Standalone Books in Order

119

Books

1979

First Book

2026

Latest Book

48

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

Vintage of Surrender (As: Jayne Castle)

1979

2

A Moment Past Midnight (As: Jayne Bentley)

1979

3

Turning Towards Home (As: Jayne Bentley)

1979

4

Hired Husband (As: Jayne Bentley)

1979

5

Queen of Hearts (As: Jayne Castle)

1979

6

Gentle Pirate (As: Jayne Castle)

1980

7

Whirlwind Courtship (As: Jayne Taylor)

1980

8

Maiden of the Morning (As: Jayne Bentley)

1980

9

A Passionate Business (As: Stephanie James)

1981

10

Sabrina's Scheme (As: Jayne Bentley)

1981

11

Wagered Weekend (As: Jayne Castle)

1981

12

Right of Possession (As: Jayne Castle)

1981

13

Bargain with the Devil (As: Jayne Castle)

1981

14

Legacy

1982

15

Velvet Touch

1982

16

A Man's Protection (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

17

Corporate Affair / Corporate Desire (As: Stephanie James)

1982

18

Relentless Adversary (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

19

Dangerous Magic (As: Stephanie James)

1982

20

Affair of Risk (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

21

Spellbound (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

22

A Negotiated Surrender (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

23

Stormy Challenge (As: Stephanie James)

1982

24

Power Play (As: Jayne Castle)

1982

25

Renaissance Man (As: Stephanie James)

1982

26

Reckless Passion (As: Stephanie James)

1982

27

Serpent in Paradise (As: Stephanie James)

1983

28

Battle Prize (As: Stephanie James)

1983

29

Body Guard (As: Stephanie James)

1983

30

To Tame the Hunter (As: Stephanie James)

1983

31

Price of Surrender (As: Stephanie James)

1983

32

Gamemaster (As: Stephanie James)

1983

33

Lover in Pursuit (As: Stephanie James)

1983

34

Raven's Prey (As: Stephanie James)

1983

35

Conflict of Interest (As: Jayne Castle)

1983

36

Affair of Honor (As: Stephanie James)

1983

37

The Silver Snare (As: Stephanie James)

1983

38

Night of the Magician (As: Stephanie James)

1984

39

Uneasy Alliance

1984

40

Nightwalker (As: Stephanie James)

1984

41

Gambler's Woman (As: Stephanie James)

1984

42

Double Dealing (As: Jayne Castle)

1984

43

Call It Destiny

1984

44

Ghost of a Chance

1984

45

Man with a Past

1985

46

True Colors

1985

47

Cautious Lover (As: Stephanie James)

1985

48

The Waiting Game

1985

49

Trading Secrets (As: Jayne Castle)

1985

50

Golden Goddess (As: Stephanie James)

1985

51

Witchcraft

1985

52

Wizard (As: Stephanie James)

1985

53

Between the Lines

1986

54

The Ties That Bind

1986

55

Green Fire (As: Stephanie James)

1986

56

Twist of Fate

1986

57

Second Wife (As: Stephanie James)

1986

58

Midnight Jewels

1987

59

Test of Time

1987

60

The Challoner Bride (As: Stephanie James)

1987

61

The Family Way

1987

62

A Coral Kiss

1987

63

The Main Attraction

1987

64

Chance of a Lifetime

1987

65

Joy

1988

66

A Woman's Touch

1989

67

Lady's Choice

1989

68

Saxon's Lady (As: Stephanie James)

1989

69

The Golden Chance

1990

70

Seduction (As: Amanda Quick)

1990

71

Surrender (As:Amanda Quick)

1990

72

Sweet Fortune

1991

73

Silver Linings

1991

74

The Wedding Night

1991

75

Scandal (As: Amanda Quick)

1991

76

Too Wild To Wed

1991

77

Rendezvous / Virtue (As: Amanda Quick)

1991

78

Family Man

1992

79

Perfect Partners

1992

80

Ravished (As: Amanda Quick)

1992

81

Reckless (As: Amanda Quick)

1992

82

Hidden Talents

1993

83

Deception (As: Amanda Quick)

1993

84

Wildest Hearts

1993

85

Dangerous (As: Amanda Quick)

1993

86

Desire (As: Amanda Quick)

1993

87

Grand Passion

1994

88

Mistress (As: Amanda Quick)

1994

89

Trust Me

1995

90

Mystique (As: Amanda Quick)

1995

91

Absolutely, Positively

1996

92

Mischief (As: Amanda Quick)

1996

93

Affair (As: Amanda Quick)

1997

94

Deep Waters

1997

95

Sharp Edges

1998

96

Flash

1998

97

Eye of the Beholder

1999

98

Soft Focus

1999

99

Lost and Found

2000

100

Smoke in Mirrors

2001

101

Full Bloom

2001

102

Carried Away

2002

103

Worth the Risk

2002

104

Seduction and Surrender (As:Amanda Quick)

2004

105

Falling Awake

2004

106

The Paid Companion (As: Amanda Quick)

2004

107

Wait Until Midnight (As: Amanda Quick)

2004

108

All Night Long

2005

109

The River Knows (As: Amanda Quick)

2007

110

The Man In The Mask

2007

111

Wildest Dreams

2013

112

Reckless Nights

2013

113

River Road

2014

114

Ruthless Love

2014

115

Trust No One

2015

116

Garden of Lies (As: Amanda Quick)

2015

117

Secret Sisters

2015

118

'Til Death Do Us Part (As: Amanda Quick)

2016

119

The Shop on Hidden Lane

2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Vintage of Surrender (As: Jayne Castle) (1979), 2. A Moment Past Midnight (As: Jayne Bentley) (1979), 3. Turning Towards Home (As: Jayne Bentley) (1979), 4. Hired Husband (As: Jayne Bentley) (1979), 5. Queen of Hearts (As: Jayne Castle) (1979), and 114 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Jayne Ann Krentz contains 119 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Jayne Ann Krentz. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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