Agatha Wilderfort has spent years trying to build a life in the city outside of the sleepy town where her aunt raised her, but is pulled back home when her aunt's sudden death leaves their family manor in Agatha's hands.
She arrives to find the castle in grave need of repair and a local nobleman, Lord Caspian, sniffing around, clearly eager to get his hands on her inheritance. She hires several workmen and an assistant who knew her aunt and they start on the renovations.

But Agatha's aunt wasn't just a well-off spinster... she was the guardian of a world that has been hidden from Agatha until now, and Agatha's inherited that responsibility, too.

Unprepared, but ready to do her duty, Agatha learns about the dangers lurking in the background and her own history. Lord Caspian has sinister plans for her and her home, but fortunately for Agatha, she's not alone. Learning of worlds more than just her own, her crew and her assistant, a handsome man who's more than he appears, is there to help.

Will they be able to stand against the darkness that Lord Caspian wants to unleash and find happiness together?


Review: (America) This was a beautiful tale. I absolutely loved the historical aspect of it and the entire tone was beautifully woven in through the story with our main girl Agatha! Fantasy is always my favorite and I really enjoy the mysteriousness I felt while reading this as well. I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT for more books by our author and see more of her writing!- Ariel Soles.

Trigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: 13+
Published: 22 October, 2022
ISBN: 9781067014001
Language: English

Your father is dead. He was a dragon slayer. You must become one too. But what if dragons aren't the real enemy?

Nathan is shocked to learn his father is dead, and even more shocked to learn he was a dragon slayer. Everything he thought he knew about his father was a lie. But he has no time to think about what it means before he is whisked off the the Alexandra School of Heroic Arts to train as his father's successor. At school, Nathan and his new friends soon learn: dragons are not what they thought, neither is the schoolmaster, Claus Drachenmorder, and Nathan's dad might not be dead ... yet.

"I haven't seen my 7-year old son so excited about a book since Harry Potter. In his words: 'The characters are intelligent, kind and funny, they stand up for each other. They are five good friends on an exciting mission.' The action begins on page one and doesn't let up, making this book a real page turner."--Lauren

Series: Dragon Defence League, #1

Published: 15 March, 2017
ISBN: 9780473388577
Language: English

There's never a dull moment when you're dealing with dragons. Tui, Nathan, Ella and Oliver have saved Nathan's dad. Now they have to save the dragons. Can they convince dragons and humans to work together? Not everyone is happy with their plans, and some are willing to kill to prevent them from succeeding.

Series: Dragon Defence League, #2

Published: 15 April, 2018
ISBN: 978047343258
Language: English

Bringing down an international dragon smuggling ring requires bravery, teamwork, quick thinking, and a touch of arson. Do Ella, Nathan, Tui and Oliver have what it takes, or will they become casualties in their own war against the smugglers?

Series: Dragon Defence League, #3

Published: 15 April, 2019
ISBN: 9780473474768
Language: English

Something lurks in the mountains—a legend of ice and snow, threatened by climate change. When the Dragon Defence League is called in to investigate, they embark on their most audacious mission yet. A mission that will take them to the ends of the earth and require the help of a nation. Can they pull it off before it’s too late?

Series: Dragon Defence League, #4

Published: 01 April, 2020
ISBN: 9780473513498
Language: English

A world-first guide to dragons, written in consultation with the dragons themselves. Hidden for centuries, Aotearoa New Zealand’s dragons step out of the shadows in this unique and informative guide. Here you will find information about:
• All eight dragon species found in Aotearoa
• Dragon biology and evolution
• Dragons’ unique culture and customs
• New Zealand Draconic language
• The history of dragon slaying in New Zealand• Dragon conservation
• How to stay safe in dragon country

With a foreword by the founding members of the Dragon Defence League, and special commentary by the dragons Rata and Foggy Bottom. A must-read for dragon lovers!

Published: 07 July, 2024
ISBN: 9781067017507
Language: English

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or to accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld.
With a pet-eating demon on the loose, Gran’s things to dispose of, and only two weeks off work, she doesn’t have time to waste. Getting rid of the creature is her first priority.
Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.
Can two people who don’t believe in magic conjure enough of it to send a demon home? In Rifton, you never know what might happen.
This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand will have you checking under your seat for centipedes and cheering on Alex and Shelby as they bumble their way around magic and each other. The first in a brand new series of magical adventures set in Rifton.

Tigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: Pet-eating giant centipedes
Published: 20 March, 2023
ISBN: 9780473671501
Language: English

A spicy, enemies-to-lovers romantasy, full of dragons, mystery, and magic.

Twenty years ago Tarakona was saved from the ravages of war when every magic user agreed to surrender their talents to the royal family. Powerful users, like Rhea Coronos’s mother, were rewarded for their sacrifice with not only peace, but senior positions in the castle for them and their children.

Determined to have a life beyond lady-in-waiting to Princess Briar, Rhea accepts a challenge. All she has to do is find a suitable dragon for Briar’s coming of age and Briar will approve her marriage to the dashing Count Romano.

Her life will finally be what she wants it to be.

But when she meets the irreverent dragon trainer Garrett Thorne, her world begins to crumble.

Something in her has awakened and is drawn to him.

And something is making her mother — and so many others in the castle — very ill.

Things are not what they seem. Maybe they never were.

Series: The Tarakona Chronicles Volume 1

Tigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: 18+ 
Published: 13 June, 2023
ISBN: 9781738596607
Language: English

Meet the Author

A Jane Dove is the author of spicy fantasy and dystopian novels featuring FMCs searching for themselves, slow burn romances, and dresses with pockets.
An American expat based in New Zealand, she spends her time pondering questions about feminism, elitism, and the state of the world...if there were dragons and book boyfriends in it.

No one ever expects the face stealer to steal their face - until it happens to them...

Kids are getting exposure to the internet - the good and the bad - younger and younger. Even if your kids don't get access to phones and social media apps, they may be exposed to them at friends houses. Conversations need to be had around what can potentially happen if you let people share you photos and information before they are put into a tricky situation.

In this cute picture book, you have the perfect opportunity to address the danger of putting your photo online with kids of any age, even if they don't have a device of their own yet.

A great conversation starter for parents and teachers about cyber bullying, keeping safe online, and responsibility around controlling where your pictures end up.

Series: A Kids Intro, #1

Format: 24 pages, paperback
Published: 11 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473606220
Language: English

Think before you click agree!

This story of a little girl with her first phone is a great conversation starter to get your kids thinking about what they are agreeing to when they download apps, and what permissions they are allowing in the fine print.

Complete with questions to get older kids thinking as well, this is a great resource for parents at home or teachers for classroom use. Perfect for encouraging critical thinking, digital literacy, awareness around cyber security and data management, this book also contains information on social proof and checking app permissions, conversation starters and activities.

Series: A Kids Intro, #3

Format: 29 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 978473608606
Language: English

You'd never expect to find out something you believe isn't true... especially when you heard it from your mum!

Follow this little girl's journey as she learns how information travels and can get distorted by either accident or design.

A fantastic educational resource for parents and teachers to help children understand sources, bias and misinformation. A story that can be understood by primary aged kids, complete with conversation starters and activities for older kids as well.

Series: A Kids Intro, #2

Format: 31 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473608637
Language: English

Wondering how to guide your children through the intricacies of the digital realm in a world teeming with in-app purchases, downloadable content (DLC), in-game currencies, and microtransactions?

Look no further than "The Greedy Game," a fantastic read designed to acquaint kids with the art of monetization in game development, even in titles that are initially free to download.

Immerse your children in the gripping narrative of a young girl who finds herself entangled in the world of PUPPYBUX, where she not only grapples with the allure of microtransactions but also confronts the challenges of peer pressure, the hidden complexities of terms and conditions, and the concept of opportunity cost.

When she runs into trouble, her game developer uncle helps her navigate concepts like pay-to-play and pay-to-win games, as well as other ways that game developers make money from their work. This story helps children their online spending habits and the necessity of establishing firm financial boundaries.

A perfect accompaniment for when your child gets their first phone or device.

Series: A Kids Intro, #5

Format: 48 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2023
ISBN: 9780473695866
Language: English