Dev has found a home with a misfit outlaw band of space pirates and he will do anything to protect his makeshift family. He knows he will never be accepted into human society. The demonic race of his birth shuns him and the humans fear him. So when the woman of his dreams comes gunning for his crew, the fiery maiden leaves him no choice but to show just how naughty his demon can be.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Genre & Tropes

Genre
Space Opera Romance • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Sci-Fi Romance • Fantasy Romance • Futuristic Romance

Tropes
Space Pirates • Demon • Lovers in denial • Different Worlds • Revenge

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
286	4 – 5 Hours	49K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo	5 hours 20 minutes

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Book 2 of the Space Lords series, set in the Qurilixen World — an interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe spanning 8 series and 40+ books. Each Space Lords book follows a different cursed pirate, so you can start anywhere.

Does this book end on a cliffhanger?

No. Each Space Lords book delivers a complete happily ever after. The Qurilixen World continues across connected series.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. See the Sensuality Rating Chart for details.

Who is this book for?

Readers drawn to demon-blooded antiheroes, fierce human heroines who refuse to be saved, and forbidden-love sparks across alien worlds. Perfect for fans of Penelope Sky’s Buttons series and Victoria Quinn’s Soulless — intense, emotionally charged romance with dominant heroes who’ve been written off as monsters.

What’s the Space Lords series about?

A band of psychic-empath space pirates, each cursed by a wronged enemy to find no true love. As they cross paths with women who challenge their fates, the curse begins to crack — one defiant heroine at a time. Action, adventure, and fated-mate emotional depth across an interstellar romance saga.

When was His Fire Maiden first published?

Originally released January 2016. Michael Ferraiuolo’s audiobook narration launched November 2018.

Space 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

★★★★★

5 Stars! “This is the story of Dev and how he caught a hold of his little badass spitfire. His story has drama, action, sexy bits & everything that makes an audiobook great. Buy now with one click……now, go. You’ll be glad you did. Michelle M Pillow is a rock star in the author world!”

Kristin Chontelle

One Woman's Opinion

★★★★★

5 Stars! “[This is] a steamy, standalone full-length, Alien Romance with a sexy, rugged and irresistible alpha male and his Mate. This very well written book has amazing and wonderful characters who are very well crafted with unique personalities.”

Sara Munoz

Goodreads

★★★★★

5 Stars! “The story has Pillow’s usual strong, sympathetic characters, irresistible romance, comprehensive world-building and sheer rollicking storytelling. Readers will find themselves swept along on Dev and Violet’s journey, with some sweet touches along the way.”

Ann L.

Goodreads

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Space Lords Series

A Qurilixen World Series

His Frost Maiden

His Fire Maiden

His Metal Maiden

His Earth Maiden

His Woodland Maiden

About the Space Lords Series

Cursed by an angry spirit’s premonition, this band of space pirates faces a lifetime of never finding love… Space Lords Series by NYT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow, part of the Qurilixen World.

Space Pirate, Sci Fi, Fantasy Romance series

This series is part of the Qurilixen World.

Space Lords Reading Order

Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.3 · Goodreads (498 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.5 · Amazon (485 ratings)

5 Stars! “This is the story of Dev and how he caught a hold of his little badass spitfire. His story has drama, action, sexy bits & everything that makes an audiobook great. Buy now with one click……now, go. You’ll be glad you did. Michelle M Pillow is a rock star in the author world!” Kristin Chontelle, One Woman’s Opinion (2021)

5 Stars! “This is an amazing story and I recommend you read it but I also recommend you read the first book in the series as well as the Lords of Var. All of them are amazing stories.” MK Powell, Bookbub (2020)

5 Stars! “This is a fun story line with likable characters. I loved this series when I first read it, and re-reading it was every bit as fun and enjoyable. Grab your copy and see why these stories are timeless and continue to entertain!” – Emily Pennington, Bookbub (2021)

5 Stars! “The story has Pillow’s usual strong, sympathetic characters, irresistible romance, comprehensive world-building and sheer rollicking storytelling. Readers will find themselves swept along on Dev and Violet’s journey, with some sweet touches along the way.” Ann L., Goodreads (2021)

5 Stars! “This sci-fi/paranormal romance is fantastic! I loved it! It is steamy and action-packed, with wonderful characters.” Marianne K., Goodreads (2021)