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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 "Between the Covers (As: Laurien Blair)" (1984) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Between the Covers (As: Laurien Blair)
1984
Sweet Temptation (As: Laurien Blair)
1984
That Special Magic (As: Laurien Blair)
1985
Come as You Are
1985
Taken by Storm (As: Laurien Blair)
1986
Double Dare
1986
Winner Take All
1987
Lucky In Love
1989
Talisman
1990
The Sweetheart Deal
1991
Night Cries
1992
Deep Cover
1994
Sleeping Dogs Lie
1998
Christmas Dogs
2005
Canine Crimes
1998
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