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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 "Jade" (1991) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Jade
1991
Past Promises
1993
Until Tomorrow
1994
Glass Beach
1998
The Orchid Hunter
2000
Summer Moon
2001
Magnolia Creek
2002
Homecoming
2008
The Accidental Lawman
2009
Slow Heat
2001
Exotic Summer Nights
2009
Heartbreak Ranch
2013
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