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
A Loving Defiance
Buy on Amazon1985
Colter's Wife
Buy on Amazon1986
Fit to Be Tied / Something New
Buy on Amazon1988
Marriage by the Book
Buy on Amazon1989
Sweetwater Seduction
Buy on Amazon1990
Kid Calhoun
Buy on Amazon1993
I Promise
Buy on Amazon1996
Heartbeat
Buy on Amazon1997
No Longer a Stranger
Buy on Amazon2005
Taming the Lone Wolf
Buy on Amazon2015
One Simple Wish
Buy on Amazon1993
To Have and to Hold
Buy on Amazon1994
A Christmas Together
Buy on Amazon1994
Outlaws and Heroes
Buy on Amazon1995
Breathing In
Buy on Amazon1997
Hot Pursuit
Buy on Amazon1999
Spouse for Hire
Buy on Amazon1999
Under the Mistletoe
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Loving Defiance (1985), 2. Colter's Wife (1986), 3. Fit to Be Tied / Something New (1988), 4. Marriage by the Book (1989), 5. Sweetwater Seduction (1990), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joan Johnston contains 18 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joan Johnston. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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