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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 "Chelynne" (1980) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Chelynne
1980
The Blue Falcon
1981
The Bellerose Bargain
1982
The Braeswood Tapestry
1984
The Troubadour's Romance
1985
By Right of Arms
1986
The Everlasting Covenant
1987
Tempted
1987
Rogue's Lady
1988
Woman's Own / The Armstrong Women
1990
Backward Glance
1991
Mind Tryst
1992
The House on Olive Street
1999
The Wedding Party
2001
Blue Skies
2004
Runaway Mistress / Swept Away
2005
Never Too Late
2006
A Summer in Sonoma
2010
Four Friends
2014
The Life She Wants
2016
The Summer That Made Us
2017
The View from Alameda Island
2019
Sunrise on Half Moon Bay
2020
A Family Affair
2022
The Friendship Club
2024
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