The Lochlann Treaty Series by Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle

The black X of the Aramach Rebels marks the spot Princess Charlotte’s life was destroyed. Her fiance taken and her kingdom on the brink of war because of it, Charlie refuses to be the damsel in distress and takes matters into her own hands. She can only trust a handful of people as hints of a conspiracy are uncovered. Leaving her castle and everything she’s ever known behind, Charlie ventures into a place she only thought she knew -- her own kingdom... moreThe black X of the Aramach Rebels marks the spot Princess Charlotte’s life was destroyed. Her fiance taken and her kingdom on the brink of war because of it, Charlie refuses to be the damsel in distress and takes matters into her own hands. She can only trust a handful of people as hints of a conspiracy are uncovered. Leaving her castle and everything she’s ever known behind, Charlie ventures into a place she only thought she knew -- her own kingdom. In the face of traitors and thieves and ruthless rebels, Charlie won’t be stopped on her mission to set things right and find her prince. The only question is: Will she find him before it’s too late? less

They say ignorance is bliss.Charlie used to believe that was a lie, but now she’s not so sure.As the truth comes to light, everything Charlie thought she knew, everything she thought she wanted is called into question.Though she manages a daring escape from her captors, the black mark of the Aramach is spreading like wildfire, threatening the fragile peace between Luan and H’Ria. Through it all, Charlie tries to overcome the scars she’s brought back with her to be the leader her people need... moreThey say ignorance is bliss.Charlie used to believe that was a lie, but now she’s not so sure.As the truth comes to light, everything Charlie thought she knew, everything she thought she wanted is called into question.Though she manages a daring escape from her captors, the black mark of the Aramach is spreading like wildfire, threatening the fragile peace between Luan and H’Ria. Through it all, Charlie tries to overcome the scars she’s brought back with her to be the leader her people need.Will she and Oliver be able to unite the kingdoms before it’s too late? Or will she lose what matters most? less

Charlie knows how to be a princess. Now she must learn to be a queen. She sacrificed her heart in exchange for the fragile peace of her kingdom, but in the wake of their beloved king’s assassination, peace is hard to come by. Threats and conspiracies emerge with every turn, and all the while her wedding looms closer... moreCharlie knows how to be a princess. Now she must learn to be a queen. She sacrificed her heart in exchange for the fragile peace of her kingdom, but in the wake of their beloved king’s assassination, peace is hard to come by. Threats and conspiracies emerge with every turn, and all the while her wedding looms closer. Between funerals and hangings, coronations and balls, Charlie must find the strength to prove to her people — and to herself — that she can be the queen they need, even though it required breaking her heart in two. Her allies are few and unexpected, and enemies await in the most familiar of places. Will Charlie live long enough to see her wedding day? Or will the perils of her choices finally catch up to her? less

Charlie returned to a kingdom in shambles. With her husband in the dungeons and the most despicable man in the realm in power, she is left with no choice but to continue to play the role that she was given. Living the lie does not come easy, nor without a cost. But Charlie will do anything to save the man she loves and the realm she’s sworn to protect... moreCharlie returned to a kingdom in shambles. With her husband in the dungeons and the most despicable man in the realm in power, she is left with no choice but to continue to play the role that she was given. Living the lie does not come easy, nor without a cost. But Charlie will do anything to save the man she loves and the realm she’s sworn to protect. When Charlie’s entire life has been for peace, will she have what it takes to win a war? Or will everything she’s worked for be brought to ruin? less