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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 "Widow's Gambit" (1988) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Widow's Gambit
1988
The Courting of Philippa
1989
Frivolous Pretence
1990
The Counterfeit Heart
1991
A Touch of Scandal
1991
An Improper Proposal
1992
A Sensible Match
1993
The Covent Garden Caper
2025
A Mother's Heart
1992
A Valentine's Day Delight (With: Mary Kingsley)
1994
Flowers for Mama (By: Cindy Holbrook,Mona K. Gedney,Mary Kingsley)
2002
A Christmas Holiday
1990
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