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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 "A Masked Deception" (1985) and follow publication order through all 34 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Masked Deception
1985
The Double Wager
1985
Red Rose
1986
The Constant Heart
1987
Gentle Conquest
1987
Secrets of the Heart
1988
An Unacceptable Offer
1988
The Ungrateful Governess
1988
Daring Masquerade
1989
A Gift of Daisies
1989
The Obedient Bride
1989
Lady with a Black Umbrella
1989
The Incurable Matchmaker
1990
An Unlikely Duchess
1990
A Certain Magic
1991
Snow Angel
1991
The Secret Pearl
1991
Christmas Beau
1991
Beyond the Sunrise
1992
A Christmas Promise
1992
Deceived
1993
Tangled
1994
Longing
1994
Truly
1996
The Temporary Wife
1997
Thief of Dreams
1998
The Last Waltz
1998
A Matter of Class
2009
No Ordinary Love
1999
Under the Mistletoe
2003
A Rogue's Downfall
2017
A Day for Love
2018
A Very Special Christmas
2018
Second Chances
2019
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