A charming fantasy romance from the author of Behooved, featuring a cheerful thief and a cautious librarian who can't help getting attached (literally!).

Bookbinder Alessa is keen to turn over a new leaf after a stifling marriage, and an evening with a handsome stranger is the perfect solution. They're on the same page—one night, no complications.

Until Alessa interrupts a theft the next morning, and an accident leaves her magically glued to the culprit: none other than her one-night stand, Evander.

Alessa is now stuck with him—literally—and even worse, Evander is a wanted fugitive with a bounty on his head. Alessa's fate is bound to his... unless they can break the spell.

Caught in a sticky situation, Alessa reluctantly joins Evander on a quest to undo the binding. But as the journey takes them through dangerous roads, enchanted ballrooms, and locked libraries, their connection becomes more than just magical. And Alessa finds that the man she thought was her opposite in every way might be someone she just can’t let go.

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Praise for this book

Praise for The Bookbinder & The Thief:

“Sweet and sexy and gloriously fun, with fabulous worldbuilding and a swoonworthy romance between a prickly, wounded heroine and a sunshiney hero who sees exactly how amazing she truly is. A perfect comfort read!” —Stephanie Burgis, USA Today bestselling author of Enchanting the Fae Queen

“A richly imagined fantasy filled with adventure and romance. Stevenson deftly balances hilarious shenanigans, deep emotions, and magical details with an expert hand, creating an enthralling story that proves it's never too late to start again.” —A. T. Qureshi, USA Today bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe

“The Bookbinder and the Thief has everything: relatable characters, tragic backstories, a sentient (and grouchy) library catalog, a fascinating magic system, and tons and tons of heart. I loved every minute of it.” —Serra Swift, author of Kill the Beast

"Enchanting from start to finish. With a captivating plot, a delightful love interest, and an all-too-relatable heroine learning to believe in herself again, readers will be delighted by The Bookbinder and the Thief. The delicate blend of romance and fantasy had me devouring this in a single sitting, wishing for more. M. Stevenson is an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she writes next!" —Alexandra Kennington, author of Blood Beneath the Snow

"Whimsically wonderful and earnestly heartfelt, The Bookbinder & The Thief had me attached from page one and didn't let go until I'd read it cover to cover. With its bookish and brave heroine and a charming rogue with a heart of gold on a quest to start a new chapter in their lives, it's the perfect romantic adventure that shows us that the best kinds of happy endings aren't reserved for our favorite books, but can be found in the stories we write for ourselves." —Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance

“Thrilling, sexy, romantic and hilarious, The Bookbinder & The Thief is a daydream wrapped up—or perhaps I should say bound up—in the most perfect package: part screwball comedy, part deeply moving love story, and all heart. And did I mention the cantankerous talking book? I loved every page!” —Amy Coombe, author of Stay for a Spell

Praise for Behooved:

“A delightful romp and the perfect pick-me-up for anyone in a fantasy slump. Behooved bespells you with the witty adventure of The Princess Bride and all of the whimsy of Howl’s Moving Castle—charming and enchanting, as if it was written just for me. One of my favorite reads of the year!”—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip

"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

"Arranged marriages, mischievous magic, and families lost and found. This quirky, charming fantasy romp is so much fun. A cozy fantasy romance to cuddle up with. I’ll be looking forward to what Stevenson does next!"—T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author of Swordheart

“Cinematic and engaging, sparkling and joyous. You’ll fall in love just like I did. This was a ridiculous amount of fun.”—Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway

“Wildly fun and completely charming, this story hits all the high notes of humor, sincerity, and a beautiful romance.”—Everina Maxwell, bestselling author of Winter’s Orbit

"Behooved is a refreshing, enchanting journey of self-discovery—but also, for the horse girls in all of us, a witty romp of a fairy tale romance that will have readers chomping at the bit."—Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

“Stevenson’s wonderfully whimsical romantasy debut takes readers on an entertaining ride… This confectionary romp delights.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

“Utterly charming!… readers will love this!”—Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW




About the AuthorM. Stevenson is a writer, educator, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (BA, Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (MEd, Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer, she’s often found dancing Lindy Hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is based in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Title: The Bookbinder & the Thief
Author(s): M. Stevenson
ISBN: 9781250375162
Copyright 2027
Release Date: February 09, 2027
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: None available | Learn More about our supported formats
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