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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 "Letters for Emily" (2001) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Letters for Emily
2001
The Rent Collector
2012
The Orphan Keeper
2016
The Other Side of the Bridge
2018
Christmas by Accident
2018
Saving Rachel McCally
2021
In Times of Rain and War
2021
Serann and the Prince of Angkor
2013
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