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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 "Making Marion / Because You Loved Me" (2014) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Making Marion / Because You Loved Me
2014

I Hope You Dance
2015

The Name I Call Myself
2016

Christmas Every Day
2019

A Day That Changed Everything / How Not To Be A Loser
2020

Take a Chance on Me
2021

We Belong Together
2021

Just The Way You Are
2022

Let It Snow
2022

Because You Loved Me
2023

Always On My Mind
2023

We Are Family
2023

Take Me Home
2023

Lean On Me
2024

It Had to Be You
2024

Have I Told You Lately
2025

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2025
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