, a fighter, brave, strong personality, passionate.
The Story:Told in two parts. There is a huge plot twist at the end of Part 1 that completely flips the story that was developing and Part 2 goes in a bit of a different direction.
My Thoughts:The following are my thoughts about this book:
- Thankfully the cliffhanger from book 1 was resolved fairly quickly.
- I’m not sure the bad guys and their reasons were plausible. I struggled with the “why” in this aspect of the story. Of course, not finding the body was just too predictable. 😏
- I loved the relationship between Lennix and her aunt
- Why does everything have to make a statement???
“Can you even grasp what it means for a Native American girl raised on the rez and a black woman to be running the campaign for the probable next president of the United States?” - I liked that Maxim and Lennix could disagree and handle it like mature adults. It's refreshing to have characters that don't run away because of petty and stupid misunderstandings.
- I understand why there were so many references to the environment and the Native Americans. But, it never let up. Every chapter there was something mentioned and at one point I just felt like I was getting beat over the head with these two subjects. Every situation was another reason to tie in these subjects. Even a meal turned into a climate issue.......
“I don’t tell people they should stop eating meat,” I say. “But eating more chicken than beef is a great start, and buying deforestation-free meats is a huge help, too.” - On top of the two issues mentioned previously, this is a political book too. I felt inundated with "heavy" subjects.
“I don’t esteem my right to bear arms over another person’s right to live and not get shot by some idiot with weapons that belong on a battlefield, not in the hands of a civilian.” - The twist at 50% completely ticked me off and I seriously contemplated not finishing the book. I majorly skipped chapters 26-32 because I didn't want to read anything about that event. It ruined the book for me. 😡😡
- I liked the way Lennix stood up to Maxim's dad.
“If you want a Cade for your schemes, find yourself another one.” I position myself between the two men, pressing my back into Maxim’s hard chest and glaring up at his father. “This one, you can’t have.” - I struggled with Part 2. I couldn’t buy into Maxim’s choice. Book 1 and Part 1 of this book never even hinted he was interested, so I couldn’t get behind the plot.
- The fact that they couldn’t be open about their relationship was frustrating. If you want to paint a candidate as truthful and one who has the country’s best interests at heart, maybe you shouldn’t lie about who you are in love with. It just came across as hypocritical. It’s another reason I really disliked Part 2 of the book.
- At 85% Lennix completely ticked me off. How dare she!!! Ugh. She turns him down because she doesn't want to be by his side for the most important job of his life? 👎 argh 😤
- Maxim:
“You signed up for me,” I say, wanting to shout, but keeping my voice low. “And I signed up for you, whatever that means, wherever that takes us.” - Lennix:
”Easy to say when ‘whatever’ is you becoming the leader of the free world, and me smiling and looking pretty for a ‘say no to drugs’ campaign, or advocating for literacy. It’s not what I want to do. That’s not who I want to be.” Way to support your man. NOT!! 😡😡
- Lennix is either preachy or defensive. She definitely started to irritate me.
- I majorly skipped from 50% through the rest of the book. This didn’t have anything to do with the writing because the quality is what I would expect of this author. It’s just the content, the “preachy” aspects of the heroine and the plot turn that irritated me.
Overall:
I was disappointed. I wavered between 3 and 4 with book 1 and went into this one a little hesitantly. I thought book 1 was a little preachy and didn’t want to go through the same thing in book 2. But, this was a little bit worse because on top of the environmental and Native American subjects, politics was added to the story. So every aspect started to become someone’s “opinion” on something rather than just a fun story.
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Do you need to read previous books in series?: Yes
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POV: dual POV
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H likable? Yes
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h likable? she started to irritate me
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h virgin? Not in book 2
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OW/OM drama? No
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H/h cheat? No
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Steamy? Yes
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Did I skip pages? Yes. Skipped the last half of the book
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Big secrets? a small one that Maxim keeps from Lennix
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Did I cry? Yes
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Cliffhanger? No
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How it ends: It ends before the election so you never really know if he becomes president. So for me it didn’t really have a satisfying conclusion.
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Recommend? As much as I love this author, this duet wasn’t my favorite so I’m sad to say I wouldn’t recommend.
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Quotes
“Should I decorate myself like a float in the Macy’s Day parade, too? That’s only slightly less pomp and circumstance than this appearance on The View.”
“People are sick of bickering. They’re tired of politicians locking horns and comparing dicks and getting nothing done. They want leaders who’ll set their differences aside long enough to actually help somebody.”
“You can still fight with fear in your heart.
The fear of what you’ll lose can make you that much more determined to win”
“this bracelet is significant. It’s symbolic of the fact that I’ve been all over the world, but you are my one place.”
“Traditions are the memories of those before us, breathed to life when we carry them on.”
“You can’t give a man lube and then deny him anal, Nix. That’s just cruel.”
“It’s a gag gift.”
“It is not a gag to me. It’s basically a promissory note. This is you promising me anal.”
