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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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