Grier’s fiery passion for Salena might be everything his dragon ever wanted but loving her might just lead to the destruction of everything he’s trying to save.

With all that is happening in his land, the upcoming shifter mating ceremony is the least of Grier’s concerns. Even though he is heir prince of the dragonshifters, he doesn’t have the authority needed to help the humans stranded in dragon territory, nor can he banish those who ruthlessly control them. Yet honor demands he finds an opportunity to intervene, and he hopes that doing so won’t start a war the shifters can’t win. Finding his destined mate couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Salena knows what it is like to be a pawn of the Federation. They might have kidnapped her and brought her to this strange territory, but she will never do what they want of her… what everyone wants of her. The last thing the fugitive needs is the very public attention of a fierce dragon prince claiming they’re fated by the gods—even if the sexy man makes her burn in more ways than one.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Author Note: This is the son of the Dragon Lords: Barbarian Prince’s Ualan and Rigan, but can be read as a standalone.

Genre & Tropes

Genre
Shifter Romance • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Sci-Fi Romance • Fantasy Romance • Futuristic Romance

Tropes
Fated Mates, Alpha Hero • Different Worlds, Rich Poor • Nobility & Royalty • Dragon Shifter • Kidnapped, Protector

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
416	7 – 8 Hours	81K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo	8 hours 7 minutes

FAQs

1. Is Dragon Prince a standalone or part of a series?

Dragon Prince is Book 1 of the Qurilixen Lords series, set in the Qurilixen World, an interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe spanning multiple series and 40+ books. Each book stands alone with a complete happily ever after.

2. Does Dragon Prince end on a cliffhanger?

No. Dragon Prince delivers a complete happily ever after for Prince Grier and Salena. There are interconnected larger themes that continue through the Qurilixen Lords series.

3. What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Expect open-door love scenes with explicit detail between an alpha dragon-shifter prince and the Federation fugitive he claims as his fated mate.

4. Who is this book for?

Readers who love alpha alien shifter royalty, fated mates, fugitive heroines who fight back, and richly built sci-fi paranormal worlds. Perfect for fans of G.A. Aiken’s Dragon Kin and Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Were-Hunter series.

5. Who is the narrator of Dragon Prince?

Michael Ferraiuolo narrates Dragon Prince, bringing his commanding alpha-shifter delivery to Prince Grier. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and owner of Iron Works Studios in New York City, Michael has narrated 250+ audiobooks and was named the 2020 Goodreads Favorite Narrator of the Year. He is also a multi-nominee for the Independent Audiobook Awards. Listeners may also recognize him from Penelope Sky’s Buttons series and Penelope Barsetti’s Dirty Blood vampire romance.

6. What is the Qurilixen Lords series about?

Qurilixen Lords follows the dragon-shifter and cat-shifter alien royalty of the Qurilixen World, the adult children of the Dragon Lords and Lords of the Var. Each book pairs a Qurilixen prince with a fated mate, set against Federation interference, family rivalries, and the long-ranging consequences of the saga their parents began. Qurilixen Lords is part of the Qurilixen World, an interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe.

7. How does Dragon Prince connect to the Dragon Lords series?

Dragon Prince features the son of Dragon Lords: Barbarian Prince’s Ualan and Rigan. Their child Grier takes the lead in this next-generation continuation. Dragon Prince can be read as a standalone, but readers of the Dragon Lords series will recognize beloved characters carrying their legacy forward.

8. When was Dragon Prince first published?

Originally released February 12, 2019. The audiobook narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo released September 13, 2021.

Qurilixen Lords Reading Order

SERIES BY SERIES – Author-Recommended Order

This is for reading one series at a time, in order of first-in-series publication. If you prefer, you can find a chronological timeline here. There are also reading tips if you want the full choose your own path experience! Books are released all the time, so be sure to check the Reading Order page in the menu for the most up-to-date lists and alternate reading experiences.

Dragon Lords

Lords of the Var®

Dynasty Lords

Space Lords

Qurilixen Lords

Captured by a Dragon-Shifter

Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides

Falcon’s Mate
Standalone novella set in the Qurilixen Universe

Content Warnings

CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.

Book Heat Levels: Spicy

What Readers Are Saying

“Filled with intrigue and adventure, Dragon Prince: A Qurilixen World Novel is an exciting new spinoff in a rich and intricate universe. Michelle Pillow creates characters to cheer for, to hope with, while building worlds that are portals for the imagination. Truly, Ms. Pillow is a master of futuristic fantasy.”

Yasmine Galenorn

NY Times, Publishers Weekly, & USA TODAY Bestseller

“Michelle M. Pillow crafts an incredible story. Paranormal romance as hot as dragon fire!”

Gena Showalter

NY Times & USA TODAY Bestseller

“A wonderfully sexy tale filled with romance and dragon-shifters that draws you in from the first page and doesn’t let go. The Qurilixen Lords series is one you don’t want to miss!”

Mina Carter

NY Times & USA TODAY Bestseller

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Qurilixen Lords Series

A Qurilixen World Series

Dragon Prince

About the Qurilixen Lords Series

Duty binds these dragonshifter and catshifter royals. With all that is happening in their land, the upcoming shifter mating ceremony is the least of their concerns. But when destiny comes calling, their fates are sealed.

This series is part of the Qurilixen World.

Qurilixen Lords Reading Order

Dragon Prince
Marked Prince
Feral Prince
Fire Prince
Her Lawless Prince
More Coming Soon

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Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.3 · Goodreads (556 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.5 · Amazon (600 ratings)

“Filled with intrigue and adventure, Dragon Prince: A Qurilixen World Novel is an exciting new spinoff in a rich and intricate universe. Michelle Pillow creates characters to cheer for, to hope with, while building worlds that are portals for the imagination. Truly, Ms. Pillow is a master of futuristic fantasy.” Yasmine Galenorn, NY Times, Publishers Weekly, & USA TODAY Bestseller

“Sometimes you just need to gobble up the insane goodness that is dragons, and Michelle has been aiding in that addiction for fifteen years.” Eve Langlais, NY Times & USA TODAY Bestseller

“Michelle Pillow weaves a fantastical tale of dragon shifters, full of rich world-building, action and adventure, along with a sexy love story. This entire series is not to be missed!” Bianca D’Arc, USA TODAY Bestseller

“A wonderfully sexy tale filled with romance and dragon-shifters that draws you in from the first page and doesn’t let go. The Qurilixen Lords series is one you don’t want to miss!” Mina Carter, NY Times & USA TODAY Bestseller

“Michelle M. Pillow crafts an incredible story. Paranormal romance as hot as dragon fire!” Gena Showalter, NY Times & USA TODAY Bestseller

“Before all these newer authors starting writing about dragons and off-world sci-fi alien books, New York Times Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow was bring it home, girls! And she did it with amazing originality and characters. I have devoured all of her original books from this fabulous author. Start here with the Qurilixen Lords book #1, and see how all the authors who came AFTER her, started with the great Ms. Pillow’s works!” T. A. Grey, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“I absolutely fell in love with Michelle M. Pillow’s steamy, funny, fast-paced writing with “The Barbarian Prince” and she never disappoints! This return to her wild, wonderful Qurilixen world of dragons is a treat not to be missed!” Tasha Black, USA TODAY Bestselling Author