A dutiful daughter, tightly closed as a rosebud. A cursed, obsessed prince. In the enchanted woods, no one will hear her cries.

When a royal recluse demands a man's treasured daughter as payment, the curvy outsider transforms him and his remote castle.

Beautiful Belle could break the spell of the sorceress who turned him into a lion-man. But his aggressive courtship outrages her. Unless he wins her heart, they'll both remain prisoners. Only virginal Belle's love can save their lives.

Publisher's Note: This New Adult Fantasy novella is rated 18+ for language and high-heat scenes.