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
Daughter of Fortune
Buy on Amazon1985
Miss Chartley's Guided Tour
Buy on Amazon1989
Summer Campaign
Buy on Amazon1989
Marian's Christmas Wish
Buy on Amazon1989
Mrs. McVinnie's London Season
Buy on Amazon1990
Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career
Buy on Amazon1992
Miss Billings Treads the Boards
Buy on Amazon1993
Miss Whittier Makes a List
Buy on Amazon1994
Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand
Buy on Amazon1994
Reforming Lord Ragsdale
Buy on Amazon1995
The Lady's Companion
Buy on Amazon1996
With This Ring
Buy on Amazon1997
Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind
Buy on Amazon1998
The Wedding Journey
Buy on Amazon2002
Beau Crusoe
Buy on Amazon2007
The Admiral's Penniless Bride
Buy on Amazon2010
Marriage of Mercy
Buy on Amazon2012
Her Hesitant Heart
Buy on Amazon2013
Safe Passage
Buy on Amazon2013
The Wedding Ring Quest
Buy on Amazon2014
Softly Falling
Buy on Amazon2014
Doing No Harm
Buy on Amazon2015
Courting Carrie in Wonderland
Buy on Amazon2016
A Season of Love
Buy on Amazon2017
The Necklace
Buy on Amazon2021
Her Smile
Buy on Amazon2021
A Naval Surgeon To Fight For
Buy on Amazon2024
Ellen Found
Buy on Amazon2025
Kathleen Flaherty’s Long Winter
Buy on Amazon2002
A Season for Heroes
Buy on Amazon2002
Here's to the Ladies: Stories of the Frontier Army
Buy on Amazon2002
Carla Kelly's Christmas Collection
Buy on Amazon2011
In Love and War: A Collection of Love Stories
Buy on Amazon2012
A Regency Officer's Wedding
Buy on Amazon2016
For This We Are Soldiers: Tales of the Frontier Army
Buy on Amazon2016
Regency Royal Navy Christmas
Buy on Amazon2019
When We Meet Again
Buy on Amazon2022
Regency Glad Tidings
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Daughter of Fortune (1985), 2. Miss Chartley's Guided Tour (1989), 3. Summer Campaign (1989), 4. Marian's Christmas Wish (1989), 5. Mrs. McVinnie's London Season (1990), and 33 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carla Kelly contains 38 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Carla Kelly. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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