Space Pirate Rick Hayes sails the high skies searching for mischief. It looks like she finally found him.

From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, a space adventure romance!

Space pirate and all-around bad boy, Rick Hayes isn’t looking to change his ways. He’s one helluva pilot, has a crew he thinks of as family, and women seem to want his company. What more could a guy want? Life is too short to settle down, and he knows firsthand the less you care about, the less it hurts when you lose it. Too bad his logic doesn’t always get through to his heart. When fate tempts him with a beautiful woman that appears to see through all of his defenses…

Well, actually, the frustrating star beam took him prisoner, hit him over the head, and stole his memories. Regardless of those few minor hiccups on the road to romance, Rick has to decide if love is worth the risk.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Genre & Tropes

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

Tropes
Space Pirates • Lovable Rogue, Bad Boy • Kidnapped • on the road, road trip (erm, in the sky, sky trip) • action adventure

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
334	5 – 6 Hours	63K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo	6 hours 14 minutes

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Book 5 of the Space Lords series, set in the Qurilixen World — an interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe spanning 8 series and 40+ books. Each series stands alone but shares the same alien world, so you can start with His Woodland Maiden and dive into the rest in any order.

Does this book end on a cliffhanger?

No. Every Space Lords book delivers a complete happily ever after. His Woodland Maiden closes the series, with the wider Qurilixen World continuing across connected series.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Expect on-page intimacy, banter that turns combustible, and a bad-boy hero meeting his match in a heroine who refuses to back down.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love space-pirate heroes, role-reversed captive romance, amnesia hooks, and a swaggering rogue brought to his knees by the one woman who sees through him. Perfect for fans of Linnea Sinclair’s Dock Five Universe and Sherrilyn Kenyon’s League of Sentella series — trad-published space-opera-romance heavy on adventure, found-family crews, and dangerous men learning that love is the riskiest run of all.

What’s the Space Lords series about?

A misfit crew of cursed space pirates sailing the high skies of the Qurilixen World, each one searching for the woman who can break what binds him. Five cursed pirates and only one chance to find love — these space pirates sail the high skies looking for adventure, and a woman who can end their curse.

When was His Woodland Maiden first published?

Originally released in September 2019. The audiobook edition, narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo, launched in December 2019.

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 was such a playful and adventurous book. Rick and Harper was so fun together and their story was not what I expected. Michelle is always a go-to for me. I am not usually reading sci-fi, but with her I always do. This was fantastic!”

Jojo

Goodreads

★★★★★

5 STARS! ” She has created complete worlds filled with magic, cultures and laws. Michelle has created new plants, animals and humanoid races that make sense and mean something. If you pick up His Woodland Maiden—or any of the marvelous Michelle M. Pillow’s books—you will be transported to a whole new world and not be sorry…. Until you have to come back to reality.”

Rachael Messing

GooglePlay

★★★★★

5 Stars! “This story is absolutely hilarious and you will not stop laughing from the beginning to the end.”

Melissa Powell

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

★★★★☆ 4.4 · Goodreads (290 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.6 · Amazon (301 ratings)

5 Stars! – Mandy M. Roth, NYT & USAT bestselling author (Bookbub)

RECOMMENDED ADVENTUROUS SERIES! 5 Stars! – Jennine, Bookbub (2021)

5 Stars! “All the ingredients that you need for a great book!” Hsu Lee, Goodreads (2019)

5 Stars! “This was such a playful and adventurous book. Rick and Harper was so fun together and their story was not what I expected. Michelle is always a go-to for me. I am not usually reading sci-fi, but with her I always do. This was fantastic!” Jojo, Goodreads (2021)

5 Stars! “This is a super fun sci-fi adventure/romance! I loved it! It is cute and funny, steamy and sassy.. I fell in love with these characters!” Marianne K., Goodreads (2021)

5 Stars! “This story is absolutely hilarious and you will not stop laughing from the beginning to the end.” Melissa Powell, Goodreads (2019)

5 Stars! “Michelle once again has continued to create her own unique world that we are lucky enough to read and live. Michelle has this amazing ability that I think some authors who write in this genre fail to grasp. Her books—this one included—have a good and interesting story plot that flows and makes sense and aren’t rushed, well developed characters that you love and care for (and sometimes claim as your own book boyfriend… no judge from me ladies). She has created complete worlds filled with magic, cultures and laws. Michelle has created new plants, animals and humanoid races that make sense and mean something. If you pick up His Woodland Maiden—or any of the marvelous Michelle M. Pillow’s books—you will be transported to a whole new world and not be sorry…. Until you have to come back to reality. This book is like many other of Michelle’s books. It is filled with action, suspense, romance and of course… humor. (…) If you’re looking for a good time, pick up this book and you won’t be sorry.” Rachael Messing, GooglePlay (2019)