Bella Jamison seems to have it all—wealth, beauty, and an elite education. Living in a luxurious condo in downtown Chicago, she’s always been the perfect daughter to her overbearing parents, who dictate her every move. Despite her privilege, Bella feels trapped, sheltered from the real world and burdened by her virginity, a symbol of her parents’ strict control. Beneath their polished exterior, however, the Jamison’s hide dark, dangerous secrets that threaten to unravel their perfect image. Bella life takes a sharp turn when she meets Jaceyon Beast Williams, a rugged, street-smart man from a world completely different from hers. He’s everything her parents would disapprove of—independent, unpredictable, and a man with a past that’s far from clean. Despite their differences, an undeniable attraction sparks between them, pulling Bella into a whirlwind romance that challenges everything she thought she knew. As Bella falls deeper for Beast, she starts to uncover the dark truths her parents have desperately tried to hide. Now, she must choose between the safety of her gilded cage or the freedom to live on her own terms, even if it means risking everything—including her life. In a world where secrets are currency and love is dangerous, Bella must decide what she’s willing to lose to find herself. The Virgin & The Beast is brand new riveting series by Patrice Balark that is to die for...