“Powerful, gripping, unflinchingly honest and sensuously gorgeous writing.”

-- Kristan Higgins, New York Times Bestselling Author

The Kingmaker, the first book in the addicting All The King’s Men Duet, from RITA ® Award-winning author Kennedy Ryan, is available now!

Power. Passion. Betrayal.

Kennedy Ryan delivers the epic first installment of the All the King's Men Duet.

Raised to rule, bred to lead and weaned on a diet of ruthless ambition.

In a world of haves and have nots, my family has it all, and I want nothing to do with it.

My path takes me far from home and paints me as the black sheep. At odds with my father, I'm determined to build my own empire. I have rules, but Lennix Hunter is the exception to every one of them. From the moment we meet, something sparks between us. But my family stole from hers and my father is the man she hates most. I lied to have her, and will do anything to keep her. Though she tries to hate me, too, the inexorable pull between us will not be denied.

And neither will I.

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Natasha's Five 💋💋💋💋💋 Scandalous Kisses Review:

I was not prepared for that ending...
I was fully aware this was the first part of a duet but the story was told so brilliantly that I became lost between the pages and transfixed with Lennox and Maxim story that there was no thought beyond the current page that came alive so vividly.
All I wanted was their love to conquer all the differences that stood between them.
I never saw that ending, I was left on the edge panting like a rabbit animal to know what happens next. My heart racing my skin perspiring with anticipation of what to come. Well played Kennedy you definitely know how to keep your readers on the edge of their seats and wanting more.

The story is divided into 3 parts and a time span of 15 years. The plot is well thought out and delivered with an effortless flow.
Lennix Moon Hunter; what a character she’s independent, strong, brave, cultured, fight for what’s right and those who are unable to fight for themselves. As a society we can take some inspiration from Lenn and do more and be more.
Maxim Kingsman Cade; what a powerhouse, a force to be reckoned with.
His tenacity and drive to be his own man and make his own way without his family name is a driving force in their story. Maxim is a man who goes after what he wants and by hell he wanted Lenn (Nix)
The chemistry and fire between the two could melt Antarctica. I loved their love and connection.

Overall a thought-provoking, original, direct, realistic story that deals with a lot of real world issues and subject matter in a bold way. For far too long we have made some of histories horrible acts into celebrations when they need to be called exactly what they are and acknowledge all that have been stripped away from certain groups of people.
The Writing is superb and kept me on the edge until the very end. I will be waiting with baited breaths until I can have what I’m sure is going to be an epic conclusion in Rebel King releasing Nov 18th.
A must read!!

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Excerpt

“What do you want?” The look he pours over me is hot oil, burning me even through serviceable layers of cotton. His heated perusal caresses my face, sluices over my breasts and hips, and then pools at my feet. “Oh, that you won’t ever get again,” I say, my voice a soft, certain promise. “I don’t screw liars. I’m particular that way.” “Never say never,” he drawls, tilting up my chin with his finger. “Nev–” He crushes the word between our mouths. It falls apart in the scorching, sweet tangle of lips and teeth. With one hand, he digs his fingers into my hair. The other splays across my lower back, his grip on me almost convulsive, urging me up and closer. I’m in stasis. I’m completely startled by the kiss, unable to respond. I send a desperate message to my brain. Move. Pull back. Push him away. But the urgent glide of his hand down my spine to cup my ass melts my thoughts to liquid and they swim in my head. I can’t pull back, and all hope of resistance dissolves when he presses his thumb to my chin, prying me open. He stalks my tongue, hunts down a response, licking and sucking and groaning and growling. His hands tighten on me until I strain up to seek him, yanking his hair, pulling him even closer. “Dammit, Nix,” he mutters between kisses. His hand wanders down my neck and across my shoulder, and cups my breast, twisting the nipple through flimsy barriers of cotton and lace. He shoves up my skirt, pulling my legs wider, and pushes my panties aside, his fingers invading me. My body remembers this mad craving that claws out of my bones—that wants out. That wants him. Under his rough touch, my body blooms and my hips rock. “That’s it,” he says, taking my earlobe between his lips. My head falls back and I moan. It’s so damn good. His touch awakens me. His hands, his kisses bring me to life. It feels like I’m taking my first deep breath since we were last together, and it fills my lungs, seeps into my pores. “I missed you,” he says, sucking my lips and kissing the corners, quick, hungry. “I’m sorry. Baby, I—” “Stop talking.” I reach between us to loosen his belt, catching his zipper and dragging it down, dragging him out. “Shut up.”

About Kennedy

A RITA® Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts. She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine, Kennedy's writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism. KR W Bckg Verti.jpg