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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 "The Stepchild" (1980) and follow publication order through all 19 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Stepchild
1980
The Other Child
1983
Winter Chill
1984
Cold Judgment
1985
Vengeance is Mine
1986
Video Kill
1989
Final Appeal
1989
Dead Giveaway
1990
Fatal Identity
1993
Deadly Memories
1995
Eyes
1996
Wicked (By: Jo Gibson)
1996
A Match For Melissa
1998
Caitlyn's Cowboy
1999
A Season For Samantha
1999
A Husband For Holly
1999
A Valentine For Vanessa
2000
Cookies and Kisses
2000
A Townhouse for Tessa
2001
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