Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just the Essentials | 2015 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 2 | If the Summer Lasted Forever | 2018 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 3 | Little Lost Love Letter | 2021 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
Shari L. Tapscott’s standalone novels span from 2015 to 2021 and sit apart from her larger fantasy and romance series. These three books offer self-contained stories in the contemporary and young adult space, showing a different side of an author best known for fairy tale kingdoms and magical worlds.
Just the Essentials was published in 2015, the same year Tapscott launched her career. If the Summer Lasted Forever (2018) is a young adult romance with a seasonal setting, while Little Lost Love Letter (2021) rounds out the standalone collection. For readers who enjoy Tapscott’s voice but want something grounded in the real world rather than a fantasy setting, these books are worth a look.