Kiss of the Basilisk

Split or Swallow, Book 1

De: Lindsay Straube

Narrado por: Elena Wolfe, Auron Wood

From internet sensation Lindsay Straube comes the first book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy kingdoms.

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 suddenly torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. When she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds, neither of which she can survive without.

Contains mature themes.

©2024, 2025 Lindsay Straube (P)2024, 2025 Tantor Media

Unhinged and addicting

This book just brings me joy. I have read it twice and couldn’t wait to listen to it on audio. Tem’s character development is amazing. I already have the second book pre-ordered. 10/10 for smut with an actual plot you will love.

STEAMYY!!! Naughtiest I’ve ever read!!

Faster paced than most series. Seems to be moving along well - keeps me guessing - enjoyable! And the spicy scenes!!!! Omg! It’s got me weak in the knees!

I did actually like this book not just for the smut

I loved the overall story! I think it was very well written the spice was spicing! I don’t think there was too much of one thing, but I do love two princes and a girl!!!! Was kind of hoping for all three of them to hook up, but that’s OK. The ending was very happy ending and the epilogue blew my mind so I’m excited to hear the next book.! 5 stars all around

I have sold 30+ of these books and everyone loves it

This book changed my whole life, my standard of books, my perspective of romantasy. I have been obsessed with this book from day one so much so it has become my token identity. I have a blind date shop and i keep a half a shelf just for these amazing books. The ending had me so emotional and the attachment to the characters I havent felt since ACOTAR. Thank you for this masterpiece

Spicy 🌶️🌶️ 🌶️

I had read the book and this audio is just as imagined. My head snapped back when hip action happened when you know you’ll know ouch!! This my favorite book for 2025 so far. A MUST LISTEN or READ!!!

twilight +sex+red wedding=this book

Based on the reviews I thought it was going to be an awesome book. WRONG. Not sure what all the hype was unless you are a big twilight fan then you will love it. So much back n forth with the feelings in the love triangle with some ok a lot of sex scenes.

Just okay

I didn’t like the female lead. She was the villain to me. She wanted everyone to bend to her whim while not giving anything to anyone else. Then wanted to play broken. The story line was great.

Absolutely LOVED!

I see some people saying this was all smut - UMM NO! This was a great balance of heavy spice and fantastic plot. I devoured this almost 24 hour book! And the cliffhanger gahhhh!

Tem....The Basalisk & The Prince

Wow! Everything about this audiobook was amazing!! I absolutely loved every minute of this book!! I love all 3 main characters, and I am rooting for them❤️

Now, I'm left impatiently waiting for book 2....lol!🤣😂 Seriously though, I will be purchasing book 2 auidiobook immediately, once it is available!!!🤩🥰🥰🥰

How do does one get an early audiobook ARC for book 2?!! ..... I would love this for this story...I loved every minute of this audiobook!!😊

Fifty shades of Bella Swan

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Bella swan and Fifty Shades of Gray combined universes? Temperance is the perfect blend of Bella if she fell into the pleasure room. She's as equally indecisive and fickle with the two men in her triangle as Bella is and often just as self-absorbed and clueless about others.

But, what temperance has the Bella does not is a sense of power, sexual appetite, and determination. As well as an exceptionally high functioning and mystical remote vibrator that we all envy.

TRIGGER WARNING - I had read about the trigger warnings. But did not bother actually looking up what they were regarding I wish I had. Know this before delving into the story. This book is based heavily in Dom and Sub culture and there are multiple scenes that feel very oppressive and forceful in nature. It is not all the scenes but there are more than one that take place.