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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 "The Play" (1987) and follow publication order through all 21 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Play
1987
Hot Streak
1990
Pure Sin
1994
Temporary Mistress
2000
Tempting
2001
Seduction In Mind
2001
Again And Again
2002
Blonde Heat
2002
Hot Pink
2003
Pure Silk
2004
Hot Legs
2004
French Kiss
2006
Perfect Kisses (With: Sylvia Day,Noelle Mack)
2007
Wine, Tarts, & Sex
2007
Hot Property
2008
A Fine Balance
2016
From Where I Fell
2021
Taken By Surprise
2003
Strangers In The Night
2004
Not Just For Tonight
2005
Twin Peaks (With: Jasmine Haynes)
2005
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