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When Callie Winters visits the mountain town of Jackson’s Bridge, she has more on her mind than saving a struggling botanical skincare cooperative, and a second chance at life and love. She’s guarding the truth about her son’s father that could shatter the future she’s worked so hard to build.
Sacred and Sane is both creative memoir and social commentary from a woman of faith reading about church controversies in Aotearoa and reflecting on these controversies in the light of her own lived experience. Rose presents six pillars for a healthier view on spirituality and mental health which helped to improve her own well-being.
Brain Tricks is a book which aids children’s understanding of emotional pain; what it is and how it differs from physical pain. It explains the phenomenon of neuroplasticity in a way that children can grasp, and invites them to unlock the power they have within themselves to change the way they think about and react to different experiences.
When Tilly’s problem gets too much for her she confides in her friend Ned, who is pretty great at helping her with the tricky stuff.
Everybody experiences all sorts of emotions at different times and in different situations. Emotions in Motion encourages children to identify their own emotions and to be able to express and understand them. This is a book for every parent, grandparent, teacher or support person who wants to nurture a child in their life.
Johan’s thinks that most problems can be solved by having a ‘magical’ cup of hot chocolate.
How Silly! Even when things seem alarming. There maybe a simple explanation waiting to be discovered. Look again, its not as scary as you thought.
The first of a historical fiction trilogy based on the true events of Ngati Toarangatira and their fighting leader, Te Rauparaha. Told through the eyes of a slave, Te Rou Rou, the story gives incredible insight to the way Maori people lived before Europeans arrived.
A bilingual picture book (English & Te Reo Māori) about a child adventuring into their backyard, collecting treasures and discovering their own meaning of grace through connection with nature. Illustrated on backgrounds painted by children, this lyrical poem celebrates movement, meaning, and the playful ways we find belonging in place.
A bilingual picture book (English & Te Reo Māori) about a boy and his dog who lose each other in a storm, then find their way back together. Illustrated alongside tamariki in creative workshops, this poetic story celebrates relational resilience and the strength that shows up together. A book about friendship, storms and the courage to keep seeking.
You’re leading a team. You’re raising a teenager. And somewhere in the middle of everyone else’s needs… you’ve disappeared. If you’re struggling to prioritise yourself, you’re not alone. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish provides practical tips on reducing conflict, gaining a feeling of control and the benefits of reflective practice.
A wobbly, tragicomic narrative through a dystopian landscape with the eccentric Moot, as she builds her granite tower to keep herself safe… but maybe too safe…
Deep in the sensual, tropical South Pacific, a hot island lover, caressing waters, erotic nature, relentless sun. Ella has truly escaped her grey London life…
“Even if she did believe in their magic, she wasn’t going to trust anything from a Patupaiarehe.” Maia has heard of an ancient fairy-folk; not the mischievous helpers found in regular fairy tales, but pale-faced predators, who lurk in the mountains of Aotearoa.
Join the curious kōtare as he guides young readers through the stunning landscapes and adventures of New Zealand’s Mackenzie Country. Explore with Me Mackenzie Country is a beautifully crafted children’s book celebrating connection to place, encouraging little explorers to discover the magic of this special region of Aotearoa.
Jasmine’s mind is ruled by endless ‘what if?’ fears and intrusive thoughts. When a forgotten diary draws her and her friends into a story from decades earlier, they uncover courage, connection and unexpected hope. An uplifting New Zealand novel exploring OCD, anxiety, friendship, resilience and the quiet bravery of keeping going.
A Place by the Sea is a collection of four short stories set at a beach house in the far north of New Zealand.
I was inspired to write ‘Another Life’ after working in the area of early childhood for many years, supporting young mums coping with post-natal depression. Their stories resonated deeply, and I thank them for sharing their thoughts, feelings and emotions with me. Those women were the inspiration for this novel.
Using real-life photographs, this delightful and heart-warming book introduces Bunnie, a curious Dutch rabbit, and her brother Bugsy as they share their everyday adventures.
The Bunnie the Bunny books are charming children’s stories featuring two photogenic Dutch rabbits. These delightful tales follow the lives of the bunnies from the time they arrive as tiny babies and settle into their new home with their human companions, whom they amusingly regard as their “servants.
One man’s fight to save the planet reaches its deadliest moment. After a brutal campaign of attacks—including a strike on his own stronghold by the U.S. President’s private force—Axmann disappears, preparing a final, catastrophic assault on the leaders of the free world.
The world is on the brink—and one man refuses to stand by. In an era where greed fuels nations and environmental crises are buried under global commerce, billionaire eco-philanthropist Charles Langham takes a stand. Armed with determination and a powerful team, he confronts the world’s most influential governments and uncovers sinister forces tracing back to the shadows of the 1940s.
The world is on the brink—and one man refuses to stand by. In an era where greed fuels nations and environmental crises are buried under global commerce, billionaire eco-philanthropist Charles Langham takes a stand. Armed with determination and a powerful team, he confronts the world’s most influential governments and uncovers sinister forces tracing back to the shadows of the 1940s.
Paul Nichols was supposed to stay dead. Pulled out of retirement by shadowy allies, he returns to confront the corrupt government that once ordered his assassination. High-octane political intrigue meets personal vengeance in this explosive sequel.
Truth can get you killed. Sometimes it brings you back. The Paul Nichols Series delivers taut, character-driven noir thrillers filled with betrayal, high-stakes revenge, international intrigue, and the deadly cost of truth. Perfect for fans of gritty murder mysteries, political conspiracies, and relentless protagonists who fight back.
A little boy runs from a killer through a deadly London air raid.
A true story in three parts covering 1979-2013. Through Lindy’s eyes we learn the history and reality of psychiatric nursing in the 1980s and 1990s, Then as a patient in the early 2000s and ultimately the fight to reclaim a life from an out of control situation.
1855. George Hollings has fled London—and the treacherous lover who nearly ruined him—for New Zealand. But the world is smaller than he’d hoped. When his former lover resurfaces, carrying a threat that could destroy his fragile new life, George is forced to run again…
A look at the world today from a humorous and yet serious point of view.
Imagine having toast for tea every night! That’s what Casey’s family did. He decided to do something about it.
In the summer of 1966, a young teacher is dispatched to remote Ngarimu Valley School as a Probationary Assistant. Vulnerable and inexperienced, how will she survive – and how will her year in The Valley impact the rest of her life?
Lost is book one in Heather Whelan’s New Zealand pioneer adventure series. It introduces the characters who also feature in the subsequent books, Timepiece and Gold Dreams.
A journey of ten thousand miles begins with a single step, but for Annie Ryan and her siblings, it began with a trampoline. What follows is a funny, sometimes heart-breaking, but always heart-warming story of one young girl’s endeavour to stay ahead of the storms – both physical and emotional.
Your Echo is a wrenching, frenemies-to-lovers, reverse grumpy-sunshine, cruel twist of fate, small-town romance.
Out from the Cold is an illustrated history of spy thrillers and how they developed between the 1880s and the end of the Cold War. Readers can focus on their own interests, such as the Cambridge Spies, or the World Wars, or enjoy reading about individual books and their political backgrounds.
She worked hard to keep her life quiet. She didn’t expect a hockey player to blow it wide open. The Sunshine Offensive is a closed-door grumpy sunshine hockey romance filled with sizzling chemistry, undeniable tension, and all the heat—without the spice!
The cost of freedom was greater than one man.
Remembering the Cosmic, a must-read for every high school senior, young adult and beyond, is a novel/self help book about a young woman called Chloe and her story of healing herself and her relationship through the help of Imogen, a healer. The book can be read as a story, or the reader can use the tools Imogen teaches Chloe to help heal their own lives.
Odysseus had to outsmart monsters, survive storms, and resist magical traps. Now imagine doing all that… when you were just trying to get to football practice.
Deception, curses and dangerous bargains collide as a mermaid princess ventures to the mortal lands to seduce a prince. When bodies begin to appear, each one a murder, she’s dragged into a mystery she never asked for. Dive into this twisty tale of mermaids, murder and morally grey choices.
Can one woman’s secrets change the life of another a century later?
A grieving widow, a century old journal, a missing portrait, and an engaging art historian. Megan is drawn into a web of secrets.
The soldiers came with the storm. Our people didn’t stand a chance. But we were lucky. In this thrilling, dystopian adventure, a group of teens hiding in the native NZ bush fight for their freedom in a war no one saw coming.
Meet your new favorite detective…
Cozy charm joins Victorian mystery as scruffy sleuth Charlie Shilling teams up with brilliant doctor Amelia Florin to solve crime… and maybe catch a few feelings as well as some nasty crooks. New cozy mystery series with the cutest cinnamon-roll characters!
After fleeing California when her fiancé leaves her for her sister, Ness Riley finally starts to build a new home in London with the help of her neighbor Matt Keys. Agreeing to take Matt as her fake date to the wedding is one thing. Waking up with hangovers and a shiny new ring after a drunk Vegas night is another. Annulling the marriage is the smart thing to do. Only, now they’re falling for real.
A family saga set in NZ and England, this story traces whānau across generations and cultures, blending rich historical detail with emotional storytelling and mysteries that connect past and present.
If you had the power to rewrite people’s thoughts… would you? As a thirty-five-year-old farmer on a colony world, Raith is a kind and simple man, with a catch – he’s only existed for two years. His previous life is a mystery; the only clue to his past is a dark, ominous voice inside his head.
When a bold gang starts robbing everyone blind, can an adventurous young teen and her new band of friends end the shenanigans?
Never kidnap an assassin’s cat…
This book, which features 10 young writers and 7 artists, is an amazing piece compiled together to share their talents and skills with the world.