Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Poor Relation | 1979 | Ann Granger | Buy |
| 2 | Summer Heiress | 1981 | Ann Granger | Buy |
| 3 | The Garden Of Azure Dragon | 1986 | Ann Granger | Buy |
| 4 | The Unexpected American | 1988 | Ann Granger | Buy |
| 5 | A Scandalous Bargain | 1989 | Ann Granger | Buy |
| 6 | False Fortune | 1989 | Ann Granger | Buy |
Ann Granger’s standalone novels predate her mystery career. Published between 1979 and 1989, they include romances and adventure stories that show a different side of her writing. A Poor Relation (1979), Summer Heiress (1981), and The Garden Of Azure Dragon (1986) are among these early works.
The books reflect different subgenres and settings. A Poor Relation and Summer Heiress are Regency-era romances, while The Garden Of Azure Dragon (1986) moves to an adventure setting. The Unexpected American (1988), A Scandalous Bargain (1989), and False Fortune (1989) round out the standalones, all published under the Mills and Boon or Harlequin banner.
Granger went on to become far more successful as a mystery writer, starting the Mitchell and Markby series in 1991. These early romance and adventure novels are harder to find today, but they are of interest to completists who want to trace her development as a writer. The jump from category romance to cozy mystery proved to be a good career move.