Can an Ugly Duckling find the home she's always longed for? Before school secretary Edna Merryweather was the slightly odd, but lovable matchmaker of Middleton Prep, she was simply Edna Ducking, or, as her school classmates dubbed her, ‘The Ugly Duckling’; everyone’s favorite subject of ridicule and rejection. So how does someone go from being the school outcast to being the school love expert? It all starts with quirky twin sisters and a handsome, green eyed boy who are willing to see Edna for herself, rather than the label she has carried for so many years. This book is a prequel to the Middleton Prep series by sweet romance author, Laura Ann. Each book is a retelling of a favorite fairy tale and contains sweet romance, swoon-worthy kisses and of course, a Happily Ever After. Series Order Prequel: A Home for the Ugly Duckling (a FREE gift for my email subscribers) Book #1: The Librarian and her Beast Book #2: Ms. Cinder's Prince Book #3: Waking Ms. Briar Book #4: coming Aug. 2018

Welcome to Middleton Prep, a place where fairy tales and modern day collide. Where fair maidens spend their time developing lesson plans and valiant knights do battle with unreliable wifi signals; all in the hopes of finding True Love. Librarian Piper Belmont’s world turns topsy turvy when new football coach Nash Wilde joins the staff at her school. Tall, dark and handsome, he’s every girl’s dream...until Piper realizes he only speaks in grunts and nods. Determined not to judge a book by its cover, Piper agrees to go out with him. Just as they are getting to know each other, a family emergency forces Piper to leave town. Will she ever get the chance learn the secrets behind Nash’s silence? Or will the staff’s reigning beauty queen catch Nash’s interest before Piper gets back? The Librarian and Her Beast is the first book in the Middleton Prep series. Each book is a stand alone story, but the series is best read in order. Every installment is a loosely based, contemporary retelling of a favorite fairy tale, full of swoon worthy kisses and, of course, a Happily Ever After.

Welcome to Middleton Prep, a place where fairy tales and modern day collide. Where fair maidens spend their time developing lesson plans and valiant knights do battle with unreliable wifi signals; all in the hopes of finding True Love. Charlotte Cinders is anything but thrilled when she draws her crush’s name in the staff Secret Santa gift exchange. Demure and quiet, she has never been able to approach the history teacher whose cute bowties and piercing blue eyes make her melt. Christian Prince suffers from a bad case of ‘shy’. He's had his eye on a lovely first grade teacher with a penchant for quirky shoes, but can't find the courage necessary to let her know how he feels. Trouble arrives in the form of pushy PTO president, Mrs. Tremain, who decides she wants Christian for herself and does everything she can to keep the two teachers apart. Between dodging Mrs. Tremain’s marriage-minded traps, clandestine midnight cleaning sessions and troublesome twins, it’s going to take a miracle for everyone’s dreams to come true. Ms. Cinder’s Prince is the second book in the Middleton Prep series. Each book is a stand alone story, but the series is best read in order. Every installment is a loosely based, contemporary retelling of a favorite fairy tale, full of swoon worthy kisses and, of course, a Happily Ever After.

He’s a shakespeare quoting charmer, but the one girl he wants refuses to be part of his fanclub. Welcome to Middleton Prep, a place where fairy tales and modern day collide. Where fair maidens spend their time developing lesson plans and valiant knights do battle with unreliable wifi signals; all in the hopes of finding True Love. Sent to private school from the time she was a toddler, Aurora, (Rory) Briar, has felt unwanted her whole life. But one fateful night, on her sixteenth birthday, she dances with a mysterious boy in the woods, creating a sweet memory she has held onto for eight years. Now in her twenties, Rory takes a job as a science teacher at the private academy of Middleton Prep, and to her delight, discovers her mystery boy is a fellow teacher. It doesn’t take long, however, for those memories to turn sour, as she watches Steven Phillips flirt and charm everyone he comes into contact with. Fearing their moment wasn’t as special as she thought, she pushes him away, determined not to give in to the chemistry they share. When they are forced to work side by side on a project, can Steven take the opportunity to show Rory the man behind the charm? Or will her stubborn insecurities keep them apart forever? Waking Ms. Briar, is the third book in the Middleton Prep series. Each book is a stand alone story, but the series is best read in order. Every installment is a loosely based, contemporary retelling of a favorite fairy tale, full of swoon worthy kisses and, of course, a Happily Ever After.

Who is the real L.G.? Mateo Kingsley was desperate to find a woman who would look beyond his wallet, which led him to an online dating site that banned pictures or names. When he feels a deep connection with L.G., he can't help but be overeager to meet her in person. But surprising L.G. at the school where she works proves to have dire consequences. Strange coincidences soon lead Mateo to believe he is dating the wrong L.G. But why won't anyone tell him the truth? Tired of being left behind in the romance department, Lucy Gozling finds herself signed up for online dating. To her surprise, she begins a correspondence with M.K., a man who quickly begins to steal Lucy's heart. But when she discovers he has mistaken one of her colleagues for herself, she sets out to put things right. When her job is threatened if she exposes the truth, Lucy must decide what she is willing to risk. A career she loves or the man who might just be her Happily Ever After. 'A Date for the Goose Girl' is the fourth installment in the Middleton Prep series. Each story is a clean, contemporary retelling of your favorite fairy tales. Although each story is a standalone, they are best read in order. Series Order Prequel: 'A Home for the Ugly Duckling' (receive as a FREE gift when you sign up for my newsletter) Book #1: 'The Librarian and Her Beast' Book #2: 'Ms. Cinder's Prince' Book #3: 'Waking Ms. Briar' Book #4: 'A Date for the Goose Girl' Book #5: Coming September 2018

Can she let him go to keep him safe? Ruby Sanchez feels she has waited long enough to meet the man of her dreams, so she takes matters into her own hands by signing up for an online dating site. Much to her surprise, her ideal man pops up at a Fourth of July barbecue. But the path to true love proves difficult when an ex refuses to let her go. When the safety of her newfound love is threatened, will she have the strength to walk away in order to keep him safe? Or will she find true love really does conquer all? "Running from the Wolf" is the fifth installment in the 'Middleton Prep' series. It is a clean, contemporary romance with a hint of suspense. Each story is loosely based on a classic fairy tale. The rest of the series is as follows: Prequel: 'A Home for the Ugly Duckling' (a FREE gift when you sign up for my newsletter) Book #1: The Librarian and Her Beast (Piper and Nash) Book #2: 'Ms. Cinder's Prince' (Charlotte and Christian) Book #3: 'Waking Ms. Briar' (Rory and Stephen) Book #4: 'A Date for the Goose Girl' (Lucy and Mateo)

A millionaire in hiding and the woman who might be worth the risk. They say necessity is the mother of invention. Tia Frogg discovers this first hand when her beloved heirloom earring falls down the drain. She has never spoken to the surly, long-haired janitor at the school where she teaches, but desperate times call for desperate measures. When he wants five favors in payment for his service, Tia finds herself learning about the man behind the beard. And to her surprise, she likes what she sees. Brody Gruffman, aka Janitor Gruff, had never planned to approach the beautiful home ec teacher where he worked, but when the opportunity to spend time with her fell in his lap, he took full advantage. The more time they spend together, the more he finds himself falling for the woman who sees past his homeless and hairy state. But Brody hasn't been honest about who he is and when Tia finds out, it breaks her heart and their relationship. Can Brody mend the fences of the past and present to hold onto the life he never knew he wanted? "Ms. Frogg's Hidden Prince" is the 6th installment of the Middleton Prep Series. Each book is a sweet, clean, contemporary romance, loosely based off a beloved fairy tale. Each story is a stand-alone and can be read in any order. The series order is: A Home for the Ugly Duckling (Read for FREE by signing up for my mailing list.) The Librarian and Her Beast Ms. Cinder's Prince Waking Ms. Briar A Date for the Goose Girl Running from the Wolf Ms. Frogg's Hidden Prince Saving Ms Gothel

No Boys Allowed ... Ever. Rapunzel Gothel has lived her life in a suffocating bubble. A near assault in high school scared her into following her mother's strict rules about boys. Now, however, at almost 25, she finds herself lonely and itching to break out of the barriers that surround her. Hank Fitzherbert is a carefree, optimistic playboy, who feels sorry for the girl too scared to live her life. Deciding to help Zellie learn how to have fun, he starts taking her on "just friend" dates to teach her how to navigate the real world. Things go awry when Zellie's mother, Cassia, begins to scheme to separate them. As the two try to figure out why Cassia is so intent on keeping them apart, Zellie and Hank must also fight their growing attraction to each other. What started out as just friends, is beginning to spiral into so much more. "Saving Ms. Gothel" is the 7th installment of the Middleton Prep Series. Each book is a sweet, clean, contemporary romance, loosely based off a beloved fairy tale. Each story is a stand-alone. The series order is: A Home for the Ugly Duckling (Read for FREE by signing up for my mailing list.) The Librarian and Her Beast Ms. Cinder's Prince Waking Ms. Briar A Date for the Goose Girl Running from the Wolf Ms. Frogg's Hidden Prince Saving Ms. Gothel Book #8 Coming Jan. 2019

A man, a woman and a curse determined to keep them apart. Every date Quentin goes on ends in disaster, making him believe he is cursed in love. So, when he meets a woman who makes him tongue tied, he is reluctant to ask her out; worried their time together will end just as badly as the rest. Snow thinks Quentin Gruffman is the most handsome man she's ever met and she is thrilled when he finally asks her out. But every time they are together, something odd happens to break up their evening. The closer Quentin and Snow get, the more dangerous the accidents become. Can they figure out where the curse is coming from before it's too late? Or will Snow leave just like every woman before her? A Billionaire for Ms. Snow is part of the Middleton Prep series. Each installment is a clean, contemporary romance with a fairy tale ending. The books may be read in any order. A Home for the Ugly Duckling The Librarian and Her Beast Ms. Cinder's Prince Waking Ms. Briar A Date for the Goose Girl Running From the Wolf Ms. Frogg's Hidden Prince Saving Ms. Gothel A Prince for Ms. Snow Goldilock's Misunderstood Millionaire (Coming Feb. 2019)

She needs his help... He needs her. Goldie Lockwood loves her job as the Art Department head at Middleton Prep Academy. She loves that her friends have all found true love. And she even loves living with her triplet brothers, despite the fact they're way overprotective. What she doesn't love, is Finley Gruffman. His practiced charm and flirtatious smile drive her crazy and she makes sure he knows it. Much to her dismay, she finds herself in a position where she needs his help. When Finley Gruffman finds himself attracted to the tiny, blonde art teacher, he quickly discovers she's got hidden claws and a sharp tongue. Riling her up becomes his favorite past time. However, when she approaches him about sponsoring an art fundraiser, he makes a deal with her. If she will pretend to be his girlfriend in order to keep his ex and the media at bay, he will provide the much needed funds for the exhibit. When their feisty personalities clash, the line between enemies and lovers comes muddled. But Finley's reputation as a heartless jerk isn't completely unearned. Can he convince Goldie he isn't the man everyone else thinks he is? Goldilock's Misunderstood Billionaire is the 9th and final story in the Middleton Prep series. Each novella is a clean, sweet romance loosely based on a beloved fairy tale. They can be read in any order. A Home for the Ugly Duckling (FREE for newsletter subscribers) The Librarian and Her Beast Ms. Cinder's Prince Waking Ms. Briar A Date for the Goose Girl Running from the Wolf Ms. Frogg's Hidden Billionaire Saving Ms. Gothel A Billionaire for Ms. Snow Goldilock's Misunderstood Billionaire THE OVERNIGHT BILLIONAIRE BACHELOR SERIES Her Billionaire Boss Her Billionaire Chef Her Fake Billionaire Boyfriend