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The Witch's Compass (Witches of the New Forest, Book 3): An Enchanting Paranormal Romance and Mystery With a Small-Town Setting and a Heroine Coming Into Her Own Power
From bestselling author Joanna van der Hoeven comes a new paranormal romance series, Witches of the New Forest!
Escape to a world of magic, mystery, romance and adventure!
BOOK 3 (WITCHES OF THE NEW FOREST): THE WITCH'S COMPASS
Everything you do, everything you think, is a spell.
Hunter Williams is coming into her own power, despite having lost her way. Hunter’s past has dictated her future for many, many years. This is beginning to affect her not only as a person, but also as Witch. Her magick starts to change, and sometimes not for the better. As she steps into the Witch’s Compass, she finds a return to her authentic self, and under the protection of a goddess, she begins the final stages of her quest to cross the veil between the worlds to reunite her family.
Jack's secrets have been revealed, but can Hunter and Jack reconcile, after everything that has happened? Will their love see them through the many hardships that still await them? Will Hunter be able to get a better grasp on her pride, her emotions and her powers? Only the Witch's Compass can guide her...
If that isn't enough, Hunter still has the daunting task of trying to free Aedon, if they can find him. And what will the sisters do with their legacy ? Will they stay in in the New Forest, becoming fully-fledged members of the magickal community, or will they return back to Canada? Where does that leave the magickal community of Burley, now possibly embroiled in a Witch War that could threaten their very existence?
The adventure continues with Hunter, Jack, Ryder, Elspeth, and others in this compelling tale of coming into one's own power.
Praise for The Witch's Compass and The Witches of the New Forest
" I have loved everything about the series, and from the first paragraph to the final full stop I was lost in the books." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"This book and series is amazing! I’ve not read so fast for years, I couldn’t put the books down." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"I have read the first 3 books of this series! Excellent plots each one! Great mix of witches, druids, mystical creatures, fairies, and human key characters! Good mix of witchcraft, romance, family, and dear friends! Loved the Otherworldly and fae interactions! I had a hard time putting these books down!" Amazon 5 star review (US)
"The 3rd in this series and again I have found it hard to put down.
What happens next is keeping me coming back and I have loved each chapter of each book.
The witchy community of Burley has some choices to make and I can’t wait to see how this will conclude in the next book." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"Best read In a long time. Could not put it down and was upset when I finished them - definitely will read all of them again.I have always loved the New Forest, and can imagine the story that takes place there really happening - will be interesting to find out what happens next, in more books to come. Will definitely be one of the first on my list to get, hopefully there will be many more of these characters and their lives." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
Escape to a world of magic, mystery, romance and adventure!
BOOK 3 (WITCHES OF THE NEW FOREST): THE WITCH'S COMPASS
Everything you do, everything you think, is a spell.
Hunter Williams is coming into her own power, despite having lost her way. Hunter’s past has dictated her future for many, many years. This is beginning to affect her not only as a person, but also as Witch. Her magick starts to change, and sometimes not for the better. As she steps into the Witch’s Compass, she finds a return to her authentic self, and under the protection of a goddess, she begins the final stages of her quest to cross the veil between the worlds to reunite her family.
Jack's secrets have been revealed, but can Hunter and Jack reconcile, after everything that has happened? Will their love see them through the many hardships that still await them? Will Hunter be able to get a better grasp on her pride, her emotions and her powers? Only the Witch's Compass can guide her...
If that isn't enough, Hunter still has the daunting task of trying to free Aedon, if they can find him. And what will the sisters do with their legacy ? Will they stay in in the New Forest, becoming fully-fledged members of the magickal community, or will they return back to Canada? Where does that leave the magickal community of Burley, now possibly embroiled in a Witch War that could threaten their very existence?
The adventure continues with Hunter, Jack, Ryder, Elspeth, and others in this compelling tale of coming into one's own power.
Praise for The Witch's Compass and The Witches of the New Forest
" I have loved everything about the series, and from the first paragraph to the final full stop I was lost in the books." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"This book and series is amazing! I’ve not read so fast for years, I couldn’t put the books down." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"I have read the first 3 books of this series! Excellent plots each one! Great mix of witches, druids, mystical creatures, fairies, and human key characters! Good mix of witchcraft, romance, family, and dear friends! Loved the Otherworldly and fae interactions! I had a hard time putting these books down!" Amazon 5 star review (US)
"The 3rd in this series and again I have found it hard to put down.
What happens next is keeping me coming back and I have loved each chapter of each book.
The witchy community of Burley has some choices to make and I can’t wait to see how this will conclude in the next book." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
"Best read In a long time. Could not put it down and was upset when I finished them - definitely will read all of them again.I have always loved the New Forest, and can imagine the story that takes place there really happening - will be interesting to find out what happens next, in more books to come. Will definitely be one of the first on my list to get, hopefully there will be many more of these characters and their lives." Amazon 5 star review (UK)
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2025
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About the author
Joanna van der Hoeven
29 books116 followersJoanna van der Hoeven was born in Quebec, Canada. She moved to the UK in 1998, where she now lives with her husband in a small village near the coast of the North Sea.
Joanna is a former Trustee of The Druid Network. She has studied with Emma Restall Orr and the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. She has a BA Hons English Language and Literature degree.
She is currently enjoying writing fiction, and her Witches of the New Forest series has been wonderfully received.
Joanna is a former Trustee of The Druid Network. She has studied with Emma Restall Orr and the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. She has a BA Hons English Language and Literature degree.
She is currently enjoying writing fiction, and her Witches of the New Forest series has been wonderfully received.
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August 31, 2025
Brilliant
Read all three books in the series, have pre ordered the fourth book, and certainly hope there will be more.
Read all three books in the series, have pre ordered the fourth book, and certainly hope there will be more.
May 31, 2025
FANTASTIC
I couldn't wait to follow this book having read all in the series to date..Boy was I hooked from page 1 to the end and still there is a cliffhanger.
This whole storyline is in itself bewitching & pulls you in to imagine the scenes as they happen. My heart was racing hoping no ill would become the group when all their powers were tested by evil, but good always overcomes evil thank goodness ready for the next chapter & I cannot wait for that
I couldn't wait to follow this book having read all in the series to date..Boy was I hooked from page 1 to the end and still there is a cliffhanger.
This whole storyline is in itself bewitching & pulls you in to imagine the scenes as they happen. My heart was racing hoping no ill would become the group when all their powers were tested by evil, but good always overcomes evil thank goodness ready for the next chapter & I cannot wait for that
January 21, 2026
The series is very more-ish; you want to know what happens next. However, the writer does get things a bit wrong sometimes. Such as putting Americanisms into Harriet's speech and Jack is not short for Jacob (it's for John). Nonetheless, the characters are very likeable and the mix of witchcraft and fantasy make the books very interesting.
The books would definitely benefit from some more professional editing.
The books would definitely benefit from some more professional editing.
May 9, 2025
Brilliant!!!
Have read all 3 and couldn't put them down thoroughly enjoyed them all and would thoroughly recommend them!! Book 4??
Have read all 3 and couldn't put them down thoroughly enjoyed them all and would thoroughly recommend them!! Book 4??
May 23, 2025
Very nicely written. I went through it like butter, as resistance and as taste. Yummmm.
Now I have to wait for the next one... I have a bit of a problem with waiting...
Keep up the great work!
Now I have to wait for the next one... I have a bit of a problem with waiting...
Keep up the great work!
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