Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergreen | 1995 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 2 | The Fire in Autumn | 1996 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 3 | By Fate’s Design | 1996 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 4 | The Ivory Duchess | 1997 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 5 | The Minister’s Wife | 1998 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 6 | Sunrise | 1999 | Delia Parr | Buy |
| 7 | The Promise of Flowers | 2000 | Delia Parr | Buy |
Delia Parr published seven standalone novels between 1995 and 2000, before she shifted primarily to writing series. These early books established her voice in historical fiction and romance, with settings in early America and strong female leads. Titles like Evergreen, The Ivory Duchess, and The Minister’s Wife show her range within the genre.
The standalone novels are a good entry point for readers new to Parr. They showcase her ability to create historical settings that feel real and characters who deal with recognizable problems despite living in different centuries. Most of these books were published before her popular series work began.