The Ugly Duckling: The Arabella Academy Chronicles

by Ashley Gallegos

Amelia Jackson was known throughout high school as the nicest girl around. Ten years later, she could still get the award for Miss Congeniality. Her kind heart has attracted the attention of world famous model Pierre Baudin. However, she wonders if her kind disposition is enough to keep his heart in a world where looks are everything.

56 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2016

About the author

Ashley Gallegos is a coffee addict and dog lover from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds a Bachelors in University Studies specializing in Biology and Technical Writing from Eastern New Mexico University and a Masters in Business Administration in Law Enforcement and Corrections. She combines her education with over a decade of experience as a paralegal and administrator to craft unique fiction that leaves her readers craving more.

Did you know that I have a Pinterest board for every book that I write? Yep! That way you can live like your favorite characters. Recipes for your favorite dishes and links to actual locations can all be found there! https://www.pinterest.com/ashleygwrites/

I have a ton of fun events and signings come up! Check out my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ashleygwrites to see where you can join me!

Reviews

[~*Molly*~ Loves*To*Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! Not sure I put enough loves there. Seriously! This was the kind of book that you sit up with at night with a warm quilt and a hot cup of cocoa with little marshmallows. It was a feel good collection of mini romance tales of friendship that all intertwined throughout their own happily ever afters. I can see this book staying on my bedside table for the days when things don't go my way and rapidly becoming dogeared from frequent reading. Definitely a new favorite for sure! Highly recommend to anyone who likes fiction, romance, or HEA!

***I read this in the complete collection.

[Alyssa *ReadingGoddess* · Rating 5 out of 5]

So.... I'm trying to figure out how to write this review without giving the entire book away as a spoiler because the ending totally makes the book. I wanted to read it slowly so that I wouldn't go through it too quickly but it was just too good to put down. The fashion in it made me want to go on a shopping spree and the creative ways that events were tied into the story were...awesome. I know that's such a simple cliche word but it's so true. It was a whole different story than the first book in this series yet tied in perfectly. I never thought that a book primarily about fashion and romance could have so much intrigue and mystery. I'm staying up way too late tonight to start the next one in the series but it's totally worth it!

[Katie Trujillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll admit it. I'm recently obsessed with this author and I love this series! I wanted to be in this book. I really thought nothing could top the first installment in this series but I may have even liked this one better. I wasn't sure what was going to happen with Amelia and Pierre and the possibilities kept me on my toes. I love how the books are separate yet give you extra glimpses into each story.