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
Promise in Paradise
Buy on Amazon1979
Shadows of the Heart
Buy on Amazon1980
Legacy of the Heart
Buy on Amazon1980
Bridal Trap
Buy on Amazon1980
Tender Conquest
Buy on Amazon1981
Glitter Girl
Buy on Amazon1981
Desert Devil
Buy on Amazon1981
The Steele Heart
Buy on Amazon1982
Island Fires
Buy on Amazon1983
Valley of Broken Hearts
Buy on Amazon1983
River of Love
Buy on Amazon1983
The Marrying Kind
Buy on Amazon1983
Escape
Buy on Amazon1984
Singing Stone
Buy on Amazon1984
No Strings Attached
Buy on Amazon1985
Golden Echo
Buy on Amazon1985
Top of the Moon
Buy on Amazon1985
By Invitation Only
Buy on Amazon1986
With Flying Colors
Buy on Amazon1987
Free-Fall
Buy on Amazon1989
Just You & Me
Buy on Amazon1990
Romancing Cody
Buy on Amazon1994
Betrayed
Buy on Amazon1996
Dear Silver
Buy on Amazon1997
Forgotten
Buy on Amazon1998
Canyon
Buy on Amazon1998
Searching for Stardust
Buy on Amazon1999
Three Secrets
Buy on Amazon2014
Midnight Escape
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Promise in Paradise (1979), 2. Shadows of the Heart (1980), 3. Legacy of the Heart (1980), 4. Bridal Trap (1980), 5. Tender Conquest (1981), and 24 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lorena McCourtney contains 29 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lorena McCourtney. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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