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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 "Restoring Love" (1982) and follow publication order through all 37 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Restoring Love
1982
Sand Castles
1982
Images of Love
1982
Desirable Compromise
1984
Thrown for a Loss
1985
Not at Eight, Darling
1986
Yesterday's Love
1986
Come Fly with Me
1987
A Gift of Love
1987
Safe Harbor
1987
Never Let Go
1988
Edge of Forever
1988
Heartland
1988
In Too Deep
1989
Tea and Destiny
1990
Fever Pitch
1991
My Dearest Cal
1991
Joshua and the Cowgirl
1991
One Step Away
1993
Temptation
1996
Twilight
1997
Amazing Gracie
1998
A Love Beyond Words
2001
And Baby Makes Three
2001
Flamingo Diner
2002
Bachelor...And Baby!
2003
Best Friends & Lovers
2006
Mending Fences
2007
Always My Girl
2017
A Small Town Love Story
2017
Wildflower Ridge
2020
Starlit Secrets
2024
The Paternity Test
1998
The Valentine Wedding Dress
2016
A Bridge to Dreams
2016
The Perfect Holiday
2016
Carolina Christmas
2018
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