4.0 (19 ratings)

A Dream of the Forest: A Dark Horror Romance (The Court of the Earth Book 1) (The Devil's Courts)

Name: A Dream of the Forest: A Dark Horror Romance (The Court of the Earth Book 1) (The Devil's Courts)
Rating: 4 (19 reviews)
Author: Rose Bitterly
ISBN: B0FL813ZY5

by Rose Bitterly

demons

About this book

Ivy Myste thought she had escaped the haunting echoes of her past, but some shadows are impossible to outrun. When she inherits a farmhouse bordering the isolated Hartshorn estate in East Texas, she is pulled back into the orbit of two brothers who are as dangerous as they are magnetic. Gideon, the protective alpha who has spent a decade waiting for her return, and Xavier, the cruel, calculating force who believes she belongs to him alone, are both tethered to a primal, demonic darkness that permeates the woods.

This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends gothic horror with intense, high-stakes desire. As Ivy navigates the sinister magic and blood-soaked secrets of the Hartshorn family, she is caught in a lethal tug-of-war between two morally black men who will stop at nothing to claim her. It is a chilling, atmospheric tale where the lines between predator and prey blur, forcing Ivy to confront the terrifying truth of her own destiny.

If you crave dark, visceral storytelling filled with witchcraft, ancient curses, and a volatile second-chance dynamic, this is your next obsession. Rose Bitterly weaves a tapestry of dread and passion that drags you deep into the woods, leaving you breathless and desperate for the next chapter.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FL813ZY5

Reader Reviews

Grips you hard from start to finish

September 20, 2025

I have read everything the Rose has put out and I have to say this is definitely one of her best. This build of the back story and mythology around her characters is absolutely stunning. The scenes with Ivy and Gideon are phenomenal and the presence of Xavier is just chilling. And the Cliffhanger....WOW. I will be sitting impatiently for the next book to come out. Amazing. ) !Image 94: Grips you hard from start to finish !Image 95!Image 96: Grips you hard from start to finish !Image 97 ![Image...

Grips you hard from start to finish

September 20, 2025

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) I have read everything the Rose has put out and I have to say this is definitely one of her best. This build of the back story and mythology around her characters is absolutely stunning. The scenes with Ivy and Gideon are phenomenal and the presence of Xavier is just chilling. And the Cliffhanger....WOW. I will be sitting impatiently for the next book to come out. Amazing. * !Image 100...

I do love a good horror romance 🩸❤️

December 7, 2025

Another great horror romance by Rose Bitterly! I love the way the story unfolds. I loved the witchcraft element in this story, it definitely made things darker. I really loved Gideon. Yes, he’s this big, scary looking guy, but he truly loves Ivy and just wants to take care of her. Then there’s Xavier. He’s the one part of this story I didn’t like lol. I get it’s why choose, but I do wish it had been more of a love triangle instead so she could choose Gideon. I mean, In her heart, she loves...

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

February 28, 2026

What an amazing read by Rose Bitterly. I'm not really familiar with this author's work, having only read one of her short stories in an anthology which I thoroughly enjoyed. This book is dark and twisted and so freaking good. The characters are so well defined. Gideon and Xavier are intense MMC's who have both loved the same girl since they were young. Ivy loved them both as well but now that she's an adult she can't seem to remember certain parts of her past. She's drawn to Hartshorn and she's...

Dark, Magical, and Deliciously Twisted

September 20, 2025

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Romance/Spice: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ll admit it upfront: I’m a repeat ARC reader for Rose Bitterly, and any time I get the chance, I sign up. Her Hunter’s Heart series hooked me, so when I saw she had a brand-new series with A Dream of the Forest, I was beyond excited to dive in. And honestly? She did not disappoint. We’re introduced to Ivy Myste, who has just inherited her estranged grandmother’s house. From the start,...