Published Works
From epic fantasy adventures to heartwarming romance, discover stories that captivate the imagination.
Gods and Guardians: Journey to the Plains of Amar
Book 1 in the Gods and Guardians Series
A breathtaking sci-fi fantasy adventure following Arthur and his friends on a perilous journey through a strange world filled with magic, as they forge the Fellowship of the Trinity.
Awards: 2024 Impact Award Winner, Marl Noble Recommended Award
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Gods and Guardians II: Escape from Durgurrum
Book 2 in the Gods and Guardians Series
An exhilarating sequel where Arthur and Samuel embark on a high-stakes mission to save Jared, uncovering ancient secrets and facing unimaginable challenges.
Awards: Literary Titan Award Winner, 5-Star Review
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Gods and Guardians III: Fall of Toganak
Just Released — Book 3 in the Gods and Guardians Series
Arthur and his companions journey to OstCala, the most renowned Elvish magical academy, to deepen their mastery of ancient magic — while high-stakes peril unfolds for Arthur's family and allies back home.
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Royal Blood & Southern Charm: The Christmas Miracle
Contemporary Romance
A heartwarming tale of Rachel, a small-town girl from Tennessee, who falls for Jacob Alexander, a prince hiding his royal identity during the holiday season.
Awards: 2025 Impact Award Winner
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A Return to Christmas Past
Christmas Romance
Another enchanting tale that promises to capture hearts with its blend of nostalgia, romance, and the magic of Christmas traditions.
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Ghost in the Cabin
Supernatural Thriller
Four friends searching for a fun vacation travel to the woods of West Virginia where they find themselves in a mystery that threatens to consume them. When silence comes alive, you shouldn't be here.
Awards: Marl Noble Recommended Award
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Ivy: Rise of a Warrior
Fantasy Adventure — Coming Autumn 2026
The story of Ivy, a fierce and determined warrior whose journey from ordinary beginnings to legendary status will test everything she believes about herself, her world, and the price of true strength.
About R.W. Dove
R.W. Dove is that rare breed of storyteller who can excel in multiple genres and still leave readers completely captivated every single time.
Most authors find one lane and stay in it. Dove doesn’t. He moves with equal power between epic fantasy, science-fiction-tinged adventure, heart-pounding paranormal thrillers, and warm, emotionally rich contemporary romance—and somehow makes every story feel like the one you were meant to find. Readers don’t just finish his books; they stay up too late, recommend them to friends, and come back for the next one.
His flagship Gods and Guardians series has become a standout in modern speculative fiction, blending classic high fantasy with science-fiction scope, mythology, and deeply human characters. The series has earned major recognition, including the 2024 International Impact Award for Science Fiction/Fantasy, the Literary Titan Book Award, and multiple Marl Noble Recommended Awards. Critics and readers alike praise its world-building, emotional stakes, and the way it bridges youthful wonder with mature insight.
But Dove’s range doesn’t stop there. His paranormal thriller Ghost in the Cabin has been celebrated for its tense, atmospheric storytelling and earned its own Marl Noble Recommended Award. On the romance side, Royal Blood & Southern Charm: The Christmas Miracle took home the 2025 International Impact Award for Contemporary Romance, proving he can deliver the same level of craft and emotional payoff whether the story involves ancient gods, haunted cabins, or a prince falling in love in a small Southern town girl.
That versatility has not gone unnoticed. Dove’s work has been featured in Wall Street Times, Entertainment, Literary Titan, WorldAuthors.org, Famo Celebrity, PoplyBuzz, The Hollywood Tale, and other publications that have highlighted his ability to create immersive worlds and characters readers genuinely care about. Reviewers consistently point to the same strengths: spellbinding storytelling, rich atmosphere, and an uncommon talent for making big, imaginative stories feel personal and heartfelt.
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, and shaped by the rugged beauty and folklore of the Appalachian mountains in southwestern Virginia, Dove carries those roots into every book he writes. Now living in Utah with his wife Julie, he continues to draw on a lifetime of landscape, resilience, and hard-earned perspective to craft stories that uplift as much as they entertain.
In a crowded marketplace, R.W. Dove stands out as an author who delivers across genres without sacrificing quality or heart. Whether you want sweeping fantasy adventure, chilling supernatural suspense, or a romance that warms you from the inside out, his books offer the rare combination of grand imagination and genuine emotional truth.
Discover why readers keep coming back.