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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 "Breaking News" (2005) and follow publication order through all 24 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Breaking News
2005
Feather
2006
Sarah's Long Ride
2007
Just Cause
2008
Witness
2008
On a Killer's Trail
2009
The Crimson Cipher
2010
Almost Arizona
2012
The Outlaw Takes a Bride
2015
Her Father's Blessing
2017
The Island Bride
2018
You Shouldn't Have
2019
The Charm Bracelet
2013
Mrs. Mayberry Meets Her Match
2016
The Cowboy Poet
2020
Hearts in Pursuit
2020
The Suspect Bride
2020
The Kidnapped Groom
2023
Another Christmas Story
2023
For Love or Money
2023
The Bride Who Declined
2024
The Bride's Dilemma
2024
Christmas Next Door
2019
Short and Sweet
2022
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