Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Hearth in Candlewood | 2006 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 2 | Refining Emma | 2007 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 3 | Where Love Dwells | 2008 | Delia Parr | Buy |
The Candlewood Trilogy follows the owner of a boarding house in 19th-century America. Starting with A Hearth in Candlewood in 2006, the three books explore her efforts to keep her establishment running while dealing with personal relationships and matters of faith. Refining Emma (2007) and Where Love Dwells (2008) continue the story.
Parr uses the boarding house setting to bring together different characters and storylines under one roof. The trilogy format keeps the story focused, and the historical details about small-town life in early America add texture without slowing things down.