Temptation of the Butterfly: Dynasty Lords Book 2: A Qurilixen World Novel (Anniversary Edition)

Michelle M. Pillow

Dec 2006 · Dynasty Lords Book 2 · The Raven Books LLC

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Their passion may be hot, their will strong, but how can she fall for the man who might be trying to kill her?

A princess expected to uphold honor and tradition, a man dishonored and shunned by the very society she rules. Their passion may be hot, their will strong, but how can she fall for the man who might be trying to kill her?

When her life is threatened by mysterious events only she can see, Princess Fen has more to worry about than finding a husband. Too bad her parents don’t feel the same way. Desperate to keep her from leaving the planet like her sister, they decide to play matchmaker, inviting wealthy, noble suitors to the palace.

But it’s not a rich suitor who catches her eye, it’s the commoner, Aaron Piers—a man who’s past is clouded with dishonor, a man without family, a man she could never consider marrying. Though her desire for him burns hot, their relationship can never be. Besides, he might just be the one trying to kill her.

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

"An edge of your seat thrill ride from beginning to end and so hard to put down. Really enjoyed this adventure. Action packed, emotional roller-coaster filled with witty and engaging charters, dangerous twists and heart racing turns." Cali, Bookbub (2021)

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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 Temptation of the Butterfly

5 Stars! "Sexy characters with a well written story. The book is a page turner. I have read other books from this author and once again she did not disappointed me!" Jessica, Bookbub (2021)

5 Stars! "Another fab read from Michelle. Love the series.Michelle always grasps you from the start, with wonderful worlds and sexy aliens." Princess Atmey, Bookbub (2021)

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.

Topics: Dragon Shapeshifter, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fated Mate, Alpha Male, Alien Romance, futuristic romance, fated mate, comedy, shapeshifter romance, dragon shifter, Science Fiction & Fantasy, prince, Dragon Romance, Shifter Romance, Sci-Fi, Alien Romance, Paranormal Romance, nobility, royalty, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, First Contact, futuristic, dragon-shifter, hea, humorous romance, romantic adventure, sfr, space exploration, weredragon, reporter. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Laurann Dohner, Charlene Hartnady, Darynda Jones, S. E. Smith, Evangeline Anderson, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Hackett, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.

Ratings and reviews

This is an interesting paranormal read. It is fun and nicely developed. I really like the characters. This story is about Princess Fen's parents are determined to find her a husband. However, the suitors they want her to pick from are not what makes her heart sing. Instead the dishonored and questionable Aaron draws her interest. It is nicely developed and keeps you captivated until the last page.

So this is the family that cursed our space pirates. They sure have an interesting life. Seeing your long dead ancestors is normal to them and each of the siblings have their own gift.. I can totally understand the Empress, her mother-in-law might have been dead, but she is still making her presence known. Life did not become easy for our princess when the empress took it upon herself to find her a husband. It was a bummer when she is in love with Aaron. Aaron had lived a difficult life. Though he may be a disowned commoner, he was noble. He fell in love with his butterfly. Before our princess and Aaron can have their own happily ever after, they have to fight an evil that threatens to destroy her. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I was sure I wouldn't enjoy Fen's story, as she seemed pretty docile, dutiful, and unexciting in the previous books. I was WRONG. The Empress has decided that Fen needs to marry and floods the Honorable City with suitable candidates for Fen. Aaron is at the Honorable City at the Empress request (also) but as a worker and not a suitor for her daughter. Needless to say that Fen and Aaron meet and bang, instant attraction. The story is really good. Fen wants what her sister (Mei) and her brother (Jin) have - love (but she is in no hurry). Surrounded by suitors (she doesn't want) and suddenly under attack by an unseen force, Fen's serene existence is under attack. Fen's constant headbutting with the Empress and Zhang An (the ancestor that cursed The Pirate Prince's crew) assistance with Fen's problems and more depth to the story. I have to admit Zhang An is pretty important to this story. Aaron is a "self made" man, as his family has disowned him (you will want to stab his family in the throat when you discover the reason). Both Fen and Aaron are strong and know their duty, even though it goes against their personal wishes. I loved when Fen found the strength to stand up to her mother and I loved the Emperor's part in the story. Overall, it is an entertaining story with ancestral spirits, heaps of Lintianese tradition, strict parents, a princess falling for a commoner, over protective brothers, and an unseen force guided by an unseen hand to act against the princess.

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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