For the Crown
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In the aftermath of a civil war that scorched the country and killed all heirs to the throne, a nation must reform itself from the ashes. By undergoing several tests, the country's most prestigious selection of young ladies must battle it out for the crown.
Competitor Isabelle Fields had lost nearly everything in the war. But the crown is her chance to get it all back, and restore the nation to its former glory. She's determined to win, but staying focused is going to be more of a challenge than she thought. With no heir, the prince of an allied country is overseeing the competition and all government business, but he is also in search of a bride.
With many girls torn between their options and a ruined kingdom trying to recover, will anyone have what it takes to win the crown? Or will their pursuit only result in utter chaos?
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