Adam Pleding is the sole heir of his family's fortune, and he uses his power to lead an undergroung organization to give people like himself, queer people, rights. He always thought it'd be easy, because he didn't have much to lose, but he has to tear all his plans apart and rebuild them when he meets Percy, and falls in love.
From the book:
"«Do you understand how worried I was?» Percy's eyes were bloodshot, his hair a complete mess as if he'd been pulling on it and there were dried tears on his cheeks.
Adam took a step towards him. «Percy, I-»
«No.- Percy looked at him, and Adam saw how angry the other was.- I don't want whatever crappy apology you want to give me. I won't take it.»
Adam sighed, and then moved to look out the window. «I... I understand. But please, let me explain. I couldn't tell you anything because I'm afraid. Not of you, but of the people you work for. I...- He breathed in and turned to face Percy.- I love you, and I don't want to lose you.»"
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.