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. … 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.
A Qurilixen World Novel
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.
Originally published March 2006
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Honor Bound?
On the planet of Lintian in the Imperial Palace of the Zhang Dynasty Mei’s brothers the 4 Princes go through the yearly tradition of looking at all the eligible females parade through in hopes one of the princes will choose one as wife… Little do they know that none of the brothers wish to wed, but tradition is tradition and they must endure. Only this time one of their ancestors their great, great grandfather Zhang Manchu decides it’s time to interfere.
Zhang Jin is so not ready to wed, but the wiley old Manchu decides to take him over and chooses non other than a thief the guards are hawling in for trying to steal their most treasured artifact! Nothing can be done about it now without bringing shame to the family and Jin is the most honor bound of the brothers. What Jin didn’t count on was the physical attraction that bound them, but will that be enough for the elusive thief Francesca?
Read the very mysterious and intriguing story of Jin and Francesca it had me transfixed the whole time always expecting one thing and getting another…LoL I loved the journey!
Ms Pillow takes us to worlds that never cease to amaze me with their traditions and passionate love.
Another engaging Qurilixen story. Traditional and honourable Prince Jin has to claim stranger Francesca La Rosa as his bride and she is anything but honourable being a thief out to steal the sacred Jade Phoenix of his people. Can two such disparate characters come together? That is the question answered in this enjoyable book full of romance, adventure, suspense and drama. I hope the following books are as good.
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I loved this series, and hope that there will be more! This book has it all, action, suspense, romance, great characters, and a wonderful storyline. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series!
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Jin and Francesca’s Story . . .
Prince Jin is an honorable man. Thief Francesca La Rosa is seeking revenge for a former lover and master, trying to harm the Zhang Dynasty through stealing the sacred Jade Phoenix of his people.
With blatant interference from the spirits of his Zhang ancestors, Jin ends up married to this woman. What mystery must be solved? Can Jin win Francesca over? Will she ever love him? Grab your copy and follow the story of Francesca and Jin and the destiny they need to carry out.
I enjoyed reading this book, the storyline is entertaining and filled with action, adventure, and intrigue. The interaction and chemistry between the characters of Francesca and Jin is wonderful. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Jin is a bored prince but do not let this make you think that he is spolied, indolent and feels himself above others. He is none of those things. He is kind, honourable and just as much as he is allowed to be. He is also chained by his family’s traditons and the history that he has been taught. At a yearly presentation of suitable women to be brides for the princes the ghost of his grandfather appears, possesses him and makes him declare that he has found his bride. And who is his bride? You may well ask… Enter stage left the bride, Vanessa, the thief, dressed in black, so very unlike all the painted butteflies fluttering about in their silks. She is a woman on a mission and has absolutely no intention of getting married, least of all to a ruddy prince in the family who desimated all she loved. Not exactly the most auspicious meeting and yet those pesky anscestors have a plan. What is it though? You need to read this opulent and richly told tale to find out it’s mysteries.
Amazing! Such a great book! I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read this book. I would definitely recommend it! I can get enough of this author.
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The first book in the Dynasty Lords series a well written story with a very good storyline that kept me turning pages. Prince Jin and human thief Francesca La Rosa’s story of the Jade Phoenix and what it means to his people. I enjoyed seeing their story come together. I would recommend. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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.
Heartbreak and Happiness
This story is a long journey from distrust and disloyalty to a new start and the start of a beautiful beginning. I found this story enchantingly immersive; my heart broke and soared with Francesca and Jin in their tumultuous relationship. A fantastic start to a new spinoff series in the Qurilixen World.
loved it !!! the first book in this spin-off… love Jin and Francesca… this is their story… a fast paced action packed drama… during the choosing of a bride , Francesca is caught trying to steal the jade phoenix and is brought before the emperor and empress… that’s the beginning… secrets and lies… and everything in between… a marriage of convenience ? or true love ?
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Seduction of the Phoenix: A Qurilixen World Novel is an Anniversary Edition by Michelle M. Pillow.
I am a huge fan of Michelle, especially the Qurilixen world. This book was a surprise and I am absolutely here for it!
Francesca is a mastermind thief that is trying to steal the Phoenix. She has never failed before, and this was supposed to be an in and out job. She is utterly confused when she is dragged into the bride choosing ceremony to be announced a thief and then a bride by Prince Jin.
Prince Jin does not want to find a wife, so he is just sitting waiting for the ceremony to be over when guards brought in a woman with jade eyes and suddenly he claims her as his bride.
I found this to be one of my favorites. I love the traditions and honor in the Zhang Dynasty. Prince Jin and Francesca was a force to be reckoned with. They are so amazing together. both were multi-layered and developed nicely. The twists and turns was great!
This was fantasy with a lot of adventure and mystery with romance and spice. This was so captivating! I enjoyed this so much! Thank you Michelle for another favorite!
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Seduction of the Phoenix is an exotic fantasy romance artfully spiced with the mysticism and allure of an Asian culture that resides within the Qurilixen universe.
Prince Jin of the Zang Empire is dictated by tradition to select a wife from among the females presented to him at a ceremony. This is a process he would rather have forgone if fate and the spirit of his deceased grandfather hadn’t decidedly intervened. Francesca La Rosa a thief caught while the selection ceremony was in full swing would not have been the prince’s choice at all, but the die has been cast introducing another of the intricately created, highly entertaining Qurilixen romances made real and honed to perfection by the author’s detailed writing.
The motivations for Francesca’s brazen theft attempt will be among the many dramatic and emotional moments that take this story beyond the extraordinary and into the realm of the sublime art of storytelling.
The romance is subtle and not without its complications but within the adventure, drama and action love and passion surely find their niche in the hearts of the two lead protagonists delivering a well drawn narrative this reader shall be revisiting often in the years to come. HEA
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Another great book from Michelle M. Pillow it is great how she revisits the Qurilixen world and gives you stories about the different family members..
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The Qurilixen books are some of my favorite Sci-fi reads, how did I miss this offshoot? Reminiscent of the days of Shogun the planet of Lintian is populated by descendants of Old Earth and apparently Japan. Honor and tradition rule. Jin and Francesca’s meet cute is anything but cute until his Grandfather Muchu sticks his nose into Jin’s ceremony. While these two are enemies they have a chemistry that draws them together and leads to sensual sexy times. With ancients cranking up the witty banter and a visit from the coolest space pirates to add a bit of adventure this story is a fun, heartbreaking, sigh making tale.
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If you have read the synopsis you know this is about a thief Francesca seeking revenge for her former lover and master, her goals against the Zhang Dynasty. However with the Zhang ancestors interference, Jin becomes married to this determined female. We meet our other beloved characters from the other series and see the story of Francesca and Jin’s live story unfold. There is sadness and happiness. It is a journey worth reading. Beautiful. You will need tissues for the ending.
This is an awesome sci-fi/fantasy romance.. I liked a lot! It has suspense and adventure, drama and romance.. Wonderful and fascinating characters and storyline..
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I loved this book by Michelle M. Pillow. Jin was told a version of the history of his people that was not true. He believed in the tradition of his people. Francesco is trying to steal the phoenix during the marriage ceremony where he was supposed to choose a wife. Then he heard a woman screaming obscenities at the guards who was taking her before his parents the emperor and the empress. His dead grandfather takes over his body and claims Francesco as his bride. He starts to fall for her as the astrologers decide if the match is a good one. They finally say that they love each other and are married. She then steals the phoenix and leaves him. He searches for her and must decide to forgive her for hurting him or have a marriage in name only. This book is full of action and romance.
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I found this novel to be one of my favorites overall. I love the honor and tradition in it.
This takes place on planet Lintian and mainly at the Imperial Palace of the Zhang Dynasty. Prince Jin is a wonderfully honorable man who keeps the Zhang traditions alive. However, Jin’s dead grandfather’s spirit inhabits him just long enough for Jin to take Francesca for his bride. Francesca though, is a thief and hell bent on revenge against the Zhang Dynasty. She has tunnel vision to do only one thing….steal the sacred Jade Pheonix. She just can’t seem to let it go and see what she has right in front of her. Prince Jin always treats her with honor and respect despite her being a brat. Are there men like that in the real world?? Anyway, with the help of Jin’s ancestor spirits many mysteries about Francesca will be solved but will Jin and Francesca fall in love for real and admit it to each other???
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Francesca is an expert at escape and battle. On a mission she doesn’t expect Jin. Their journey to happiness is a rocky one but the ending is worth it. Loved this book!
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