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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 "Vintage of Surrender" (1979) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Vintage of Surrender
1979
Queen of Hearts
1979
Gentle Pirate
1980
Wagered Weekend
1981
Right of Possession
1981
Bargain with the Devil
1981
A Man's Protection (As: Jayne Ann Krentz)
1982
Relentless Adversary
1982
Affair of Risk
1982
Spellbound
1982
A Negotiated Surrender
1982
Power Play
1982
Conflict of Interest
1983
Double Dealing
1984
Trading Secrets
1985
Charmed
1999
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