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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 "Perils of the Heart" (2002) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Perils of the Heart
2002
Confessions of a Lingerie Addict
2005
The Queen's Handmaiden
2007
Christmas Cowboy (As: Allyson James)
2005
Club Vamp (As: Allyson James)
2007
Howlin' (As: Allyson James)
2007
A First-Footer for Lady Jane
2019
A Christmas Ball (With: Alissa Johnson)
2009
Murder Most Historical (As: Ashley Gardner)
2015
Past Crimes (As: Ashley Gardner)
2017
Murder Most Historical
2015
Past Crimes
2017
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