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
Portrait of Love
Buy on Amazon1985
In Name Only
Buy on Amazon1985
The Fragrance of Lilacs
Buy on Amazon1986
When the Heart Takes Wing
Buy on Amazon1991
Spotlight on Love
Buy on Amazon1992
A Rainbow in the Glen
Buy on Amazon1993
Mirror Image
Buy on Amazon1993
A Delicate Balance
Buy on Amazon1994
It Had To Be You
Buy on Amazon1999
One Special Christmas
Buy on Amazon1999
The Way Home
Buy on Amazon2000
Never Say Goodbye
Buy on Amazon2002
Crossroads
Buy on Amazon2003
All Our Tomorrows
Buy on Amazon2006
Rainbow's End
Buy on Amazon2007
Apprentice Father
Buy on Amazon2009
Child of Grace
Buy on Amazon2011
The Heart Remembers
Buy on Amazon2011
That Certain Summer
Buy on Amazon2013
One Perfect Spring
Buy on Amazon2014
Second Chance Summer
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Portrait of Love (1985), 2. In Name Only (1985), 3. The Fragrance of Lilacs (1986), 4. When the Heart Takes Wing (1991), 5. Spotlight on Love (1992), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Irene Hannon contains 21 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Irene Hannon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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