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Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Strong As The Redwood" (1997) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Strong As The Redwood
1997

What the Heart Sees
1998

Meet My Sister, Tess
1999

The Landlord Takes a Bride
2000

Unbreakable Hope
2001

The Prodigal's Welcome
2001

Grace In Action
2001

Love Online
2004

Mother's Wedding Dress
2006

Split Ends
2007

A Billion Reasons Why
2011

The Scent of Rain
2012

Swimming to the Surface
2012

The Theory of Happily Ever After
2018

The Ranchero's Daughter
2021

San Francisco
2005
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