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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 "Heart of the Storm" (1985) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Heart of the Storm
1985
Shadow of Splendor
1987
Tiger Dance
1991
A Deeper Magic
1994
Glenlyon's Bride
1995
Fairy Tale
1997
Daring
1998
Delight
1998
Indiscretion
2000
Abandon
2001
The Husband Hunt
2002
Under the Boardwalk
1999
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