5 Cursed Pirates and Only 1 Chance to Find Love
From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, a space adventure romance!5 STARS! “What a fun and quirky crew, you can’t help but love them…danger & high adventure in space.”These space pirates sail the high skies looking for adventure, and a woman to end their curse.Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space … skies looking for adventure, and a woman to end their curse.
Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space pirate, Jackson Burke has done his best to turn his life around—for the better. He isn’t prepared when fate leaves a woman’s safety totally in his hands. Since heroes don’t leave a damsel in distress—and despite being outlaw pirates, the crew considers themselves the good guys—Jackson assumes responsibility for the beauty. It’s enough that his ship is held together by rust and sheer will, now he’s got to keep this good guy thing straight and not give into the urges the sassy female brings out in him. Raisa is everything a man could want and for some reason she seems to like him, rough edges and all, but he’s on the Federation’s wanted list and they aren’t known to back down.
What reviewers are saying…
5 STARS! “The book grabbed me right at the beginning. I was impressed with how strong Raisa was, and how she wasn’t going to let anything keep her down. … I hated that I had to put the book down to sleep, stupid sleep. This will be a great re-read many times in the future.”
5 STARS! “Once again Michelle M Pillow manages to combine a fast moving plot with humour, suspense, and some endearing characters, and give us a very entertaining read. For me, the best part of Ms Pillow’s books has always been the clever dialogue, and this book continues that trend. Five stars”
A Qurilixen World Novel
Space Lords Series
Science Fiction Futuristic Space Pirate Fantasy Romance
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Space Lords series continues with His Earth Maiden by Michelle Pillow. This book follows Jackson and Raisa’s adventure and obstacles to overcome to find love. Jackson rescued Raisa from smugglers while he was trying to stay out of the Federation Military’s hands. Raisa is a strong woman that doesn’t let the world bring her down. She is skilled at repairing electrical and mechanical things. Jackson just so happens to be in need of ship repairs.
Their story will absorb you in from the very beginning. Absolutely love the characters they are made for each other. I just love how this author has created a world that has several series that exists simultaneously together so well. Looking forward to book five in the series.
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Raisa is a plucky survivor that is admirable! Jackson was a sexy pirate needing money for repairs for his ship. Love the crewmates of the ship. This is a delightful read that gave me laughs, a couple of gasps and loves of sexy loving . I love Michelle’s characters and writing style.
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Pirates you can help but love them especially Jackson and he finally finds his match in Raisa when he rescues her and after that his one chaotic adventure with both these two.
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In the Quirilixen world, we finally get Jackson’s story. The broody, and muscled up body guard. He has been a interesting character throughout the series so I was happy to finally get to his story in his POV. Jackson has been hiding from
the people that want him captured and so far he’s been able to evade them till he helps Raisa. Is the risk worth it? Pick up the book to find out! It was a entertaining and intense plot. We discover a few things along the way and I feel that it unites the crew even closer.
The narrator, Michael Ferraiuolo did a wonderful job portraying the characters. The variety of voices and inflections was great!
What a fun and quirky crew, you can’t help but love them. Jackson rescues Raisa from a pair of aliens who’d tried to kill her. From then on its one romp after another as they face danger & high adventure in space.
Buckle Up!
Buckle Up!
Man do I love these pirates and misfits if you will…I always crack up when I read these stories especially Rick, he always has me in stitches and I can’t wait to see the girl who tames him!
Jackson really never thought he would ever find a girl to put up with his quiet, stiff self, but the military made him that way and there is no way he will change, or could he? Being on the Bound Virgin is his life now, these men are his family and he is happy for them, happy they have found love, well except quirky, silly Rick that is. Will he ever find love in space? Why can’t he just leave this small thief alone, even with all that dirt he can’t help but feel a stirring for her, but she will never notice him.
Raisa is a woman of my heart, she knows what she wants and grabs it and she wants Jackson. The minute she sets eyes on the stiff upper lip hunk she knows there is more to him than meets the eye and she is going to bring it out even if she has to take the reins. Buckle yourself in for the ride of your life Jackson. Nope, no way is he going to stay stiff for long!
I can’t stop saying how fun these guys are! Never. a dull moment with these space pirates.
His Earth Maiden is another story in the Qirilixen world. Each of 5 crew members has been cursed to find his mate among the linovian elements. This time it’s Jackson’s turn as he saves the strong and creative Raisa from a brutal end at the hands of the traitorous Dokka . They complete each other in a way no one else can, and the talented Michelle Pillow keeps us on the edge of our seats right up to the end. Followers of the series will not be disappointed.
I have to say that the His Earth Maiden started out with lots of action with Jackson Burke crewman and security guard aboard the Bound Virgin where Jackson has been sent so that he can stay out of trouble until they can lift off, while checking the camera’s outside the ship he sees these aliens talking and then he sees a dirty, filthy female trying to steal their case only he doesn’t know that the dirty woman that he has his eye on is trying to retrieve her case from these two aliens without getting into another altercation. Raisa Lovell is not having a good day at all she was high jacked of her property and left for dead so she had nothing to loose when the men started to attack her when they realized that she was still alive and trying to steal her case back but before she knew it instead of her getting hit the aliens were getting theirs next thing she is being picked up and she passes out. Jackson takes her and the case and stashes them on the ship in the captains cabin. Love this book it was a very intriguing, suspenseful, romantic, action adventure all rolled up in one little hot book. Guess you can tell I Liked It beginning to end. I was given a copy as a gift from the author. I am providing an honest review without obligation.
Back with the crew of bad boy space pirates and their women is another adventure. The crew of five has been cursed by a very ticked off ghost. It has to do with finding their soulmate–or not. Some of the crew has been lucky in spite of or because of the curse. Jackson wasn’t so lucky. He’d been a soldier and now he was part of this family.
While hiding out from an old situation, Jackson steps in to help out an injured woman taking on two. He pulls her onto the ship. Now, what’s he supposed to do with her? There’s plenty he’d like to do but some people and mechanical problems keep him away–for now.
The crew is unique, each and every one. The situations not easy to get out of. In fact, there’s a good chance they all won’t make it. Each one is loyal and stands by the crew who is now their family. Raisa takes a while to heal, to trust, and admit her feelings–despite the curse.
The author doesn’t let up. Just when you think they’ve overcome the secret enemy…well, don’t want to spoil anything. You’ll need to read for yourself. I’m a fan of the author, the series and especially this book.
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The cursed crew continue with their good guy pirate escapades. Jackson left his military life behind when he joined the crew. But it looks like they want him back…by force if necessary! He puts a target on his back when he goes to the aid of a pretty lady getting beat up by a couple of males. Hiding her on the ship seemed like a good idea but his good deed may come back to bite him in the ass!
It seems his damsel in distress has a talent for all things mechanical and when she pays for her passage by carrying out some repairs she uncovers a very big secret and the reason why the ship never seems to work properly!
Raisa never meant to unleash the fresh hell on the crew but it seems she just keeps finding trouble! I loved meeting back up with my favourite space pirates again. Another crew member meets his mate and therefore beats the curse that An laid on them when a certain crazy pilot insulted her! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Excellent Characters, Primary and Secondary
This book’s first scene puts you right in the action! I love it when a book does that. The hero of the book is in a bad spot, but he gets out of it… at least initially. The first scene with the heroine is similarly gripping as she struggles to town after being left for dead in a shallow grave in the desert. The hero acts most heroic in their meet-cute, saving both the heroine and an important piece of her equipment from the bad guys. Even though this is a relatively short novel, it has a lot going on. I particularly loved the discovery in the center of the ship… and how the heroine was able to do it! It was cool how the heroine is half what is essentially a race of angels, the Angelion (other half human)… and that this race’s particular skill is with mechanics and machinery. We tend to see angels as ethereal, and I love how this author makes them very practical as well. The primary characters were complex and proper romantic figures. The secondary characters (the crew and their wives) were well developed as well. And oh, this book is steamy! This is the first book I have read of this particular Qurilixen series about the five crew members who are cursed until they find their true loves based on the elements of a particular society. I look forward to catching up with the other books to see how some of the married crew members got together with their wives.
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This series is so much fun to read. Exciting drama, witty conversations, unexpected love , suspense and a twist or two. Love this crew and their interaction with each other. They always have each other’s back. Raisa and Jackson needed each other and built their relationship on each other’s strength and weaknesses.
Can’t wait for Rick’s story. It’s been a long time coming.
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Burke is on a pirate ship and he spots Raisa, hurt and in trouble, as he rescues her and brings her to the ship. The characters are strong and determined, with unique and quirky powers and traits. The storyline is entertaining and fun while twists and surprises keep you turning the pages. Love the situations they get into and out of, with ingenuity and guts. Her power of healing mechanic things was interesting. Totally hooked on this series and the author did not disappoint.
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Book 4 in the Space Lord series sees Jackson rescuing Raisa and taking her back to their ship and making sure she’s safe and looked after . Another great addition to the series it was great to see the softer side of Jackson.
Amazing book! I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read it. I’m excited to read more by this author and I would definitely recommend it!
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These space pirates are having a grand adventure in finding the thing that could lift their curse, that is, finding the One. But the adventure was not without danger. Jackson had a close call, I thought his story is going to end badly, thankfully he too had his own hea with his Raisa.
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Jackson and his crew stop on Torgan for some badly needed ship parts. He doesn’t expect to be apprehended by the Federation as soon as he steps into port. He fights back and it’s decided that he should stay on the ship until they leave. He can’t hide though when he sees a beaten up woman take a bag from two males and they’re after her. Raisa is on Tragon to get a part for her equipment for her job when she’s tricked by some traders, beaten and thrown in a shallow grave. She tracks down the men but unexpectedly gets help.
Nice read full of action, romance and emotion with tow likable characters with great chemistry. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Enjoyable Adventure !!! . . .
Three young soldiers surrounded Jackson Burke. They had orders to detain him and bring him back into the Federation Military, but he refused to do that. Instead, he glared at the soldier who cleared his throat and tried again to arrest Burke. He broken the soldier’s scanner that had identified him. Another put a blaster in his back. Burke saw his crewmates but they did not move to help him unless he asked. Another cadet hit him on the back of his head and he took all three of them down. On Torgan, this kind of action was typical and no one interfered.
However, with their ship needing repairs they couldn’t pay for, the crew was supposed to be keeping a low profile. Pirates, after all, did not desire attention. So Dev, their ship’s Security Officer, ordered Burke back to the ship to stay out of trouble. Bored in the dark, silent ship, Burke sat in the pilot’s seat and listened to the security feed outside the ship.
Raisa Lovell was buried alive in the hot sand of Torgan – but was digging her way out. It had been too hot for her attackers to dig a deep hole. No one offered her help as she crawled back to the complex. Her attackers had stolen her molecular gastro-spectrometer she had brought for repair – without that, she had no way to make a living. She had to get it back! She spotted Kod and Dak on the deck with her bag beside them and sneaked up to snatch it. So when Burke saw what was going on, he went to her rescue! Then he threw her over his shoulder and took her to his ship! He put her in the Captain’s quarters so he could use the med unit on the unconscious woman. This was probably not his best idea! Who was this woman? Would saving her cause the Federation to find him? What had he interrupted by attacking the Dokka smugglers?
This was a non-stop action book with a perfect blend of humor and suspense. The crew was cursed, thanks to Rick, their pilot, insulting a powerful ghost. Then all their other bad luck struck. Now Burke, trying to stay out of sight of the Military Federation who wants him back, brought more trouble to them by assuming responsibility for this female stranger! There is so much more fun to come – grab your copy and prepare to laugh out loud!
The Space Lords are such a fun series. I look forward to reading each of these space pirates!!
Jackson and Raisa’s story is my favorite so far! Amazing and it grabs you right in the first chapter. The audio narration is well done and a perfect fit!
Cant wait for more!!!