Temptation of the Butterfly

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Temptation of the Butterfly is Book 2 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. Temptation of the Butterfly delivers a complete happily-ever-after for Princess Fen and Aaron Piers.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Open-door, fully on-the-page intimacy with a princess heroine bound by honor and tradition and the dishonored commoner she should never want.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love Asian-inspired futuristic worldbuilding, princess-and-forbidden-commoner romance, royal alien dynasties on far-flung planets, and dangerous secrets woven through sci-fi paranormal romance. Perfect for fans of Tana Stone’s Tribute Brides of the Drexians and Donna Grant’s Dragon Kings 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 or princess of the Empire as fate places an unexpected partner — a thief, an outsider, a dishonored commoner — at the center of a love story that changes everything. Currently Seduction of the Phoenix and Temptation of the Butterfly.

When was Temptation of the Butterfly first published?

Temptation of the Butterfly was originally published in 2008 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.

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

1. Barbarian Prince
2. Perfect Prince
3. Dark Prince
4. Warrior Prince
5. His Highness the Duke
6. The Stubborn Lord
7. The Reluctant Lord
8. The Impatient Lord
9. The Dragon’s Queen

Lords of the Var®

1. The Savage King
2. The Playful Prince
3. The Bound Prince
4. The Rogue Prince
5. The Pirate Prince

Dynasty Lords

1. Seduction of the Phoenix
2. Temptation of the Butterfly

Space Lords

1. His Frost Maiden
2. His Fire Maiden
3. His Metal Maiden
4. His Earth Maiden
5. His Woodland Maiden

Qurilixen Lords

1. Dragon Prince
2. Marked Prince
3. Feral Prince
4. Fire Prince
5. Her Lawless Prince

Captured by a Dragon-Shifter

1. Determined Prince
2. Rebellious Prince
3. Stranded with the Cajun
4. Hunted by the Dragon
5. Mischievous Prince
6. Headstrong Prince

Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides

1. Spark
2. Flame
3. Blaze
4. Ice
5. Frost
6. Snow
7. Eclipse Bound
8. Solar Bound
9. Lunar Bound

Falcon’s Mate
Standalone novella set in the Qurilixen Universe

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

Book Heat Levels: Spicy