Smugglers and Secrets (Witches of the New Forest, Book 4): An Exciting Paranormal Romance and Ghostly Mystery With a Small-Town Setting and a Feisty Heroine Coming Into Her Own Power
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Smugglers and Secrets (Witches of the New Forest, Book 4): An Exciting Paranormal Romance and Ghostly Mystery With a Small-Town Setting and a Feisty Heroine Coming Into Her Own Power

by Joanna van der Hoeven

About this book

As Samhain descends upon the quaint village of Burley, the veil between worlds grows thin, and the spirits of the past refuse to remain silent. For Ryder, the festivities bring more than just seasonal chills; they trigger the awakening of her own latent magical abilities. Immersed in a world of ancient lore, she finds herself entangled in a gripping ghostly mystery centered around a supposedly haunted local pub, where the line between history and the afterlife begins to blur.

This fourth installment of the Witches of the New Forest series perfectly blends the cozy charm of a small-town setting with the high stakes of supernatural discovery. Fans of the paranormal romance genre will delight in the slow-burn tension between Ryder and the enigmatic, albeit troublesome, Xander Hardwick. Their evolving dynamic adds a layer of delicious friction to an already fast-paced adventure, ensuring that the stakes remain high both in the magical realm and the heart.

Joanna van der Hoeven masterfully weaves a tale of self-discovery and spectral intrigue that is impossible to put down. If you are searching for a story where feisty heroines, haunted romance, and historical echoes collide, this series is your next obsession. Join Ryder as she embraces her power and uncovers the dangerous secrets hidden within the shadows of the New Forest.

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B0FNXBPDJT

Reader Reviews

good read

May 2, 2026

Held my interest i could not put the book down. I cant wait to get another of the series bt i dont get anything else done once i start reading it )

December 23, 2025

I have the 4 books & waiting anxiously for the 5th . It’s great read . )

As soon as I discovered Joanna van der Hoeven’s world I read the first four books without a break. I couldn’t put them down. I read a lot of fantasy and witch fiction and non fiction and found a lot of new knowledge about magical practice and tradition which fascinated me. The presentation of the Fae adds another mystical layer to the narrative and if love to find out more about those characters. I’m officially hooked and cannot wait for the next installment. )

November 14, 2025

Es ist die Lieblingsbuchreihe meiner Frau. Bei keiner anderen Reihe wartet sie so sehr auf den nächsten Teil. Sonst ließt sie auch kein Buch zweimal. Bei Witches of New Forest macht sie da eine Ausnahme. Absoluter Geheimtipp, für jeden der offen für das Thema ist. )

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