Seduction of the Phoenix: Dynasty Lords Book 1: A Qurilixen World Novel (Anniversary Edition)

Michelle M. Pillow

Mar 2006 · Dynasty Lords Book 1 · The Raven Books LLC

About this ebook

A prince raised in honor and tradition, a woman raised with nothing at all. She wants to steal their most sacred treasure. He’ll do anything to protect it, even if it means marrying a thief.


Prince Jin is a man raised in honor and tradition, so it comes as a great surprise when he is compelled to claim a stranger as his bride who has neither. Francesca La Rosa is hardly a match fit for a prince. Though beautiful, she is a thief with one thing on her mind—stealing the sacred Jade Phoenix of his people. But the mystery doesn’t end there. With the aid of his ancestral spirits, he must discover who this woman is, why she would destroy the Zhang Empire and, most of all, if she could ever return the love that is growing in his heart.

Book One of the Dynasty Lords series by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow.

"Enjoyable!" Ann Wilwert, RT BOOKreviews, July 2006

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Author's Note: These books follow Princess Mei’s siblings. Mei is from Lords of the Var 5: The Pirate Prince. A continuation of the Dragon Lords and Lords of the Var® Series.

Praise For Seduction of the Phoenix

5 Angels! "Michelle M. Pillow has started a new series with a bang. ... Seduction Of The Phoenix immediately impressed this reader and I can assure you that I will grab every one of the new installments as they are available. Readers you don't want to miss this tremendous read." Jessica, Fallen Angels (2006)

5 STARS! "Written with style." Candy, Ecataromance, April 2006

"I am a big fan of Ms Pillow and this book only fuels my growing addiction to her work. She weaves a story as engrossing as it is erotic, as sweet as it is seductive. This is yet another fine example of why she is one of my favorite authors. ... This is another must read." Jenn, Coffee Time Romance, April 2006

5 STARS! "This was a great read that was interesting and well developed. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is outstanding. I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning to the end." K Bradbury, Bookbub (2021)

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Dynasty Lords series:

Seduction of the Phoenix

Temptation of the Butterfly

A Qurilixen World Novel

The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow, and includes several series installments: Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Space Lords, Captured by a Dragon-shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, Dynasty Lords, Qurilixen Lords, and more.

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Ratings and reviews

Pillow knocks it out of the park again with this first book in her Dynasty Lords series – a series spun off from her Space Lords books, but easily readable without reading the Space Lords books. In Seduction of the Phoenix Pillow explores the Zhang Empire, where honor, tradition, and the ancestors are ways of life. It’s a fascinating world with a distinctly Chinese flavor to it, but with intriguing post-Earth elements – like the fact that ones ancestors can be seen, and spoken with. Both Prince Jin and ambitious thief Francesca La Rosa are compelling characters, and their relationship starts off with a bang and never stops surprising. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable romance story, with twists and turns to keep you guessing, and enough angst and emotion to lock the reader to the page, and a strong focus on the romance itself, though there are other aspects to the tale, of course. Fans of the Qurilixen World books won’t be disappointed, but at the same time, this is a great first read for those new to Pillow’s universe and unfailingly exciting romantic adventures. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Francesca has come to Lintiân to steel the Jade Phoenix. She is caught and brought before the royal family. Prince Jin is then possessed by the spirit of an ancestor and proposes. Francesca believes she can marry Jin and then steel the phoenix and not full in love with Jin. This is a great story with real depth. I look forward to reading more in this series I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Princess Mei's (The Pirate Prince - Lords of the Var Book 5) brother Jin gets his story told (though truth be told - I was hoping that Haun's story would be first). I liked Francesca more than I liked and Jin. Tha whole Zhang family (with the exception of Mei) are really steeped in honor and tradition and can barely see past it. Francesca is following the path of her Master and it leads to a conflict with the Zhang family. The story is good and brings back some favorites from The Pirate Prince. Once again Zhang ancestors set events in motion. Though not action packed (like the Dragon Lords or the Lords of Var) this story has lots of personal reflection for the two main characters. I am hoping the the author will expand the Dynasty Lords and give all of the Zhangs a story.

About the author

Michelle M. Pillow, New York Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author

NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow is an award-winning paranormal and sci-fi romance; mystery; and paranormal women's fiction (PWF) writer with well over a million books sold. Though she writes intricate plots, she can never seem to remember where she left her coffee cup (if you find it please return).

Michelle is always up for a new adventure or challenge, whether it's a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She was a refugee extra on SyFy's Z Nation. Michelle is involved with various film and historical documentary projects with her filmmaker husband. She's mom to a talented artist daughter, and managed by the family dog and cat. For the most part she can be found wearing pajama pants and drinking coffee. There may or may not be dancing. It’s all part of the creative process.

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