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Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides #8

Solar Bound: A Qurilixen World Novel: Intergalactic Dating Agency

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He glows. She burns. Together, they’re impossible to hide.

NYT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow is back with a brand new sci-fi alien romance adventure.

When Solar, a golden-skinned guard from the eternal daylight of Solarus, crash-lands outside Duskrock, Arizona, subtlety goes up in smoke. The catastrophically inept Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides have blown his cover, UFO headlines are everywhere, and a black-ops outfit called Milano is already on the hunt. Then Solar meets Dani Ember, a fire dancer whose spark pulls him like gravity, and hiding becomes the last thing on his mind.

Dani has always trusted flame more than people until an alien warrior explodes into her life, glowing like sunlight made flesh. Forced into hiding together, their connection ignites hotter with every touch. But with aliens Eclipse and Lunar also in Milano’s crosshairs, duty and desire collide. To save his companions, protect Earth, and give his divided world a chance at peace, Solar must make the one choice he never planned for… claiming the human who feels like home.

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SOLAR BOUND is a steamy sci-fi paranormal romantic comedy with a grumpy golden alien and a sunshine fire dancer, forced proximity on Earth, sizzling open-door heat, black-ops hunters, and a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhanger. Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon, Tiffany Roberts, and Evangeline Anderson.

Book two of the Bound Trilogy installment from the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides series.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2025

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Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with millions of books sold worldwide. Best known for her paranormal and sci-fi romance and paranormal women’s fiction, she writes captivating stories that blend heart, humor, adventure, and a touch of magic—perfect for readers who love immersive worlds and unforgettable characters.

Her bestselling series include Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Warlocks MacGregor®, Order of Magic, and Merely Mortal.

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A relentless explorer of both the real and the supernatural, Michelle has chased history through ancient ruins, climbed Mayan temples in Belize, and investigated haunted locations. She believes life is an adventure best fueled by curiosity, creativity, and copious amounts of coffee.

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Profile Image for Laura Moylan.
1,519 reviews
September 29, 2025
On the Planet Zorveya, there are three zones. Light, dark and twilight in between the first two. Those of the twilight, end up acting as mediators between the light and the dark. Eclipsyionic (Eclipse) acts thusly between Solarestabinian (Solar) and Luniaren (Lunar). Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is supposed to take them to Earth and they are supposed to work togther and maybe find mates. Now that the three are on Earth, and after a crash landing on top of a store, there is a buzz about aliens, but then again, that area is sort of like Roswell, in that way. So they are able to cover it up. However, because of the people who filmed with their phones, this got the interest of a company we have seen before in the other trilogies. The Milano Group. I really don’t like them. I still don’t know how Gamob is still in business, lol. Gary, Bob & Harris seem so clueless and get into total mischief and mayhem in every book.

Solar sees a fire dancer and is total entranced by it. This is Dani Ember. He talks to her and watches her show. I actually looked it up and watched a few videos on YouTube. It’s awesome and beautiful and I can see how Solar would be so fascinated with it, being an energy/light being. Meanwhile, Lunar is semi- stalking his interest, Poppy Jensen who works at the Desert Animal Rescue. Solar does a lot damage to the lights at the hotels. It’s almost funny. I can just picture it. Rowan is with Eclipse. The book is fun, funny, sweet, romantic, fascinating, a little more Scifi technical, and the guys are so literal they get confused a lot. So cute. I love how Solar & Lunar begin to understand each other because Earth has all three types of zones throughout the day. Each day. Something that would never happen on their home world. The steamy scenes are a bit more ethereal and spiritual than just physical. Learning about Dani’s past was a bit heartbreaking and she is an inspiration. Things go to total mayhem and then the running starts. I chewed on my nails a lot during this book. My nerves were shot too, because I was so worried about the characters. The end made me freak out a lot. I can’t wait to read Lunar’s book.

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7,214 reviews85 followers
September 17, 2025
This is an awesome sci-fi/alien romance.. I loved it so much! It is swoony-sweet and romantic, mysterious and suspenseful.. Very appealing characters!.

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6,285 reviews89 followers
October 12, 2025
Crash-landed on Earth. Bound by duty. Changed by love.

When an elite Zorveyan warrior crash-lands with two reluctant companions, Solar's only goal is to complete his assignment and get back home. But his mission takes a sharp turn when he meets Dani, a fire dancer whose energy syncs with his in ways he can't explain. He’s not supposed to care, but walking away stops being an option.

As government agents close in, Solar, Dani, and their unlikely allies are forced underground, both literally and emotionally. With threats on all sides and a growing conspiracy between worlds, survival means risking everything. Solar lives by honor. Dani plays by instinct. Together, they learn how far they’ll go when the mission becomes personal.

When everything unravels, tough choices are made. Some escape. Some stay. And some are forced to walk away. But Dani and Solar refuse to let the story end in pieces. They set a new course, one that’s bold, dangerous, and entirely theirs.

Solar and Dani start out guarded and focused on duty, but grow into something more. He learns to trust emotion as much as strategy. She rises as a leader who balances heart and grit. What begins as tension becomes a powerful bond built on respect, strength, and shared fire.

A steamy, alien–human sci-fi romance with grumpy sunshine tension, forced proximity, found family, and a reluctant hero learning to feel. It explores identity, trust, connection, sacrifice, and belonging. At its heart, it’s about a warrior who learns to open up, a woman who won’t let go, and a love strong enough to light the way home.
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1,316 reviews8 followers
September 28, 2025
SOLAR BOUND is the second installment in the Bound Trilogy and the eighth installment of the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, which is part of the Qurilixen World's Intergalactic Dating Agency series by Michell Pillow. With the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides Corp involved, I knew this would be a fast-moving, fun, and energy charged ride. 

Solar Bound is from the Solar Belt of Zorveya, where day and night are locked in bright sunlight separated by a band of twiight. He's part of a three man "diplomatic mission" to Earth. After a rocky landing in  Duskrock, Arizona, Solar with the other two "diplomats" try to keep a low profile while checking out the planet. It's not going to be easy as Solar trails golden sparks of light wherever he goes. Their auspicious  landing caught the attention of a shadowy government hunting aliens for illegal experiments.

When SOLAR meets Dani, a fire dancer, it's intergalactic love at first sight. Unfortunately, the shadow government has found them, and everybody is in a race to escape imprisonment and the laboratory.

You will also find yourself laughing out loud at some of the crazy antics from misunderstanding Earth people and, well, just everything life on Earth brings about.

I really enjoy reading about the Galaxy Mail Order Alien Brides with Bob's and Gary's shenannigans. I am so looking forward to reading about  Lunar and Poppy reuniting in the final book in this trilogy.

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2,856 reviews12 followers
September 18, 2025
"...three unlikely allies bound by a common purpose."

Eclipse, Solar and Lunar are on a mission to Earth, but each has a nagging feeling the ones who sent them are hoping they will fail.

Solar has the heart of a warrior. A flaming personality, he lights up every room he enters.

Dani is alone in the world, until Solar charms her with his honesty and sincerity. Maybe there is someone who can understand her, someone she fits with... Someone worth fighting with and for.

This book stands surprisingly well on its own given it is the middle book of a trilogy. It revisits familiar scenes, offering new insights and perspectives and Eclipse, Solar and Lunar take on a mission none of them want, because they believe their home world is worth fighting for.

This is a story about making tough decisions, choosing how we respond in challenging moments, and taking the opportunity to truly get to know people we have dealt with professionally -- there just might be a friend lurking inside that colleague.

I was gifted with a copy of Solar Bound and chose to share my thoughts.
2,378 reviews12 followers
September 30, 2025
This is the second book in this very enjoyable series, but if you didn't read the first "Eclipse" you can follow this very well. This story is about Solar our ambassador of the light/warrior cast who was designated to join the Galaxy Brides and Dani a fire dancer who resonates with his energy that blooms. Eclipse, Lunar and Solar were sent by the Galaxy Brides to Earth to find brides but their spaceship crashes on Earth. They find sanctuary at Yoga and Spa Meditation Center retreat in Duskrock, Arizona where Solar meets Dani. But a covert company, Milano Tech Enterprises knows about them and is searching for them. So out in the desert they hide. There are wonderful characters to root for, a well written story that grabbed me, romance that titillated me, some humor that made me giggle, and action that is edge of your seat in this dramatic, romantic, Galaxy Brides story. I'd volunteer to read and review this copy I'd received.
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5,306 reviews51 followers
October 11, 2025
'Tiny sparks exploded over his skin like fireworks. They rained down on her, tingling wherever they met flesh. His body dissolved into pure energy, barely keeping shape.
"You pull at my essence," he said, his voice filled with wonder. "This is not painful for you?"
"It's incredible," Dani assured him'

I loved the first book in this trilogy, Eclipse Bound, and was so excited for Solar's story. Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Solar (Solarestabinian is a mouthful!) and Dani. The chemistry between them was electric and they were really sweet together. I love whenever his energy messed with things around him. And enjoyed not only the relationship building between him and Dani, but the changes in dynamic between the three aliens themselves. This story was another fast-paced adventure with looming danger. Once again hooked. Can't wait to read Lunar Bound. 5 stars
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2,121 reviews13 followers
October 15, 2025
Eclipse, Solar, and Lunar are on a mission to prove that different beings can coexist in peace. Their quest begins when the inept crew from Galaxy Alien Brides crashes their craft in the desert in Arizona. Now they are being hunted and pursued by Milano Corporation. They are being aided by three wonderful women who see who they are and accept them. This is Solar’s story. He is a warrior from the Solarus Sector of their planet. Solar has golden skin and glows with light energy. He meets and is drawn to Dani, a fire dancer who performs at the local tavern. This is an exciting story with a chase through a cave system, drama, danger, a sort of rescue by Galaxy Brides, and several twists and turns. The romance between Solar and Dani is, needless to say, red hot. Their chemistry is off the chart. Well-written and engaging. I look forward to Lunar’s story.
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712 reviews6 followers
October 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this action-filled sequel to Eclipse Bound. For much of the book, I was on the edge of my seat as the characters extracted themselves from danger over and over again. The bond between Dani and Solar develops very quickly, as they are very compatible. I love how they help each other, as well as Eclipse and Lunar and their human mates, to evade the evil Milano corporation. Add to that the humour (provided by the aliens and the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides) and the really original spicy scenes, and you have an exceptionally entertaining story that sucks you in and doesn't let go. Like the first book, this ends on a cliffhanger, so I absolutely must read Lunar's story as soon as possible now.
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231 reviews3 followers
October 2, 2025
This was the second novella in the trilogy and formed the eight book in the Galaxy Brides collection by the author.

Solar has crashed on Earth as the inept Galaxy Mail Order Brides have blown his cover, finds himself hiding from a group of black ops called Milano. He is joined by Dani, they are forced into hiding.
As with the other trilogies, each novella is written following the same timeline as the others. In that you get the same interactions with the other characters of the trilogy being repeated but being told from a different point of view.
The writing continues to be great and I am loving the literal English translations that are literally lost in translation. It was a crazy fun fabulous read.

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2,451 reviews8 followers
September 26, 2025
Solar Bound is an electrifying blend of steamy romance, high-stakes adventure, and humour! Solar, the grumpy golden alien, and Dani, the fiery, fearless human, have chemistry that sizzles from the moment they meet. Forced into hiding together, their connection burns hotter with every touch, while alien conspiracies, black-ops hunters, and intergalactic intrigue keep the tension sky-high. Michelle M. Pillow delivers a perfect mix of heart, heat, and humor, with a satisfying HEA that leaves you smiling long after the last page.

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1,421 reviews11 followers
September 30, 2025
Funny and Romantic Read

I just love the banter, fun and arguments between these latest three aliens visiting Earth to find their forever partner.

Solar is all about light with his golden glow and falls for Dani who has a thing for fire. Their chemistry is instant, his translation of English is hilarious, but they manage above all the chaos to find their own happiness, but it does end of a slight cliffhanger, and I imagine all will be resolved in the final installment with Lunar.

This is such a fun, light-hearted but entertaining read, you really don’t want to miss out on this series!.

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1,981 reviews30 followers
September 30, 2025
I received a copy from Booksprout and I'm willingly leaving a review. "Survival is always impressive"
If I wasn't sure before, now I know that Solar got the golden mine in Dani. Perfect combo between the two. Love the scene in the engineer's room. How sad it is when they realize, one by one, that this mission wasn't supposed to succeed. Great suspense and romance, mixed with some funny dialogues. Roadblocks by Milano: where is the cavalry when you need it? How is that even legal? I'm wondering how Lunar and Poppy talked to each other when Dani needed a doctor but both Dani and Lunar were still in the caves.
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2,378 reviews24 followers
October 15, 2025
Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is back and causing mayhem in an orderly fashion.
Solar is on his way to Earth to seek a bride. But being confined in a tin can is not helping his attitude.
Then the landing craft crashes! And Solar sees a female who grabs his interest.
Dani is a fire dancer. She makes all her own implements. She meets Solar when he seeks her out.
They spend time getting to know each other. Until danger arrives in the form of a company who seeks to capture aliens. Now decisions need to be made..
Who will come out ahead?.

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397 reviews2 followers
October 18, 2025
Solar and his comrades are from a planet where light and dark make up their living essences. There is constant bickering between them so in an attempt to get them to work together the council sends Solar, Lunar and Eclipse, the mediator on a trip to Earth on the Galaxy Brides spaceship but of course once again they bungle everything up and crash land causing more chaos. While there Solar meets Dani, a fire dancer and kindred soul. But the Milano corporation is on their trail. Can they stay ahead of those who would exploit and experiment on them for their own gain? Check it out to see.

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5,201 reviews
November 10, 2025
At first, the MMC didn’t make the best impression on me in the first book. But as this story unfolds, I realize he's not such a bad guy after all. There are some hilarious moments that might seem silly when you read them, but could be pretty frustrating if you found yourself in the same situation. The story takes you on a rollercoaster ride—one moment you're on the edge of your seat, then you feel relieved, only to have your heart race again with another exciting twist. Through all the twists and turns, it’s perfectly clear that the MMC and FMC are truly meant to be together.

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1,919 reviews15 followers
September 28, 2025
In this second in series, another energy based life form finds a human woman to resonate with. Dani is funny and independent and her affinity with fire may be a touch supernatural? Solar is drawn to her and her abilities when he sees her red hair, but his literal translation of English makes their beginning hilarious. Then the action takes over. Of course this one also ends in a cliffhanger as did the first episode but at least the finale is coming soon. Can’t wait!.

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2,050 reviews15 followers
September 30, 2025
Solar Bound is book eight in the Alien Mail Order Brides series and brings readers along on an engaging Sci-Fi romance adventure with Solar and Dani.
Solar along with his two companions Eclipse and Lunar crash landed on Earth and unfortunately found themselves making UFO headlines.
Then when Solar meets Dani Ember a fire dancer their attraction is immediate.
A good story that was nicely written with excellent characterizations, humor, intrigue, danger, and spice I enjoyed this very entertaining series read.

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1,561 reviews80 followers
October 1, 2025
This was another fun book in the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides Series and I was happy to get to know both Solar & Dani better after briefly getting to see them in the previous book in this trilogy. Solar & Dani made a great couple and I enjoyed seeing how they overcame the various obstacles in their path. I look forward to reading more about Lunar & Poppy in the next book.

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2,487 reviews18 followers
October 1, 2025
Bridge Story.
Loved seeing Solar’s story revealed! While he makes a connection with Dani, this feels like the bridge novel of the 3- more build up and plot development but with a mission yet to be done. I can’t help but laugh out loud at the antics and ineptitude of Bob, Garry and Harris. That and all the misinterpreted earth-isms with clinical earth translations made this so fun to read. Can’t wait for Lunar’s story next!.

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553 reviews
October 2, 2025
Book 2 takes the cake for me. The hilarity in it had me literally spewing soda. (Sorry Speck. 😊) Michelle M Pillow just has a magical imagination. But the book isn't just funny as all get out, it's entertaining in so many vast ways. The action and drama is written in a way you Invision the scenes wonderfully. And the steam, oh my the steam, has me turning my fan on everytime. I mean WOW!
This is highly recommend as are all the Mail Order Bride series book, including book 1 of this, off shoot. If you like books to make you smile, Michelle M Pillow's M.O.B. series will do just that.
127 reviews
October 4, 2025
This novel is designated sci fi pn romantic comedy and oh boy does it live up to it! For me it was sneak attacks by one liners, differences between alien and human dialogue, and the hilarious Bob and Gary. So very funny. The romance is hot, very hot. And funny too! It was very hard to put down and the next book promises to be just as good. If you’re after something that ticks all the boxes and includes moments of enchanting prose then this is the book, the author for you, as it was for me!.

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654 reviews8 followers
October 7, 2025
Daniel and Solar, what a pair!
Even though there are worlds of difference between them, their attraction is mutual. Talk about making sparks!
When the Foundation comes for them, no matter the risk level, choices must be made in a very short time period. They literally head for the hills in a fight for survival.
Crashed ships, fire, explosions, alignments and, , duct tape? You'll laugh, gasp and fan yourself as you root for them and fall in love with all of the crew.

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2,730 reviews24 followers
October 8, 2025
This Michelle M Pillow series is a great read and I am enjoying the books. If you have read the previous books then you already have a pretty good idea of what happens, but Ms Pillow still makes it a lot of fun to read. It’s interesting reading things from different characters perspectives and clueing in on stuff that other characters didn’t know or weren’t involved in. I read them in the order they came out in, but I think you could read them in any order.

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20.8k reviews362 followers
October 14, 2025
Solar and Dani . . .

Solar, from the eternal daylight of Solarus, and his companions Eclipse and Lunar are sent by Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides to Earth and end up crash landing on Earth where UFO rumors start to spread. A black-ops outfit named Milano Enterprises is already on the hunt to find them. They hide out together when Solar meets a fire dancer, Dani Ember, and they seem to have a strong attraction for each other. Solar has to rescue his alien companions, however. Will they all be able to escape capture by Milano?
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1,470 reviews5 followers
September 30, 2025
Powerful.
Book 2 is powerful and emotional. We get Solar’s POV and get more familiar with Dani Ember and Solar relationship. Some of the events don’t fully match up to book 1 however most events do align. I love that Dani takes charge and brings hope to Solar and Lunar at the end. I anticipate book 3 because my heart goes out to silent Lunar. I want to know how he and Poppy meet. Amazing trilogy.

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149 reviews
September 30, 2025
I loved, loved this book! I am getting so much enjoyment from this latest installment of the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides; I sincerely hope that the series doesn’t end after the next one, Lunar Bound. These latest aliens, and their earth women, are so enjoyable. They are so smart, funny, and romantic, I wish I could find one of my own!.

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3,022 reviews16 followers
October 1, 2025
loved it !! love this series !! love Solar and Dani... this is their story... a fun fast paced action packed rom/com drama... just outside Duskrock Arizona there is a crash of a space ship... UFO sightings and more... and the Galaxy alien mail order brides are to blame.. maybe.. Solar is on the run now... hunters are sent... and then, he meets Dani a fire dancer... and everything changes... so good !!.

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1,327 reviews12 followers
October 1, 2025
"Let them come. Solar was ready."

Second in the next trilogy, Solar ends up on Earth in Arizona and thanks to GAMOB, Milano is immediately after him. He wants to run and hide but when he meets Dani, he changes his mind. Dani was a very interesting character. She's a fire dancer. I think that's a first for me. This story is a little longer and allows more time for the actual plot. I really enjoyed it and look forward to the final book, Lunar Bound, next.
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