Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube is a fantasy romance novel that follows twenty-year-old Tem as she trains with a basilisk to win a prince's hand. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy witty banter and steamy scenes with a unique fantasy twist.
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.
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Lindsay Straube is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. She drinks tequila with lemon and watches TV with subtitles on. On any given Tuesday, you can find her at the movies.
