Author: Brittney ArenaFantasy romancePublished on 12 February 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Bloomsbury Archer) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 448 pages197 x 130 x 31 | 310g This is wrong. It's reckless, dangerous, but- I can't get you out of my head. I can't wash you from my skin.Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian’s court – until he framed her for murder. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons, she’s suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he’ll grant her freedom.As Illian’s orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster – one far closer to home. With her world threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian’s brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East.As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she’s willing to damn in the processIf you love... Slow-burn romance Yearning Love Triangle Banter Court politics... you're going to love A Dance of Lies Praise for A Dance of Lies'A breathtaking debut! Dance of Lies is beautifully written and filled with intrigue, with an incredible protagonist who is both vulnerable and resilient. Romantic, heartrending, and riveting - prepare to be swept away by this captivating fantasy' - Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.
