Standalone Books in Order

53
Books
1981
First Book
2017
Latest Book
37
Years

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

1

Bething's Folly

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1981

2

The Earl and the Heiress

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1982

3

My Lady InnKeeper

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1985

4

Cupboard Kisses

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1989

5

Rake's Ransom

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1989

6

An Early Engagement

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1990

7

Minor Indiscretions

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1991

8

The Luck of the Devil

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1991

9

An Affair of Interest

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1991

10

A Loyal Companion

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1992

11

Christmas Wishes

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1992

12

Lady in Green

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1993

13

An Angel for the Earl

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1994

14

A Suspicious Affair

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1994

15

Lady Whilton's Wedding

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1995

16

Father Christmas

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1995

17

An Enchanted Affair

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1996

18

Snowdrops and Scandalbroth

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1996

19

The Primrose Path

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1997

20

The Christmas Carrolls

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1997

21

Miss Lockharte's Letters

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1998

22

Lord Heartless

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1998

23

Miss Treadwell's Talent

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1999

24

A Worthy Wife

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2000

25

Saved by Scandal

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2000

26

Miss Westlake's Windfall

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2001

27

The Painted Lady

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2001

28

A Debt to Delia

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2002

29

Lady Sparrow

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2002

30

The Diamond Key

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2003

31

Love, Louisa

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2004

32

A Perfect Gentleman

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2004

33

2005

34

The Hourglass

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2007

35

The Bargain Bride

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2009

36

Wedded Bliss

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2012

37

Autumn Loves

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1993

38

Autumn Glory and Other Stories

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2013

39

Greetings of the Season and Other Stories

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2013

40

A Regency Christmas

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1994

41

A Regency Christmas Feast

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1996

42

A Regency Christmas VIII

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1998

43

A Regency Christmas Present

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1999

44

The Grand Hotel

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2000

45

A Regency Christmas Eve

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2000

46

A Regency Christmas IX

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2002

47

Regency Christmas Wishes

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2003

48

Wedding Belles

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2004

49

Regency Christmas Magic

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2004

50

The True Love Wedding Dress

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2005

51

Regency Christmas Courtship

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2005

52

The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance

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2010

53

The Killer Wore Cranberry: A Fifth Course of Chaos

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2017

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Bething's Folly (1981), 2. The Earl and the Heiress (1982), 3. My Lady InnKeeper (1985), 4. Cupboard Kisses (1989), 5. Rake's Ransom (1989), and 48 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Barbara Metzger contains 53 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Barbara Metzger. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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