SIGNED: The Reluctant Lord (Dragon Lords #7) Paperback
Signed Print. Dragon-Shifter Romance. Book Seven in the Dragon Lords series. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance.
Lady Clara of the Redding has spent her entire life perfecting the art of feeling nothing in public. No raised voice. No visible emotion. No wild impulse ever allowed to surface. It is the only way a noblewoman survives on Redde, and Clara has mastered it completely. But when she rejects her twentieth suitor, her father reaches the end of his patience. Twelve of her sisters sleep in stasis, waiting for Clara to marry before the next generation can begin. Her choices narrow to two: travel to a primitive planet at the edge of the universe and find a husband, or be cast out with nothing.
Dragon-shifter Lord Vladan has never quite fit the nobleman mold. Adopted into the family after tragedy, he carries the title with honor and the commoner's soul with pride. He loves the forest, the shift, the freedom of open ground. His ideal bride would match that wildness — passionate and untamed, someone who would escape the palace walls with him and never look back. The gods, it seems, had other plans.
The woman fate chooses for him is carved from cool marble. Composed. Unreadable. Devastatingly beautiful and apparently immune to him. Clara has no intention of staying past the one year her father demanded. Vladan has no intention of watching her leave.
The planet's wild magic has already noticed her, though — and it doesn't care about her plans.
She came to survive a year. He intends to make it forever.
Tropes & Microtropes:
💜 Fated Mates
🔥 He Falls First
💪 Possessive Hero
⚡ Opposites Attract
🐉 Dragon-Shifter Romance
🌄 Alien Romance / Sci-Fi Romance
👑 Alien Royalty / Nobleman Hero
🔗 Reluctant Bride
⚡ Forced Proximity
🔮 Wild Hero / Ice Queen Heroine
🔥 Slow Burn
🏰 Primitive Planet / Fish Out of Water
Publisher : Raven Books, The
Language : English
Paperback : 334 pages
ISBN-10 : 162501175X
ISBN-13 : 978-1625011756
Item Weight : 12.8 oz
Dimensions : 5 x 0.84 x 8 inches
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About The Reluctant Lord — Dragon Lords Book 7
COMPLETE SERIES. Available as an Ebook, Audiobook, and Signed Paperback. More vendor options at MichellePillow.com.
About The Reluctant Lord
Lady Clara of Redding was forced to travel to Qurilixen or lose everything. Lord Vladan, a free-spirited dragon-shifter who longed for a bride as wild as he was, got the most composed woman at the Breeding Festival. She came to survive one year. He intends to make it forever. The Reluctant Lord is Book 7 in the complete Dragon Lords series.
Who Will Love This Book
Readers who love Ruby Dixon, Grace Goodwin, or Nalini Singh will feel right at home. Dragon Lords is for fans of: fated mates, dragon-shifter aliens, sci-fi alien romance, he falls first, opposites attract, possessive heroes, ice queen heroines, and slow burn tension.
The Dragon Lords Series
Dragon Lords is a complete nine-book sci-fi romance series set on the planet Qurilixen, home of the Draig — a fierce dragon-shifting warrior race bound by ancient codes, fated mate crystals, and the sacred Breeding Festival. Each book follows a different couple; the series can be read in order or as individual reads. Dragon Lords is the cornerstone of the Qurilixen World, Michelle M. Pillow's beloved multi-series sci-fi romance universe.
Dragon Lords Series Reading Order
1. Barbarian Prince (Book 1)
2. Perfect Prince (Book 2)
3. Dark Prince (Book 3)
4. Warrior Prince (Book 4)
5. His Highness The Duke (Book 5)
6. Stubborn Lord (Book 6)
7. Reluctant Lord (Book 7)
8. Impatient Lord (Book 8)
9. Dragon's Queen (Book 9)
Browse the full series: Complete Dragon Lords Series Reading Order
Also in the Qurilixen World: Lords of the Var, Space Lords, Qurilixen Lords, Captured by a Dragon-Shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, and Dynasty Lords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read The Reluctant Lord as a standalone?
Yes. Each Dragon Lords book follows a different couple and resolves completely. Reading in order enriches the world, but Book 7 stands on its own.
What's the heat level?
Spicy. Dragon Lords is a high-heat sci-fi romance series with explicit content and deeply possessive dragon-shifter heroes.
Is Dragon Lords part of the Qurilixen World?
Yes. Dragon Lords is the original Qurilixen World series, set on the planet Qurilixen. It connects to Lords of the Var, Space Lords, Qurilixen Lords, Captured by a Dragon-Shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, and Dynasty Lords — all set in the same universe.
What formats is The Reluctant Lord available in?
Ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback are all available from Michelle's store.
About Author Michelle M. Pillow
Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 paranormal and sci-fi romance novels. Her work spans the Qurilixen World, Merely Mortal, Order of Magic, Warlocks MacGregor, and Realm Immortal, a catalog beloved by spicy romance readers who want immersive worldbuilding paired with high-heat romance. Explore her full catalog at MichellePillow.com.
