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
Opal
Buy on Amazon1983
Doctor Rose
Buy on Amazon1984
Ruth Appleby
Buy on Amazon1987
Golden Girls
Buy on Amazon1988
Madeleine
Buy on Amazon1989
Appleby's
Buy on Amazon1990
The House of Bonneau
Buy on Amazon1990
Cara's Land
Buy on Amazon1991
The Beeches
Buy on Amazon1991
The Bright One
Buy on Amazon1994
The Rainbow Through The Rain
Buy on Amazon1994
A Question of Choice
Buy on Amazon1995
The Mountain
Buy on Amazon1996
Portrait Of Chloe
Buy on Amazon1997
The Merry Month of May
Buy on Amazon1997
Spring Music
Buy on Amazon1999
Midsummer Meeting
Buy on Amazon2000
Mulberry Lane
Buy on Amazon2001
The Birthday Party
Buy on Amazon2001
The Apple Tree
Buy on Amazon2004
A House By The Sea
Buy on Amazon2008
Summer Promise
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Opal (1983), 2. Doctor Rose (1984), 3. Ruth Appleby (1987), 4. Golden Girls (1988), 5. Madeleine (1989), and 17 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elvi Rhodes contains 22 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elvi Rhodes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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