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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 "Old Sins" (1989) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Old Sins
1989
Wicked Pleasures
1992
An Outrageous Affair
1993
Another Woman
1994
Forbidden Places
1995
The Dilemma
1996
Windfall
1997
Almost a Crime
1999
Sheer Abandon
2003
An Absolute Scandal
2007
The Best of Times
2009
The Decision / More Than You Know
2011
A Perfect Heritage
2014
At the Heart of It / A Question of Trust
2017
The Glimpses
1996
Love in the Afternoon and Other Delights
2013
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