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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 "Runaway Desire" (1978) and follow publication order through all 43 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Runaway Desire
1978

Camilla
1981

Autumn Flames
1983

The Fairfax Brew
1983

Savannah Wedding
1983

Magic Obession
1983

A Spy for Love
1983

Beware the Wizard
1984

Revenge for a Duchess
1984

Heat Wave
1984

Oregon Brown
1984

The Midnight Special
1984

Dear Mit
1985

The Goodies Case
1985

Calhoun and Kid
1985

A Chance in Time
1986

The Grass is Always Greener
1986

Hot Tamales
1986

Finnegan's Hideaway
1986

Gypsy Fire
1986

Under the Ginkgo Tree
1986

Out of the Mist
1987

Tides of Passion
1987

Wind Warning
1987

Visions of Jasmine
1987

Sweet Desire
1988

The Object of His Affection
1988

Family Fortunes
1989

Favors of the Rich
1991

Sweeter Than Sin
1992

Lightning Season
1993

Pretty Predicament
1993

The Mad, the Bad, and the Dangerous
1993

Texas Passion
1994

Falcon's Lair
1995

Warrior Moon
1995

A Baby for Mommy
1997

The Bride's Choice
1997

Babes in Arms
1997

The Consummate Cowboy
1998

The Cowboy's Seductive Proposal
1999

Cowboy's Secret Child
2001

Cowboy's Special Woman
2002
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