Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition

By: Michelle M. Pillow

Narrated by: Mason Lloyd

Dark Prince (Dragon Lords)

Futuristic Dragonshifting Romance Revised Expanded Anniversary Edition

Out of the fire...

Intergalactic thief, Olena Leyton is one of the best space pirates in history. Sailing the high skies in search of adventure is in her blood.

When her crew is scattered in a run from the law and her ship crashes, exploding into a ball of flames, the injured Olena is forced to find sanctuary on a Galaxy Brides ship. Posing as a blushing “mail-order” bride to elude the bounty hunters that pursue her, Olena finds herself heading to the primitive planet of Qurilixen. But, being a bride isn't something that Olena takes seriously. Into the flames...

Prince Yusef of Draig, Captain of the Outpost, leads a simple life away from the palace. He knows from the first moment he sees his fiery temptress that he will possess her and make her his bride for all time. However, Yusef learns that playing with fire will always leave a man burned. But, with passions as powerful as this dark Prince's are, he is not willing to give up his bride without a fight.

©2004, 2014 Michelle M. Pillow (P)2014 Michelle M. Pillow

A Pirate and a Dragon Lord

The Dark Prince takes place during the same time as The Perfect Prince except it is from Olena Leyton's, Intergalactic pirate/thief and Prince Yusef's point of view. Olena having to escape a bounty hunter, went in hiding by posing as a mail-order bride to a primitive planet, Qurilixen. Olena is counting on the days when her crew of pirate will find her and take her back to her ship in the galaxy.

Yusef is willing to fight to keep Olena with him as his wife. He would need to convince Olena to stay with him or risk being alone forever. When a dragon takes a wife, it is forever.

The narrator Mason Lloyd has a very nice and good voice. I didn't know how I would feel listening to a male voice. As soon as I heard the narrator's voice, I love the inflictions and tones that he uses in his narration of the book. It is done very well that if he is narrating any books in the Dragon Lords series, I would pick up another copy to listen to.

I was given this audiobook by the author. My opinion are my own and I was not compensated or influenced in any way for my review.

Good Continuation

Would you listen to Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition again? Why?

Absolutely. I really liked this story. Olena is a strong woman. She is active and athletic. She is very independent & knows what she wants in life. She's content with her life as a Pirate Captain. No one is going to get in her way.Yusef is very ready for a wife. All those lonely days living n the outskirts of the castle is about to change. He likes what he sees in Olena & can't wait to get to know her better. Olena is not shy. She tries to seduce him that first night. She is one fiesty gal!!! I loved her gusto & joie de vivre attitude. But the funny part was that for the longest time, Yusef had no idea what her name was. None of the Royal family did. It was a funny moment Yusef was presenting her to the King & Queen & could not name her. Yusef really loves her & just wanted the chance to show her.

Have you listened to any of Mason Lloyd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. The narrator did a good job of conveying the story & the characters. I followed his narration just fine. It pulled me into the story & enjoyed listening very much!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When they both realized how much they they truly mean to each other.

Any additional comments?

Both of them get injured but were able to pull through. Olena had a secret that Yusef learned about in an intimate moment. For all her independence, this was a shocker. Due to her upbringing, she's had have a toughness to show that at least externally, she was to be feared. But inside, she's really vulnerable. She really never had a childhood. It was a very tragic childhood with dire consequences. Yusef & Olena learn to trust & be there for each other. I liked their story. I'm enjoying this series very much! I am looking forward to the rest of Dragon Lords stories.

Great Story!

What made the experience of listening to Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition the most enjoyable?

The narration and characters! I especially liked Olena and Prince Yusef. Olena is a space pirate, who's feisty and brave. She's determine to leave the planet, and not fall for Prince Yusef; however, each heated moment Prince Yusef and her share, she's falling more and more for him...... now if only she could admit it!

When Prince Yusef was attached and Olena sensed he was hurt, she was determined to break free of her captures, and go to his aid. While he was recovering, Olena never left his side and I loved all the things she did to him in an attempt to bring him out of his comma.

What does Mason Lloyd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I've listened to a lot of Mason Lloyd lately. Two totally different series, which I am currently listening too, are narrated by Mason and he does an excellent job!

Dark Prince but better

If you could sum up Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition in three words, what would they be?

exciting retelling of story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition?

When Nadja tells Olena she is pregnant

Which scene was your favorite?

When Olena saved Nadja

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I didn't want to stop once I started it

Love this story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to anyone who loves dragon shifter romance

Have you listened to any of Mason Lloyd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I few. He was a smooth voice that's real nice

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yeah I couldn't stop lol I loved it

Any additional comments?

3rd book in the series well written, fun, action packed and hot. I just love this series and I can't wait to read the restimate of them. Ah the sparks fly when they meet at the breeding feastable and keep on flying though the whole story lol. Great story miss pillow does an awesome job weaving this tale an no couple tale are alike.

Another amazing story by Michelle Pillow

What other book might you compare Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition to and why?

Honestly all of the Dragon Lords are amazing. They follow the same time line but tell you the story from the main characters point of view. With each new book you get another perspective that makes it a great story. You are never bored with this series.

Have you listened to any of Mason Lloyd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He definitely portrays each character well. You can differentiate between them easily and not realize it is the same person talking for all of the parts!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Olena does not betray the family as she was taught in her pirate life. I wont anymore than that!

Any additional comments?

Michelle Pillow write amazing books and that is why they come to life even when spoken. Sometime with retellings you cannot get into the story as when read. This DID NOT happen with the Dark Prince. You get entered into this shifter story and do not want to stop listening! I cannot wait for the rest of the series!

Another great story

I am so hooked in this series that I can't wait to listen to the next book. Mason Lloyd is awesome as a narrator and no matter what book he is reading he always manages to captivate me. This story is about Olek and Elena and these two are a hoot. Really loved the chemistry between then. Both author and narrator have done a great work and have given us a book we enjoyed!!!!

Dragon Lords Rock!

If you could sum up Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition in three words, what would they be?

live, love, laugh

What did you like best about this story?

I love the interaction of the characters, the dialog is often humorous and full of miscommunication

What does Mason Lloyd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mason Lloyd has one of the best voices I've heard in audio books, brings across the emotion in the words.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

too many to write here!

Any additional comments?

Prince Yusef of Draig is hoping to find his life mate, what he finds is Olena. Olena is on the run and hitches a ride on Galaxy Brides thinking she can escape, get pampered for a few months, lay low as a “wife” then unite with her crew and carry on as she always has. But darn fate, neither gets what they are expecting, they share an immediate attraction, but they have very different ideas about what to do about it. Olena spurns Yusef constantly and while trying to beat him manages to put her life in danger and he has to save her instead. This is problematic to the very independent Olena who has always taken care of herself (she was raised as a pirate and has never known love due to a very tragic history). She finds herself more than just attracted to Yusef although she tries very hard to fight it, until he is attacked and almost dies causing her to start admitting to herself she wants to stay with him. Like all the Dragon Lords the story is great and intertwines with the other prince’s stories (from different points of view), the characters are easy to fall in love with (especially the clueless, hot guys!), and it’s got enough surprises to make It a fun ride. Love the book and the series!
Mason Lloyd is an awesome narrator, he has a great voice to listen to and does a great job speaking clearly and differentiating between characters!

Combustible Desire

Dark Prince is the story of Prince Yusef and the Pirate Olena. Olena must find a place to hide from those that are pursuing her and ends up as bride to a dragon shifting prince. Olena tries to stay true to her pirate spirit and not fall in love with Yusef. The prince does what he can to make Olena stay. He already knows some of the truth about her and is waiting patiently to hear it for himself.

Their chemistry is off the charts and yet Olena keeps Yusef at bay. Olena seems to be accident prone in her independence and desire to stay away from Yusef’s bed. But desire also heats up between them, Yusef burns for Olena. Will they combust before Olena is found by those seeking her? Listen and find out!

I normally do not listen to narrators that are men since their high pitched renditions of female voices bother me. However, Mason Lloyd did the Dark Prince justice in presenting the mood of the book and was not high pitched for the part of Olena. His voice was soothing enough without sending you to sleep, something the other drivers wouldn’t have appreciated.

I had previously listened to Perfect Prince and was already vaguely familiar with some of the events that involved Olena. I don’t believe that listening to previous books in the series was necessary to enjoy Dark Prince. This book did go into different details while staying true to the outline. I look forward to listening to the stories of the other princesses and how they handle their new husbands.

Great Listen

If you could sum up Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition in three words, what would they be?

Yum! , Exciting, Funny

Who was your favorite character and why?

This is hard but I'll say Olena Peyton one of the best space pirates of all time. She is funny. I love her personality. This is a woman who knows how to get by on the streets, well out in space and stuff. She is smart, confident, funny, and just awesome :) ,and I love that she isn't some heroine that in the first chapter, you get annoyed with and hopes she gets caught and killed. Blasted space monkeys!!

Have you listened to any of Mason Lloyd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not, but I'd love to now. I like his voice. I also enjoy the voices he gave the characters. His voice is soothing, tempting and just made the awesome story a delectable listen. :) He didn't sound exactly as this story did when I read the printed version, but then again who does?, but he did read it in a way that I still ended up melting in my chair

Any additional comments?

Love the printed version and I really enjoyed the audible version. Great story and great performance :D