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 Orange Blossom Special
Buy on Amazon2005
Swim to Me
Buy on Amazon2007
The Puzzle King
Buy on Amazon2009
We Were Strangers Once
Buy on Amazon2017
Lost Souls at the Neptune Inn
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Orange Blossom Special (2005), 2. Swim to Me (2007), 3. The Puzzle King (2009), 4. We Were Strangers Once (2017), 5. Lost Souls at the Neptune Inn (2020). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Betsy Carter contains 5 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Betsy Carter. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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