Kneel Before Me by Lindsay Straube (Paperback)

Daphne Verus never intended to compete for the prince, and she certainly never expected her future to lead her beneath the mountain and into the company of a basilisk.

Now, everything has changed.

Leaving behind the safety and familiarity of her village, Daphne is thrust into a world filled with expectation and uncertainty. There, she meets Kronos Seneca, a powerful basilisk capable of overwhelming her in every sense. He is dangerous by nature, a creature she has every reason to fear. Yet he is also the first person to truly see her for who she is.

Determined to protect herself, Daphne establishes one simple rule between them: no sex.

After spending her life giving pieces of herself to people who did not deserve them, she refuses to surrender her choices again. Unexpectedly, Kronos honours her wishes without question. His patience, respect, and understanding become far more unsettling than his strength or his monstrous reputation.

As they spend more time together, an undeniable connection begins to grow. Feelings neither of them anticipated start to emerge, forcing them to confront the complicated balance between duty and desire. For Daphne, opening her heart could mean risking everything she thought she knew about herself. For Kronos, allowing himself to claim what he wants could threaten not only their relationship but also his own future and ambitions.

Kneel Before Me is the third instalment in the Split or Swallow series, blending romance, fantasy, and emotional tension in a story about trust, self-discovery, and impossible choices. With dangerous creatures, forbidden feelings, and high personal stakes, it explores what happens when love and duty stand in direct opposition.

Perfect for readers who enjoy romantasy, monster romance, forbidden attraction, emotionally driven fantasy romance, slow-burn relationships, and stories filled with tension, longing, and high-stakes choices.