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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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