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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 "Tender Conquest" (1989) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Tender Conquest
1989
Eden Creek
1991
Distant Thunder
1992
Temptation's Kiss
1992
The Bengal Rubies
1993
Nanny Jake
1995
The Butler and Bachelorette
1996
Runner-Up Bride
1997
When Night Draws Near
1999
Man Behind the Voice
2000
Twins Times Two!
2001
Into the Storm
2015
After the Fall
2015
The Protector
2018
Call of the Wild / Everything but Anchovies
2001
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