There are stories whispered through the leaves, carried on the wind, buried in the bones of the earth—and one of them belongs to her. Michaela O’Hare.

I’m thrilled (and just a little bit terrified) to finally share the title of my novel-in-the-making:

✨ Whispers of the Wildwood ✨

A fantasy rooted in ancient prophecy, untamed love, and the magic that sleeps beneath moss-covered stones.

But first, the exciting part:
I’m currently seeking Beta Readers who would like an early glimpse into this world before it’s fully published. Your insights can make a significant impact on the final version of the book. I’d love your feedback, your thoughts, and your reactions as I fine-tune this book into the magical beast it’s meant to be. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the creative process, where your opinions and feelings about the characters and storyline could shape the narrative in profound ways.

By participating as a Beta Reader, you’ll not only get to dive into this enchanting realm filled with ancient secrets and heartfelt romances, but also join a community of readers who are just as passionate about storytelling. After reading, your constructive critiques will help me refine the pacing, character development, and thematic elements, ensuring that every page resonates with magic and wonder. I am looking forward to sharing this journey with you and am eager to hear what moves you, what sparks your imagination, and what could be improved. Thank you for considering being a part of this adventure!

Beta Reader Application Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLi_rk7EpII7z-psYzcd_uC1itYZ793ySVy0A9SJ0KmW4pVQ/viewform?usp=header

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🌙 Book Synopsis

Michaela O’Hare has always felt out of place. Her dreams are haunted by horned shadows, whispering forests, and golden-eyed beasts that seem to know her name. And when a letter arrives from a forgotten Irish law office naming her heir to a crumbling stone cottage in the mist-veiled village of Connemara, her world begins to unravel.

What Michaela doesn’t know is that the land she’s inherited lies on the very border of Siorradh, the Faerie Realm of Frost and Starlight. The ancient wildwood that cradles her new home hums with magic, secrets, and a power far older than she could imagine.

Here, she learns the truth of who she really is:
Eirawyn Skathrúnn, daughter of Elthwyn the Knotter of Fate and Morghael the Hollow King, an ancient tyrant bound in shadow. She was hidden in the human world to protect her from his reach… but her Fae blood is awakening, and so is the prophecy written in her bones.

Waiting for her all along is Rohan, the Horned God once known as Cernunnos, a protector, a warrior, and her destined bond. Their connection is a force of nature, forged through lifetimes of love and loss. But even their bond may not be enough to stop the Hollow King’s rising darkness.

As ancient forces stir and the veil between worlds thins, Michaela—Eriawyn—must decide whether to claim her power and reshape the threads of fate… or allow the world to fall into ash.

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🔥 What to Expect as a Reader

• Lush, mythic worldbuilding inspired by Celtic, Norse, and original lore
• Soulmate bonds, magical creatures, fae courts, ancient rites, and deep-rooted ancestral magic
• Strong female lead, morally complex characters, fate-driven romance
• A bit of wild, untamed spice 🌶️
• And a lot of emotional chaos in the best way

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💫 Content Notes & Reader Advisory

This book is NC-17 for:

• Moderate sexual content
• Violence and battle sequences
• Themes of trauma, consent (including forced mating discussed), and recovery
• Mild-to-moderate language

It straddles the line between upper YA and New Adult/Adult Fantasy. Reader discretion advised.

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💌 Interested in Becoming a Beta Reader?

If this story speaks to you—if you love fae realms, starlit prophecy, found family, ancient beasts, and complicated, cosmic love—I’d be honored to share this world with you.

👉 Just shoot me a message, comment below, or email me directly at [Link] and I’ll get you set up with the first chapters and feedback form.

Help me shape this story into the wild, beautiful thing it’s meant to become. I can’t wait to share it with you.

Much love and many blessings,
~ Mrs. B
aka Jess Bicknell, Keeper of Wildfire and Weaver of Words