When Jai decides to rent out the house he shared with his late husband, he has no idea he's about to meet the man who'll change his life. For Lin DaoShi's not only famous, he's also straight – and comes nursing an eating disorder and a broken heart. After a riding accident that threatens to end his dancing career and hamper his acting, he trades China for the UK in an attempt to flee the spotlight and find some peace.What he finds, though, when crossing paths with Jai, is his life changing and his world turned upside down. For after their chance meeting, DaoShi no longer knows who he is or what he wants out of life. Brought together by a common love for ballet, they soon find themselves trapped in a pas de deux only the secrets they must keep can break apart...

Content Warning
This novel contains mentions of eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, abuse, domestic violence, rape. Reader discretion is advised.

Danseur is created by Ruth Miranda, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Danseur

He walks towards me with a smile that matches mine, and I can't avoid studying his moves. Dressed in a suit and tie, an overcoat on his arm, overnight bag in hand, he always looks so elegant, so stylish. So handsome. I rush to greet him, arms thrown around him though he can't hug me back. But he can kiss me, and I make for his lips, only to find him fleeing my touch, avoiding it like it's the plague. 


The fuck? My shocked expression is enough to make him wince, though, and he gives me a reassuring smile. It still doesn't take away this sharp claw wrapped around my heart.


"Not here," he whispers, "too many people."


Chapter 38