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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 "Love, Lies and a Double Shot of Deception" (2007) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Love, Lies and a Double Shot of Deception
2007
Someone to Watch Over Me (As:Emma Carlyle)
2014
Lost in Manhattan (As:Emma Carlyle)
2014
Hooking Mr. Right: A Romance with Recipes (As:Emma Carlyle)
2014
Four Uncles and a Wedding (As:Emma Carlyle)
2015
The Magic Paintbrush
2014
Finding Mr. Right
2015
Moms in Black: A Mom Squad Caper
2021
Once Upon a Romance
2013
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