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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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