The Ugly Duckling (Excerpt)

(Available on Amazon under Cristal Sieberhagen) I am Mercedes Benson, and if I must be honest with you, my life has been no great adventure. There have been ups and downs, but who doesn't have those? Do I have Mommy issues? Sure. Have I learned to "manage" my expectations too well? Maybe. But sometimes, a new adventure awaits even for those of us who don't expect our lives to take a turn for the better.

Excerpt only. First Draft excerpt that does not reflect the end product.