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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 Baron" (1986) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Baron
1986

Crescendo
1986

A Dream To Cling To
1987

Honeymoon Hotel
1988

Chantilly Lace
1988

Once in Love with Jessie
1989

The Passionate Accountant
1990

A Fresh Start
1990

Mornings at Seven
1991

Moonlight On Monterey Bay
1994

For Men Only
1994
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