In the opulent kingdom of Valenles, power isn't inherited-it's seized. Every generation, as the royal heir reaches maturity, a deadly game unfolds. Young contenders, aged between 16 and 18, converge from every corner of the realm, each vying for the ultimate prize: entry into the coveted inner circle of the crown.
Twenty-six participants find themselves ensnared within this twisted realm, where alliances shatter like glass, and trust is a fleeting illusion. Amidst the chaos, the heirs of the seven bloodlines emerge, a convergence of beauty and cunning, each a viper in disguise. Yet, amidst their machinations, a darker threat looms-an assassin with a deadly agenda, seeking to eradicate the bloodlines one by one.
Sister to the kingdom's most notorious outlaw, Azalea Fallone is branded with a mark of danger, as she finds herself thrust into the heart of the Crown Games. Survival is an art, every move is a calculated risk. As fate intertwines her path with that of the enigmatic heirs, Azalea becomes a pawn in a game far larger than herself where only the most cunning will 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.