As the gripping and passionate finale of the All the King's Men duology, this book had me completely engrossed from start to finish. Building upon the cliffhanger ending of Book 1, The Kingmaker, Ryan wastes no time in immersing readers back into the intense world of Lennix and Maxim.

The story picks up right where the previous book left off, with Lennix being held captive and Maxim fighting to rescue her. What I loved most about this installment is that the couple's reunion happens relatively quickly, allowing us to witness their powerful connection and the challenges they face together. Ryan expertly weaves a tale filled with emotions that took me on a rollercoaster ride, from moments of giddiness to heart-wrenching sadness and ultimate happiness.

The chemistry between Lennix and Maxim is palpable, and their journey towards justice and personal growth is both empowering and captivating. I don't want to spoil the plot, but I will say that the conclusion is incredibly satisfying, providing a fitting end to their beautiful story. Kennedy Ryan has once again delivered a remarkable romance filled with depth and passion, leaving readers thoroughly fulfilled and eager for more of her captivating storytelling

kennedy ryan’s books will never not rip your heart out before piecing it back together, and this one is no exception. i always know i’m going to get the most beautiful, heart wrenching, REAL love story between two wonderful people and if i could crawl into her brain for all of eternity, i would

This was an excellent follow up to the Rebelmaker. The beginning was a rush of adrenaline after the cliffhanger of the previous book. In fact there was a good bit of action, including heat between the main characters. But the best part for me was learning about Native American culture and the inherent concern of the characters, genuine concern about the earth they inhabit. The tension, sexual and otherwise was a close second.

Thank you to BloomBooks and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

CW: missing parent presumed dead, grief, toxic relationship with a parent, kidnapping, missing indigenous women, murder, death of a loved one, attempted murder, torture, violence

The second book in the duopoly you must read The Kingmaker before diving into this one

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f contemporary romance
-forbidden romance
-political intrigue
-insta attraction
-It's always been you

I won't say much because this is the sequel but Lennix and Maxim do not have it easy in so many ways and they fight tooth and nail for that HEA in the way only Kennedy Ryan can write it.

Steam: 3.25

Kennedy Ryan does not miss! I normally hate cliff hangers and massive time jumps but it just worked so well for this love story. The characters were swoonworthy and also relatable. Loved from start to finish

I was so excited to get a copy via NetGalley thanks to the publisher and Kennedy Ryan. I’ve really enjoyed her stories and couldn’t wait to start this one after Book 1’s cliffhanger. I did enjoy book 1 (The Kingmaker) but I LOVED The Rebel King- I could not put it down.
 
We pick up immediately after book 1 ends with Lennix being taken hostage and Maxim trying to get her back. Thankfully, they weren’t separated for long, especially because they had finally found their way back to each other again. I just really like that we get to see them together and the conflict they face in this book doesn’t separate them for years like in book 1. I don’t want to spoil what happens in this book but it made me go through so many emotions- giddiness, sadness, happiness, etc. Lennix and Maxim’s story is beautiful and I’m so happy to have such a satisfying conclusion for them.
 
I really enjoyed this duet and have loved all of Kennedy Ryan’s books that I’ve read so far. Book 3 follows Kimba and I can’t wait to read that when it’s rereleased!!

Thank you Source Books/Bloom books, NetGalley, and Kennedy Ryan for this ARC copy of The Kingmaker in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

This was book 2 in a duo logy for All the King's Men by Kennedy Ryan. I will keep this review shorter than my previous one to prevent sharing too many details and spoil it for those looking to read themselves!

Once again I was entranced by Ryan's ability to divulge such powerful, sensitive information in a brilliant romance story. After earth shattering events occur our favorite couple finds themselves fighting for their love... and lives. Will they finally find the happiness denied them all this time?

I cannot recommend this one enough! If you are looking for an honest, top tier romance that will educate you and impress you - this is the one. There is so much depth to the writing in this series, and I cannot get enough of it! I literally devoured this duo logy over the course of a few days!

Read if you love:
-Enemies to lovers
-Politically charged main characters
-STRONG main characters
-Age Gap
-Star Crossed Lovers
-Native American Education
-Possessive Alpha Males
-Mental Health

**You will want to check your trigger warnings with this one before going in. Sensitive scenarios occur that may trigger PTSD for anyone who has experienced similar traumas.

Maybe one day I will read a Kennedy Ryan book that doesn't rip my heart open and leave me in tears. This is not that book. Because I did cry. Because Lennix and Maxim's story over this duet has so many twists and turns, you always wiat for the next bomb to drop.

Kennedy Ryan has a knack with her words to make characters so rich and full that you want and sometimes need them to be real people. And she always deals with topics that are real. That are current and that shouldn't ever be swept under the rug.

She is an artist in the fullest and greatest sense of the word and I cannot wait to see what she brings next

Gripping. Action packed. Intense
Maxim Cade's worst fears will present and desperation will take over ..
I can see this book made as a tv series ..
Enthralling. Passionate and encouraging to chase your dreams and for love to not let go..
Excellent second part of All the King's Men..

Absolutely love this book and conclusion on Maxim and Lennix’s story. The heartache the author issues us while on this crazy journey is a lot but in a good way.

I was so immersed in this fictional world while reading this. I truly cannot get enough of Kennedy Ryan books. The characters had such a passionate love and it was fun and steamy! Such an amazing story!!

The Rebel King is an amazing conclusion to this duet. So many emotional twists and turns that kept me hooked as I was reading. As I said in my review for The Kingmaker, this author is so good at writing these books with a nice balance of love and happiness and still tackling the issues of our world right now.

Lennix and Maxim’s second Chance in this book was so beautiful to read. Their love poured off the pages and in every scene they were in together. For how strong of a person Lennix is, it was amazing to see someone like Maxim respect her power and her strength and never try and lessen it. I could rave about this book for hours, but I’ll just say that out of all the series and books I’ve read this year, this duet would be the first I’d recommend!

Honestly, because I’m a mood reader, this could have easily been a 5 star if I’d read it at a different time. This book was SO well written. It’s a political romance that gave me all the scandal vibes. I’m so impressed with how much research Kennedy Ryan must have done for this book and this duet. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

<i> Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for providing me an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!</i>

This book resumes Lennix and Maxim story after the cliffhanger of the first book. Overall I preferred this book to the first one, though I still feel it suffers from the same criticisms.

I think it was interesting to learn about the heritage and culture of apaches and I enjoyed the inclusion of serious issues such as colonization impacts. Additionally, I liked the bits regarding the presidential campaign and USA politics.

I still feel the romance is somewhat lacking as it feels solely based on their physical attraction.

The rebel king is full of action and steam, and I recommend it for contemporary romance readers who enjoy:
- Alpha and very controlling heroes
- Age gaps
- Dual POV

Holy crap on a cracker, this book was STEAMY. Honestly, I feel like there were some parts that could have been written out, but all in all it was a good read.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lennix and Maxim has finally reached their happily ever after and I’m crying. A story fifteen years in the making and they finally have their happily ever after. At first I was apprehensive about the fact that their story is told by two separate books because if the conflict(s) in the first book wasn’t enough, I thought, how could it possibly get worse??? And this book proved to me how it *could* get worse. They both gained and lost a lot in this round. The emotional rollercoaster Kennedy Ryan has put me through is just… well, I’m just glad the story ended on a happy note. I never expected where both Lennix and Maxim would end up at the end of this book and how much it cost them. I love them so much. I’m glad there’s two books about them. I’m glad their story wasn’t rushed. I don’t care if there’s already two books about them, I want more!!!

This is definitely my favorite billionaire romance duology I have ever read. Kennedy has a way of perfectly balancing the romance and a real plot that allows for both main characters to be independent forces to be reckoned with while also taking you alongside the whirlwind romance.

Lennix is such a badass main character who finds the inner strength to get herself through the most terrifying of situations but still finds herself breaking down behind closed doors. She's vulnerable while also being a role model who can bring people to their knees with her ability to string words together. She is what I wish more romance characters could be. Maxim is such a fantastic love interest for Lennix and I love how he gives her space to spread her wings and fly but will drop everything to join her anywhere in the world, especially if she's in trouble or needs someone to lean on. He has his arrogant moments, but he's genuinely a great good and very respectful which is such a breath of fresh air in the genre. I truly could not love these two more.

I was glad that the book picked up immediately where the first one left off on that cliffhanger. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions that had my heart racing, tears in my eyes, and butterflies in my stomach all throughout the story. There's no other way to put it than saying this book (and series) will leave you absolutely breathless. From the captivating writing to the side characters who you'll both love and be irritated with, you'll fall in love with Lennix and Maxim's story.

I can't wait to add physical copies of this series to my shelves and will certainly be checking out more of Kennedy's backlist. The respect she has for her characters by adequately researching customs to portray her indigenous main character in the best light she possibly can is proof of how much she cares and it sheds light on very real issues plaguing the people. This series will leave you inspired to do your part in making a mark on the world and find that certain someone who stands by your side while you do so. Never settle for less.

I love this series! The author does a fantastic drop representing many societal issues occurring in the United States. It is a gripping and sexy story.

I read this in one seating, the story was very engaging. It picked up right where book 1 ended. I actually really enjoyed the politics plot, and there was this plot that really shocked me I didn't see that coming. The plot was fast paced. I wanted more action, so it was kinda anticlimatic for the conclusion, Overall it was a really great conclusion! I'd highly recommend everyone to read this series!

Thank you to Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, Bloom Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Excellent! This story, like all of Kennedy’s books, was just incredible. Such a Bittersweet romance spanning over so many years. Lennix and maxim Are THE powerhouse couple. Their banter and chemistry are off the Chain. i think I experienced every emotion possible in just the first chapter. Excellent installment. Amazing duology!