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6 Books
2015 – 2019 Published
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How to Read A Series of Standalone Novels

Because every book in A Series of Standalone Novels is a completely self-contained story, you have complete freedom in how you read them. There are no character crossovers or overarching plots that you might spoil by reading out of order. If you want to see how the authors' collaborative style evolved, we recommend following the publication order starting with their breakout hit, Cocky Bastard.

Publication Order of A Series of Standalone Novels

This collection was released between 2015 and 2019. Here is the order in which they were published:

  1. Cocky Bastard (2015) – The road-trip romance that started it all, featuring Aubrey and Chance.
  2. Stuck-Up Suit (2016) – An enemies-to-lovers style office romance featuring Soraya and Graham.
  3. Playboy Pilot (2016) – A globe-trotting romance between a spontaneous heiress and a charming pilot named Carter.
  4. Mister Moneybags (2017) – A story of hidden identities and workplace tension featuring Dexter and Bianca.
  5. British Bedmate / Dear Bridget, I Want You (2017) – A roommate romance featuring Bridget and a charming British doctor named Adam.
  6. Park Avenue Player (2019) – A slow-burn office romance between Elodie and Hollis.

Crucial Reading Tips & Title Changes

If you are looking for Dear Bridget, I Want You and cannot find it, do not worry! The book was retitled to British Bedmate for later printings and international releases. Only the title and cover art were updated; the story, characters, and steamy romance inside are exactly the same.

Other Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland Collaborations

If you finish these six novels and want more of the Ward-Keeland magic, they have co-written several other standalones and one connected duet. You can expand your reading list with:

  • The Rush Duet: Unlike their standalones, Rebel Heir (2018) and Rebel Heart (2018) must be read in order.
  • More Collaborative Standalones: Titles like Hate Notes (2018), Dirty Letters (2019), My Favorite Souvenir (2024), and Well Played (2021) deliver the same addictive blend of humor and heat.

Frequently Asked

QDo I need to read A Series of Standalone Novels in order?

No. Every book in the collection is a complete standalone with unique characters and no plot crossovers, meaning you can read them in any order you prefer.

QAre British Bedmate and Dear Bridget, I Want You the same book?

Yes. The book was originally published as Dear Bridget, I Want You and later retitled to British Bedmate. The content of the novel remains identical.

QWho wrote A Series of Standalone Novels?

The series is co-authored by bestselling contemporary romance writers Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland.

QWhich book should I start with?

A great place to start is Cocky Bastard, the first book published in the collection, or Stuck-Up Suit, which is a massive fan-favorite enemies-to-lovers story.

QDo these books have character crossovers?

No. While they are marketed under a collective series title, they feature entirely different characters and independent storylines set in the contemporary romance genre.

QAre there other co-written books by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland?

Yes, they have co-written numerous other standalones (such as Hate Notes and Dirty Letters) and the Rush duet (Rebel Heir and Rebel Heart).