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 Haunted School
Buy on Amazon1985
An Abundance of Rain
Buy on Amazon1989
Akin to Love
Buy on Amazon1991
Mapping the Heart
Buy on Amazon1993
Because you're mine
Buy on Amazon2001
The Only Girl in the World
Buy on Amazon2014
The Forgotten Summer
Buy on Amazon2016
The Lost Girl
Buy on Amazon2017
The House on the Edge of the Cliff
Buy on Amazon2019
An Act of Love
Buy on Amazon2022
The Girl in Room Fourteen
Buy on Amazon2013
Hotel Paradise
Buy on Amazon2014
A Simple Act of Kindness
Buy on Amazon2015
The Love of a Stranger
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Haunted School (1985), 2. An Abundance of Rain (1989), 3. Akin to Love (1991), 4. Mapping the Heart (1993), 5. Because you're mine (2001), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carol Drinkwater contains 14 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Carol Drinkwater. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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