Strike, Galaxy, Strider, Wings, Kira, East Wind, and Sunbeam are born with practically guarantees of destiny. Strike and Galaxy because they are born into their parents' comradeship/rivalry. Strider, Wings, and Kira because of physical traits that make them unusual. And, East Wind and Sunbeam simply because of their ancestry and who they are related too. These seven Cadians are friends and in some cases significant others, but everything that holds them together is suddenly tested as tragedy hits like a thunderbolt. Faced with the sudden realization that everything and everyone they had seen as safe and secure are not, they must now make the decision to either hide or survive.
Noor, a dancer in the Royal Court of the Al-Yauzhan Empire wants nothing more than to pay off her debts and lead a nice, simple life-but a chance encounter with the crown prince and his brother brings her into the dangerous world of court politics. As Noor and the princes investigate their uncle and cousin's possible treason, she grows closer to the crown prince, but in order to save the kingdom and the person she loves, Noor will have to risk everything...
A romantic adventure set in an imagined Arabic kingdom, THE DANCING GIRL is a story of court intrigues, romantic entanglements, and secret meetings as Noor and her best friend Amir try to help the princes they're falling for expose corrupt court officials with plans to seize the throne. Noor and Amir are close to having everything they've ever dreamed of...now all they need to do is survive.