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An Ugly Love
A Romance Novel by Maya Alden
Book 2 of the Once Upon A Time Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Contemporary Romance,
- Small Town Romance,
- Ugly Duckling Retelling,
- Love Triangle,
- Wine Country Romance
This book is for you if you're into...
- Romance where the overlooked sister finally gets her moment
- Wine country settings with family drama simmering beneath the surface
- Stories centering dyslexia and quiet resilience
She’s the duckling no one notices. He’s the prince chasing the wrong princess. But sometimes, love isn’t picture-perfect—it’s beautifully messy.
Hansa Raj has always been in the shadows. With her sister Naina—a stunning ex-supermodel and media queen—capturing all the attention, Hansa’s dreams of crafting her own signature wine remain her secret. She’s not after the spotlight, especially with the weight of her dyslexia making her feel less than everyone around her. To her family, she’s the “plain” sister. To herself, she’s the one hiding a truth she’s too ashamed to reveal.
Enter Orion Callahan, the dashing Wine Prince of Everwood. For years, he’s been chasing Naina, but when Hansa starts managing his wine-tasting room, his attention shifts. As he gets to know Hansa—the woman everyone overlooks—he begins to see the fire in her heart, the strength in her silence, and the passion behind her dreams. And maybe, just maybe, the real love story isn’t about Naina at all because love doesn’t always fit neatly into a fairytale. Sometimes it’s awkward, imperfect, and yes—ugly. But it’s real. And in the frost-covered vineyards of Everwood, an unexpected love is about to bloom.
An Ugly Love is a refreshingly raw twist on The Ugly Duckling, showing that true beauty isn’t about transformation, but about being loved exactly as you are.
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