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 Secret of Riverside Farm
Buy on Amazon1970
Evil Side of Eden (As:Sara North)
Buy on Amazon1978
Shadow of the Tamaracks (As:Sara North)
Buy on Amazon1979
Yellow-Flower Moon
Buy on Amazon1981
Captured by Love
Buy on Amazon1981
A Suitable Marriage (As:Marlaine Kyle)
Buy on Amazon1981
Portrait of Love
Buy on Amazon1981
Wonder and Wild Desire (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1981
Web of Desire
Buy on Amazon1981
Bride In Barbados (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1982
A Game of Hearts (As:Marlaine Kyle)
Buy on Amazon1982
Sweet Jasmine (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1982
Dark Ecstasy (As:Leah Crane)
Buy on Amazon1983
Reckless Surrender (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1983
Promise of Spring
Buy on Amazon1984
Memories (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1984
Terror in the Sunlight
Buy on Amazon1984
Mexican Nights (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1984
Mandy's Song (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1985
Coming Home (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1985
Secret Intentions
Buy on Amazon1985
This Long Winter Past (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1986
Whispers On The Wind (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1986
A Few Shining Hours (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1986
The Haunted Season (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1986
The Passionate Solution
Buy on Amazon1986
Return to Eden (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1987
Mistress Of Cliff House (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1987
Broken Dreams (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1987
Neptune Summer (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1987
The Splendored Sky (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1988
Dangerous Choices (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1988
Wild Horizons (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1989
At Risk (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1989
Hiding Places (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1990
Summer Heat (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1991
Sharing California (As:Jeanne Stephens)
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Secret of Riverside Farm (1970), 2. Evil Side of Eden (As:Sara North) (1978), 3. Shadow of the Tamaracks (As:Sara North) (1979), 4. Yellow-Flower Moon (1981), 5. Captured by Love (1981), and 32 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jean Hager contains 37 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jean Hager. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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