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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 "Coming Up Roses" (1970) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Coming Up Roses
1970
Reasonable Doubt
1988
Without A Trace
1989
Switchback
1990
Cry of the Wild
1992
Cheyenne Amber
1994
Annie's Song
1996
Simply Love
1997
Forever After
1998
Cherish
1998
Seventh Heaven
2000
Always in My Heart
2002
Only By Your Touch
2002
The Christmas Room
2017
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