Michelle M. Pillow

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New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of All Things Romance
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Michelle M. Pillow is a bestselling author with millions of books sold worldwide. She is known for her romantasy, paranormal and sci-fi romance and paranormal women’s fiction.

Her bestselling series includes Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var, Warlocks MacGregor, Tribes of the Vampire, Realm Immortal, Order of Magic, and Merely Mortal.

Recent News:
Pan Macmillan Tor Bramble acquired world rights to her Realm Immortal (romantasy, high fantasy enemies-to-lovers) and Tribes of the Vampire (urban romantasy, gothic vampire seduction) series for new print, audio, and translation editions starting 2026.

A hybrid author (traditional + indie), Michelle is a #1 Amazon bestse
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Fans of Realm Immortal (high fantasy romance) and Tribes of the Vampire series (urban fantasy romance), I just signed a contract with Pan Macmillan UK’s Tor Books Bramble Romance for new pretty print editions, audiobooks, and worldwide translations for these seven books.

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Nearly Dead

Michelle Michelle said: "

This is it—the final book in the Merely Mortal series. Tamara Devine’s journey is almost over, but fate isn’t done with her yet.

💀 A ritual that should have ended everything—gone horribly wrong.
🖤 A choice between love, power, and survival.
🔥 A final ba
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Mostly Shattered

Michelle Michelle said: "
MOSTLY SHATTERED
Romantic Urban Fantasy by Michelle M. Pillow

Fall deep into book two of the spellbinding new first-person POV romantic urban fantasy series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow.

I’m the mortal outcast in a pow
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NEW SERIES: Merely Mortal

I'm thrilled to announce that my brand new romantic urban fantasy series, Merely Mortal! Book one, Merely Mortal, is now available for preorder on Amazon! 🎉📚

I am especially excited to share that "Merely Mortal" marks the begi
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I would love that, but the production costs for that series are not currently in the budget. I have considered doing a kickstarter for the productions if there is enough interest.
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In Her Shadows by Michelle M. Pillow
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Tribes of the Vampire series
BRAND NEW AUDIO!
Preorder: https://amzn.to/4pOAdKa

Do you like
✓ Morally Grey Heroes
✓ Forbidden Love
✓ Enemies to Lovers
✓ Dark Romance
✓ Gothic Vibes
✓ Urban Fantasy Romance
✓ Bitey Vampires
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Lunar Bound by Michelle M. Pillow
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✨ Lunar Bound! ✨

He hunts in shadows. She shines a light he can’t resist.

When Lunar, a shadow-born operative from Zorveya’s night side, crash-lands in Duskrock, Arizona, he expects to vanish as always. But Poppy Jensen, an empath who rescues st
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“They say love is blind, but in your case I’m assuming it’s also deaf, dumb, and completely brain dead.”
Michelle Pillow-The Playfull Prince

“I think people need hope when times are tough. I think they also need escape and adventure and fantasy. Books are like cheap mini vacations.”
Michelle M. Pillow

“Out of all the things I do, I think being a mom is the most important and satisfying.”
Michelle M. Pillow

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“I hope readers see themselves in my characters, finding strength and insight through their growth. Ultimately, I want readers to feel empowered and inspired by the resilience and transformation they witness in my stories.”
Michelle M. Pillow

“My travel experiences are a wellspring of inspiration. Every place I visit adds layers of authenticity and diversity to my world-building. The people I meet and the cultures I encounter influence my characters’ backgrounds and perspectives.”
Michelle M. Pillow

“Wait, I'm not done.. We didn't have a stuffed bear. And, since I'm not even sure what sort of beast a teddy bear is or where one would find it, I brought you a stuffed baldric instead. It will have to suffice." -Prince Quinn”
Michelle M. Pillow, The Playful Prince

“I would make a HORRIBLE outlaw. I can plan the crime perfectly, but I'd also need to plan the outcomes to make it work.”
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“I wish life were a fiction novel. Then everyone would have to do what I say.”
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Michelle Janice wrote: "Thanks for friending me. Have a great day."
Thanks! :)


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Janice Thanks for friending me. Have a great day.


Michelle Mandy wrote: "Hi Michelle, thanks for being a friend on Goodreads! :3

Mandy"


Thank *you*! :)


message 20: by Mandy

Mandy Hi Michelle, thanks for being a friend on Goodreads! :3

Mandy


Michelle WANT STUFF? I HAVE STUFF! Psst… I have a Spread the Love EASY Giveaway at my FB Author page https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichel...

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Michelle Melanie wrote: "Thanks for the friendship! I hope you'll add my ALMOST HUMAN series to your "want to read" list - my venomous vampires love new blood! You can check out free chapters on my website at: www.MelanieN..."

:) Thanks for coming by the page.


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Melanie Nowak Thanks for the friendship! I hope you'll add my ALMOST HUMAN series to your "want to read" list - my venomous vampires love new blood! You can check out free chapters on my website at: www.MelanieNowak.com
Nice to meet you :-)

~ Melanie Nowak


Michelle




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Michelle Stan wrote: "A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Michelle. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it wh..."

Thank you :)


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Stan Law A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Michelle. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
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Michelle Caroline wrote: "YAY! Thanks for accepting! ^^,"

Thank you :)


Caroline YAY! Thanks for accepting! ^^,


Michelle I'm sorry if I missed your messages. Thank you all for the support and for dropping by to say hello!!


Michelle Daniel wrote: "
Michelle, I've added Realm Immortal: King of the Unblessed, Dragon Lords: The Warrior Prince, Dragon Lords: The Barbarian Prince, Lords of the Var: The Savage King and last but not least, your boo..."


Thanks :)


Michelle Thanks everyone!


Penelope Marzec You are such a prolific writer! Thanks for your friendship.


Pamela Just dropping by to say hi :) Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!


Pamela Hi Michelle!

Thanks for adding me to your friends list :)
Have a good week!



message 4: by Daniel (last edited Mar 03, 2008 07:03AM)

Daniel
Michelle, I've added Realm Immortal: King of the Unblessed, Dragon Lords: The Warrior Prince, Dragon Lords: The Barbarian Prince, Lords of the Var: The Savage King and last but not least, your book Stop Dragon My Heart Around to my to-read list.


Margaret Hi! Just stopping by to say hello and to thank you for adding me to your friend list.


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Kelly Moran Fancy re-meeting you here! Nice to have friends here and myspace. Keep up the great work fellow author! Thanks for the add!
Kelly Moran
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XXXOOO


Rosemary Thanks for the invitation, Michelle. I wish you the very best with your books!


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