The Rebel King

by Gina L. Maxwell

Overview

All work and no wicked play makes Tiernan a very unsatisfied king…

Of all the Verran brothers, Tiernan is the least suited to wear the Night Court crown. The Rebel Prince is happy with no responsibilities or accountability—just the freedom to pursue his own dark, lush pleasures in Sin City. Including his secret hunger for a certain smart-mouthed, fiery redhead.

Only, the possibility of having Fiona is stripped away when Tiernan is thrust into the one role he never wanted: king. As king of the Dark Fae, wanting—let alone pursuing—anything with a lower-caste fae like Fiona would shift from fun…to forbidden.

Now war is emerging from the shadows of Vegas, and Tiernan is caught between who he’s meant to be and who he wants. And somewhere in this maelstrom of lust, love, and rebellion is the key to the Dark Fae’s survival…even if the cost is more than he can imagine.

Each book in the Deviant Kings series is STANDALONE:

* The Dark King

* The Rebel King

* The Vicious King

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781649373489
Publisher:	Entangled Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/25/2023
Series:	Deviant Kings , #2
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	86,322
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Gina L. Maxwell is a full-time writer, wife, and mother living in the upper Midwest, despite her scathing hatred of snow and cold weather. An avid romance novel addict, she began writing as an alternate way of enjoying the romance stories she loves to read. Her debut novel, Seducing Cinderella, hit both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists in less than four weeks, and she’s been living her newfound dream ever since. ginalmaxwell.com

Editorial Reviews

06/26/2023

Returning to Las Vegas’s fae underworld, Maxwell’s red hot second Deviant Kings paranormal romance (after The Dark King) brings the sizzle. Fae Tiernan Verran, the “rebel prince,” is the unlikely—and somewhat unenthusiastic—new heir to the Night Court throne after his brother Caiden abdicated his royal duties to marry Bryn, the woman he fell in love with in the first installment. Tiernan’s succession may also be complicated by his love for a woman: feisty redhead Fiona Jewel, who has always been looked down on in fae society for being a “halfling,” half fae and half human. Tiernan loves Fiona deeply, but with evil forces closing in on the Night Court, the royal council convinces him he needs to marry a pure-blooded fae to consolidate power. Meanwhile, Fiona learns a devastating secret about her family history and her status in the fae realm. When magical war breaks out in earnest, Tiernan comes up with a risky plan that will have life changing consequences for all. The tight plotting and snappy dialogue keep the pages turning, while the taut sexual tension makes things steamy. Readers will be left clamoring for the next entry in the series. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

05/19/2023

Tiernan Verran, the second son of the Dark Fae King, was never destined to ascend the throne, and he certainly never desired the responsibility that comes with the title and power. His older brother Caiden was the true heir, but that changed when he fell in love with a Darklight Fae and had to abdicate the throne in order to save their very lives from an old blood curse. To make matters worse, Dark Fae are being found murdered, and no one is sure why. Plus once Tiernan takes the throne he will be forbidden to mate with his sexy redheaded lover, Fiona Jewel, because she is not of royal blood. While she will put herself on the line to help solve the murders plaguing the Night Court, it may not be enough to overcome the obstacles they face. VERDICT This second installment in Maxwell's "Deviant Kings" series, after The Dark King, reads well as a stand-alone novel, as the author gently weaves the backstory from the first book through this new narrative. The bond shared by Tiernan and Fiona, fueled by love and lustful BDSM, will leave fans of paranormal erotica melting and ready for more.—Vicky M. Coffin

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