Kneel Before Me by Lindsay Straube — book slip

Daphne Verus never intended to fall for Kronos Seneca, a basilisk who could turn her to stone with a single bite.

But when she's forced to leave her village and train under him in the caves beneath the mountain, she discovers a connection she never expected. Kronos, a monster by nature, is the only one who truly sees her and respects her boundaries.

As they navigate their duties and their growing feelings, Daphne must decide if she's willing to risk everything for love. Meanwhile, Kronos faces his own dilemma: claiming Daphne could cost him his chance at the crown.

For fans of dark, slow-burn romances with a touch of the supernatural.