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Hidden Courts of the Fae #0.5
Court of Treason and Fate
One small act. So many dire consequences that set the prophecy into motion.
My treasonous act of freeing the unicorns and pegasi from the cruel fae's clutches has left me despised by my own people - made worse just by being a half-breed orphan.
On the run and broken, I stumble upon a gorgeous yet grumpy human female who nurses me back to health--making me feel things I shouldn't feel since it leads to the fae kidnapping her to draw me back. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to save her from certain torture and death.
With the resurfacing demonic skáth attacking, and my need to hide from the fae sworn to kill me, I must figure out how to save the woman I love before the fae destroy her. But doing that will certainly bring me to my own execution.
If you love the reverse grumpy sunshine of Jinx in Heather G. Harris' Other Realm Series, you'll love the feral, golden-retriever male main character in Court of Treason and Fate.
Download your gifted copy of Court of Treason and Fate that reveals the morally gray act which triggers a realm-altering prophecy, and ignites a burning love story, by subscribing to Heather's newsletter today.
My treasonous act of freeing the unicorns and pegasi from the cruel fae's clutches has left me despised by my own people - made worse just by being a half-breed orphan.
On the run and broken, I stumble upon a gorgeous yet grumpy human female who nurses me back to health--making me feel things I shouldn't feel since it leads to the fae kidnapping her to draw me back. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to save her from certain torture and death.
With the resurfacing demonic skáth attacking, and my need to hide from the fae sworn to kill me, I must figure out how to save the woman I love before the fae destroy her. But doing that will certainly bring me to my own execution.
If you love the reverse grumpy sunshine of Jinx in Heather G. Harris' Other Realm Series, you'll love the feral, golden-retriever male main character in Court of Treason and Fate.
Download your gifted copy of Court of Treason and Fate that reveals the morally gray act which triggers a realm-altering prophecy, and ignites a burning love story, by subscribing to Heather's newsletter today.
370 pages, Paperback
Published September 17, 2025
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Heather D. Grace
8 books89 followersHeather 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 7 fur-babies, spending time exploring the beautiful mountains near her home and she helps in the veterinary field as an Registered Veterinary Technician.
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January 3, 2026
It took me a while to compose myself, to be able to pen my thoughts. With this read, I felt as though I was staggering trying to find my balance, because, trust me, this author pulled the very earth from under me, I had absolutely no traction to brace myself. I was helplessly dragged into a heartless world of Fae, Skalth and Small folk. Having read Heather's series in the same world, I thought I knew what to expect. That would be a captivating, darker toned read, full of colour, vibrancy and angst. This prequel showed me just how unprepared I was for the dramatic events, how skilfully the author manipulated the storyline, how fresh the plot and world building is and I was reeling from the onslaught of emotions coursing through me....
As I've mentioned, the first few chapters had me gnawing at my knuckles, a half Fae, Carson, is barely tolerated by the arrogant and cruel Fae, his only friends are the unicorns and Pegasus in his care. The Fae are uncaring, pompous, self righteous and see themselves as superior to all other races. So when he discovers a very nefarious plot, one that reeks of more than cruelty, he knows he has to do something to aid them. That aid nearly costs him his life. A desperate ploy, by his desperate leath (like a familiar) sees him in the human realm, half dead, right on Merry's doorstep. Her family equestrian sanctuary farm in fact. She, naturally kind and caring, definitely out of her depth, nurses him back to health. But, being on the rebound, she could not have envisaged the effect this strange man has on her....The depth of her character is awesome, her wants, her needs, her inner strength, her capabilities, her resolve, grow throughout the book.
Oh do I love Carson! His flirtatious jocular manner brings a smile to my face, every time he squares off Merry, it's cute, it's infectious, it's sexy as heck. As is he, sooooo sexy! The two of them together set my pulse racing, so hot and tender and respectful of each other. Which is something the Fae have no clue about, respect...they take and take and take. My heart cried for Carson, for his upbringing, for WHAT he endured at the hands of the rulers and flipping heck, THAT betrayal nearly did me in! I was flabbergasted, I didn't see it coming, so saying this author excels at "twists" doesn't even come close! Oh dear heavens, sooooo much happens in this book, I'm beyond impressed with how much this author hookwinked me with her beguiling prose and events. I was completely ensnared in this fast paced and unforgettable, unputdownable read. Ms Grace lined up the various players perfectly, I bled for them and with them, through every cut, through every horrendous slay, on their person as well as on their psychi. My heart stopped many times (defibrillator paddles, remember?) my heart cried many times, my heart rejoiced many times. All I can say, with complete conviction, THIS read was spectacular, stunning, superb and sublime!
I knew, before I began, this book was an insight into Tessa's parents, Carson and Meredith and how they met but I wasn't warned how intense this book was 😱 Like OMG INTENSE!!! I thought I was going to have an embolism from the opening few chapters! Which eased slightly and then charged up again! Hells, it was as though someone was standing over my body, repeatedly holding defibrillator paddles in their hands and yelling "CLEAR!" before bringing me "back"! I thought once Carson arrived on Merry's farm, I can breathe easier, more fool me! This is one of those reads that has my brain trying to catch up on itself, the whiplash after whiplash, the sinking of my stomach, the adrenaline pumping through my entirely body, doesn't even begin to explain WHAT this read did to me. This book, these characters, shall forever live rent free in my head. And while it doesn't have a HEA, in the romantic sense, it has a new beginnings HEA, which, quite frankly, makes me want to go and reread the series, Hidden Courts of the Fae.
As I've mentioned, the first few chapters had me gnawing at my knuckles, a half Fae, Carson, is barely tolerated by the arrogant and cruel Fae, his only friends are the unicorns and Pegasus in his care. The Fae are uncaring, pompous, self righteous and see themselves as superior to all other races. So when he discovers a very nefarious plot, one that reeks of more than cruelty, he knows he has to do something to aid them. That aid nearly costs him his life. A desperate ploy, by his desperate leath (like a familiar) sees him in the human realm, half dead, right on Merry's doorstep. Her family equestrian sanctuary farm in fact. She, naturally kind and caring, definitely out of her depth, nurses him back to health. But, being on the rebound, she could not have envisaged the effect this strange man has on her....The depth of her character is awesome, her wants, her needs, her inner strength, her capabilities, her resolve, grow throughout the book.
Oh do I love Carson! His flirtatious jocular manner brings a smile to my face, every time he squares off Merry, it's cute, it's infectious, it's sexy as heck. As is he, sooooo sexy! The two of them together set my pulse racing, so hot and tender and respectful of each other. Which is something the Fae have no clue about, respect...they take and take and take. My heart cried for Carson, for his upbringing, for WHAT he endured at the hands of the rulers and flipping heck, THAT betrayal nearly did me in! I was flabbergasted, I didn't see it coming, so saying this author excels at "twists" doesn't even come close! Oh dear heavens, sooooo much happens in this book, I'm beyond impressed with how much this author hookwinked me with her beguiling prose and events. I was completely ensnared in this fast paced and unforgettable, unputdownable read. Ms Grace lined up the various players perfectly, I bled for them and with them, through every cut, through every horrendous slay, on their person as well as on their psychi. My heart stopped many times (defibrillator paddles, remember?) my heart cried many times, my heart rejoiced many times. All I can say, with complete conviction, THIS read was spectacular, stunning, superb and sublime!
I knew, before I began, this book was an insight into Tessa's parents, Carson and Meredith and how they met but I wasn't warned how intense this book was 😱 Like OMG INTENSE!!! I thought I was going to have an embolism from the opening few chapters! Which eased slightly and then charged up again! Hells, it was as though someone was standing over my body, repeatedly holding defibrillator paddles in their hands and yelling "CLEAR!" before bringing me "back"! I thought once Carson arrived on Merry's farm, I can breathe easier, more fool me! This is one of those reads that has my brain trying to catch up on itself, the whiplash after whiplash, the sinking of my stomach, the adrenaline pumping through my entirely body, doesn't even begin to explain WHAT this read did to me. This book, these characters, shall forever live rent free in my head. And while it doesn't have a HEA, in the romantic sense, it has a new beginnings HEA, which, quite frankly, makes me want to go and reread the series, Hidden Courts of the Fae.
November 14, 2025
From the very first page, Court of Treason and Fate absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way 😭💖. I wasn’t prepared—at all—for how deeply this prequel would pull me into the world, the prophecy, and the heartbreak that shaped everything to come. The emotions!! The twists!! The way my heart kept clenching and I still kept turning the pages like I was starved for more 💔✨.
This story followed Carson—already broken, already hunted—after one brave, treasonous act set an entire prophecy into motion 🦄🔥. Freeing the unicorns and pegasi cost him everything, and the depth of his loneliness just… hit me. Being a half-breed orphan despised by his own people made every choice feel heavy. Then he met Merry—a grumpy, gorgeous human who nursed him back to health—and their connection absolutely destroyed me in the most tender, aching way 💕😭. Their moments together felt so fragile and warm, like two lost souls finding a reason to breathe again.
And then the kidnapping, the skath attacks, the looming execution, the desperation… my heart was in shreds. The stakes were so high, and still the love between Carson and Merry burned brighter.
The pacing felt perfect, the worldbuilding flowed beautifully, and the ending?? I need so much more of these two. The ache they left in my chest hasn’t gone away yet 😭💫.
🌟 Perfect for fans of…
🐺 Grumpy x Sunshine (Reverse!)
💔 Star-crossed lovers
🔥 Morally grey choices
🌙 Prophecies & fate-bound destinies
⚔️ Runaway fugitives & dangerous quests
✨ Feral golden retriever MMC energy
💖 Human + Fae forbidden romance
😭 Beautiful emotional destruction (in a good way)
If you love stories that blend danger, destiny, and soul-deep connection—this prequel was everything. I genuinely felt captivated by this world, these characters, and the way their story intertwined with the larger saga 🌌💕
Thank you so much to Heather D. Grace and The Nerd Fam for the ARC opportunity 💖✨
This story followed Carson—already broken, already hunted—after one brave, treasonous act set an entire prophecy into motion 🦄🔥. Freeing the unicorns and pegasi cost him everything, and the depth of his loneliness just… hit me. Being a half-breed orphan despised by his own people made every choice feel heavy. Then he met Merry—a grumpy, gorgeous human who nursed him back to health—and their connection absolutely destroyed me in the most tender, aching way 💕😭. Their moments together felt so fragile and warm, like two lost souls finding a reason to breathe again.
And then the kidnapping, the skath attacks, the looming execution, the desperation… my heart was in shreds. The stakes were so high, and still the love between Carson and Merry burned brighter.
The pacing felt perfect, the worldbuilding flowed beautifully, and the ending?? I need so much more of these two. The ache they left in my chest hasn’t gone away yet 😭💫.
🌟 Perfect for fans of…
🐺 Grumpy x Sunshine (Reverse!)
💔 Star-crossed lovers
🔥 Morally grey choices
🌙 Prophecies & fate-bound destinies
⚔️ Runaway fugitives & dangerous quests
✨ Feral golden retriever MMC energy
💖 Human + Fae forbidden romance
😭 Beautiful emotional destruction (in a good way)
If you love stories that blend danger, destiny, and soul-deep connection—this prequel was everything. I genuinely felt captivated by this world, these characters, and the way their story intertwined with the larger saga 🌌💕
Thank you so much to Heather D. Grace and The Nerd Fam for the ARC opportunity 💖✨
January 4, 2026
Carson is a national treasure and should be treated as such! This man ♥️ Just read the series already! The prequel definitely added so much to the story and I absolutely loved it! The ending was obviously always going to end how it did to set up the series, but girl was it still a gut punch 💔😭 There is some spice in this book and one encounter, not with the mmc, that has a forced kiss. So I guess if you're very sensitive to that situation you may want to skip over that part. The betrayl was crazy! What a lil shit for that! Not a super likeable character anyway, but 🙄 Overall the prequel was a crazy ride that only made me love this series so much more! I cannot recommend it enough 🔥 Please give this series a shot on your tbr and support a very genuine author ♥️
January 15, 2026
I tend to think that prequels are weaker than the main books in a series. Not so with this one! It was still very engaging, and unpredictable, with fantastic characters! And it did the most important thing—it's great for people brand-new to the world, and for those who've already read a few books in the series! It doesn't over-explain, info dump, or leave you feeling lost and confused.
[Spice warning!] There are a couple of spicy scenes, if that's not your jam you should be able to skip them without missing out.
[Spice warning!] There are a couple of spicy scenes, if that's not your jam you should be able to skip them without missing out.
October 2, 2025
📖 Arc review 📖 (sorry if its a little late)
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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
"Blurb (His POV)
One small act. So many dire consequences that set the prophecy into motion."( It's set before all the other books)
This book.... This godamn book broke me in all the best ways!
I honestly think this is mt favourite book in this series so far!!
The twists and turns the emotions! Omg!! The ending 😭 I need more of these two!
I'm so privileged to be apart of this lovely ladies arc team 💜
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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
"Blurb (His POV)
One small act. So many dire consequences that set the prophecy into motion."( It's set before all the other books)
This book.... This godamn book broke me in all the best ways!
I honestly think this is mt favourite book in this series so far!!
The twists and turns the emotions! Omg!! The ending 😭 I need more of these two!
I'm so privileged to be apart of this lovely ladies arc team 💜
January 3, 2026
Oh my! I have loved all of her books I’ve read so far!
This book is about Merry and Carson, Tessa’s parents…and how they got together and the adventure they go through.
Carson is the MMC and he is the sweet, strong type that puts everyone else first.
Merry is the FMC and she is fiery, doesn’t give up and won’t back down.
The is book has spice, adventure, romance, fighting and betrayal!
I was so excited to get to read this book and can’t wait for more!
This book is about Merry and Carson, Tessa’s parents…and how they got together and the adventure they go through.
Carson is the MMC and he is the sweet, strong type that puts everyone else first.
Merry is the FMC and she is fiery, doesn’t give up and won’t back down.
The is book has spice, adventure, romance, fighting and betrayal!
I was so excited to get to read this book and can’t wait for more!
January 3, 2026
I enjoy reading prequels and gaining little tidbits into the characters lives when they were younger or characters that came before the main ones in a series. This was no different! I loved meeting Carson and getting to meet a young Merry (she is sassy and stubborn....sounds like someone else we know from the main series haha). A great look into the past that gives me insight to what might be coming in the next Hidden Courts of the Fae book. I'm excited to find out!
October 16, 2025
Oh my heart… I have been absolutely captivated by this story, this world and these characters. This prequel was so beautifully done and I can’t wait to see when this part of the story intertwines with the present day world in the first books of the series. Carson and Merry’s story is everything I hoped for, and it explains so much of Tessa’s personality. 💜💜💜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2025
In those prequel, readers meet Carson, Tessa’s father and alleged horse thief.
It was a little unusual going in knowing she would get pregnant. It made the relationship feel more rushed and not genuine. Like what happened had to happen to get to the pregnant part. Who says they love each other after like a week where you barely spent time together?
It was a little unusual going in knowing she would get pregnant. It made the relationship feel more rushed and not genuine. Like what happened had to happen to get to the pregnant part. Who says they love each other after like a week where you barely spent time together?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2025
I don’t even know where to begin on this book. This was the cutest love story and background of Merry and Carson!! I didn’t think I’d get so emotionally invested for the main character’s parents, but wow. Love love love. Thank you Heather for letting me be apart of your arc team!!
January 7, 2026
I love a prequal. just gaining that extra info always adds to a story. you get some a great adventure with some spice sprinkled in. This series has been amazing so far, I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
September 26, 2025
I really really loved this!!! Can’t wait to find out more! Ahhh so many questions! Lol
November 22, 2025
Omg!
This prequel was what I needed.
The ending…..!!! I was NOT expecting that!!!
This honestly made me love this series even more!
Carson and Merry, ugh, I love them!!!!
This prequel was what I needed.
The ending…..!!! I was NOT expecting that!!!
This honestly made me love this series even more!
Carson and Merry, ugh, I love them!!!!
December 24, 2025
Loved this fun filled book that answered some questions that I had from the previous ones as well as the romance and steaminess in the book!!
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