Choices

By Em Woods

When a rodeo clown, a small town veterinarian and his assistant form a complicated trio, they find it's their choices that determine who finds love.

When rodeo clown Brandt Collins is forced into retirement by an injury in the arena, he heads to long-time friend Kaden Slater's hometown to settle down. As far as he's concerned, if that old flame ignites into a wildfire, then all the better.

Kaden is glad to see Brandt, but a little complication in the form of Kaden's new assistant, Mike, throws a wrench in all their plans. Sexy, smart and young, Mike wants Kaden more than he wants his next breath.

Soon, misunderstandings and the past conspire to tear the trio apart before they've even begun. And now it's their choices that will determine who finds love—and who doesn't.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pride Publishing
• Release date: Jun 21, 2016
• ISBN: 9781786514288

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Choices

ISBN # 978-1-78651-428-8

©Copyright Em Woods 2016

Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright May 2016

Edited by Jennifer Douglas

Pride Publishing

This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.

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Published in 2016 by Pride Publishing, Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN

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CHOICES

Em Woods

When a rodeo clown, a small town veterinarian and his assistant form a complicated trio, they find it’s their choices that determine who finds love.

When rodeo clown Brandt Collins is forced into retirement by an injury in the arena, he heads to long-time friend Kaden Slater’s hometown to settle down. As far as he’s concerned, if that old flame ignites into a wildfire, then all the better.

Kaden is glad to see Brandt, but a little complication in the form of Kaden’s new assistant, Mike, throws a wrench in all their plans. Sexy, smart and young, Mike wants Kaden more than he wants his next breath.

Soon, misunderstandings and the past conspire to tear the trio apart before they’ve even begun. And now it’s their choices that will determine who finds love—and who doesn’t.

Dedication

For my Story Orgy family… Much love.

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Chapter One

Brandt Collins stood on Sissy Andrews’ snow-covered porch on New Year’s Eve, mentally kicking himself. He rubbed a gloved hand over the ache in his hip, then winced at the twinge in his rib cage. For the millionth time, he cursed the horn that had speared his leg a year ago, as well as the bastards who’d pinned him down for a good old-fashioned butt-kicking.

That was two weeks ago and his body still hurt. If he’d been even a little younger than his thirty-five years, he could have come back from injuries like that. Granted his hip only bothered him in the cold, but still, he wasn’t quick enough anymore to outrun the bulls.

If nothing else, a rodeo clown had to be agile. And he wasn’t.

Through the door, he could hear Elvis music and laughter. More of both than he cared to be around tonight. What the hell was he doing here anyway? There were too many people, too many memories. He should really go. Yep. He should.

Brandt had just talked himself into heading back to his barren ranch house when the door swung open and a petite blonde launched herself into his arms.

Despite the pain, Brandt whooped and spun her around. Damn, girl. It’s good to see you too.

Sissy threw her head back and laughed as she squeezed him tighter. You made it!

Calm down, Sissy, or you’ll knock him clean off the porch.

That voice, deep and husky, settled over Brandt like a thick blanket. His insides warmed and all the aches and pains paled against the man standing in the doorway.

She’s all right, Kaden. Brandt dropped his squirming package to her feet.

Sorry! She ruined the apology by hopping in place and clapping her hands together. Come on, it’s almost midnight. I thought you were gonna bail on me and make me come and find you. Of course, I would have just sent my brother. She waved a hand toward Kaden as she pulled them inside her small home and closed the door.

Brandt took his time removing his coat and gloves, using the moment of distraction to look his fill. This was the first time he’d seen his friend since last winter when he’d been laid up injured from the circuit. Kaden’s coal black hair