Court of Light and Dark

Title: Court of Light and Dark

Series: Hidden Courts of the Fae Book 1

Author: Heather D. Grace

Genre/Tropes: Urban Fantasy Romance; Slow Burn; Forbidden Romance; Reluctant Chosen One/Half-Fae; Grumpy/Sunshine; Portal Romance; Bonded Animal Companions

Release Date: October 9, 2025 

Half-fae, half-human—entirely unprepared to face the war my bloodline dragged me into.

The moment I touch the broken rescue stallion, scars thicken like armor across his back and wings begin to regrow. I've barely processed this when a gruff man with glowing eyes and a pulsing energy shows up on my ranch, claiming I'm half fae...and the key to saving three realms.

I refuse to let anyone else decide who I become, but that doesn't stop my fae "guardian" from black mailing me to follow him to his realm, where small folk are vanishing, only to return stripped of their magic and dying slow, tortured deaths. And while my healing magic is stirring here, it’s barely enough to help with the demons hunting us, let alone save anyone.

As for my guardian? Seems like even being near me is painful, and I can’t tell if it’s from resisting the connection between us, or something darker. Especially when it feels like his blood commands mine... and my own might destroy him.

But distraction could cost us everything; if I fail the prophecy, demons will enslave the fae, destroy the human realm, and take the creature I care about most: my Leath Pegasus.

They say I’m the key to saving the realms, but as time runs out, I can't help but wonder if anyone can stop what’s coming.

Fans of Anne Bishop’s Pillars of the World and Faith Hunters' Jane Yellowrock Series will love this fast-pace, hidden magics, and forbidden love between a grumpy fae guardian and a sunshiny but reluctant chosen one.

Heat radiates down my back a second before Neil’s firm body presses against me. My eyes widen while all moisture abandons my mouth and floods my palms. My body melts into his, curving against him.

No, no, NO! Focus!

I tense my back to keep straight in an attempt to drag my thoughts from the fire sparking at every point of contact between us.

But what’s he doing standing so close? Does he mind me leaning back into him? With everything going on, his strength is so welcoming.

Can he smell my hair from here? When did I wash it last? I’m all sweaty from today’s workout already. Is he going to be grossed out that he needs to be so close to help me? - Tessa (FMC)

Heather D Grace is a fast paced urban fantasy author that loves to add a slow burn romance. When she’s not busy writing about tough as nails female leads and their alluring protective mates, she and her husband spend time with their 4 children and 6 fur-babies, helping in the veterinary field as an Registered Veterinary Technician, and spending time exploring the beautiful mountains near her home.

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