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Behooved

By: M. Stevenson
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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'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 author

'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 Spellshop

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.

©2025 M. Stevenson (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic Reviews

'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)

'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)

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