Y’all, had I known the TV rights for Kennedy Ryan‘s All The King’s Men series had been acquired at the beginning of April, I’d have been gushing about this news in my book spotlight post for Queen Move. I’d say alas, but I’m so happy I came across the news thanks to Fangirlish that I don’t even care that I’m late to the party.
According to Variety, the books that introduced audiences to the love stories of Lennix and Maxim, and Ezra and Kimba, have been acquired by The Traveling Picture Show Company to be adapted into a limited series. The deal also includes Ryan’s Hoops series which means fans will be treated to two limited series based on Ryan’s work!
All the King’s Men is steeped in politics. Lennix and Kimba are kingmakers with set on putting the right people in power. Candidates who care about pay equity, Native rights, missing indigenous women, voter suppression, climate change, and progressive policies that will push the nation forward.
Maxim, with his pedigree and ambition doesn’t simply want a shot at the throne, he wants it all. To be a leader of men and the man Lennix loves despite the troubled past between their families. Ezra is a teacher and administrator who runs a school for disadvantaged children. He’s a pillar of his community. He’s also Kimba’s best friend from childhood who wants a second chance at the love their parents’ fall out stole from them.
In contrast, the Hoops series deals in the competitive world of professional basketball. These sports romances are as much about what’s happening on the court as they are off. The NBA is the big league, but so is love. The stakes are high but the reward is worth it if you fight for what’s yours.
I’ve only read one book from each series, Long Shot and Queen Move, so I only have one-third of each universe to speculate about but this announcement definitely has me considering reading the other four books, especially the All the King’s Men duet.
Are you excited about All the King’s Men and Hoops coming to the small screen? Which romance are you anxious to see be adapted for television?
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Sabrina Reed 
I didn’t love these books but I am very intrigued!
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Oh, then you’ve read all three of the books from Ryan’s All the King’s Men series. What would you say is a strength of The Kingmaker, and what would be a drawback? I’m trying to decide if I’m going to read Lennix and Maxim’s duet.
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