How to Leave the Palace

On her fiftieth birthday, Princess Alexandra makes the unexpected decision to leave the palace and embrace a life of her own choosing, trading royal obligations for a quieter existence on a New England island. As chaos erupts back in London, she seeks solace in a weathered house filled with memories, where she encounters Oliver West—a man who challenges her to confront her true self amidst her royal past. With a tenacious journalist hot on her trail, Alexandra navigates her new life, discovering love, second chances, and the courage to break free from the expectations of the Crown. How to Leave the Palace begins the Briarbridge Island series, exploring themes of identity, family, and personal freedom.