Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube (Paperback)

Temperance Verus never expected to fall in love, let alone find herself torn between two kings. Once living a simple life on her family’s chicken farm, she has since been drawn into a world of power, desire, and dangerous political tensions that have changed her forever.

Now, war looms between humans and basilisks.

After embracing her basilisk nature and making a painful sacrifice she believed would set everyone free, Tem hopes she can finally build a future with Caspen, the Serpent King. But life is far from simple. Rules, obligations, and unexpected loopholes continue to tie her to Leo, the newly crowned human king, even as she tries to move forward.

As tensions between the kingdoms rise, so do the emotions between the three of them. Old feelings refuse to fade, and desires that should remain buried continue to simmer beneath the surface. What began as a complicated relationship threatens to become something capable of changing the fate of entire kingdoms.

At the same time, Tem must navigate a world increasingly shaped by ambition, greed, and the pull of power. Love and loyalty become difficult to separate as political conflicts and personal feelings collide. Every choice she makes carries consequences not just for herself, but for the future of humans and basilisks alike.

Between Two Kings is the addictive second instalment in the Split or Swallow series, blending romance, fantasy, and political intrigue with high emotional stakes. Filled with forbidden desire, dangerous alliances, and impossible choices, it raises the stakes in every sense.

Perfect for readers who enjoy romantasy, love triangles, why choose elements, forbidden attraction, enemies on opposing sides of a conflict, and fantasy romance filled with tension, passion, and kingdom-shaping consequences.