Princess Mei faces a cosmic dilemma between duty and desire when she crosses paths with the enigmatic space pirate Jarek. In a galaxy where love tests loyalties and unravels secrets, their entwined fate leads them on an adventure that redefines everything.

Cat-shifter Pirate Prince Jarek sails the high sky in his spaceship doing as he pleases… that is until intergalactic drug dealers take his pilot hostage. But the rescue mission goes wrong when, instead of a crewman, he liberates a woman who he believes is desperately trying to escape her captors.

Jarek soon discovers he unwittingly kidnaped a princess.

Princess Mei has just learned her future from a psychic, and it seems fate is giving her in marriage to a neighboring ruler. She will do her duty, but first, she wants to experience an adventure. When the alien pirate comes to steal, she knows precisely which alpha male she wants that adventure to be with.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Genre & Tropes

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

Tropes
Fated Mates • Alpha Hero • Cat Shifter • Space Pirates • Damsel in Distress • Nobility & Royalty • Multicultural

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
342	5 – 6 Hours	62K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo	6 hours 48 minutes

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Book 5 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 Pirate Prince delivers a complete happily ever after for Pirate Prince Jarek and Princess Mei. The Qurilixen World continues across connected series.

What’s the heat level?

Spicy. Expect open-door love scenes with explicit detail between an alpha cat-shifter space pirate and the princess who chose adventure over duty.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love roguish alien shifter pirates with their own moral code, princess heroines who pick desire over duty, kidnap-rescue plots that turn into fated mate bonds, and a sci-fi paranormal world built on intergalactic adventure, royal politics, and high-stakes escapes. Perfect for fans of Anna Hackett (Eon Warriors) and Ruby Dixon (Risdaverse).

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 Pirate Prince first published?

Originally released in 2006. The audiobook narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo released in 2016.

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

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

Praise for The Pirate Prince

★★★★★

5 STARS! “A rollicking tale of futuristic adventure and romance… The Pirate Prince is one of my new favorites!”

JERR

★★★★★

5 STARS! “This book has everything a reader could want: action, adventure, hot sex and even a shape shifter. The developing love story between Jarek and Mei is beautifully woven into the story. Now that all of the Princes have found their mates, I hope this is not the last story about these men. I loved this book and all the colorful characters in it.”

Ecataromance

★★★★★

5 CUPS! “Ms. Pillow’s work is wickedly funny, erotically charged, action-packed, and so wonderful it makes a reviewer hunt up the adjectives to describe it properly… highly recommend this book and give it five steaming cups.”

Coffee Time Romance

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Lords of the Var Series

A Qurilixen World Series

The Savage King

The Playful Prince

The Bound Prince

The Rogue Prince

The Pirate Prince

About the Lords of the Var® Book Series

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.

This series is part of the Qurilixen World.

Lords of the Var® Reading Order

Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.2 · Goodreads (1,424 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.6 · Amazon (549 ratings)

“The Pirate Prince rocked.” Joyfully Reviewed (2013)

5 ANGELS! “Michelle Pillow has done an amazing job at incorporating multiple emotions and dangers within this plot, offering readers an explosive experience upon completion. I would highly recommend this story! The Pirate Prince is tremendously worth every one of its angels. Is it still called a standing ovation when only one person is doing it because I assure you this reader is standing, applauding, and cheering Michelle Pillow and The Pirate Prince. It is definitely a keeper.” Fallen Angels Reviews (2013)

5 STARS! “A rollicking tale of futuristic adventure and romance… The Pirate Prince is one of my new favorites!” JERR (2013)

5 CUPS! “Ms. Pillow’s work is wickedly funny, erotically charged, action-packed, and so wonderful it makes a reviewer hunt up the adjectives to describe it properly… highly recommend this book and give it five steaming cups.” Coffee Time Romance (2013)

5 STARS! “This book has everything a reader could want: action, adventure, hot sex and even a shape shifter. The developing love story between Jarek and Mei is beautifully woven into the story. Now that all of the Princes have found their mates, I hope this is not the last story about these men. I loved this book and all the colorful characters in it.” Ecataromance (2013)