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Reviewing: The Ugly Duckling by Hank Cotton

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Harriet Corvine
Apr 27, 2026
Cross-posted by Short Stories and Tales
"Y'all, The Ugly Duckling, by Hank Cotton just received a stellar first review! I am so thankful to Harriet Corvine for purchasing and reviewing The Ugly Ducking. Oh btw- just in case you're new here 🤫 Hank Cotton is my pseudonym. "
- MJ Polk

The Ugly Duckling by Hank Cotton is an overall captivating story where our hero gets into one uncomfortable situation after another. He is saving the 14 year old runaway, Jenny Deal, a senator’s daughter. A task he didn’t sign up for. And while he navigates danger with a combination of careful planning and quick thinking, which his passenger sabotages, driven by her addiction, they manage to drive along highways, side roads and travel across state lines to bring her home safely.

He demonstrates not only bravery, empathy, but wit, humor, love and loyalty, too. His words to the girl not long before arriving at their destination are the wisdom and truth for all of us to remember.

I highly recommend reading this story by Hank Cotton. It will make you feel good and will restore your faith in humanity.

This book is available for purchase though The Southern Copywriter’s Blog and Amazon.

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