Lindsay Straube

Twenty year old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that's what the basilisk is for. Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince's hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a chance. But with tensions rising between the basilisks and the humans, Tem is torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. And when she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds . . . neither of which she can survive without.

From internet sensation and bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the second book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy two kingdoms. Tem never thought she'd fall in love. But now she's caught between the Serpent King and the newly crowned human king . . . And the war that is brewing between the basilisks and the humans. Tem led a simple life on the family chicken farm, but now, her eyes had been opened-to love, to lust, to the pull of power, gold, obligation, and the violence of greed and war. When Tem embraced her basilisk half and crested Leo, she thought she'd set him free. Though it nearly broke her, now he could find his first love again, and she could be happy with Caspen. But love is complicated. As much as Tem embraces her serpent side, rules and loopholes keep her beholden to Leo . . . despite her marriage to Caspen. And Tem and Leo's desire continues to smoulder . . . desire that could set the entire kingdom on fire.

To earn the hand of the prince, she''ll have to learn the art of love . . . from a basilisk. The spicy sequel to KISS OF THE BASILISK, perfect for fans of Elise Kova and Katee Robert.Tem''s goal was straightforward: learn the art of love from a basilisk so she could marry the prince. But nothing''s simple when love is on the line. In the all new, explosive sequel to KISS OF THE BASILISK, the steamy romance that broke the internet, Tem will find herself tested in new and extraordinary ways.Readers LOVE the Split or Swallow series!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!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.SOS, I need help because of how in love with this story I am ?????? (put me down)Monster stuff is weird to me and I''m not going to pretend otherwise. I will die on that hill. THIS monster stuff? Give me all of it and more. I will read this again, maybe a third time, before the year is up.Serpent summer FOREVER.miss straube ATE and left no crumbs with this one.

THIS BOOK IS NOT SAFE TO READ AT WORK.And honestly, the less you know about it before reading . . . the better!Twenty year old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that''s what the basilisk is for.Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince''s hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a chance.But with tensions rising between the basilisks and the humans, Tem is torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. And when she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds . . . neither of which she can survive without.Read this book if you like any of the following: Golden fangs; inappropriate use of a claw; hot men with daddy issues; hot women with daddy issues; witty banter; long, dextrous fingersGuaranteed to make you blush (and then some), Kiss of the Basilisk is like if fanfic Draco Malfoy went on the Bachelor and had to compete with a snake. Sounds fun, doesn''t it? That''s because it is!!PRAISE FOR KISS OF THE BASILISK"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"A wild ride."- Lindsay''s mom"What Lindsay''s mom said."- @girly_pop_00