Ugly, Roe Horvat
Ugly, Roe Horvat
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Ugly

Author: Roe Horvat

Narrator: John Solo

Unabridged: 5 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/26/2022


Synopsis

When a homeless young omega comes by Burke’s pub asking for work, Burke doesn’t have the heart to send him away. He lets the boy help with some chores in exchange for food, and soon, Emerson’s visits become regular. Then one frosty December night, the boy keeps his head down, hiding in a corner until closing time and looking like he wants to disappear into the ground. Emerson is about to go into heat, and he has nowhere to hide.
People say Burke is ugly and scary, but Emerson has never been afraid of the burly pub owner. The big alpha has scars down the side of his face, but so what? He must have been in a lot of pain once, poor man. When snow covers Dalton City, and Emerson realizes he’s only days away from his first heat, his feet carry him to the pub by themselves. Burke is the only alpha Emerson trusts not to hurt him. And given the choice between freezing to death or getting abused, Emerson would much rather offer himself to Burke.
Except Burke is probably the nicest man in the entire city. Stunned, Emerson finds himself safe and warm during the snowstorm, without having to sacrifice anything. Maybe he’s even a little bit in love with his rescuer.
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Ugly is an omegaverse gay romance, mpreg, non-shifter. High heat, monogamous couple, HEA.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mimi on March 02, 2025

A wonderful retelling of the tale of the ugly duckling, in an Australian setting. I just love Donna Jo Napoli's versions of classic fairy tales. She tells them from within the story (if that makes sense), and makes them sound... almost plausible. And she uses beautiful language.......more

Goodreads review by Luann on September 29, 2008

Ugly is a very sweet version of the Ugly Duckling story. It is also, believe it or not, very realistic, with cameos of some of the typical animals you would find in Tasmania. I think this would make a great read-aloud.......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on December 08, 2019

This is a book that I hold very near and dear to my heart. It truly does not get enough credit. I do not know if this is the original ugly duckling story, but it is developed in such a beautiful way that it seems like a classic. The tiny creature that this story follows is just so incredibly sweet a......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 13, 2018

Ugly Duckling story told from the title character's point of view.... However, the animals Ugly encounters are a little varied, including a wombat, a opossum, a wallaby, and a platypus, which makes it interesting. Just imagine a more 'mature' retelling of the Ugly Duckling story. The book, like its o......more

Goodreads review by Mel on July 01, 2022

What an adorable retelling of "The Ugly Duckling"! I've always enjoyed Napoli's work. And this was no different. The story takes the Ugly Duckling on a journey and how he survives, learning things from other animals of the Australian wilderness with him. It's a good day read for adults and just over......more