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 a new leaf after a stifling marriage. Spending the night with a handsome stranger is the perfect solution, since she’ll never see him again.

Until Alessa interrupts a theft, and an alchemical accident leaves her magically glued to the culprit: none other than her one-night stand, Evander. Alessa is now quite literally stuck with him—and the only way to break the spell binding them together is to steal a book of magic from a ruthless noble family. Even worse, Evander is a wanted fugitive with a bounty on his head, and since they're now inseparable, if he’s caught, they’ll both be arrested.

Desperate to get unglued, Alessa agrees to help Evander steal the book he needs, as long as he ensures she doesn’t take the blame. But as the journey—and the binding spell—draw them closer, their connection becomes more than just magical. And as she uncovers the reason Evander is on the run, Alessa must confront the realization 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

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. Find her online at marinastevenson.com.
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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