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
Runaway Bridesmaid
Buy on Amazon2001
Loose Screws
Buy on Amazon2002
What a Man's Gotta Do
Buy on Amazon2003
Playing for Keeps
Buy on Amazon2003
Hanging by a Thread
Buy on Amazon2004
A Gift for the Rancher (With: April Arrington)
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Runaway Bridesmaid (2001), 2. Loose Screws (2002), 3. What a Man's Gotta Do (2003), 4. Playing for Keeps (2003), 5. Hanging by a Thread (2004), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Karen Templeton contains 6 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Karen Templeton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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