Beast

By Venus Ray

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 sensual, comedic tale based off Beauty and the Beast.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Venus Ray
• Release date: Jan 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370040131

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BEAST

BY

VENUS RAY

A BWWM FAIRY TALE QUICKIE

Copyright © 2017 Venus Ray

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidental.

Author’s Note:

This is a short, humorous romantic tale with silly characters. Something to read in between your more serious reads.

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