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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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