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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 "In Sunshine Or In Shadow" (1991) and follow publication order through all 29 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
In Sunshine Or In Shadow
1991
The Magic Hour
1992
Stardust
1993
Change of Heart
1994
Nanny
1994
Grand Affair
1997
Love Song
1998
The Kissing Garden
1999
Country Wedding
1999
The Love Knot
2000
The Blue Note
2000
Summertime
2001
Distant Music
2002
Friday's Girl
2005
Out of the Blue
2006
In Distant Fields
2007
The White Marriage
2007
Goodnight Sweetheart
2008
The Land of Summer
2008
The Enchanted
2008
The Daisy Club
2009
The Business Part Two
2012
The Business
2012
The Business Part One
2012
Meadows Green (With: Terence Brady)
2013
The Light on the Swan (With: Terence Brady)
2014
Lucinda
1966
Below Stairs: Playscript (With: Terence Brady)
2014
Four Hearts: A Stage Play (With: Terence Brady)
2014
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