The charming slow-burn romantasy, Behooved by M. Stevenson was successfully obtained by Bramble in the US.
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 cozy enchantment…
Bianca agrees to marry the neighbouring kingdom’s heir, Prince Aric who is cold, aloof, and seems to hate her on sight. On their wedding night, an assassination attempt goes amiss and leaves Aric magically transformed into a horse. She mounts her new husband and rides away to safety. Returning to human form at sunset, they discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. To make matters worse, Bianca is framed for Aric’s murder and is 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.
Lindsey Hall who bought the US rights commented how ‘Behooved galloped straight into my heart from the first page with its humor, heart, and sincerity. The whole team here at Bramble are chomping at the bit to share this very special story with fans of fantasy and romance alike.’
Author M. Stevenson added saying ‘Tor and Hodderscape are an absolute dream team, and my books couldn’t be in better hands! Behooved is my love letter to romantic fantasy, fairy tales, and girls with chronic illnesses who deserve to have their own fun magical adventures.’
Behooved is set to publish next summer in May 2025 and we can’t wait for readers to hop onto this galloping romance! Read the full article here.
