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An old favorite gets new life this month. The Charm School is back with a fresh look and a special sneak peek at the upcoming hardcover, Just Breathe. Isadora—the ugly duckling compared to her beautiful sisters, finds romance and adventure on the high seas. Winner of the Dorothy Parker Award and voted one of Romance Writers of America's Favorite Books of the Year, The Charm School is the quintessential "Ugly Duckling" story. Dive on in!

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Food, Glorious Food

I couldn't resist this recipe based on the name alone. Fortunately, it's easy and delicious, too. I found this at www.easterrecipes.blogspot.com.

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail
1-1/2 cup coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Combine cake mix, fruit cocktail with syrup, coconut and eggs; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar, bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

ICING:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup coconut
1 cup pineapple chunks

Bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil in small saucepan. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining coconut, pineapple. Spoon over hot cake.

Enjoy,