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Daphne never meant to want him -
the monster who could destroy her . . .
and the only one who never would.
Now they're both caught between
Their duties and their love.
Daphne Verus never planned to compete for the prince.
Now she's expected to trade the safety of her village for the caves beneath the mountain and be trained by Kronos Seneca - a basilisk who could overpower her, bite her, turn her to stone . . . but who also sees her better than anyone ever has and wants her despite himself.
The only rule between them is the one she sets: no sex.
She's spent her whole life giving herself to men who didn't deserve it. Kronos is a monster by nature. But he honors her word when no one else ever has, and that is the most dangerous thing about him.
Because if Daphne lets herself feel, she might discover she's capable of love after all.
And if Kronos claims her, he risks destroying everything - including his own chance at the crown.
Praise for KISS OF THE BASILISK, Book 1 of the Split Or Swallow series
'So you're thinking, 'A basilisk? Really?' The answer is YES. REALLY. This book changed me' @katiec
'Absolutely not safe for work, but so addicting you'll read it in the break room anyway' @bookbiche
'I had to pray the rosary before and after each chapter' @ktgroberts
'Too hot to read in one sitting, pace yourself' @michaela.whitney
'This book will slither its way right between your thighs and into your heart' @geenareena
'If you don't end up hissing after you read this book, then READ IT AGAIN. This unhinged, addictive, and smutty book was the highlight of my month! 5 freaking stars!' @naz
'I am not a monster romance girlie but want me to tell you why I railroaded this book in A SINGLE DAY? BECAUSE ITS INCREDIBLE' @Shannon
'SOS, I need help because of how in love with this story I am (put me down)' @brooke.ends
'Any of my non-smut loving friends, avert your eyes please! You have been warned . . .' @H2
'Serpent summer FOREVER' @Arshia.khan
'Miss Straube ATE and left no crumbs with this one' @Dayna
'A wild ride' @Lindsay's mom [really!!]
'What Lindsay's mom said' @girly_pop_00
- Publisher Name:Quercus Publishing
- Product Format:Trade paperback
- ISBN: 9781529445947
- Author:Straube, Lindsay
- Publication Date:2026-09-01
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