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From beloved, RITA-award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the gripping, passionate finale of the All the King's Men duology. Though surrender is what Maxim Cade demanded of Lennix Hunter's body and heart, she had other plans. They were fast-burning fascination and combustible chemistry, the son of an oil baron and the Apache daughter at war with his family, but she trusted him, and he turned out to be a thief who stole her love. Still, if what they had was a lie, why had it felt so real? Now, the man she swore to hate is about to have it all, and he wants Lennix at his side. But when the two of them are forced to face the unthinkable, their rocky foundation is tested, as is the invisible thread that seems to wind their fates together. As they navigate a treacherous political landscape in their quest for justice, Maxim and Lennix soon learn that power is a game, and they are merely the pawns and players. Facing insurmountable odds, will they win the world, or will they lose it all?
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5 primary books6 released booksAll the King's Men is a 6-book series with 5 primary works first released in 2009 with contributions by Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen, and 11 others.
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Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for providing me an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
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