Dragon Lords Books 1 - 4 Box Set: Anniversary Edition Read online

  Dragon Lords Books 1 – 4 Box Set

  10th Anniversary Editions

  Michelle M. Pillow

  Michelle M. Pillow

  Contents

  Copyright

  10 Year Anniversary Edition

  New to Dragon Lords?

  Dragon Lords Stories

  About Dragon Lords Series

  Barbarian Prince: 10th Anniversary Edition

  Copyright

  About Barbarian Prince

  Dedication

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Perfect Prince: 10th Anniversary Edition

  Copyright

  About Perfect Prince

  Dedication

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Chapter 39

  Chapter 40

  Chapter 41

  Dark Prince: 10th Anniversary Edition

  Copyright

  About Dark Prince

  Dedication

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Chapter 39

  Epilogue

  Warrior Prince: 10th Anniversary Edition

  Copyright

  About Warrior Prince

  Dedication

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Chapter 39

  Chapter 40

  Epilogue

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  The Complete Series

  The series continues…

  About the Author

  Complimentary Material

  Determined Prince

  The Savage King

  Love Potions

  The Dragon’s Queen

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  Dragon Lords © copyright 2004 - 2015 by Michelle M. Pillow

  10th Anniversary Edition Books 1 – 4 Box Set, December 2014

  Cover art by Ravven © Copyright 2015

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  All books copyrighted to the author and may not be resold or given away without written permission from the author, Michelle M. Pillow.

  This novel is a work of fiction. Any and all characters, events, and places are of the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or events or places is merely coincidence. Novel intended for adults only. Must be 18 years or older to read.

  10 Year Anniversary Edition

  Ten years ago my second book was published, Dragon Lords: The Barbarian Prince (2004). It’s hard to believe a decade has passed. In many ways it feels like only yesterday that I penned the first four princes’ futuristic stories. I actually wrote Dragon Lords 1-4 at the same time while on a contract-signing high after receiving my first book deal with an e-first publisher. It was a mad blur of endless hours typing, completely immersed in the futuristic world. I loved the stories, but I never imagined they would gain the following that they have.

  In 2004 ebooks were still relatively new and people tended to act as if they weren’t “real” books. The books did go into print editions soon after the digital versions. Most people hadn’t even heard of an ebook. I couldn’t count how many times I uttered the words, “Yes, it’s a real book, just a different way of reading. It still takes the same amount of time to write. It still gets a cover. It still goes through edits.” Ten years later the majority of people have embraced the ebook. I’m very proud to say I have been an ebook author from the beginning.

  Oh, how the industry has changed in 10 years. Not only do we have ebooks, but we have mainstream self-publishing. It seemed fitting after being an e-first author at a time when ebooks weren’t well known that I’d take a chance on mainstream self-publishing in its infancy. A lot of people told me I was crazy to give up large contracts—even if they weren’t right for my career. So the second editions (and now the 10th anniversary editions) released under the indie umbrella of The Raven Books, owned by myself and Mandy M. Roth. The second editions were first sold in a dedicated store on The Raven B
ooks website. Then, as companies like Amazon, All Romance Ebooks, Smashwords, and Barnes & Noble opened up for self-published ebooks, the Dragon Lords were right there ready to go. I’m also proud to say I’ve been a part of the self-publishing indie movement from the beginning.

  But, back to the first editions… 2004 was before the self-publishing boom and new authors at a publisher don’t always get much of a say in the finished product of a book—or maybe lack of publishing experience means the newbie doesn’t know how or what to ask. A lot of times we were just thrilled to have made it past the gruelingly long submission, rejection, query, acceptance process. These anniversary editions are my chance to look again at those first novels and do things a little differently, hopefully better.

  Over the last decade I’ve written in many genres—futuristic, historical, paranormal, fantasy, dark paranormal, contemporary. I’ve written for many publishers—big New York and London traditional publishers, e-first and now indie self-pub. I’ve published many series, won national awards, spoken at conferences, made bestseller lists, started the successful The Raven Books with the awesome Mandy M. Roth, and met some wonderful readers. One of the most rewarding things to come from a life as a writer is having a career that I love and making friends I couldn’t live without. I am truly blessed.

  Now, a decade later, the series has grown into a whole multi-verse of spin-off series: Dragon Lords series, Lords of the Var series, Space Lords series, Zhang Dynasty series, and the Galaxy Playmates short stories. As an author, it’s amazing to have readers still asking for more books in a world after ten years. I am grateful every day for my readers.

  As I prepare for the release of Dragon Lords 9 and am looking toward the future of the series (oh, yes, there are many, many more books planned in the universe), I thought it a perfect time to revisit those first four books that started it all. Ten years gives a writer a lot of time to think about the stories she’s told. It’s also a time filled with lessons. All writers are (or at least should be) continually learning and growing, and I am not the same as I was early in my career. It’s a little hard to touch the stories that so many readers have loved, for it has become as much theirs as mine, but I hope these expanded, revised versions do them the justice they deserve. I know I’m excited about it!

  Thank you, readers. Your emails, social media play and support of my work has been more than an author could ever hope for.

  Happy Reading!

  Michelle M. Pillow

  New to Dragon Lords?

  Dragon Lords books 1-8 follow a concurrent time line. The fun of this is that the events you read in one book might be examined from a different point of view, sometimes with overlapping or expanded scenes, sometimes with events you might have wondered about in another book. You might even discover secrets as characters interact with each other. I recommend reading them in order to get the full effect. However if you bought the books out of order, no worries, each book is technically a standalone story for the hero and heroine.

  Dragon Lords Stories

  Shape-shifter Romances

  Dragon Lords Series

  Barbarian Prince

  Perfect Prince

  Dark Prince

  Warrior Prince

  His Highness The Duke

  The Stubborn Lord

  The Reluctant Lord

  The Impatient Lord

  The Dragon’s Queen

  * * *

  Lords of the Var Series

  The Savage King

  The Playful Prince

  The Bound Prince

  The Rogue Prince

  The Pirate Prince

  * * *

  Captured by a Dragon-Shifter Series

  Determined Prince

  Rebellious Prince

  Mischievous Prince

  Headstrong Prince

  Stranded with the Cajun

  More to Come!

  To learn more about the Dragon Lords World series of books and to stay up to date on the latest book list visit www.MichellePillow.com

  About Dragon Lords Series

  Dragon Lords Books 1 - 4

  The dragon-shifting princes have no problem with commitment. In one night, they will meet and choose their life mate in a simplistic ceremony involving the removing of masks and the crushing of crystals. With very few words spoken and the shortest, most bizarre courtship in history, they will bond to their women forever. And once bonded, these men don’t let go...

  Too bad nobody explained this to their brides.

  Dragon Lords Books 5-8

  The noblemen brothers aren’t new to the sacred Qurilixian bridal ceremony. After several failed attempts at finding a bride, it’s hard to get excited about yet another festival. No matter how honorable they try to live, it would seem fate thinks them unworthy of such happiness—that is until now.

  With very few words spoken and the shortest, most bizarre courtship in history, they will bond to their women forever. And once bonded, these men don’t let go...

  Too bad nobody explained this to their brides.

  Dragon Lords Book 9

  Before four princes and four noblemen found their brides, before the death of the Var King Attor and the threat of the Tyoe miners, there was a time of peace on the planet of Qurilixen. It was not a strong peace, but it had lasted for quite some time between the cat-shifting Var kingdom and their northern neighbors the dragon-shifting Draig. It lasted because both sides had very little to do with each other.

  This was the time before the great war came to rift the planet apart—dragon against cat. The only battles were skirmishes along the borderlands over territory and drunken brawls that erupted to prove which shifter side was of superior strength. It is here the dragons found their queen.

  Spin-off Series

  Dragon Lords is the first installment in the multiple bestselling romance series. As of this publication, there are nine Dragon Lords books. The series continues with the Lords of the Var series, Space Lords series, Zhang Dynasty Series, and Captured by a Dragon-Shifter series. There will be more books and more series to come. They can be read alone, but the author recommends reading books in order of release.

  For details please visit www.michellepillow.com

  Barbarian Prince: 10th Anniversary Edition

  By Michelle M. Pillow

  Barbarian Prince (Dragon Lords) © copyright 2004 - 2015 by Michelle M. Pillow

  Previously Titled: The Barbarian Prince (Dragon Lords)

  10th Anniversary Edition, Third Electronic Printing May 2014, The Raven books

  Second Electronic Printing August 2010, The Raven Books

  First Electronic Printing May 2004

  Cover art by Ravven © Copyright 2015

  ISBN 9781625010841

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  All books copyrighted to the author and may not be resold or given away without written permission from the author, Michelle M. Pillow.

  This novel is a work of fiction. Any and all characters, events, and places are of the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or events or places is merely coincidence. Novel intended for adults only. Must be 18 years or older to read.

  About Barbarian Prince

  Dragonshifting Romance

  Breaking up was never so hard...

  Going undercover at a mass wedding as a bartered bride, Morrigan Blake has every intention of getting off the barbaric planet just as soon as it’s over. Or, more correctly, just as soon as she captures footage of the mysterious princes rumored to be in attendance.

  After a euphoric night, Morrigan discovers her spaceship left without her, and Ualan of Draig is claiming she’s his wife. It’s not exactly the story this reporter had in mind. And to make matters worse, the all-to-seductive alpha refuses to take no for an answer.

  Being cursed by the Gods was never so frustrating...

  Prince Ualan is prepared to follow dragon-shifter tradition and marry the woman revealed
to him during the Breeding Festival. When the stubborn, yet achingly sexy, Morrigan refuses to accept their shared fate and his supreme authority over her, it is all he can do to keep from acting like the barbarian she accuses him of being.

  To my mother:

  Thank you for always being there for me. For listening when I rant. For picking up the phone when you know I’m calling to rant. For helping me with all those things only we know about. For believing in me. For helping me refinish my wood floors and repainting the interior walls again…oh, wait, you didn’t know about that last one yet.

  Chapter 1

  Wanted: Galaxy Brides Corporation seeking 46 fertile humanoid-compatible females of early childbearing years and A5+ health status for marriage to strong, healthy Qurilixian males at their annual Breeding Festival. Possibility of royal attendance. Must be eager bed partners, hard workers. Virginity a plus. Apply with official health documents, travel papers and IQ screen to: Galaxy Brides, Phantom Level 6, X Quadrant, Earthbase 5792461.

  The idea had been simple. Uncover illegal virgin trading practices by Galaxy Brides Corporation. For years it had been rumored Galaxy Brides used outlawed medical techniques to restore women’s virginity. With planetary wars, an increase in pirate ships attacking lone fuel docks and questionable repossessions by the Larceny Casino Ship, virginity really shouldn’t have been a big deal. And yet, it was. Virgins meant more trade with the numerous barbaric, male-populated, humanoid planets eager for fertile young brides. If the story broke, it would be huge. It was just the sort of thing to make a star reporter’s career. It had everything—evil corporations, illegal activity, sex and deception.

  Morrigan Blake was just such a reporter—or so she thought. Galaxy Brides monopolized the bride procurement industry and had strong-armed other companies out of business. If she was to bring down an evil breeding corporation that sold women to the highest bidder, she needed the evidence to do so. Unfortunately, solid evidence proved very hard to come by. Money bought power and Galaxy Brides was sailing pretty in space credits.