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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 "Mermaids Singing" (2005) and follow publication order through all 37 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Mermaids Singing
2005
The Dollmakers Daughter
2006
Tilly True
2006
The Best of Sisters
2007
The Cockney Sparrow
2007
A Mother's Courage
2007
The Constant Heart
2008
A Mother's Promise
2008
The Cockney Angel
2009
A Mother's Wish
2009
Poppy's War
2010
The Ragged Heiress
2010
A Mother's Secret
2010
We'll Meet Again (As: Lily Baxter)
2011
Cinderella Sister
2011
Spitfire Girl (As: Lily Baxter)
2011
A Mother's Trust
2011
The Lady's Maid
2012
The Girls in Blue (As: Lily Baxter)
2012
The Best of Daughters
2012
The Workhouse Girl
2013
The Shopkeeper's Daughter (As: Lily Baxter)
2013
A Loving Family
2013
The Beggar Maid
2014
In Love and War (As: Lily Baxter)
2014
A Place Called Home
2014
The Orphans Dream
2015
The Swan Maid
2016
The Christmas Card
2016
Ragged Rose
2016
The Button Box
2017
The Mistletoe Seller
2017
Nettie’s Secret
2019
Rag-and-Bone Christmas
2020
The Reluctant Heiress
2021
A Thimble for Christmas
2023
The Snow Angel
2025
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