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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 "Adored" (1999) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Adored
1999
Showdown
1999
Do Not Disturb
2008
Flawless
2009
Scandalous
2010
After the Darkness (With: Sidney Sheldon)
2010
Fame
2011
Angel of the Dark (With: Sidney Sheldon)
2012
Friends and Rivals
2012
The Tides of Memory (With: Sidney Sheldon)
2013
One Summer's Afternoon
2013
The Silent Widow (With: Sidney Sheldon)
2019
The Phoenix (With: Sidney Sheldon)
2019
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