Joanna van der Hoeven

Welcome to burley

Magick, Myth, Romance, and Adventure Await in the New Forest, England

SYNOPSIS: In the little village of Burley, deep in the New Forest there is a very magickal secret. On the surface, Burley is a little tourist spot with interesting shops, history and folklore. But underneath that exterior can be found very real, very magickal and very powerful practitioners of the art. Many outsiders people believe that Witchcraft is a gimmick to get the tourists in, and for the most part, the real magickal community are happy to let people make that assumption. Those that have lived there long enough, however, understand and keep quiet, in order to protect the people and hereditary lines of the five magickal families that live there. For they are the ones who see and understand Burley for what it is: a magickal and liminal place where myth and legend come to life. But the dynamic between the old families is suddenly shifted with the appearance of newcomers. How may the fate of all be changed?

Follow the adventures of different characters in this exciting series by Joanna van der Hoeven, set in the heart of the New Forest and the little village of Burley.

If you enjoy:
*Mystery
*Romance
*Contemporary Witches and Witchcraft
*Druids and Druidry
*Paranormal adventures
then this is the series for you!

Available worldwide for Kindle, Kobo and Paperback.

Hedge Witch: Book 1

Two Canadian sisters, Hunter, and Ryder, inherit their aunt’s property on the edge of Burley. As they try to decide what to do with their inheritance, they make friends and begin to learn the secrets of this special place, while also learning about magick and how it is linked to their own heritage. Now all they have to do is survive magickal attacks, learn enough in the short space of time they have, and find out just who they are in this new world where myth and magick come together.

This is the first part of Hunter’s story. Hunter is the careful and cautious elder sister. A university professor, she is familiar with some of the history of the area. However, Hunter’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers not only her family legacy, but also the extent of her own powers as a Hedge Witch. Her guarded heart is opened by the love of a Druid whose life’s work is in dedication to the land, and whose encouragement to come into her own power, changes her life forever.

The Veil Between the Worlds: Book 2

Hunter is dealing with the fallout that came from her last hedge riding ritual. Her world has been turned upside down, and now she must focus and throw herself into her studies in order avoid thinking about her relationship with Jack. She and her sister, Ryder, are currently thousands of miles away from home, in the little village of Burley deep in the New Forest of England. This quaint little tourist spot hides many magickal secrets, and is a liminal place where magick, myth and legend are very real. The sisters have already been confronted with many challenges as they learn more about their magickal heritage and legacy. However, now they have even bigger problems to hand.

It seems that Hunter has made some powerful enemies, and she must keep her friends and family safe. As she learns even more about her heritage and what that means to her as a magickal practitioner, she grows in power. But is she using it wisely? And just what will happen when she finally does cross the veil between the worlds?

The Witch's Compass: Book 3

(Coming Spring 2025)

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. The story continues with Hunter, Ryder, Jack, Elspeth, and Abigail in this, the third part of Hunter’s trilogy.