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: January 2026
Publication Order
Lovers and Liars
Buy on Amazon1989
The Darkest Heart
Buy on Amazon1989
Captive
Buy on Amazon1996
Splendor
Buy on Amazon1997
The Rival
Buy on Amazon1998
The Third Heiress
Buy on Amazon1999
The Chase
Buy on Amazon2002
Double Take
Buy on Amazon2003
A Christmas Present
Buy on Amazon1994
Heart of the Home
Buy on Amazon1997
Outlaw Love
Buy on Amazon1997
Scandalous Weddings
Buy on Amazon1998
Perfect Secrets
Buy on Amazon1999
Highlanders
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lovers and Liars (1989), 2. The Darkest Heart (1989), 3. Captive (1996), 4. Splendor (1997), 5. The Rival (1998), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Brenda Joyce contains 14 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Brenda Joyce. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!