The Bound Prince

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Book 3 of the Lords of the Var 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.

Does this book end on a cliffhanger?

No. The Bound Prince delivers a complete happily ever after for Prince Falke and Captain Samantha Dorsey. The Qurilixen World continues across connected series.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Expect open-door love scenes with explicit detail between a captured cat-shifter warrior prince and the human space captain who accidentally kidnapped him.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love alien shifter warriors flipped into the captive role, capable space-captain heroines who take what they want, enemies-to-lovers tension built on cultural clash and forced proximity, and a sci-fi paranormal world where royal duty meets intergalactic scavenger hunts. Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon (Ice Planet Barbarians) and Elizabeth Stephens (Xiveri Mates).

What’s the Lords of the Var series about?

The cat-shifter princes were raised to not believe in love, especially love for one woman, and they will do everything in their power to live up to their father’s expectations. Oh, how the mighty will fall. Lords of the Var is part of the Qurilixen World, an interconnected sci-fi paranormal romance universe.

When was The Bound Prince first published?

Originally released in 2005, The Bound Prince was nominated for the 2007 RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award — a prestigious annual honor for the best romance fiction. The audiobook narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo released in 2016.

What is the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award?

RT Book Reviews (also known as Romantic Times and Romantic Times Book Club) was the first major American magazine dedicated exclusively to romance fiction and its fans. The Reviewers’ Choice Awards was a prestigious annual award given to the best books in various romance sub-genres, as determined by the magazine’s editorial staff. The Bound Prince was a 2007 nominee — a notable honor for a sci-fi paranormal romance.

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. 

This book may contain trigger warnings for kidnapping, captivity, cultural clashes, and references to alcohol consumption.

Book Heat Levels: Spicy