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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 Holiday" (1993) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Holiday
1993
A Breath of Fresh Air
1996
Time for a Change
1997
A Sense of Belonging
1998
Act of Faith
1999
Airs and Graces
2001
Precious Time
2001
Hidden Talents
2003
Paradise House
2003
Love and Devotion
2004
Gardens of Delight
2006
Tell It To The Skies
2007
It's the Little Things
2009
The Queen of New Beginnings
2010
Promises, Promises
2010
The Real Katie Lavender
2011
The Hidden Cottage
2012
Summer at the Lake
2013
The Dandelion Years
2014
Song of the Skylark
2016
Coming Home to Island House
2017
Swallowtail Summer
2019
Mothers and Daughters
2022
A Secret Garden Affair
2023
An Ideal Husband
2024
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