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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 "The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things" (2015) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things
2015
Like Never and Always
2018
Heartwood Box
2019
The Third Mrs. Durst
2019
The Best Friend Affair (As: Ava Gray)
2021
Ruthless Love (As: Ava Gray)
2021
Fiery Kiss (As: Ava Gray)
2022
I Think I'm in Love with an Alien
2025
Temptation of Teresa
2010
Thistle & Thorne
2013
Wild Fate (As: Ava Gray)
2021
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