A delightful slow burn enemy to lover romantasy with spice. This has a beauty and beast/Hades and Persephone vibe, a Vampire King, and a strong Heroine set on getting revenge.
When Lamia is chosen as a potential bride for Vampire King Amias in the traditional century event 'The Picking' she only has revenge on her mind, she just needs to act the part and get close enough to kill him.
What she didn't expect was to be chosen and forced to wed her enemy, a fate set by destiny.
With lots of drama, sexual tension, angst and mystery, this was a nice standalone HEA romance read.
(Book 1 of a short Romantasy retellings series)