10 Best Books Like Behooved
If you loved Behooved by M. Stevenson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Behooved are:
- 1A Deal With The Elf King by Elise Kova4.3
- 2Quicksilver by Callie Hart4.6
- 3Rose in Chains by Julie Soto4.2
- 4Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent4.3Series starter
- 5Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa4.2Series starter
- 6The Awakening by Nora Roberts4.7Series starter
- 7The Ascended by Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox4.6
- 8A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L. Jensen4.3
- 9The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon4.2Series starter
- 10Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan4.4

When duty-bound noblewoman Bianca marries the cold Prince Aric to prevent war, their wedding night takes an unexpected turn—an assassination attempt leaves Aric cursed to be a horse by day and human by night. Now framed for his murder, Bianca must flee with her transformed husband, and as they work together to break the curse and uncover a conspiracy against the throne, an unlikely romance begins to gallop away with their hearts.
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Detailed Recommendations

Daughter of No Worlds
Start of Children Of Fallen Gods seriesby Carissa Broadbent
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a dark but empowering tone that will resonate with Behooved fans.

Rhapsodic
Start of The Bargainer Series seriesby Laura Thalassa
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a sultry and mysterious tone that will resonate with Behooved fans.

The Awakening
Start of Dragon Heart Legacy seriesby Nora Roberts
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a warm and escapist tone that will resonate with Behooved fans.

The Hurricane Wars
Start of Hurricane Wars seriesby Thea Guanzon
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a epic and dramatic tone that will resonate with Behooved fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Behooved
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Deal With The Elf King | Elise Kova | 4.3 | 2023 | 416 | Closest match |
| Quicksilver📚 Series starter | Callie Hart | 4.6 | 2024 | 622 | Start a new series |
| Rose in Chains📚 Series starter | Julie Soto | 4.2 | 2025 | 464 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of No Worlds📚 Series starter | Carissa Broadbent | 4.3 | 2020 | 518 | Start a new series |
| Rhapsodic 📚 Series starter | Laura Thalassa | 4.2 | 2023 | 394 | Start a new series |
| The Awakening📚 Series starter | Nora Roberts | 4.7 | 2020 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Ascended📚 Series starter | Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox | 4.6 | 2025 | 754 | Start a new series |
| A Fate Inked In Blood📚 Series starter | Danielle L. Jensen | 4.3 | 2024 | 414 | Start a new series |
| The Hurricane Wars📚 Series starter | Thea Guanzon | 4.2 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Kissed by the Gods | Caty Rogan | 4.4 | 2025 | 556 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Behooved?
The most similar books to Behooved are A Deal With The Elf King, Quicksilver, Rose in Chains.
What should I read after Behooved?
After finishing Behooved, readers most commonly pick up A Deal With The Elf King next.
Who writes books like M. Stevenson?
Authors similar to M. Stevenson include Callie Hart, SenLinYu, Sarah J. Maas, Julie Soto, Scarlett St. Clair.
What genre is Behooved?
Behooved is a Romantasy novel by M. Stevenson, published in 2025. It features elements of Cozy Fantasy, Curse, Royal Romance.
How long is Behooved?
Behooved is 352 pages long.
About Behooved
A charming slow-burn fantasy 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 cozy enchantmentBianca 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."Behooved is bewitchingly charming, a romantic fairy-tale adventure that will sweep you off your feet (or hooves)!"―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop




