"The Kingmaker is a dazzling, thought-provoking, layered romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A round of applause for one of the best books of 2019." -- L.J. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author
*Top 30 Amazon Bestseller* RITA® Award-winning author Kennedy Ryan delivers the epic first installment of the All the King's Men Duet
Power. Passion. Betrayal.
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. **
Review
"Powerful, gripping, unflinchingly honest and sensuously gorgeous writing." -- Kristan Higgins, New York Times Bestselling Author
"The Kingmaker is a dazzling, thought-provoking, layered romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A round of applause for one of the best books of 2019." -- L.J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author
"Every time I think Kennedy Ryan can't possibly raise the bar any further, she proves me wrong in the most delightful way possible. Lennix left my breathless. Maxim stole my heart. I cannot recommend The Kingmaker highly enough!" --Katee Robert, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Intense, emotional, and sexy, this book has it all. Kennedy Ryan takes her readers on a journey--through time, across continents and experiences--and every page is delicious and heartfelt." - Kate Clayborn, Award-Winning Author
"The Kingmaker is a soaring masterpiece of explosive chemistry and destiny, of heritage and the ways we choose to change the world. Maxim is perfection and Lennix is a triumph, and their love story is one readers will come back to again and again!" --Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author
"Lennix Moon joins the pantheon of Kennedy Ryan's smart, strong, powerful women characters who may lose their heart to the hero, but never lose sight of who they are or what they stand for." --Emma Scott, International bestselling author
"Kennedy Ryan always delivers a story with emotion, power, and off-the-charts sexual tension - I didn't think she could raise the bar any higher, but she did it! The Kingmaker blew me away." -- Robin Covington, USA Today bestselling author
"The passion between Maxim and Lennix is as strong as the passions they fight for. Kennedy's exquisite and beautiful writing grabs and holds you from the very first chapter. I loved The Kingmaker and can't wait to get lost once more within the pages of The Rebel King." -- Amy Harmon, New York Times bestselling author
"The Kingmaker is a dazzling display of Ms Ryan's ability to rivet and transport her reader. This must read will be at the top of everyone's best of 2019 lists. Including mine. BRAVO." - - Dylan Allen, Author of the Forever Trilogy
"With The Kingmaker, Kennedy Ryan once again has fearlessly written a story that not only electrifies us with an enthralling romance, but delivers a searing story about issues that matter in our world. Power is sexy, but using that power in the pursuit of justice, that's incandescent." -- Adriana Herrera, Author of the Dreamers Series
"Kennedy Ryan just dropped the boom mic heard 'round the world. The Kingmaker was absolutely incredible!! Maxim and Lennix were pure fiery intensity. Their story was so powerful and heartfelt...This novel was truly magnificent and is a gamechanger." -- Bookgasms Book Blog
"5+ WARRIOR CROWNS. Kennedy Ryan has composed another must read romance that has me already begging for the final book in this duet." - Musings of the Modern Belle
"Epic is not a big enough word for this book." -- Malene Reads
"There are not enough stars in the galaxy for this book! It is everything we expect from K Ryan and more." - All Encompassing Books
"An emotional powerhouse perfectly crafted and brilliantly written, the words from this story battered my thoughts forcefully, gripped me hard. All the stars from Amsterdam to the Amazon to Antarctica." --BookBistroBlog
"This book is a GAME CHANGER in every sense of the word. The Kingmaker is a cultured, progressive, educational and beautifully written romance that is extremely sexy with multi-layered soulful characters and scenes that will make you do everything from curl your toes to want to throw your Kindle." -- 4 the Love of Books
"Kennedy Ryan delivers readers an incredible book of strength, empowerment, convictions, how our pasts affect our lives and what we do with it all. Lennix is the woman we want our daughters to be. My top 2019 read!!" --Milly Reads
"This wonderful story told by Kennedy Ryan will have you moved and captivated. I never know what to expect from the author as she has the ability to take any topic, any character and just takes it all to a whole new level of perfection!" -- it.sgottabethebooks
"Every time I read a Kennedy Ryan book, I feel like I've just read the most powerfully passionate and unique story. I'm in awe and in love with her writing and her purpose to write characters nobody else really does. 5 stars for the Girl Who Chases Stars" --Lulu's Library
"I am literally SPEECHLESS. The King Maker is a powerful, addictive and emotional story that took my breath away, enveloped my soul and marked my heart forever." - When Vane Reads
"This is one of those stores that you can't get enough of. These characters are totally made for each other. Their story is one of those that absorbs you, has your heart tingling and you become obsessed with them." --A Naughty Book Fling
"This is only book one of this amazing duet and I'm already enthralled with Lennix and Maxim and everything in their world. I literally paced myself reading this book because I didn't want it to end." --Krys The Reading Blogger
"Once started I couldn't put the book down. The storyline gave me all the feels." - KDRBCK
"This is an emotional read with all feels and it will certainly be on my best reads of 2019. This book proves just how diverse and just how talented this author is." --Jackie, Goodreads reviewer
"Hands down people ... The Kingmaker is Kennedy Ryan at her finest." --Marta, Goodreads reviewer
"Absolutely fearless and gorgeous romance." --Adriana, Goodreads reviewer
"COULD. NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN!!!" --Michelle, Goodreads reviewer
About the Author
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. . Learn more at: Facebook: facebook.com/KennedyRyanAuthor Book Group: facebook.com/groups/681604768593989/ Twitter: @Kennedyrwrites Instagram: @kennedyryan1 BookBub: bit.ly/KRBookBub Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/7429243.Kennedy_Ryan Google +: plus.google.com/u/0/+KennedyRyanAuthor/posts New Release Text Alerts: Text Kennedy Ryan 797979 p.p1 {margin: 12.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}
Description:
"The Kingmaker is a dazzling, thought-provoking, layered romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A round of applause for one of the best books of 2019." -- L.J. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author
*Top 30 Amazon Bestseller*
RITA® Award-winning author Kennedy Ryan delivers the epic first installment of the All the King's Men Duet
Power. Passion. Betrayal.
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. **
Review
"Powerful, gripping, unflinchingly honest and sensuously gorgeous writing." -- Kristan Higgins, New York Times Bestselling Author
"The Kingmaker is a dazzling, thought-provoking, layered romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A round of applause for one of the best books of 2019."
-- L.J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author
"Every time I think Kennedy Ryan can't possibly raise the bar any further, she proves me wrong in the most delightful way possible. Lennix left my breathless. Maxim stole my heart. I cannot recommend The Kingmaker highly enough!" -- Katee Robert, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Intense, emotional, and sexy, this book has it all. Kennedy Ryan takes her readers on a journey--through time, across continents and experiences--and every page is delicious and heartfelt." - Kate Clayborn, Award-Winning Author
"The Kingmaker is a soaring masterpiece of explosive chemistry and destiny, of heritage and the ways we choose to change the world. Maxim is perfection and Lennix is a triumph, and their love story is one readers will come back to again and again!" --Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author
"Lennix Moon joins the pantheon of Kennedy Ryan's smart, strong, powerful women characters who may lose their heart to the hero, but never lose sight of who they are or what they stand for." --Emma Scott, International bestselling author
"Kennedy Ryan always delivers a story with emotion, power, and off-the-charts sexual tension - I didn't think she could raise the bar any higher, but she did it! The Kingmaker blew me away." -- Robin Covington, USA Today bestselling author
"The passion between Maxim and Lennix is as strong as the passions they fight for. Kennedy's exquisite and beautiful writing grabs and holds you from the very first chapter. I loved The Kingmaker and can't wait to get lost once more within the pages of The Rebel King." -- Amy Harmon, New York Times bestselling author
"The Kingmaker is a dazzling display of Ms Ryan's ability to rivet and transport her reader. This must read will be at the top of everyone's best of 2019 lists. Including mine. BRAVO." - - Dylan Allen, Author of the Forever Trilogy
"With The Kingmaker, Kennedy Ryan once again has fearlessly written a story that not only electrifies us with an enthralling romance, but delivers a searing story about issues that matter in our world. Power is sexy, but using that power in the pursuit of justice, that's incandescent." -- Adriana Herrera, Author of the Dreamers Series
"Kennedy Ryan just dropped the boom mic heard 'round the world. The Kingmaker was absolutely incredible!! Maxim and Lennix were pure fiery intensity. Their story was so powerful and heartfelt...This novel was truly magnificent and is a gamechanger." -- Bookgasms Book Blog
"5+ WARRIOR CROWNS. Kennedy Ryan has composed another must read romance that has me already begging for the final book in this duet." - Musings of the Modern Belle
"Epic is not a big enough word for this book." -- Malene Reads
"There are not enough stars in the galaxy for this book! It is everything we expect from K Ryan and more." - All Encompassing Books
"An emotional powerhouse perfectly crafted and brilliantly written, the words from this story battered my thoughts forcefully, gripped me hard. All the stars from Amsterdam to the Amazon to Antarctica." --BookBistroBlog
"This book is a GAME CHANGER in every sense of the word. The Kingmaker is a cultured, progressive, educational and beautifully written romance that is extremely sexy with multi-layered soulful characters and scenes that will make you do everything from curl your toes to want to throw your Kindle." -- 4 the Love of Books
"Kennedy Ryan delivers readers an incredible book of strength, empowerment, convictions, how our pasts affect our lives and what we do with it all. Lennix is the woman we want our daughters to be. My top 2019 read!!" --Milly Reads
"This wonderful story told by Kennedy Ryan will have you moved and captivated. I never know what to expect from the author as she has the ability to take any topic, any character and just takes it all to a whole new level of perfection!" -- it.sgottabethebooks
"Every time I read a Kennedy Ryan book, I feel like I've just read the most powerfully passionate and unique story. I'm in awe and in love with her writing and her purpose to write characters nobody else really does. 5 stars for the Girl Who Chases Stars" --Lulu's Library
"I am literally SPEECHLESS. The King Maker is a powerful, addictive and emotional story that took my breath away, enveloped my soul and marked my heart forever." - When Vane Reads
"This is one of those stores that you can't get enough of. These characters are totally made for each other. Their story is one of those that absorbs you, has your heart tingling and you become obsessed with them." --A Naughty Book Fling
"This is only book one of this amazing duet and I'm already enthralled with Lennix and Maxim and everything in their world. I literally paced myself reading this book because I didn't want it to end." --Krys The Reading Blogger
"Once started I couldn't put the book down. The storyline gave me all the feels." - KDRBCK
"This is an emotional read with all feels and it will certainly be on my best reads of 2019. This book proves just how diverse and just how talented this author is." --Jackie, Goodreads reviewer
"Hands down people ... The Kingmaker is Kennedy Ryan at her finest." --Marta, Goodreads reviewer
"Absolutely fearless and gorgeous romance." --Adriana, Goodreads reviewer
"COULD. NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN!!!" --Michelle, Goodreads reviewer
About the Author
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. . Learn more at: Facebook: facebook.com/KennedyRyanAuthor
Book Group: facebook.com/groups/681604768593989/
Twitter: @Kennedyrwrites
Instagram: @kennedyryan1
BookBub: bit.ly/KRBookBub
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/7429243.Kennedy_Ryan
Google +: plus.google.com/u/0/+KennedyRyanAuthor/posts
New Release Text Alerts: Text Kennedy Ryan 797979 p.p1 {margin: 12.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}