Princess Ari knows it’s her time to marry and has picked out several suitable men in her mind–none of which are Falcoan Army Commander, Rurik of the Fifth. Who cares if he’s sexy and all the women want him? The man tormented her when they were children, causing her untold humiliations. Luckily, there is really no need to worry about such a match. Shifters cannot rule and Rurik is a natural born falcon shifter. But it would seem fate has other ideas.

This book was first published in “Talons”, a multi-author print anthology, and in a matching ebook collection as “Talons: Seize the Hunter”.

Genre & Tropes

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

Tropes
Bird Shifter • Futuristic Sci-Fi • Other Planet • Royalty • Opposites Attract

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
132	2 – 3 Hours	22K

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Falcon’s Mate is a standalone bird-shifter novella set in Michelle’s Qurilixen World — the same interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe as Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var, Space Lords, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, and the Captured by a Dragon-Shifter series. You can read it on its own; no other series knowledge required.

Does this book end on a cliffhanger?

No. Falcon’s Mate delivers a complete happily-ever-after for Princess Ari and Commander Rurik in a single novella-length read.

What’s the heat level?

Scorching. Graphic, fully on-the-page intimacy with a falcon-shifter alpha hero and the princess heroine who once swore she hated him.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love alpha shifter heroes, royal-court worldbuilding, enemies-to-lovers tension with childhood-tormentor backstory, and fast-paced novella-length paranormal romance. Perfect for fans of Shelly Laurenston’s shifter romances and Eve Langlais’s alpha-male paranormal series.

What’s the Qurilixen World?

The Qurilixen World is Michelle M. Pillow’s interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe spanning multiple series and 40+ books. Each series stands alone but shares the same alien world, rules of magic, and shifter mythology. Falcon’s Mate is a standalone.

When was Falcon’s Mate first published?

Falcon’s Mate was originally published October 31, 2006 in “Talons,” a multi-author print anthology with Samhain Publishing, and in a matching ebook collection titled “Talons: Seize the Hunter.” It was reissued by The Raven Books LLC on December 1, 2015.

Qurilixen World 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: Scorching

What Readers Are Saying

★★★★★

5 Stars! “A falcon shifter story that will make you smile.”

Lisa C

BookBub

★★★★★

5 Stars! “Michelle Pillow does a great job of weaving years of pent-up love between these two. You can read this as a standalone, but seriously all of Michelle’s work is great.”

Robyn

Goodreads

★★★★★

5 Stars! “Michelle Pillow does it again!!! … A fast but no less sexy and hot read.”

Christine Croke

Goodreads

Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.4 · Amazon (102 ratings)

5 Stars! “A falcon shifter story that will make you smile.” Lisa C, Bookbub (2021)

5 Stars! “fast paced read” Nikki Brooks, Bookbub (2021)

5 Stars! “Michelle Pillow does a great job of weaving years of pent-up love between these two. You can read this as a standalone, but seriously all of Michelle’s work is great.” Robyn, Goodreads

5 Stars! “A wonderful entertaining read that takes us on a journey to a new world where soldiers are falcon shifters and women rule the planet because they are less volatile and of course more rational(supposedly).” Robin Manor, Reader Review

5 Stars! “Sweet and steamy just the way I like it! The characters were great and the story exciting, funny and at times a bit sad making for a very enjoyable read. I highly recommend it especially if you liked the King of Prey series by Mandy Roth.” Sharon Hatt, Goodreads