{"product_id":"9781399738521","title":"Behooved : a whimsical novel to fill your emptiness after My Lady Jane","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: M. Stevenson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFantasy romance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 21 May 2026 by HODDER \u0026amp; STOUGHTON (Hodderscape) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 352 pages, None\u003cbr\u003e128 x 197 x 25 | 248g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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 DurstThe fate of the kingdom is riding on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBianca 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSunset 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehooved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love Behooved!'Easiest 5 star of 2025''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!''A whimsical cosy delight!''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''This book is the epitome of cozy! . . . It was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57094844154231,"sku":"9781399738521","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781399738521.jpg?v=1778842520","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.live\/products\/9781399738521","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}