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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 "The Road Home" (1987) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Road Home
1987
No Turning Back
1988
Call It Fate
1988
Double Dare
1990
Hard Luck Lady
1991
Earth Angel
1991
Midsummer Madness
1992
Born Innocent
1993
Counterfeit Bride
1993
Marriage-Jones Style!
2001
Ralphie's Wives
2005
Montana Secrets (With: Karen Rose Smith)
2023
The Cowboy's Proposal (With: Crystal Green)
2023
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