Marked Prince

By Michelle M. Pillow

Qurilixen Lords Series Book #2

Dragon shifter Prince Jaxx is tasked with saving a planet in turmoil — but when he rescues alluring Fiora from her ruthless captors, it becomes his mission to claim her as his mate… A red-hot paranormal romance!

From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, a fantasy science fiction romance!

Prince Jaxx’s inner dragon-shifter is at war with his human side. He knows what is right and what is prudent, and those two impulses rarely line up. With so many people in need and the planet in chaos, how can he even think about finding a mate? But when he helps to rescue the alluring Fiora from her captors, something inside him shifts, and all he can think about is winning her love.

Part of the Qurilixen World

Author Note: This is the son of the Dragon Lords: Dark Prince’s Yusef and Olena, but can be read as a standalone.

Genre & Tropes

Genre
Shifter RomanceParanormal Romance • Romantasy • Sci-Fi RomanceFantasy Romance • Futuristic Romance

Tropes
Fated Mates, Alpha Hero • Different Worlds, Rich Poor • Nobility & Royalty • Dragon Shifter • Kidnapped, Protector • Psychic abilities • Political intrigue • Forbidden love • Destiny vs. Free Will • Dystopian elements within a sci-fi romance setting.

Themes
The struggle for autonomy and control. • The burden of foresight on relationships. • Sacrifice, love, trust • Destiny versus free will • Political intrigue/exploitation of powers • Internal battles for self-determination • Dynamics of power in a complex society.

Book Details

Book Info
Print Pages Hours to Read Total Words
330 5 – 6 Hours 57K
Narrator Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo 5 hours 45 minutes
FAQs

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

Marked Prince is Book 2 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 Marked Prince end on a cliffhanger?

No. Marked Prince delivers a complete happily ever after for Prince Jaxx and Fiora. 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 woman he rescues from her captors and claims as his fated mate.

4. Who is this book for?

Readers who love alpha alien shifter royalty, fated mates, rescue romance, and dragon-shifter heroes torn between duty and desire will love Marked Prince. Perfect for fans of Shelly Laurenston’s Pride series and Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark.

5. Who is the narrator of Marked Prince?

Michael Ferraiuolo narrates Marked Prince, bringing his rich, fated-mate range to Prince Jaxx. 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 Beyond Buttons series, Victoria Quinn’s Soulless, and other romance favorites.

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 Marked Prince connect to the Dragon Lords series?

Marked Prince features the son of Dragon Lords: Dark Prince’s Yusef and Olena. Their child Jaxx takes the lead in this next-generation continuation. Marked 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 Marked Prince first published?

Originally released August 16, 2020. The audiobook narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo released October 26, 2021.

Content Warnings

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

This book may warrant trigger warnings for themes such as violence, exploitation, political intrigue, and potentially sensitive depictions of psychic abilities and relationships strained by premonitions.

Book Heat Levels: Spicy

What Readers Are Saying

RNAA Recommended Read

“a fascinating read with excellent world-building.”

Linda Fausnet

Romance Novel Addicts Anonymous Book Recommendation

★★★★★

5 Stars! “It’s been another sleepless night, I just couldn’t put this down! I wanted to race through it to see what happens, but I also wanted to read it slowly and enjoy every second of it. It was so good!”

Java Perk

Bookbub

★★★★★

5 Stars! “I love all the series I’ve read written by Michelle M. Pillow and this one is no different.”

Caro

Caro's Reads

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

Qurilixen Lords by Michelle M. Pillow - Paranormal Sci-Fi Alien Romance Series information graphic

Recognition and Reviews

★★★★½ 4.5 · Goodreads (327 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.6 · Amazon (385 ratings)

RNAA Recommended Read – March 2021 “a fascinating read with excellent world-building.” – Romance Novel Addicts Anonymous Book Recommendation by Linda Fausnet

5 Stars! “I love all the series I’ve read written by Michelle M. Pillow and this one is no different. ” – Caro’s Reads

5 Stars! “I can’t get enough of these dragons!” – Jill, Goodreads

5 Stars! “It’s been another sleepless night, I just couldn’t put this down! I wanted to race through it to see what happens, but I also wanted to read it slowly and enjoy every second of it. It was so good!” – Java Perk, Bookbub