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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 "Caedmon's Song / The First Cut" (1990) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Caedmon's Song / The First Cut
1990
No Cure For Love
1995
Before the Poison
2011
Not Safe After Dark
1998
The Price of Love: And Other Stories
2009
The Two Ladies of Rose Cottage
1998
Missing in Action
2000
Birthday Dance
2009
The Eastvale Ladies' Poker Circle
2009
The Ferryman's Beautiful Daughter
2009
The Cherub Affair
2009
Cornelius Jubb
2009
The Magic of Your Touch
2009
Fan Mail
2016
The Good Partner
2016
Innocence
2016
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