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
The Holiday
Buy on Amazon1993
A Breath of Fresh Air
Buy on Amazon1996
Time for a Change
Buy on Amazon1997
A Sense of Belonging
Buy on Amazon1998
Act of Faith
Buy on Amazon1999
Airs and Graces
Buy on Amazon2001
Precious Time
Buy on Amazon2001
Hidden Talents
Buy on Amazon2003
Paradise House
Buy on Amazon2003
Love and Devotion
Buy on Amazon2004
Gardens of Delight
Buy on Amazon2006
Tell It To The Skies
Buy on Amazon2007
It's the Little Things
Buy on Amazon2009
The Queen of New Beginnings
Buy on Amazon2010
Promises, Promises
Buy on Amazon2010
The Real Katie Lavender
Buy on Amazon2011
The Hidden Cottage
Buy on Amazon2012
Summer at the Lake
Buy on Amazon2013
The Dandelion Years
Buy on Amazon2014
Song of the Skylark
Buy on Amazon2016
Coming Home to Island House
Buy on Amazon2017
Swallowtail Summer
Buy on Amazon2019
Mothers and Daughters
Buy on Amazon2022
A Secret Garden Affair
Buy on Amazon2023
An Ideal Husband
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Holiday (1993), 2. A Breath of Fresh Air (1996), 3. Time for a Change (1997), 4. A Sense of Belonging (1998), 5. Act of Faith (1999), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Erica James contains 25 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Erica James. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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