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Brac Village 6

Keaton's Lessons

Keaton Richards owns Jammin' Juice Hut. His life is simple, worry-free, and he loves owning his own business. But when events start unfolding after a mysterious stranger shows up at his shop, Keaton begins to question not only his sanity, but if he should pursue the edgy and secretive man he finds himself enthralled with.

Kade Marshall served fifteen years in prison for two crimes—one he committed and one he had nothing to do with. The only thing he wants to do is put his past behind him and start living again. But when feelings of doubt and depression start to creep in, Kade isn’t so sure coming home to Brac Village was the smartest thing for him.

In Keaton’s plight to save Kade, he teaches the man the meaning of life, love, and how to live once again. But will that be enough or will Kade walk away from Keaton, feeling that his mate deserves so much better than an ex-con?

Genre: Alternative (M/M or F/F), Paranormal, Shape-shifter

Length: 36,236 words

KEATON’S LESSONS

Brac Village 6

Lynn Hagen

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KEATON’S LESSONS

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KEATON’S LESSONS

Brac Village 6

LYNN HAGEN

Copyright © 2013

Chapter One

Kade Marshall scrubbed at his jaw as his eyes scanned over the local paper, looking in the wanted section and finding nothing that he could apply for. It had been a little over two weeks since his brother Bishop had picked him up and let Kade stay at his place. Since coming here Kade had been searching the paper daily to no avail.

There was absolutely nothing to find for someone with very little skills.

Kade was pretty sure he wouldn’t find an opening for an ex-con whose only skill was woodworking. Although Bishop wasn’t complaining, Kade wanted to pull his own weight around here. The feeling of mooching off of his brother was eating at him. He had taken care of his own needs his entire life and wasn’t going to start depending on others—even if it was family.

Having to live with Bishop was one thing. Having his brother take care of all of his expenses was unacceptable.

“No luck?” Bishop asked as he walked into the living room and set a cup of coffee down in front of Kade. His brother sat next to him and kicked his feet up on the coffee table.

“There’s nothing useful in here. The new clothing store is hiring, but I don’t know a damn thing about fashion. The diner is looking for another waiter, but I have never waited tables in my life.” Kade tossed the paper onto the couch cushion next to him and sat back, his frustration growing. It had been Bishop who suggested Kade move back here to Brac Village with him. Maybe living in this small town wasn’t the best thing for him.

Bishop patted him on the thigh. “Something will give. Don’t get frustrated and give up. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that our alpha will not let you fall on your face.” His brother sat forward, and the look in his eyes told Kade that he had just thought of something brilliant. “Why don’t you go talk to Maverick? A few months back he was advertising loans for people to start their own businesses. You can open up your own handmade furniture shop.”

That sounded like a dream come true, except Kade didn’t know anyone who would give a loan to a man fresh out of prison. It was true that Maverick was a pretty decent guy, but Kade