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Narrated by Mason Lloyd, also known for his commanding alpha delivery on Ruby Dixon’s Ice Planet Barbarians and Katie Ashley’s Runaway Train.
The Stubborn Lord
By Michelle M. Pillow
Dragon Lords Series Book #6
The original Dragon Lords series by NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow.
Repossessed…
Kendall Haven’s life turns upside down when she’s taken from her fueling dock home by thugs. Her gambler father used her to cover his losses. Treated like cargo, she’s sold to the highest bidder–an alien bride procurement agency.
Landing on a primitive planet on the far edge of the universe, she has no intention of fulfilling her father’s contract–even if that contract includes marriage to a very handsome, very sexy, very intense barbarian of a man. He might be everything a woman fantasizes about, but he wants more of her heart than she can give.
Possession…
Dragon-shifter nobleman Lord Alek has not been lucky in finding his life mate. Resigned to a lonely life, he attends the bridal ceremony out of familial duty. Then the impossible happens–Kendall. Nothing goes according to tradition, but he can’t let that dissuade him. She is this dragon noble’s only chance at happiness and he’s not going to let her get away.
A Qurilixen World Novel
Genre & Tropes
Genre
Shifter Romance • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Sci-Fi Romance • Fantasy Romance • Futuristic Romance
Tropes
Fated Mates • Alpha Hero • Damsel in Distress • Kidnapped • Mail Order Bride • Nobility & Royalty • Dragon Shifter
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 326 | 6 – 7 Hours | 64K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Mason Lloyd | 5 hours 52 minutes |
FAQs
Is this book a standalone or part of a series?
Book 6 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. Expect explicit, on-page intimacy alongside the emotional fated-mate arc. See the sensuality rating chart for full details.
Who is this book for?
Readers who love sci-fi paranormal romance with dragon-shifter heroes who claim their fated mates without hesitation, fierce heroines fighting to catch up to a courtship that moves at lightning speed, and the kind of push-pull tension that ends in a hard-won happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Shelly Laurenston (Pride, Honey Badger Chronicles) and Laurann Dohner (New Species, Brawn).
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 Stubborn Lord first published?
Originally released in 2013. The Dragon Lords series remains one of Michelle’s most beloved sci-fi paranormal romance worlds, with new readers discovering the dragon-shifting princes of Qurilixen every year.
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! “I love Alek! He is such an alpha male it is almost funny how clueless he is dealing with Kendall!”
“I was rooting for Alek to get his girl from the first chapter…Another great addition to the Dragon Lord series!”
★★★★★ 5 Stars! “This is a steamy shifter romance, it’s got fated mates and a happily ever after ending. Like the rest of the books in this series, this is a must read for sure.”
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 (1,114 ratings)
★★★★½ 4.5 · Amazon (465 ratings)
4 Stars! “I was rooting for Alek to get his girl from the first chapter…Another great addition to the Dragon Lord series!” — Megan Jeep, Diva Reviews (March 25, 2013)
5 Stars! “I really enjoyed the story between Alek and Kendall. I will definitively read more in the series…” — 4EverRomance, Amazon (2016)
5 Stars! “Michelle has again given us a winner with this story. She grabs your attention and gives you a story that has [you] going through the range of emotions as you read.” — Lydia, BookBub (2021)
5 Stars! “This is by far my most favorite one yet!” — Kristin Chontelle, One Woman’s Opinion (2021)