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 Rose in Winter
Buy on Amazon1998
The Promise of Rain
Buy on Amazon1998
The Truelove Bride
Buy on Amazon1999
Intimate Enemies
Buy on Amazon2000
The Secret Swan
Buy on Amazon2001
The Last Mermaid
Buy on Amazon2004
The Second Mrs. Astor
Buy on Amazon2021
An American Beauty
Buy on Amazon2023
A Crown of Stars
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Rose in Winter (1998), 2. The Promise of Rain (1998), 3. The Truelove Bride (1999), 4. Intimate Enemies (2000), 5. The Secret Swan (2001), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Shana Abe contains 9 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Shana Abe. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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