Cat shifter King Kirill has a duty to his people — one that does not involve falling in love. But when he meets alluring undercover agent Ulyssa, he’ll have to choose between the throne and undeniable passion. A sexy paranormal romance with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.– Bookbub

5 stars! “I love how they treat their women.”

Cat-shifting King Kirill knows he must do his royal duty by his people. When his father unexpectedly dies, it’s his destiny to take the throne and all of the responsibility that entails. What he hadn’t prepared for is the troublesome female prisoner he inherited.

Undercover Agent Ulyssa is no man’s captive. Trapped in a primitive alien forest awaiting pickup, she’s going to make the best out of a bad situation… which doesn’t include falling for the seductions of an alpha male king.

A Qurilixen World Novel

Genre & Tropes

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

Tropes
Fated Mates • Alpha Hero • Stubborn with a capital S • Stranded, Kidnapped • Lovers in Denial • Nobility & Royalty • Cat Shifter

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
418	6 – 7 Hours	73K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Michael Ferraiuolo	8 hours 18 minutes

FAQs

Is this book a standalone or part of a series?

Book 1 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 Savage King delivers a complete happily ever after for King Kirill and undercover Agent Ulyssa Payne. 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 king and the captive agent who refuses to bend to him.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love alpha alien shifter royalty, captive heroines who fight back, fated mates with simmering enemies-to-lovers tension, and a sci-fi paranormal world built on royal politics, alien biology, and the ever-present threat of war. Perfect for fans of Tana Stone (Mail Order Brides of the Drexians) and Eve Langlais (Alien Mate series).

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 Savage King first published?

Originally released in 2005. The audiobook narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo released in 2016.

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

What Readers Are Saying

5 Stars! “She had me at Paranormal Sci Fi CAT-SHIFTERS!!!”

Tasha Black

USA Today Bestselling Author

“Get ready for a thrilling ride to planet Qurilixen, where gorgeous cat-shifting alphas rule. …Intrigue, romance and sizzling sex keep the story moving.”

RT Magazine

5 Stars! “Great book by a great author!”

Bianca D'Arc

USA Today Bestselling Author

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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

★★★★☆ 4.0 · Goodreads (4,286 ratings)
★★★★☆ 4.4 · Amazon (1,961 ratings)

5 Stars! “Great book by a great author!” Bianca D’Arc, USA Today Bestselling Author (2019)

5 Stars! “She had me at Paranormal Sci Fi CAT-SHIFTERS!!!” Tasha Black, USA Today Bestselling Author (2020)

“5 stars and a place on my fave’s bookshelf!!! I have a great love and passion about shifters and hot alpha males who knows how to treat their woman.”Jwezi, Goodreads (2012)

“Get ready for a thrilling ride to planet Qurilixen, where gorgeous cat-shifting alphas rule. …Intrigue, romance and sizzling sex keep the story moving.” –RT Magazine, April 2007

5 Stars! “”Gahhhhh!!! 5 stars and a place on my fave’s bookshelf!!! lol” Jwezi, Goodreads

5 Stars! “The Var princes are an interesting group, at first glance, they are nothing like the Draig. King Attor never took a mate and has taught all of his sons that to be mated to a woman and to love is to be weak. All of his sons seem to agree with this idea to some degree, but Kirill is starting to have possessive feelings for Ulyssa, and he decides that one night isn’t enough. I really liked this story, but it took me a little time to warm up to Kirill and the Var, it may be because I loved the Draig princes and lords so much and I love how they treat their women, which is different for the Var. There was a lot of action in this book and the love scenes were really hot.” Amanda R, Goodreads (2015)

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