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Narrated by Melissa Barr.
The Impatient Lord
By Michelle M. Pillow
Dragon Lords Series Book #8
The original Dragon Lords series by NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow.
An unlucky bride…
Riona Grey lives life on her own terms, traveling wherever the next spaceship is flying and doing what she must to get by. When her luck turns sour, she finds herself on a bridal ship heading to a marriage ceremony. A planet of primitive shifters seeking mates wasn’t exactly what she had in mind as a final destination.
Just when she thinks things couldn’t possibly get worse, she wakes up months later in an isolation chamber with a sexy, hovering dragon shifter telling her they’re meant to be together…forever.
The impatient groom…
After years of failed marriage attempts at the festivals, fate finally revealed Lord Mirek’s bride… a day too late. Eager to have her, the dragon-shifter nobleman defies tradition and lays claim. But it’s a mistake to go against fate’s plans and his new wife is the one to pay the price of his impatience.
Now almost a year later, his bride is finally waking from a deep sleep. He feels the eagerness to claim her overtaking him once more. Fearful she’ll slip through his grasp, he’s hesitant to anger the gods by taking her to his bed too soon. But, how can a man resist the one thing that would make his life complete, especially when she looks at him with eyes of a seductress?
This is a test he can’t fail, and yet with one of her sweet kisses he knows he may already have lost.
A Qurilixen World Novel
Genre & Tropes
Genre
Shifter Romance • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Sci-Fi Romance • Fantasy Romance • Futuristic Romance
Tropes
Fated Mates • Alpha Hero • Fairy Tale Retelling: Sleeping Beauty • Mail Order Bride • Nobility & Royalty • Dragon Shifter • Forced Proximity
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 332 | 6 – 7 Hours | 61K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Melissa Barr | 5 hours 51 minutes |
FAQs
Is this book a standalone or part of a series?
Book 8 of the Dragon 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.
Does this book end on a cliffhanger?
No. Each Dragon Lords book delivers a complete happily ever after. The Qurilixen World continues across connected series.
What’s the heat level?
Spicy. See the Sensuality Rating Chart for details.
Who is this book for?
Readers drawn to bridal-ship arranged-marriage tropes, sleeping-beauty-wakes-to-her-mate setups, and dragon-shifter heroes who claim their fated mates without hesitation. Riona Grey is the unlucky bride who landed on the wrong spaceship — falls unconscious, wakes months later in an isolation chamber, and discovers a hovering dragon shifter has been waiting for her. Perfect for fans of Shannon Mayer’s gritty on-the-run heroines and Faith Hunter’s fierce women hurled into supernatural worlds — fated-mate world-building with a courtship that moves at lightning speed.
What’s the Dragon Lords series about?
The dragon-shifting princes have no problem with commitment. In one night, these alpha males will meet and choose their fated mates in a simplistic ceremony involving the removal of masks and the crushing of crystals. With few words spoken and the shortest, most bizarre courtship in history, they will bond to their women forever.
When was The Impatient Lord first published?
Originally released in 2014. The audiobook edition launched in 2015, narrated by Melissa Barr (5 hours 51 minutes).
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.
- Barbarian Prince
- Perfect Prince
- Dark Prince
- Warrior Prince
- His Highness the Duke
- The Stubborn Lord
- The Reluctant Lord
- The Impatient Lord
- The Dragon’s Queen
- Determined Prince
- Rebellious Prince
- Stranded with the Cajun
- Hunted by the Dragon
- Mischievous Prince
- Headstrong Prince
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! “Whenever I am looking for something to read, Michelle is one of my go-to authors every single time!”
“A wonderful series in the scifi genre!”
★★★★★ 5 Stars! “I also highly recommend reading the whole series! You wont be disappointed.”
Dragon Lords Series
About the Dragon Lords Series
Books 5-8
The Noblemen dragon shifter brothers aren't new to the sacred Qurilixian bridal ceremony. After several failed attempts at finding a wife, it's hard to get excited about yet another festival. No matter how honorably they try to live, it would seem fate thinks them unworthy of such happiness... that is until now.
With very few words spoken and the shortest, most bizarre courtship in history, these dragons will bond to their women forever. And once bonded, these men won't let go...
This series is part of the Qurilixen World.
Dragon Lords Reading Order
Recognition & Reviews
★★★★☆ 4.1 · Goodreads (1,020 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.4 · Amazon (610 ratings)
“A wonderful series in the scifi genre!” — Keri Kruspe, award-winning sci fi romance author (2019)
5 Stars! “I also highly recommend reading the whole series! You wont be disappointed.” — Kristin Chontelle, One Woman’s Opinion (2021)
5 Stars! “This is another amazing story by Michelle. I would love to read more about what happens with all 8 couples and their children. She draws you in to their world and you are sad when you have to leave it. This story has comedy, drama, fight scenes and many steamy scenes that make you never want to put it down.” — Melissa, Amazon (2015)
5 Stars! “I highly recommend this book and this author and this series to everyone who loves paranormal romances. I know you will love them as much as I do. Be sure to pick up a copy you will be very very glad that you did.” — Wanda M., Amazon (2015)
5 Stars! “Whenever I am looking for something to read, Michelle is one of my go-to authors every single time!” — Cherri-Anne Boitson, Amazon (2015)