Here Are Our Favorite Interconnected Standalone Series

Although we love to immerse ourselves into the universes within books, we often become tired of hearing the same character's inner monologue in story after story. Enter interconnected standalone series.

This type of writing uses each book to focus on a different person's arc. Your favorites from past releases may reappear because they live in the same town, work in the same career or have the same friend group.

Searching for the perfect series to start your journey? Continue reading to discover our favorite interconnected standalone series.

Campus Diaries by Elle Kennedy

Elle Kennedy is the OG hockey romance writer, and her newest books, Campus Diaries, run much deeper than you'd expect. Her universe started with Off-Campus, featuring a quartet of star hockey players at Briar University. Then, she released a spin-off, Briar U, following other students at the school.

When you finally get to Campus Diaries, it's the next generation from Briar's greatest. After all, the first book starts with Garrett Graham and Hannah Well's daughter, Gigi, who carving her own career in hockey.

 

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Mead Mishaps by Kimberly Lemming

In the fantasy genre, it's surprisingly challenging to find a standalone book. Thanks to Kimberly Lemming, we have a very entertaining option! Mead Mishaps follow the story of three women from the small, magical village of Boohail. Little do they know, they'll be swept off their feet by werewolves and dragons—and maybe even meet a few talking swords along the way.

 

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

You don't know heartbreak until you read an Abby Jimenez book, but she writes the kind of stories that will put you back together, too. Each of the three installments of Part of Your World meets an unlikely couple, doomed by their starkly different upbringings—but love prevails, and they defy the odds.

 

Skyland by Kennedy Ryan

Fans of Abby Jimenez will also appreciate the deeply emotional Kennedy Ryan. Skyland finds our female main characters recovering from the serious woes of romance. Scared but hopeful, these ladies take a second chance in love and discover it was well-worth the journey.

 

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Lights Out by Simone Soltani

Formula 1 has taken over the world in the past few years, and it was only a matter of time before authors started writing it. Simone Soltani is, by far, our favorite. You have charming characters and super relatable leads. Plus, you cannot deny there is something attractive about the risks of race car driving.

 

Rose Hill by Elsie Silver

We weren't certain that we would be into the small town romance thing, but Elsie Silver proved us wrong. The books from Rose Hill are the epitome of cozy, feel-good love. The characters have their flaws, but that makes you love them even more. And you'll definitely love the single dad arc in her love interests.

 

Windy City by Liz Tomforde

Can't decide on which sport to choose for your romance? With Liz Tomforde's Windy City series, you can try them all. Her first book starts with hockey, while later efforts highlight basketball, football and more. That said, they're all steamy and fun, which means Liz is just that good.

 

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