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
Just Like Yesterday (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1981
Hidden Isle (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1983
Beloved Gambler (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1983
No Gentle Love (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1984
Eden Of Temptation (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1984
Nevada Nights (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1985
This Time Forever (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1985
Star Crossed (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1985
September's Dream
Buy on Amazon1985
Family Secrets (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1985
Mysteries of the Heart (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1986
Whims of Fate (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1986
Destiny's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1987
The Proper Miss Porter (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1987
Passage West
Buy on Amazon1988
Mistress of The Seas (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1988
The Heart's Secrets
Buy on Amazon1989
Captive of Desire
Buy on Amazon1990
Addy Starr
Buy on Amazon1992
Deception (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1993
Christmas Miracles (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1994
All That Glitters
Buy on Amazon1994
Angel
Buy on Amazon1994
The Courtship of Izzy McCree (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1998
Blackthorne (As: Ruth Ryan)
Buy on Amazon1998
Paradise Falls
Buy on Amazon2004
Ashes of Dreams
Buy on Amazon2005
Duchess of Fifth Avenue
Buy on Amazon2006
Heart's Delight
Buy on Amazon2007
Cross His Heart
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Just Like Yesterday (As: Ruth Ryan) (1981), 2. Hidden Isle (As: Ruth Ryan) (1983), 3. Beloved Gambler (As: Ruth Ryan) (1983), 4. No Gentle Love (As: Ruth Ryan) (1984), 5. Eden Of Temptation (As: Ruth Ryan) (1984), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ruth Langan contains 30 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ruth Langan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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