Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many standalone novels has Erin McCarthy written?"

"Erin McCarthy has written 5 standalone novels, including Mouth to Mouth (2005), The Coming Dark (2013), The Nemesis Affair (2014), The Howling (2018), and But First, Whiskey (2022)."

Q: "What are Erin McCarthy's standalone novels about?"

"Erin McCarthy's standalone novels cover a range of subgenres. They include contemporary romance (Mouth to Mouth, But First, Whiskey), dark paranormal fiction (The Coming Dark, The Howling), and romantic suspense (The Nemesis Affair). Each book is self-contained and does not require reading any of her series."

Q: "Where should I start with Erin McCarthy's standalone novels?"

"Any standalone can be picked up on its own. But First, Whiskey (2022) is her most recent and represents her current contemporary voice, while Mouth to Mouth (2005) is a good example of her earlier romantic comedy style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Mouth to Mouth	2005	Erin McCarthy	Buy
2	The Coming Dark	2013	Erin McCarthy	Buy
3	The Nemesis Affair	2014	Erin McCarthy	Buy
4	The Howling	2018	Erin McCarthy	Buy
5	But First, Whiskey	2022	Erin McCarthy	Buy

Erin McCarthy’s standalone novels showcase her range as a writer. These books are not connected to any of her ongoing series and can be read independently in any order. They span from 2005 to 2022 and cover contemporary romance, dark paranormal fiction, and suspense.

The standalones include everything from the lighter Mouth to Mouth to the darker The Coming Dark and The Howling, showing that McCarthy is comfortable working in different tones and subgenres. But First, Whiskey (2022) is her most recent standalone and reflects her mature contemporary voice.

For readers new to Erin McCarthy who do not want to commit to a full series, the standalone novels are an easy entry point. Each one delivers a complete story with the humor, character work, and pacing that define her writing across all her books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many standalone novels has Erin McCarthy written?

Erin McCarthy has written 5 standalone novels, including Mouth to Mouth (2005), The Coming Dark (2013), The Nemesis Affair (2014), The Howling (2018), and But First, Whiskey (2022).

What are Erin McCarthy's standalone novels about?

Erin McCarthy’s standalone novels cover a range of subgenres. They include contemporary romance (Mouth to Mouth, But First, Whiskey), dark paranormal fiction (The Coming Dark, The Howling), and romantic suspense (The Nemesis Affair). Each book is self-contained and does not require reading any of her series.

Where should I start with Erin McCarthy's standalone novels?

Any standalone can be picked up on its own. But First, Whiskey (2022) is her most recent and represents her current contemporary voice, while Mouth to Mouth (2005) is a good example of her earlier romantic comedy style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order