It is a dream of many to posses the ability to time travel. Mariposa is living that dream, able to journey into history on the wings of the butterflies that reside near her home. These mysterious creatures take Mari anyplace, anytime, and to return to her time she must complete a task or problem. When her latest trip back in time takes her to the United States, ravaged by civil war, she faces challenges like never before. While there, she meets a woman overwhelmed by debt, a mere step ahead of the bill collectors, and a handsome boy ready to risk his life as a soldier. As her feelings for these newfound friends grow, what will she do when the butterflies come to take her home?
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.