Behooved

<p><b>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</b><b><br><br>'So much fun' T. Kingfisher</b><br><b>'Sparkling and joyous' Seanan McGuire<br>'Bewitchingly charming' Sarah Beth Durst<br></b><br><b>The fate of the kingdom is riding on them. <br></b><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b><i>Behooved </i>is a book for anyone with a <i>My Lady Jane</i>-shaped hole in their lives - the perfect read for fans of <i>The Spellshop</i>, <i>Can't Spell Treason Without Tea</i>, and <i>Legends and Lattes</i>. Get prepared to be totally swept off your hooves.</b><br><br><b>NetGalley readers love <i>Behooved</i>!<br><br></b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'</b><b>Easiest 5 star of 2025'<br></b><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'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!'</b><br><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'A</b><b> whimsical cosy delight!'</b><br><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'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.</b><b>The vibe is vibing, the puns are punning, the FMC is great, the tone is exactly what I want and need'<br></b><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'This book is the epitome of cozy! . . . It was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint'</b><br><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><b>'The vibes and atmosphere were impeccable'<br><br><br></b></p>