"Why," she sobbed into her bloodied hands, the blood mixing with her tears. "Why are you doing this to me?"
"Because, my bride, you are too human and your kind hearted nature will put a target upon you and the others will seek to destroy you. If you are to be my bride, you must become what I am - ruthless, cruel and hateful, your only hint of happiness and desire lies with me."
"I do not want to become what you are. I refuse to become a monster like you!"
Kaine disappeared but his echoing voice remained. "Oh, but my bride," his deep, menacing voice laughed. "You have no choice."
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Keira Eleanor, a sweet, loving girl with dreams of happiness and prosperity. She even becomes engaged to a wealthy and handsome Lord after her mother takes ill. However, all of that is ripped away from her by Kaine, the Vampire King. He has been waiting for Keira for a hundred years and he is not letting her go. Taken to her new "home" with her newly betrothed, Keira's life becomes that of pure misery, confusion, hate and complete sorrow. Keira has no hope of escaping Kaine and she accepts the marriage however she is determined to keep her happiness alive, even for the little things in life. Kaine, however, is determined to mould her into his perfect, blood lusting bride.
Who will win?
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.