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
Run Wild My Heart
Buy on Amazon1992
Frontier Bride (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1992
Mountain Dawn (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1992
Nevada Heat (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1993
Shotgun Bride (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1993
Runaway Bride (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1994
Charms (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Bandit's Lady
Buy on Amazon1995
Maggie and the Gambler (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1995
Wishes (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Scoundrel (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1995
Frannie and the Charmer (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1996
Alice and the Gunfighter (As:Ann Carberry)
Buy on Amazon1996
A Pocketful of Paradise (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1997
Have Bride, Need Groom
Buy on Amazon1997
Still Close to Heaven (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Surprise Christmas Bride
Buy on Amazon1997
Maternity Bride
Buy on Amazon1998
This Time For Keeps (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1998
Dreamweaver (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1998
Simply Magic (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon1999
Wish upon a Cowboy (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon2000
Catch a Fallen Angel (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon2000
Just West of Heaven (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon2001
Up Close and Personal
Buy on Amazon2002
Kiss Me, Cowboy!
Buy on Amazon2003
Some Kind of Wonderful
Buy on Amazon2004
At Her Service (With: Julie Miller)
Buy on Amazon2011
An Outrageous Proposal
Buy on Amazon2012
When the Halo Falls (As:Kathleen Kane)
Buy on Amazon2013
The Fiancee Caper
Buy on Amazon2014
After Hours with Her Ex
Buy on Amazon2015
Maid Under the Mistletoe
Buy on Amazon2016
Fiancé in Name Only
Buy on Amazon2017
Tempt Me in Vegas
Buy on Amazon2018
Red Hot Rancher
Buy on Amazon2019
Jet Set Confessions
Buy on Amazon2020
Temptation at Christmas
Buy on Amazon2020
Six Nights of Seduction
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Run Wild My Heart (1992), 2. Frontier Bride (As:Ann Carberry) (1992), 3. Mountain Dawn (As:Kathleen Kane) (1992), 4. Nevada Heat (As:Ann Carberry) (1993), 5. Shotgun Bride (As:Ann Carberry) (1993), and 34 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Maureen Child contains 39 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Maureen Child. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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