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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 "Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines" (2011) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines
2011

Surfing in Stilettos
2012

How Not to Murder Your Grumpy
2013

Just Add Spice
2013

Grumpy Old Menopause
2013

Three Little Birds
2014

Grumpies On Board
2015

Life Swap
2016

Take a Chance on Me
2016

Suddenly Single
2019

What Happens in France
2019

Behind Closed Doors
2022

2012 Flash Fiction
2013
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