Kiss of the Basilisk

To win the prince's heart, she must first learn to be desired by a monster. Temperance Verus has never been kissed. Never been chosen. Never been seen. That changes the day she’s selected for the royal trials — fourteen young women, each paired with a basilisk, each vying to master the art of seduction and win the prince’s hand. Tem’s match is Caspen, the Serpent King — beautiful, dangerous, and far too knowing. Under his gaze, she begins to unravel, her fear giving way to something darker… something that feels like power. But as her bond with Caspen coils tighter, so does the web of secrets surrounding the crown. The basilisks whisper of rebellion. The prince hides a truth that could shatter kingdoms. And when desire turns to devotion, Tem must decide which heart to betray — the monster who taught her to feel, or the prince who promised her everything. Because in a game built on seduction and lies, love is the most dangerous venom of all.