📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of DCI Clements Books Best for beginners - Start with "Woman Last Seen / Both of You" (2021)
Publication Order of Playing Away Books Popular choice - Start with "Playing Away" (2000)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Game Over" (2001)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Happy Families" (2008)

About the Author

Adele Parks is an English author that writes women’s fiction. Her books have been translated into over two dozen languages and they aim to tackle difficult issues. +Biography Adele Parks comes from Teesside in North-East England. That is where she was born in 1969. As a child of the 70s and 80s, Adele’s life was pretty ordinary. She watched way too much television, and her unhealthy diet left a lot to be desired. But in those days, parents paid little heed to the activities of their children. Adele eventually attended Leicester University where she studied English and Literature. Writing has been on the author’s mind for as long as she can remember. With her university days behind her, she eventually went into advertising and then management consultation. But writing was never far from her. Adele Parks is the author of over 34 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of DCI Clements Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Adele Parks has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of DCI Clements Books

2 books
  • Woman Last Seen / Both of You 'Woman Last Seen / Both of You' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of DCI Clements Books series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • Two Dead Wives / Just Between Us In 'Two Dead Wives / Just Between Us', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DCI Clements Books series by Adele Parks.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Playing Away Books

2 books
  • Playing Away 'Playing Away' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Playing Away Books series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2000)
  • Young Wives' Tales In 'Young Wives' Tales', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Playing Away Books saga.
    (2007)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

22 books
  • Game Over 'Game Over' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2001)
  • Larger Than Life 'Larger Than Life' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2002)
  • The Other Woman's Shoes / Lust for Life Experience the magic of 'The Other Woman's Shoes / Lust for Life' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2003)
  • Still Thinking of You In 'Still Thinking of You', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2004)
  • Husbands 'Husbands' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2005)
  • Tell Me Something In 'Tell Me Something', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2008)
  • Love Lies 'Love Lies' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adele Parks.
    (2009)
  • Men I've Loved Before 'Men I've Loved Before' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adele Parks.
    (2010)
  • About Last Night Experience the magic of 'About Last Night' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2011)
  • Whatever It Takes 'Whatever It Takes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2012)
  • The State We're In Join the adventure in 'The State We're In' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adele Parks.
    (2013)
  • Spare Brides The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Spare Brides', another thrilling entry from Adele Parks.
    (2014)
  • If You Go Away Experience the magic of 'If You Go Away' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2015)
  • The Stranger In My Home Join the adventure in 'The Stranger In My Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adele Parks.
    (2016)
  • The Image of You The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Image of You', another thrilling entry from Adele Parks.
    (2017)
  • Lies Lies Lies The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Lies Lies Lies', another thrilling entry from Adele Parks.
    (2019)
  • I Invited Her In Experience the magic of 'I Invited Her In' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2019)
  • Just My Luck The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Just My Luck', another thrilling entry from Adele Parks.
    (2020)
  • One Last Secret Experience the magic of 'One Last Secret' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2022)
  • First Wife's Shadow 'First Wife's Shadow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adele Parks has created.
    (2025)
  • Our Beautiful Mess Experience the magic of 'Our Beautiful Mess' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2025)
  • Woman Last Seen Join the adventure in 'Woman Last Seen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adele Parks.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

2 books
  • Happy Families Join the adventure in 'Happy Families' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Adele Parks.
    (2008)
  • Love Is A Journey 'Love Is A Journey' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Adele Parks.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Adele Parks Audiobooks Books

2 books
  • Gadzooks! In 'Gadzooks!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Adele Parks Audiobooks Books saga.
    (2014)
  • Splat! Join the adventure in 'Splat!' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Adele Parks Audiobooks Books series by Adele Parks.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Anthologies

4 books
  • Loves Me, Loves Me Not 'Loves Me, Loves Me Not' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Adele Parks.
    (2009)
  • And Then He Kissed Me 'And Then He Kissed Me' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Adele Parks.
    (2013)
  • First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books Join the adventure in 'First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Adele Parks.
    (2020)
  • Love Stories 'Love Stories' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Adele Parks.
    (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Adele Parks?

Adele Parks is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 34 books. Popular series include Publication Order of DCI Clements Books, Publication Order of Playing Away Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Adele Parks book series to start with?

For readers new to Adele Parks's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of DCI Clements Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Adele Parks's writing.

Q: How many books has Adele Parks written?

Adele Parks has written over 34 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.