Behooved

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 – T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling authorBehooved is bewitchingly charming, a romantic fairytale adventure that will sweep you off your feet (or hooves)! – Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopCinematic 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 DoorwayBehooved 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 FortunesIt’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 RomanceBehooved 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, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl With No ReflectionSprawlingly 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 IslesWildly 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

M. Stevenson (she/her) is a writer, educator, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (B.A., Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (M.Ed., Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer, she’s often found dancing lindy hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is a dual US/Irish citizen and is based in the Fingerlakes region of New York.