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
The Lights of Home
Buy on Amazon1987
Room at the Inn
Buy on Amazon1988
Something in Heaven
Buy on Amazon1989
Not Without Honor
Buy on Amazon1990
A Dangerous Man
Buy on Amazon1991
Guilt by Association
Buy on Amazon1991
Probable Cause
Buy on Amazon1991
Operation Homefront
Buy on Amazon1992
Sweet Annie's Pass
Buy on Amazon1993
Memories of Laura
Buy on Amazon1993
Christmas Memories
Buy on Amazon1994
In Sinful Harmony
Buy on Amazon1995
Survive the Night
Buy on Amazon1996
Passion
Buy on Amazon1996
Suspicion
Buy on Amazon1997
Older, Wiser... Pregnant
Buy on Amazon1998
Who Do You Love?
Buy on Amazon2000
Forget Me Not
Buy on Amazon2001
Honourable Intentions
Buy on Amazon2001
Pregnant with His Child
Buy on Amazon2004
More Than a Hero
Buy on Amazon2007
Bayou Hero
Buy on Amazon2015
Nights with a Thief
Buy on Amazon2016
Detective Defender
Buy on Amazon2017
Dangerous Reunion
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Lights of Home (1987), 2. Room at the Inn (1988), 3. Something in Heaven (1989), 4. Not Without Honor (1990), 5. A Dangerous Man (1991), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Marilyn Pappano/ Rachel Butler contains 25 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Marilyn Pappano/ Rachel Butler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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