A prince raised in honor and tradition, a woman raised with nothing at all. She wants to steal their most sacred treasure. He’ll do anything to protect it, even if it means marrying a thief.

Prince Jin is a man raised in honor and tradition, so it comes as a great surprise when he is compelled to claim a stranger as his bride who has neither. Francesca La Rosa is hardly a match fit for a prince. Though beautiful, she is a thief with one thing on her mind—stealing the sacred Jade Phoenix of his people. But the mystery doesn’t end there. With the aid of his ancestral spirits, he must discover who this woman is, why she would destroy the Zhang Empire and, most of all, if she could ever return the love that is growing in his heart.

These books follow Princess Mei’s siblings. Mei is from Lords of the Var 5: The Pirate Prince. A continuation of the Dragon Lords and Lords of the Var Series.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Genre & Tropes

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

Tropes
Alpha Hero • Rich Poor, Different Worlds • Forbidden Love • Nobility & Royalty • Multicultural

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
488	7 – 8 Hours	86 K

Originally published March 2006, Zhang Dynasty series

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Seduction of the Phoenix is Book 1 of the Dynasty Lords series, 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. Each Dynasty Lords book stands alone with a complete romance.

Does this book end on a cliffhanger?

No. Seduction of the Phoenix delivers a complete happily-ever-after for Prince Jin and Francesca La Rosa. The Dynasty Lords series continues with Temptation of the Butterfly.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Open-door, fully on-the-page intimacy with a prince hero raised in honor and tradition and the thief heroine who challenges everything he thinks he knows about love.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love Asian-inspired futuristic worldbuilding, royal alien dynasties on far-flung planets, prince-and-thief enemies-to-lovers tension, and ancestral magic woven through sci-fi paranormal romance. Perfect for fans of Grace Goodwin’s Interstellar Brides and Anna Hackett’s Galactic Gladiators series.

What’s the Dynasty Lords series about?

Dynasty Lords is a Qurilixen World series set on an Asian-inspired futuristic planet where ancient honor codes, ancestral spirits, and royal dynasties collide with sweeping sci-fi paranormal romance. Each book follows a different prince of the Zhang Empire as fate places an unexpected woman — a thief, an outsider, a woman who shouldn’t fit — at the center of a love story that changes everything. Currently Seduction of the Phoenix and Temptation of the Butterfly.

When was Seduction of the Phoenix first published?

Seduction of the Phoenix was originally published in 2007 and re-released as the Anniversary Edition by The Raven Books LLC in April 2018, with refreshed prose and updated content for modern romance readers.

Qurilixen 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

Seduction of the Phoenix
Temptation of the Butterfly

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

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Dynasty Lords Series

A Qurilixen World Series

Seduction of the Phoenix

Temptation of the Butterfly

About the Dynasty Lords Series

Experience a thrilling sci-fi love story between two vastly different people: a royal prince raised in honor and tradition and a woman raised with nothing at all.

Part of the Qurilixen World by NYT & USAT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow. Sci Fi Romance series.

Author Note: Mei from Lords of the Var®: The Pirate Prince’s family

This series is part of the Qurilixen World.

Dynasty Lords Reading Order

Seduction of the Phoenix
Temptation of the Butterfly

Dynasty Lords by Michelle M. Pillow - Paranormal Romance Romantasy Series information graphic

Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.5 · Amazon (120 ratings)

5 STARS! “This was a great read that was interesting and well developed. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is outstanding. I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning to the end.” K Bradbury, Bookbub (2021)

5 Angels! “Michelle M. Pillow has started a new series with a bang. … Seduction Of The Phoenix immediately impressed this reader and I can assure you that I will grab every one of the new installments as they are available. Readers you don’t want to miss this tremendous read.” Jessica, Fallen Angels

5 STARS! “Written with style. The extremely vivid sex scenes will heat up the coldest night.” Candy, Ecataromance, April 2006

“I am a big fan of Ms Pillow and this book only fuels my growing addiction to her work. She weaves a story as engrossing as it is erotic, as sweet as it is seductive. This is yet another fine example of why she is one of my favorite authors. … This is another must read.” Jenn, Coffee Time Romance, April 2006

“Enjoyable!” Ann Wilwert, RT BOOKreviews, July 2006

“SEDUCTION OF THE PHOENIX is a dramatic story in which author Michelle M. Pillow draws from the rich traditions and stories of Asian culture. (She) has created a wonderful romantic world.” Romance Reviews Today, June 2006