Elle Madison

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.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?

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. 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?

A collection of poetry that will awaken the senses and touch the soul. With the bulk of the poetry coming from her personal diary, Branches of Endurance lets you briefly experience life through the eyes of Elle Madison.