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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 "Partner for Life" (1988) and follow publication order through all 30 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Partner for Life
1988
A Stroke of Genius
1989
Lady, Beware
1989
Changing the Rules
1990
A Perfect Stranger
1991
Hotline
1991
Prodigal Father
1991
In from the Rain
1991
Rafe's Island
1993
Undercover Baby
1994
All I Want for Christmas
1995
A Night to Remember
1996
The Father Next Door
1997
Doctor in Disguise
1999
Surprise Partners
2000
The Groom's Stand-In
2002
The Best Man's Plan
2002
Make-Believe Mistletoe
2003
Wealth Beyond Riches
2006
The Date Next Door
2006
The Bridesmaid's Gifts
2007
Finding Family
2008
The Man Next Door
2008
The Texan's Tennessee Romance
2009
Husband for a Weekend
2012
Wake Me
2012
His Best Friend's Wife
2012
The Right Twin
2013
The Texan's Surprise Baby
2013
A Match for the Single Dad
2013
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