Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Above the Fold | 2019 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
| 2 | The Red Canary | 2020 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
| 3 | The Mobster’s Daughter | 2021 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
| 4 | Walking on Hidden Wings | 2024 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
| 5 | The Dreams We Knew | 2025 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
| 6 | About Last Christmas | 2025 | Rachel Scott McDaniel | Buy |
Rachel Scott McDaniel’s standalone novels are set in the early-to-mid 20th century. The Red Canary (2020) follows a singer in a 1930s Pittsburgh speakeasy, and The Mobster’s Daughter (2021) explores a woman entangled with organized crime. Walking on Hidden Wings (2024) and The Dreams We Knew (2025) continue her blend of faith, history, and romance.
Above the Fold (2019) was her first published novel, and it set the template for her career: a historical romance with a strong female lead and a faith element woven into the plot rather than placed front and center. Each standalone explores a different decade and profession, from journalism to aviation to the music scene, giving readers variety while maintaining a consistent tone.
Her most recent releases, The Dreams We Knew and About Last Christmas (both 2025), show McDaniel continuing to produce at a steady pace. Each novel can be read independently, and the lack of series connections means new readers can start anywhere in her catalog.