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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 "Captive Bride" (1977) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Captive Bride
1977
A Pirate's Love
1978
Paradise Wild
1981
A Gentle Feuding
1983
So Speaks the Heart
1983
Tender is the Storm
1985
When Love Awaits
1986
Secret Fire
1987
Silver Angel
1988
Prisoner of My Desire
1991
Until Forever
1995
Home for the Holidays
2000
A Man to Call My Own
2003
Marriage Most Scandalous
2005
His Ruthless Heart
2006
When Passion Rules
2011
Make Me Love You
2016
Temptation's Darling
2019
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