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 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.<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 assa