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Kept Darkly (The Darkly Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Tarrant Smith (Author), Stephanie Hudak (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (5)
As the Seelie Queen’s champion and captain of her guardsmen, Sel, son of Selgi, has lived a life ruled by duty and honor. For centuries, his Queen’s wishes have dictated his every action. Not once has he questioned the legendary seer-queen’s edicts or flinched upon receiving a new mission—that is, until now. The Queen has ordered him from her side and from her court so that he might take an Unseelie as his mate, fulfilling the requirements of an ancient fey law long ignored. As if that weren’t bad enough, the Queen has named the Unseelie girl. It is Riona, the dark and hauntingly beautiful bastard daughter of the morally corrupt Unseelie King. What the hell could the Queen be thinking?

Riona has lived most of her life hiding from her powerful father. She is the unwanted issue of a despised king and his lusty courtesan, a political pawn her father is determined to use to his advantage. But King Melwas can’t use what he can’t find. Riona, who has grown used to betrayal in the Unseelie Court, is grateful for the timely intervention of the Seelie Queen in escaping her dreary fate—that is, until she learns that the Queen intends to reward her captain by formally binding Riona to him. She knows Sel by reputation only. He is said to be cold, unfeeling, and frighteningly powerful. He is also rumored to be desperately in love with his sovereign. There is no chance that the Queen’s most loyal defender will ever truly love her, so why, then, can Riona not steel her heart against him?

As a Bonus: Blood and Fire, a Darkly Short Story
Airem’s strength is that he is dragon-kind. It is also his biggest weakness. Thanks to the perverted sense of humor of his own King and Queen, he is now the Seelie Queen’s enforcer tasked with catching and retrieving wayward fey who choose to flaunt the ban on traveling from their homeland of Tir na n-Og to the human realm. Not a bad gig really, since hunting comes naturally to him. Typically Airem likes tagging, bagging, and occasionally bedding a she-fey when they raid the populous looking to supply their fey pleasure dens with newly enchanted humans. The Queen has banned such practices in the Seelie Court, but the Unseelie are a lusty and mischievous lot. After a hundred centuries of service to the Seelie Queen, Airem thought he had seen it all – but then she came looking for him. He knew the lavender-eyed Unseelie was trouble the moment he locked eyes with her, but he just couldn’t seem to help himself.
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    The Darkly Series
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  5. Publication date
    April 24, 2011
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Reviewed By K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite 5 out of 5 stars
Kept Darkly is a work of paranormal romance fiction penned by author Tarrant Smith, and is the third book in the Darkly Series. In this return to the world of the stringent laws of Fey society, we meet the Seelie Queen, a unique seer, as she puts into action a political match which she thinks will benefit her nation as a whole. The queen intends to match her champion Sel to Riona, the bastard princess of the Unseelie King Melwas, but two problems stand in her way. Sel is very much loyal and in love with his queen, and Riona is a feisty, powerful Unseelie female who is sick of being used as a pawn in other people's games.

For readers hunting for romances with strong leads and intense emotions, the Darkly Series is a great reading choice. I really enjoyed author Tarrant Smith's character-building techniques and vivid descriptions, laying the thoughts and feelings out alongside almost cinematic moments of action to bring Sel and Riona to life. There is a wider, more complex story at work in the court and the kingdoms in general. However, the plot is constructed so that it does not overload with information but gives readers plenty of help to understand the wider implications of what's going on around them. The central romance is unpredictable, steamy and very satisfying to read, and there was also a flirty, fun bonus story with more thrills for romance fans. Overall, Kept Darkly is a well-written addition to a deep and complex series.

About the Author

I graduated from Queens College in North Carolina with a degree in English literature. I currently live near the beautiful town of Madison, Georgia with my husband, son, dogs, and the odd assortment of stray cats. As a self-described kitchen witch, I have always sought out and nurtured the magick that can be found in the mundane trappings of everyday life. My outlook is decidedly romantic, hence my chosen genre. The Darkly Series and my new Legends of the Pale Series follows unlikely couples as they struggle against themselves and outside forces to find lasting love. You can find reviews for my latest book, The Love of Gods, and more about me and news on upcoming books at tarrantsmith.com.

The Love of Gods was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award for June 2019.

Bound Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for July 2019.
Kept Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019.
Surrendered Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019.
Resurrected Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004XWJ8TK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tarrant Smith
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Darkly Series
  • Best Sellers Rank: #74,423 in Romantasy (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (5)

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Far far away and in a time long ago, Tarrant Smith graduated from Queens College in North Carolina with a degree in English literature. She currently lives in the beautiful town of Madison, Georgia with her husband, son, and two rescued stray cats who follow her around like familiars. As a kitchen witch, she has always sought out and nurtured the magick that can be found in the mundane trappings of everyday life.

2021 Georgia Independent Author of the Year (Finalist) (Romance Category for The Dreams of Demons)

2020 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Award (Romance Category for The Love of Gods)

​​​​​​​"From cover to cover, Smith delivers insanely well-drawn characters and enough moments of levity to keep this paranormal romance moving along at a brisk pace. Never does Smith's work lack. As the author bounces from one subplot to the next and back, she keeps readers on their toes and deeply involved with each of the main characters and their tragic lives."

​​​​​​​"The entire cast of characters created by Smith is deserving of readers' adoration for that matter. Humor is a big part of Smith's writing and adds to the depth of her characters."​​​

The Love of Gods was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award in June 2019.

​​​​​​​The Fate of Wolves was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award in December 2019

​​​​​​​The Dreams of Demons was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award in August 2020

The Souls of Witches was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award in February 2021

Bound Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for July 2019.

Kept Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019.

Surrendered Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019.

Resurrected Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019

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  • Cassandra Marie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This story was well put together. I liked the political games. I wish she did a little more world building. The ending where Sel is doing his duties and she is describing them, makes the story drag a bit. It would be nice if the action and fighting were more detailed. There were some grammatical errors that did not take away from the story so much.
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  • Ruth
    5.0 out of 5 stars feya
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I loved the darkly series. Fell in love with the characters. I thought it was written excellent. I have become a fan and can't wait for her next book to come out. I would like to know more about what happens to these characters in the future. What can I say I loved it, loved it, Loved it.
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  • Neal Worthington
    4.0 out of 5 stars Darkly to the Center...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2011
    Format: Kindle
    I sat down for a look at Kept Darkly and the minute hand that I had tasked for a brief look flew ahead on it's own schedule. The pendulum that had swung to the periphery of my reading spectrum, where paranormal romance sits, moved...quickly, to a spot close to center. Tarrant Smith's work in this third book in the series commanded my attention. Let me explain.

    Yes, I had read and appreciated Enchanted Darkly. And I found that Bound Darkly engaged me a bit more. But from the end of my spectrum where I sat, I did not expect to be captivated by the Darkly series. I was.

    I'm sure that the map of Seelie and Unseelie Relationships at the beginning helped to orient me in territory still only vaguely familiar to me, but that does not account for how smoothly I followed the characters that I really began to care about. Rionna's passion to be true to herself while allowing herself the vulnerability to discover what that was seized my compassionate attention. I admired Sel's stoic loyalty as did I his ability to listen to his heart. The complete cast of characters out-pictured a rich and real life.

    I found myself suddenly comfortable moving from world to world, shifting with the characters at a moment's notice. The descriptions of those worlds, even though they were new and different to me resonated with me, permitting my entrance to them. I anticipated the events that occurred, but could not predict them precisely. I enjoyed the surprises. You will, too.

    Smith has come a long way in this third book in the series, and doubtless will continue to march ahead as she continues. I was surprised and very satisfied with my read of Kept Darkly, and you may be as well.
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  • Paulette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Engaging
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2012
    Format: Kindle
    Each book is stronger and more well written than the last. Fantastic young author with a bright future and many more enchanting books to be written.
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  • Rebecca Flippen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fae politics...and sensuality!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
    Format: Paperback
    ok..this was my 1st Tarrant Smith book..and the 3rd books in the Darkly Series. I love that Ms. Smith provides the reader with a flow chart in the book on the characters/Fae Courts and how they're related, and a glossary of common terminology in the back. Especially helpful for the reader like me who jumped into the middle of a series and don't already know the characters.
    Anyone who enjoys stories of the Fae and understands how politically ruthless they can be will thoroughly enjoy this book. Our focal character is Riona, princess and bastard daughter of the Unseelie King (a very wicked man) from whom she hides. Sel, Captain of the Guard of the Seelie Queen, Gwen (forced mate to the Unseelie King)has been contracted by the Queen to be the mate of Sel. The Queen's motives are self-motivated in this match, but being a seer, she also believes it to be a good match for both.
    Without giving away any spoilers, the story evolves around Sel and Riona growing to trust and love one another, while venturing into the Underworld on a mission for the Queen in finding her true mate, the Absent King, Arthur, and avoiding become once again a pawn to her evil father, the Unseelie King.
    The book was good enough that I'll purchase books 1 & 2 in the series, as well as subsequent ones as released. Ms. Smith also says that there are more erotic tales concerning the Darkly Series available to those who wish to read them. 3.8 stars of 5 for Kept Darkly.
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