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Behooved

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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • 15.4 x 22.8 x 2.8 cm

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A charming slow-burn romantasy 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 cosy enchantment

'So much fun' T. Kingfisher

'Sparkling and joyous' Seanan McGuire

'Bewitchingly charming' Sarah Beth Durst

The fate of the kingdom is riding on them.

Bianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms, she agrees to marry the neighbouring 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 a book for anyone with a My Lady Jane-shaped hole in their lives - the perfect read for fans of The Spellshop, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, and Legends and Lattes. Get prepared to be totally swept off your hooves.

NetGalley readers love Behooved!

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'Easiest 5 star of 2025'

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'Oh my GOD this was cute. I had no idea what I was going to step into with Behooved but I loved every single page!'

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'A whimsical cosy delight!'

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'I did not think this book would hit me right in the feels. I was so entertained and amused by it, with a generous side of heart-eyes.The vibe is vibing, the puns are punning, the FMC is great, the tone is exactly what I want and need'

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'This book is the epitome of cozy! . . . It was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint'

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'The vibes and atmosphere were impeccable'

  • Author

    M. Stevenson

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Hodder & Stoughton

  • Published

    May 2025

  • Weight

    430g

  • Dimensions

    15.4 x 22.8 x 2.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781399738491

  • ISBN-10

    1399738496

  • Eden Code

    6827319

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