I love my job, and I am damn good at it. I used to be a ballerina but now I am a burlesque dancer. I live my life the way I want, free from the demands of a pack or family—until my father comes calling.
Now I must return home like a good little omega to marry an Alpha I have never met. He will, no doubt, force me to give up the life I have built for myself and treat me like just another thing to own.
If tonight is my last night of freedom, I will break the rules. But fate has a funny way of changing the rules when you finally understand the game.
Excerpt:
Making sure to put an extra sway into my hips, I step out from the back and stride toward the bar. Chin up, breasts out, I strut like the proud peacock I am. I can feel the eyes of the other patrons as I walk to the table, smiling at some of the regulars, and it has pride surging through me. I work hard to stay in shape and keep my appearance perfect and it shows.
“Sam,” I call out to the bartender. “Give me a bottle of Fireball and three shot glasses.”
He laughs loudly while gathering the items I requested. “You love doing this, don’t you?”
“Yes, sir. I wouldn’t want it any other way.” I bat my eyelashes at him as I steady the black tray on my left hand before striding away. All the hours of ballet have helped me perfect my balance.
At the entrance to the private room, I knock loudly, count to three, and push the door open before striding in confidently. Three men dressed in suits stare back at me, each of them assessing me with various levels of interest.
“Gentlemen,” I purr seductively. My name is Ballerina, and I will be your entertainment for the next hour.”
“Entertainment?”
The question comes from the man with jet-black hair and icy-blue eyes. Depositing my tray on the coffee table I take a seat beside him on the tan leather couch. His scent hits me, and heat floods my core. Peppermint and coffee.
Thank God for my suppression patch. The males will assume I am simply aroused. If I wasn’t wearing the patch, my omega scent would be filling the room and the club, driving every male mad. The scent of an unmated omega in a state of arousal is enough to drive betas insane. Alphas will rampage and tear this place brick from brick to get to someone like me.
“You are paying for my time and as long as your request falls within the rules we uphold here at Dark Side of the Moon, the sky is the limit. Dancing, talking, drinking, whatever you want.”
I run my fingers along his thigh, trying to entice something, except a frown from the man has me enraptured. Interest shines in his eyes but he holds himself back, spreading his thighs and resting his arms along the back of the couch. More comfortable in his own skin than any man I have ever met. He knows he is attractive and the smell of my arousal hanging in the air is only making him cockier.
“Why don’t you pour us each a shot of whatever you brought in here with you?” he says with a smug grin. “Then we can decide what to do next.”
Rising from my spot I bend over at the waist, making sure the man behind me has an obscene view up my skirt. I’m not usually so brazen but if this is going to be my last night of freedom, I may as well enjoy myself.
“Fuck me,” he grumbles, and I feel giddy at his reaction.
Slowly, I pour the drinks and pass one to each of the men. Turning, I face the dark stranger once more.
“Which one of you is the lucky bachelor?”
“Me.”
That single word carries more weight than anyone could imagine. He sounds about as happy about his upcoming nuptials as I am. Probably got some stupid girl knocked up and now her father is demanding the mating ceremony. Some people are more traditional in their views than others are. I know I wouldn’t be going through with this if not for my father. I had always pictured finding my fated mate and spending the rest of my life with him. In love. Yes, I’m a romantic, not that it matters anymore. Romance will be the last thing I find with my forced mating.
“Well,” I say with an impish smile, clearing the damning thoughts, before grabbing the remote for the sound system and hitting PLAY. “Let’s make sure you enjoy your last night as a free man.”
Walking back around the table, I straddle his hips without waiting for his permission. I place his hands on my hips, already gyrating, making sure he knows this lap dance isn’t for anyone else but him. His fingers dig into the flesh of my ass, and I know I will carry the bruises in the morning. I guess I’ll have to shift before the ceremony to make sure my future husband doesn’t see it. I wouldn’t want to start my mating with a fight straight off the bat.
“What are you doing?” he asks, staring at my breasts as I slowly unbutton my shirt.
“Lap dance, silly. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.”
His friends laugh in the background, but I am more focused on the sound reverberating from his chest. The deep growl builds, making it clear his animal is more than happy to comply.
I have decided that I won’t run from my responsibilities. Tomorrow I will be mated to a stranger but tonight I am still a free woman.
If I must quit my job tomorrow, at least tonight will have been worth it.
This is another fun read that brings an alpha and an omega together for an arranged marriage, only to find they're fated mates. This is a really entertaining premise with hot chemistry, twists, danger and steam. Cathy and Atlas were a great couple looking to live their lives on their own terms as best they could and ended up with everything their hearts could hope for. I'm looking forward to more books set in this world :D
5/5
Loved this book so much
Written by Andrea R on 3rd May 2025
This series is great--loved this book. The characters were so wonderfully written it is so great. Loved loved loved it.
5/5
Shifter forced marriage
Written by Mflannery0809 on 3rd May 2025
This spicy wolf shifter romance has a forced marriage and fated mates. The ballerina keeps the heat flowing throughout the whole story and keeps you turning pages.
5/5
Wow!
Written by Diana A on 3rd May 2025
This series is a bit different for the regular warewolf paranormal, and everything collide in this place, where they meet and get obsessed with each other. In this book they were lucky enough to meet after, outside that place and in an arrange marriage. I enjoy all the book!
5/5
A Fantastic Read
Written by Heather93 on 3rd May 2025
Author Jade Marshall continues to prove what a phenomenal author she is with each book that I have read by her so far. In my opinion, Jade Marshall puts her all into the books she creates and writes for her audience’s enjoyment. This book follows the journey of Atlas and Cathy. When I first started reading this book and saw a glimpse of how Cathy’s jerk of a father treats her like she doesn’t matter. Nor does he care about what she wants to do with her life. The characters are well developed and beautifully executed throughout story. Now I’m not going to reveal anything about what happens in this book because I don’t want to spoil the book. I do love that Atlas and Cathy have a happily ever after with them being happy together. I can’t wait to read more amazing paranormal romances from Jade Marshall in the future. I would absolutely give this book as a recommendation for anyone who loves reading wolf shifter romances.
5/5
The ballerina
Written by Nicole V on 3rd May 2025
Don't get me wrong I completely enjoyed this book. But I know for a fact that I've read this book before. I don't know if it was written under a different author's name or the title was different but I've read this book before I remember Atlas I remember Cathy. I remember that he was breaking up with his high school girlfriend and that he was going to build his mate a dance studio.
5/5
I Love Jade Marshall's books
Written by Jennifer D on 11th Jan 2025
I love everything Jade Marshall has written and will always read her books. Cathy and Atlas were great. I loved how the bond started and Loved how the book ended. I was not disappointed in this book. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT
4/5
Fated mates
Written by Steacyn on 11th Jan 2025
Ballerina is forced into marriage to strengthen her pack.r she may never find her fated mate if forced to be tied to another. Sweet story. I enjoyed it.
5/5
Dance for me
Written by Grenacrs on 11th Jan 2025
When forced to marry, Cathy doesn’t want to give up her job dancing at the Burlesque club, will Atlas let her keep it. Can being forced to marry change your works? This fast paced story is a which is a quick read with a fast story line, will make you want to key turning pages.
5/5
The Ballerina by Jade Marshall
Written by LyndsayL on 11th Jan 2025
Hurry up and run to the computer to pre-order your copy of this book. Soooooo good. I was hooked from the minute I turned the page. I loved the chemistry between Atlas and Cathy even though their fathers forced them into this marriage and put them in this awkward position it turned all spicy and thrilling. I loved how even through all the pressure from their families they were going to live the way they wanted to. The development of their relationship was so well-written I could not put it down. I can't wait for the next one in this series.
5/5
The Ballerina
Written by Karen99 on 11th Jan 2025
Sizzling!
They both wanted different things from life and they both didn’t want to be tied into an arranged marriage but sometimes fate has a reason for everything that happens!
Cathy always wanted to be a dancer and never wanted to give up her dream.
Atlas was in love with another but could he give her up for Cathy?
A hot intense steamy sizzling read when two souls collide, can anything stop what fate has always planned?
A storyline that will heat you up as you follow the fates of both Cathy and Atlas into their own HEA!
5/5
Love love love?
Written by ❤️Reeeeader on 11th Jan 2025
Holy heck!
I freaking loved this one.
My only peeve is that I wish ballerina's real name was something sexier or exotic.
Other then that, I love Atlas & Ballerina's
story. Totally worth the read.
Total HEA
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
?️?️?️?️?️
5/5
Great story
Written by PHOENIX96 on 11th Jan 2025
All Cathy wanted to do was dance, but now her father demands she marry Atlas a man who loves another both being forced Into the arranged marriage but could they make it work? Well written engaging steamy desires drama and more!
4/5
The ballerina
Written by Loubie73 on 11th Jan 2025
This was definitely a short and steamy book. The story was really good and I would have loved it if it was longer
4/5
Compelling Erotic Romance Story
Written by A.K. Shaw on 11th Jan 2025
The Ballerina is the second book in the Dark Side of the Moon series. It is quite the erotic fated mate romance story. The storyline is compelling and the characters draw you into the story. Cathy and Atlas are engaging characters who learn through some pretty intense events that fate has a way of bringing you what and who you need. I can hardly wait for the next installment in the series.
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He will, no doubt, force me to give up the life I have built for myself and treat me like just another thing to own.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIf tonight is my last night of freedom, I will break the rules.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBut fate has a funny way of changing the rules when you finally understand the game.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eMaking sure to put an extra sway into my hips, I step out from the back and stride toward the bar. Chin up, breasts out, I strut like the proud peacock I am. I can feel the eyes of the other patrons as I walk to the table, smiling at some of the regulars, and it has pride surging through me. I work hard to stay in shape and keep my appearance perfect and it shows.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Sam,” I call out to the bartender. “Give me a bottle of Fireball and three shot glasses.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe laughs loudly while gathering the items I requested. “You love doing this, don’t you?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Yes, sir. 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My name is Ballerina, and I will be your entertainment for the next hour.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Entertainment?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThe question comes from the man with jet-black hair and icy-blue eyes. Depositing my tray on the coffee table I take a seat beside him on the tan leather couch. His scent hits me, and heat floods my core. Peppermint and coffee.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThank God for my suppression patch. The males will assume I am simply aroused. If I wasn’t wearing the patch, my omega scent would be filling the room and the club, driving every male mad. The scent of an unmated omega in a state of arousal is enough to drive betas insane. Alphas will rampage and tear this place brick from brick to get to someone like me.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You are paying for my time and as long as your request falls within the rules we uphold here at Dark Side of the Moon, the sky is the limit. Dancing, talking, drinking, whatever you want.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eI run my fingers along his thigh, trying to entice something, except a frown from the man has me enraptured. Interest shines in his eyes but he holds himself back, spreading his thighs and resting his arms along the back of the couch. More comfortable in his own skin than any man I have ever met. He knows he is attractive and the smell of my arousal hanging in the air is only making him cockier.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Why don’t you pour us each a shot of whatever you brought in here with you?” he says with a smug grin. “Then we can decide what to do next.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eRising from my spot I bend over at the waist, making sure the man behind me has an obscene view up my skirt. I’m not usually so brazen but if this is going to be my last night of freedom, I may as well enjoy myself.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Fuck me,” he grumbles, and I feel giddy at his reaction.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eSlowly, I pour the drinks and pass one to each of the men. Turning, I face the dark stranger once more.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Which one of you is the lucky bachelor?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Me.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThat single word carries more weight than anyone could imagine. He sounds about as happy about his upcoming nuptials as I am. Probably got some stupid girl knocked up and now her father is demanding the mating ceremony. Some people are more traditional in their views than others are. I know I wouldn’t be going through with this if not for my father. I had always pictured finding my fated mate and spending the rest of my life with him. In love. Yes, I’m a romantic, not that it matters anymore. Romance will be the last thing I find with my forced mating.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Well,” I say with an impish smile, clearing the damning thoughts, before grabbing the remote for the sound system and hitting PLAY. “Let’s make sure you enjoy your last night as a free man.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eWalking back around the table, I straddle his hips without waiting for his permission. I place his hands on my hips, already gyrating, making sure he knows this lap dance isn’t for anyone else but him. His fingers dig into the flesh of my ass, and I know I will carry the bruises in the morning. I guess I’ll have to shift before the ceremony to make sure my future husband doesn’t see it. 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