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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Lovers and Liars" (1989) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Lovers and Liars
1989
The Darkest Heart
1989
Captive
1996
Splendor
1997
The Rival
1998
The Third Heiress
1999
The Chase
2002
Double Take
2003
A Christmas Present
1994
Heart of the Home
1997
Outlaw Love
1997
Scandalous Weddings
1998
Perfect Secrets
1999
Highlanders
2013
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