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

Name: Temptation of the Butterfly: Dynasty Lords Book 2: A Qurilixen World Novel (Anniversary Edition)
Rating: 4.782608509063721 (23 reviews)

Michelle M. Pillow

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

4.8

23 reviews

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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

4.8

23 reviews

Aryzane

October 18, 2021

Princess Fen really shines as the heroine of this second book in the Zhang Dynasty series. Though a character in the previous series book, Seduction of the Phoenix, she didn’t really pop for me in that book. In her own story, she springs to vibrant life – and her forbidden love story is nothing less than enthralling. Aaron is a commoner, a man who’s Lintian ties have been stained with dishonor – which means a lot in the formal, traditional Lintian world. Their romance is strong and compelling, with heated emotions and steamy erotic moments, and a HEA worthy of all the characters have to go through to get there. The story furthers the development of the story world, brings the earlier series characters back for some cameos, and effortlessly maintains the delicate balance of traditional Chinese culture with a space-faring, futuristic world and all its fascinating details. The Zhang Dynasty books, I’ve found, are both unlike anything else I’ve read by Pillow, and still solidly stories penned by Pillow with all the strong characterization, thrilling escapades, creative settings and emotional romance that I love reading her stories for. Temptation of the Butterfly reads well as a standalone romance, but I suspect that readers who have read the previous series books will especially enjoy the story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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KC Childs

October 2, 2021

This is another great Dynasty book. Sadly it's the last. The world building is just so incredibly detailed in both books actually. You really feel and can imagine yourself in the Honourable City. This book is about Princess's Fen life or should I say her love life. Since Princess Mei went off with a Var Prince, Princess Fen is the last single daughter of the Empress. That being said, it turns into a tug of war between being traditional or following your heart. The mom is hell bent on Fen marrying another Royal and having babies in the traditional manner. I'm pretty sure the Empress is a helicopter mother wanting Fen to stay very close. All the Noblemen that are paraded in front of Princess Fen just don’t do it for her. Her eyes stray to the most stunning man who seemingly shies away from her & her glance. Ironically it's a young man named Pierce Aaron whose been in love with the Princess since he was 10 years old. The one giant problem........he's a commoner and way below her station.

nicola Brooks

September 27, 2021

Princess Fen is being pressured by her ogre of a mother to get hitched! She quite likes freedom thank you very much and marriage is not on her radar. But every cloud has a silver lining and on this occasion that comes in the shape of Aaron! Brought to the palace to make new gowns for Fen and others and also replace some wall hangings Aaron makes contact with Fen. He has seen her from a distance on numerous occasions and has a bit of a fixation but that no longer seems to be a one sided affair. But their scorching hot attraction is being thwarted by the Empresses repeated attempts at putting suitable grooms under Fen's nose at every opportunity. They may be eligible but not all of them are a catch! With a hidden threat who has way too much interest in Fen, earmarking her for himself and causing her strange visions and then taking the final step and actually striking out at her, the dangerous infatuation may be the death of Fen! I didn't love Fen the way I did Francesca. She comes across as too much of a pampered princess for me. Aaron is lovely but does tend to have inverted snobbery sometimes, seeing slights were none were intended. But his love for Fen can't be denied and I loved the way Fen's brothers banded around her to help. Spirits of the ancestors still steal the show in my opinion, this lot should get their own series, they are funny and so incredibly brash!

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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