Behooved

DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful paperback edition featuring gorgeous pink sprayed edges.

A charming slow-burn fantasy featuring a duty-bound noblewoman with a chronic illness, a prince who would rather be in a library than on a throne, and a magical ride through a world of cozy enchantment

Bianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms, she agrees to marry the neighboring kingdom's heir. But not all royal weddings are a fairytale, and Prince Aric, Bianca's betrothed, is cold, aloof, and seems to hate her on sight.

To make matters worse, on their wedding night, an assassination attempt goes awry--leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse. Bianca does what any bride in this situation would do: she mounts her new husband and rides away to safety.

Sunset returns Aric to human form, but they soon discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. Worse, Bianca has been framed for Aric's murder, and she's now saddled with a husband who is a horse by day and a frustratingly attractive man by night.

As an unexpected romance begins galloping away with their hearts, Bianca and Aric must rely on each other to unravel the curse and save the throne.

"Behooved is bewitchingly charming, a romantic fairy-tale adventure that will sweep you off your feet (or hooves)!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"Behooved is bewitchingly charming, a romantic fairy-tale adventure that will sweep you off your feet (or hooves)!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"Arranged marriages, mischievous magic, and families lost and found. This quirky, charming fantasy romp is so much fun. A cozy fantasy romance to cuddle up with. A delightful debut--I'll be looking forward to what Stevenson does next!"--T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author of Nettle & Bone

"Cinematic and engaging, sparkling and joyous. You'll fall in love just like I did. This was a ridiculous amount of fun."--Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway

"Wildly fun and completely charming, this story hits all the high notes of humor, sincerity, and a beautiful romance."--Everina Maxwell, bestselling author of Winter's Orbit

"Behooved is a refreshing, enchanting journey of self-discovery--but also, for the horse girls in all of us, a witty romp of a fairy tale romance that will have readers chomping at the bit."--Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

"Stevenson's wonderfully whimsical romantasy debut takes readers on an entertaining ride... This confectionary romp delights."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Utterly charming!... readers will love this!"--Library Journal, starred review

"It's impossible to rein in my enthusiasm for Behooved. This romantic fairy-tale adventure--full of meddling magic, witty banter, and my new favorite stubborn, stabby heroine--captured my heart from the start."--Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance

"Sprawlingly adventurous and packed with heartwarming romance and magic, Behooved is a captivating tale of duty, love, and breaking free--a book for everyone who's ever been told they're not enough. I devoured it with unbridled delight!"--Jules Arbeaux, author of Lord of the Empty Isles

"Behooved is a whimsical subverted fairytale that throws reluctant allies-to-lovers together in an action-packed journey across a magical landscape. I absolutely loved watching Bianca and Aric battling their perceived shortcomings, and finding strength in each other--and themselves. Full of charm, romance, and swashbuckling adventure, this debut is so much fun!"--Keshe Chow, author of The Girl with No Reflection

M. Stevenson is a writer, educator, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (BA, Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (MEd, Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer, she's often found dancing Lindy Hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is based in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Find her online at marinastevenson.com.

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