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Moon Pack #11
Keeping Kylen
Sometimes falling in love is the easy part.
Kylen is now king of the fae and missing his mate. The question as to whether the fae are as committed to their mates is answered when Kylen can no longer sleep, or eat. The rest of the fae worry he isn’t a good king, and truth to tell, Kylen doesn’t want to be. He wants nothing more than to curl up with Farro, play with their son, and live happily ever after, but sometimes life doesn’t give you what you need.
Kylen is now king of the fae and missing his mate. The question as to whether the fae are as committed to their mates is answered when Kylen can no longer sleep, or eat. The rest of the fae worry he isn’t a good king, and truth to tell, Kylen doesn’t want to be. He wants nothing more than to curl up with Farro, play with their son, and live happily ever after, but sometimes life doesn’t give you what you need.
64 pages, ebook
First published October 30, 2013
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About the author
Amber Kell
179 books1,281 followersAmber Kell has made a career out of daydreaming. It has been a lifelong habit she practices diligently as shown by her complete lack of focus on anything not related to her fantasy world building.
When she told her husband what she wanted to do with her life he told her to go have fun.
During those seconds she isn't writing she remembers she has children who humor her with games of 'what if' and let her drag them to foreign lands to gather inspiration. Her youngest confided in her that he wants to write because he longs for a website and an author name—two things apparently necessary to be a proper writer.
Despite her husband's insistence she doesn't drink enough to be a true literary genius she continues to spin stories of people falling happily in love and staying that way.
She is thwarted during the day by a traffic jam of cats on the stairway and a puppy who insists on walks, but she bravely perseveres..
She also writes under the name Mikela Q. Chase
When she told her husband what she wanted to do with her life he told her to go have fun.
During those seconds she isn't writing she remembers she has children who humor her with games of 'what if' and let her drag them to foreign lands to gather inspiration. Her youngest confided in her that he wants to write because he longs for a website and an author name—two things apparently necessary to be a proper writer.
Despite her husband's insistence she doesn't drink enough to be a true literary genius she continues to spin stories of people falling happily in love and staying that way.
She is thwarted during the day by a traffic jam of cats on the stairway and a puppy who insists on walks, but she bravely perseveres..
She also writes under the name Mikela Q. Chase
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October 10, 2021
Keeping Kylen
By Amber Kell
When the current king of the dark fae realm dies the next in line, Kylen, gives up his shifter mate, Farro, and son to be the next king, but Kylen is fading fast. He can't sleep or eat and the pain from missing his mate is overwhelming.
Farro's broken heart becomes frozen after his mate leaves him. When their son Sammy demands Farro bring Kylen back Farro sees it as a way to give Kylen one last chance to return to them or to at least get closure.
The story was okay. It had a little more angst than usual for this series. Not sure I liked the ending. Part of it I really liked. The other part I didn't.
By Amber Kell
When the current king of the dark fae realm dies the next in line, Kylen, gives up his shifter mate, Farro, and son to be the next king, but Kylen is fading fast. He can't sleep or eat and the pain from missing his mate is overwhelming.
Farro's broken heart becomes frozen after his mate leaves him. When their son Sammy demands Farro bring Kylen back Farro sees it as a way to give Kylen one last chance to return to them or to at least get closure.
The story was okay. It had a little more angst than usual for this series. Not sure I liked the ending. Part of it I really liked. The other part I didn't.
March 11, 2024
This was book 11 in the
" Moon Pack"
series. I loved reading this series. I like that this book was centered on Farro and Kylen's relationship. Kylen left Carro and Sammy their son with a note. Kylen is the new King of dark fae so he puts the kingdom before his family. I think it was a great addition to the moon pack serious and can not wait for the next book! Sammy is just adorable. I love his view of the world. I'm glad the fae are getting their stuff together. I loved that instead of sitting back Farro went to get his man with a little help from Sammy. I was also glad that Kylen didn't up and take the other king and marry him without thinking about it and talking to Farro. This book did have a few errors in it. I can't wait to read the next book I still want to find out more about Anthony
December 11, 2023
Werewolves and weretigers are trolls, oh my!
Fated mates are bonded together better than duct tape. Magic can stick together emotions and love can light the way. Kylen and Farro finally get a chance to discuss their responsibilities and separation issues and King Seim's proposal to unite the two Fae kingdoms under a shared relationship with details to be worked out.
Immediate problems are the troll attacks from the mountains. The light Fae warriors are worthless as the King is the strongest fighter, so others receive little training.
When a small party of shifters, scouts, Fae warriors, and both kings overcome a large group of trolls after playing with a small dragon, the threat begins to become clearer. After Seim and Kylen get separated in a large cave by magic barriers from the rest of the group, they meet a large dragon. Control of the two kingdoms is quickly united under the control of the dark Fae King when the kings battle for sovereignty, but the dragon provides a sword for Kylen that turns green. A new agreement between dragons and Fae is forged and the trolls are under control.
Kylen and Farro return to Sammy who is happy that his Papa is no longer lost. Families and peace restored.
Fated mates are bonded together better than duct tape. Magic can stick together emotions and love can light the way. Kylen and Farro finally get a chance to discuss their responsibilities and separation issues and King Seim's proposal to unite the two Fae kingdoms under a shared relationship with details to be worked out.
Immediate problems are the troll attacks from the mountains. The light Fae warriors are worthless as the King is the strongest fighter, so others receive little training.
When a small party of shifters, scouts, Fae warriors, and both kings overcome a large group of trolls after playing with a small dragon, the threat begins to become clearer. After Seim and Kylen get separated in a large cave by magic barriers from the rest of the group, they meet a large dragon. Control of the two kingdoms is quickly united under the control of the dark Fae King when the kings battle for sovereignty, but the dragon provides a sword for Kylen that turns green. A new agreement between dragons and Fae is forged and the trolls are under control.
Kylen and Farro return to Sammy who is happy that his Papa is no longer lost. Families and peace restored.
August 2, 2016
Bellissimo davvero, un libro completo, dopo la piccola delusione del 10 che mi è risultato si bello, ma troppo affrettato è corto, questo 11 è davvero sublime, sempre corto per me, ma bellissimo! Se penso che ce ne sono solo altri 3 da pubblicare ancora in italiano mi sento male!
November 9, 2013
To be quite honest, I have forgotten most of the previous books in the series. I think I should have refreshed before I read this one!
May 15, 2021
Terrassé par le chagrin, Farro décide d'aller voir Kylen au royaume des faës pour lui demander de venir dire adieu à Sammy son fils, pour que l'enfant puisse commencer à accepter le départ de son second papa. Reste à convaincre Anthony et Silver, ce qui est chose faite assez rapidement. Accompagnés des jumeaux et de Gabe, les voilà partis pour de nouvelles aventures.
Kylen fait face à son désespoir d'avoir abandonné sa famille et voir apparaitre un fantôme de son passé, son vieil ami d'enfance, Sein, maintenant roi des faës de lumière, qui lui propose un mariage diplomatique pour unir leurs deux peuples. Voyant peut-être l'opportunité de pouvoir retrouver Jager et Sammy, Kylen hésite : d'une part Sein ne lui semble pas tout à fait sincère et d'autre part, il sait bien que son compagnon ne pourra pas accepter son union avec un autre, même si elle n'est que politique.
L'arrivée de Jager, une attaque des mutants (ça faisait longtemps qu'on les avait pas vus ceux-là, ils commençaient à me manquer) et les voilà partis chez Sein pour tenter de découvrir pourquoi les trolls quittent leurs montagnes et aussi, quel est le but caché du roi.
Ce tome introduit les dragons dans l'histoire et met l'accent sur le monde des faës.
Cette série continue de m'amuser, c'est une friandise en fait, tout est très rapide, facile et téléphoné, mais en même temps, l'auteur a beaucoup d'imagination et des tas d'idées intéressantes et ingénieuses, les personnages sont finalement attachants et les nouvelles (vu le nombre de pages) se lisent rapidement, c'est plus comme si on lisait les grandes lignes ou rien n'est développé. En même temps, ça change de certains romans ou les héros se prennent la tête sur plusieurs chapitres pour, finalement, arriver au même résultat.
Beaucoup de choses restent en suspens, vu que chaque tome amène de nouveaux éléments dans l'équation. Je sais que je finirais la série (qui ira jusqu'à un prénom finissant par Z, vu que chaque volume est un prénom qui commence par une lettre de l'alphabet, dans l'ordre...).
Kylen fait face à son désespoir d'avoir abandonné sa famille et voir apparaitre un fantôme de son passé, son vieil ami d'enfance, Sein, maintenant roi des faës de lumière, qui lui propose un mariage diplomatique pour unir leurs deux peuples. Voyant peut-être l'opportunité de pouvoir retrouver Jager et Sammy, Kylen hésite : d'une part Sein ne lui semble pas tout à fait sincère et d'autre part, il sait bien que son compagnon ne pourra pas accepter son union avec un autre, même si elle n'est que politique.
L'arrivée de Jager, une attaque des mutants (ça faisait longtemps qu'on les avait pas vus ceux-là, ils commençaient à me manquer) et les voilà partis chez Sein pour tenter de découvrir pourquoi les trolls quittent leurs montagnes et aussi, quel est le but caché du roi.
Ce tome introduit les dragons dans l'histoire et met l'accent sur le monde des faës.
Cette série continue de m'amuser, c'est une friandise en fait, tout est très rapide, facile et téléphoné, mais en même temps, l'auteur a beaucoup d'imagination et des tas d'idées intéressantes et ingénieuses, les personnages sont finalement attachants et les nouvelles (vu le nombre de pages) se lisent rapidement, c'est plus comme si on lisait les grandes lignes ou rien n'est développé. En même temps, ça change de certains romans ou les héros se prennent la tête sur plusieurs chapitres pour, finalement, arriver au même résultat.
Beaucoup de choses restent en suspens, vu que chaque tome amène de nouveaux éléments dans l'équation. Je sais que je finirais la série (qui ira jusqu'à un prénom finissant par Z, vu que chaque volume est un prénom qui commence par une lettre de l'alphabet, dans l'ordre...).
March 27, 2022
Thank you to my secret Santa - Midniteillusion
3.75 Stars
To me this was the best of the series so far. It concentrated on one couple and we got to see them work out their differences in a way that worked for both of them. Kylen acted in with the best interest of his people when he made he decision to be king, but that decision wasn't the in the best interest of his mating as both of the guys were hurting from being apart and it was interesting to see how they resolved this. Both needs were taken into account and I was happy with the resolution.
We also have the introduction of the dragons. Hopefully they are here more now.
3.75 Stars
To me this was the best of the series so far. It concentrated on one couple and we got to see them work out their differences in a way that worked for both of them. Kylen acted in with the best interest of his people when he made he decision to be king, but that decision wasn't the in the best interest of his mating as both of the guys were hurting from being apart and it was interesting to see how they resolved this. Both needs were taken into account and I was happy with the resolution.
We also have the introduction of the dragons. Hopefully they are here more now.
May 18, 2020
I'm so glad that Farro and Kylen had finally found their way back to each other. Little Sammy was so adorable. The story held my interest and the plot was fun and full of action. I thought maybe that Kylen would return to the Moon Pack, but that definitely wasn't the case. I did enjoy the heartwarming and happy ending to this story.
July 14, 2018
Gotta love Sammy!
Ahh I've love this couple since they were first introduced, but their son is charming. I love that Kylan immediately loved him as if Sammy were his own. This was interesting and sweet and introduces a new set of paranormals who need mates.
Ahh I've love this couple since they were first introduced, but their son is charming. I love that Kylan immediately loved him as if Sammy were his own. This was interesting and sweet and introduces a new set of paranormals who need mates.
January 18, 2021
I really didn't have high hopes after the first instalments, but somehow the last ones were all good, this one really good. This series is definitely a rollercoaster of reading experience, some instalments I just barely rated two stars, some (like this one) I rated four stars and meant it.
October 20, 2021
Good story
With the mutants disorganized, leave it to the fae to have more problems. When Sammy convinces Farro to go find a "lost" Ky, things get interesting.
Good series, plot line and characters.
With the mutants disorganized, leave it to the fae to have more problems. When Sammy convinces Farro to go find a "lost" Ky, things get interesting.
Good series, plot line and characters.
June 12, 2017
Rating: 4.5 stars
So far, this one is my favorite in the series. Even when it's a follow-up on an existing couple.
So far, this one is my favorite in the series. Even when it's a follow-up on an existing couple.
September 17, 2020
Re-read and review: 07/09/2020
This is a ok book that could be great with more pages and development (a theme in this series). The possibilities to this story are many. This easily could had been a book with 400/500 pages but the what is given to us is a story lacking. Only 90 pages and every conflict having solutions so... well, easily. I was hoping for more and sincerely, i don`t know why.
This is a ok book that could be great with more pages and development (a theme in this series). The possibilities to this story are many. This easily could had been a book with 400/500 pages but the what is given to us is a story lacking. Only 90 pages and every conflict having solutions so... well, easily. I was hoping for more and sincerely, i don`t know why.
June 22, 2016
Kylen a du rester au Royaume des Faes suite aux derniers événements du tome précédent. Farro son compagnon et leur fils Sammy qui ne cesse de le réclamer, doivent faire face à cette situation amère. Pour le métamorphe c'est une plaie ouverte et une discussion sans fin avec le petit loup. Devant le désespoir de celui-ci mais également du sien, il décide de retourner voir son compagnon qui les avait abandonné dans le but de le ramener de gré ou de force pour le bonheur de leur fils !
Farro a une grande rancune envers Kylen. Cependant, ce qu'il ne se doute pas c'est que son âme-soeur vit un enfer sans eux. Une douleur sourde qui rend son coeur vide, une plaie béante insoignable comme celle qui fait saigner le sien.
Kylen est en peine, son apitoiement est troublant, l'amertume qui l'envahit l'affaiblie, le détruit. Une proposition lui est proposée, elle demande réflexion même si elle est insensée tout en lui permettant de retrouver l'être aimé. Cependant que cache cette solution sournoise ?
Dans ce tome, le monde des Faes apporte son lot de surprises également, un nouveau danger rode dans les parages. Kylen et Farro devront régler une crise car selon le dicton Fae "Celui qui fait confiance à ses yeux, ignore son coeur" ! Le coeur de Farro est en déroute.
Nous retrouvons aussi le trio Gabe, les Jumeaux Viell et Vien qui sont toujours si protecteur envers leur compagnon.
Ici on retrouve un mélange d'action, de jalousie, un combat contre les mutants, la douleur immense du coeur, un amour passionnel compliqué, une question à élucider. Avec des scènes qui sont magnifiquement insérées avec juste ce qu'il faut de détails pour ne pas alourdir la lecture.
Certaines questions restent en suspend, l'auteur titille ma curiosité avec subtilité. C'est toujours aussi fluide et intéressant avec un fin spectaculaire qui laisse présager de grands changements. Elle est aussi très émouvante et attendrissante !
Farro a une grande rancune envers Kylen. Cependant, ce qu'il ne se doute pas c'est que son âme-soeur vit un enfer sans eux. Une douleur sourde qui rend son coeur vide, une plaie béante insoignable comme celle qui fait saigner le sien.
Kylen est en peine, son apitoiement est troublant, l'amertume qui l'envahit l'affaiblie, le détruit. Une proposition lui est proposée, elle demande réflexion même si elle est insensée tout en lui permettant de retrouver l'être aimé. Cependant que cache cette solution sournoise ?
Dans ce tome, le monde des Faes apporte son lot de surprises également, un nouveau danger rode dans les parages. Kylen et Farro devront régler une crise car selon le dicton Fae "Celui qui fait confiance à ses yeux, ignore son coeur" ! Le coeur de Farro est en déroute.
Nous retrouvons aussi le trio Gabe, les Jumeaux Viell et Vien qui sont toujours si protecteur envers leur compagnon.
Ici on retrouve un mélange d'action, de jalousie, un combat contre les mutants, la douleur immense du coeur, un amour passionnel compliqué, une question à élucider. Avec des scènes qui sont magnifiquement insérées avec juste ce qu'il faut de détails pour ne pas alourdir la lecture.
Certaines questions restent en suspend, l'auteur titille ma curiosité avec subtilité. C'est toujours aussi fluide et intéressant avec un fin spectaculaire qui laisse présager de grands changements. Elle est aussi très émouvante et attendrissante !
September 6, 2016
It took me a while to get into the story, mostly because it's been so long since I've read the first 10 and I had to remember the previous plots.
That said, the story was satisfactory enough, though a wee bit short. The ease of forgiveness was a bit too quick but when reading about shifters and fae suspension in reality must be a factor.
The love story is satisfying, though I never understand why authors don't let their characters follow the instincts they write for them. Things could have been avoided if more dialog between the two men occurred, and Kylen just heeded his instinct. But then I guess the story wouldn't have been the same.
While I'm interested in knowing how the new dynamic between Farro and Kylen works out, I'm not sure there's enough of a cliff hanger to have me searching out a book 12 if Ms. Kell were to write one.
That said, the story was satisfactory enough, though a wee bit short. The ease of forgiveness was a bit too quick but when reading about shifters and fae suspension in reality must be a factor.
The love story is satisfying, though I never understand why authors don't let their characters follow the instincts they write for them. Things could have been avoided if more dialog between the two men occurred, and Kylen just heeded his instinct. But then I guess the story wouldn't have been the same.
While I'm interested in knowing how the new dynamic between Farro and Kylen works out, I'm not sure there's enough of a cliff hanger to have me searching out a book 12 if Ms. Kell were to write one.
November 1, 2013
Read as a Standalone
Note: I have only read book 1 from the Moon Pack series.
What did you like?
Adorable. Sammy is just adorable. I love his view of the world. I'm glad the fae are getting their stuff together. Hopefully this will make things easier for the couple and maybe the dragons might even find some mates in the pack. It's hard to do the right thing especially when it comes back and bites you. Glad that everything worked out.
What did you not like?
It was a little hard to keep up with the references since I didn't read the entire series.
Would you recommend this book?
If you have read the series, definitely. If you have not, I would recommend reading this series in order.
Note: I have only read book 1 from the Moon Pack series.
What did you like?
Adorable. Sammy is just adorable. I love his view of the world. I'm glad the fae are getting their stuff together. Hopefully this will make things easier for the couple and maybe the dragons might even find some mates in the pack. It's hard to do the right thing especially when it comes back and bites you. Glad that everything worked out.
What did you not like?
It was a little hard to keep up with the references since I didn't read the entire series.
Would you recommend this book?
If you have read the series, definitely. If you have not, I would recommend reading this series in order.
March 31, 2015
Farro and Kylen are both kind of idiots. Way too ready to throw everything away all the time.
It’s also jarring that the author does not seem to have read up on the previous volume before writing this one. It ended with Farro packing up his child to follow Kylen and, if need be, stay with him. Yet this one begins four months later with Farro pretty much having given up on his relationship and quite unwilling to even attempt to talk to Kylen. Meh.
I don’t know. This whole thing – including the ending – simply felt unsatisfactory.
It’s also jarring that the author does not seem to have read up on the previous volume before writing this one. It ended with Farro packing up his child to follow Kylen and, if need be, stay with him. Yet this one begins four months later with Farro pretty much having given up on his relationship and quite unwilling to even attempt to talk to Kylen. Meh.
I don’t know. This whole thing – including the ending – simply felt unsatisfactory.
December 29, 2016
I don't know about this one. I'm not feeling it, and that might be because I'm in a long distance relationship, but I also just don't like these forced situations where the heroes are split up, it happens often in paranormal series and it grates on my nerves if it's not done for any reason but splitting them up. Farro and Kylen are way to eager to burn everything they've built to the ground. It just doesn't make sense and they come off as stupid at times. It's like the author doesn't know where to take the story and is just stirring the pot to stir. Not excited for the next...
November 24, 2013
Well, now what am I supposed to do?
I'm all caught up with the Moon Pack books.
Very interesting twist.
Still some editing issues.
But, Sammy's convo at the end with Kylen cemented a 4-star rating. I nearly cried.
I'm now wondering how the new element added via the twist will continue to play out.
I'm all caught up with the Moon Pack books.
Very interesting twist.
Still some editing issues.
But, Sammy's convo at the end with Kylen cemented a 4-star rating. I nearly cried.
I'm now wondering how the new element added via the twist will continue to play out.
November 27, 2013
I liked this story (that is yet another continuation of the longer story arc of the Moon Pack) but I could have done with a little more of cute little Sammy. However as far as the romance and action are concerned I have no complaints whatsoever. It had everything I expected with a few additional little twists I hadn't(won't say what as I don't want to spoil it for others.)
May 13, 2019
Love these books - great novellas ~ sexy, entertaining and fun!
It appears there will eventually be A-Z and there is plenty of room for it to go even beyond that. It is very entertaining with interesting characters and unique twists in each story. They do need to be read in order - each group of MC's have their own story but there is an overlaying back story that grows throughout each book.
It appears there will eventually be A-Z and there is plenty of room for it to go even beyond that. It is very entertaining with interesting characters and unique twists in each story. They do need to be read in order - each group of MC's have their own story but there is an overlaying back story that grows throughout each book.
November 2, 2013
3.5 stars.
November 2, 2013
Loved it - can't wait for the next one in the series
November 13, 2013
3.75****
November 21, 2013
My favourite book in the series. Absolutely loved it.
August 14, 2016
This series is a light read with a few serious moment but nothing tragic.
Recommended for a quick snack read.
Recommended for a quick snack read.
January 21, 2014
Enjoyed It, It Was A Good Read However It Was Small Finished It On A Day But It Was A Good Read.
December 31, 2013
Short on pages. But a better read. Getting back on track. And a dragon in the mix ..... Awesome
October 11, 2024
Even better the second time reading.
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