This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara

This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara is a dark fantasy romance novel inspired by Ancient Rome, featuring a female prosecutor with lie-detecting magic who investigates her own attempted murder while working with a ruthless judge she suspects is guilty, leading to forbidden romance and political intrigue. It's the first book in a duology, published in April 2025, and blends legal thriller elements with fantasy and romance.