New Book: Ella by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

Since her parents' deaths, Ella Blakely has lived as a stranger and a servant in her own home. Treated cruelly by her stepmother and stepsisters, Ella's only hope comes when Prince Kenton announces a royal ball in just one week.

But without mice, magic, or a fairy godmother, its all up to Ella to overcome the odds, get herself to the ball and take a chance on a new life that's better than she ever dreamed.

This charming Cinderella story puts a novel twist on the classic fairy tale. With a surprise ending and plenty of romance, its an enchanting read you won't want to put down.

What Readers are saying:

couldn't put it down

I just finished Ella, and couldn't put it down. Even though I know the story, I was still in suspense and couldn't wait to read how the characters would handle the situations that... Read more

Wholesome, Real, and a Page Turner

If you're wondering if you should read another Cinderella story, my answer is yes for two reasons. One, this book adds a love triangle, which I love. Read more

"Ella" doesn't need a fairy godmother to be magical

Ella is the kind of heroine every girl needs to meet -- flawed but trying, hopeful even in the most difficult of circumstances, able to learn and grow and change. Read more

Even better than I hoped!

I am always a little wary of Cinderella stories - they can come across as canned, repetitive, heard-it-before. Not so with this wonderful tale. Read more

I loved this retelling of the Cinderella story

I loved this retelling of the Cinderella story! There is no magic or fairy godmother that comes to the rescue. Ella, through her own wits and courage, faces her trials and fears. Read more

Great gift for teen girls!

As an adult I totally enjoyed this book, but when I gave it to my twin tween daughters they DEVOURED it. I think both of them read it in less than 24 hours. Read more

Fairy Tale Meets Reality Providing A Beautiful Story

This take on the classic tale includes just the right amount of tradition and predictability with new insights and characters. Read more

I love this author

I love this author! Cinderella is one of my all time favorite stories. I love the twists to this story, the surprise ending, and the attention to detail. Read more

Meet the Author:

Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee was born the fourth of seven children into a family of avid readers, music lovers, movie quotes, and sport fans. Jessilyn graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in English, and also studied French and humanities. She loves playing catch with her boys, singing, playing the piano, making Orange Julius and popcorn, and watching movies with her husband and five boys. She grew up in the beautiful high desert of Southern California and now resides in the Rocky Mountains. As you read this, she is probably folding laundry...or should be.

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