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    Beast
    Beast
    Beast
    Ebook32 pages30 minutes

    Beast

    By Venus Ray

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    West Texas Rancher Abe Battle is the most sought after bachelor in town until the deformed brother of Abe’s rejected date puts a spell on him, turning his life upside down. Abe’s only chance of breaking the spell is to arrange a rendezvous with the most beautiful woman in town, Julia McCain.

    Julia has been hiding an obsession that’s consumed her life and ruined every relationship she’s ever had. Ironically, Abe’s new status makes him the object of her desire. 

    A night of passion with Julia is all Abe ever wanted but can she love him for the man he really is?

    A comedic, romantic tale based off Beauty and the Beast

    BWWM Interracial

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVenus Ray
    Release dateDec 10, 2017
    ISBN9781386591689
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      Book preview

      Beast - Venus Ray

      CHAPTER ONE

      Thirty-four-year-old rancher Abe Battle threw his saddle on the porch of his two-story, West Texas home. So what did you wanna talk to me about?

      Edgar Mason squinted underneath his cowboy hat, Abe glad it hid Edgar’s grotesque scars that covered his once-handsome face.

      About five years ago, he and his sister Ronnie got burned in a house fire and both carried monstrous wounds from the ordeal.

      Want something to drink? Abe threw his suede cowboy hat on the couch and grabbed the half-empty can of Red Bull off his coffee table. What about something to eat? He slurped the drink, the artificial cranberry taste crowding his taste buds.

      You’ll never change will you, Abe? Edgar’s scarred lips formed a scowl. Ever since high school you thought you were better than everyone and you still do.

      Do I? Abe relaxed on the plaid couch and plopped his cowboy boot feet on the table. You’ve never liked me have you? He sucked juice from his lips. Some even say you’re jealous of me.

      Why would I be jealous? Edgar stood wide-legged on the patchwork area rug, his black cowboy boots scuffed on the toes. Because you get everything handed to you? You never worked for anything.

      Abe snickered. Is that right?

      You sure as hell didn’t work for this ranch. Edgar walked around the moss green, retro-style room. Your uncle croaked and you ended up with it.

      Say what you want about me... Abe pointed at Edgar with his dirty finger. I work my ass off on this ranch and it’s flourishing even better with me in charge of it. You think this shit’s easy?

      Everything’s easy for you. Edgar bent his 6’2 frame over the couch. Since you were born it’s been this way. If your family didn’t get something for you then your looks did.

      Ah. Abe nodded, clicking his jaw. And, that’s the rub, huh? I can’t help it that I’m gorgeous and you look like something the cat threw up.

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