Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Disconnect |
2020 |
Katie Delahanty |
Buy |
| 2 |
Waiting for a Girl Like You |
2025 |
Katie Delahanty |
Buy |
Katie Delahanty’s standalone novels sit outside her two main series and show her range as a writer. While The Brightside and Keystone are connected multi-book stories, these titles are self-contained and can be read in any order.
Disconnect was published in 2020, the same year as her YA dystopian novel Keystone. Her 2025 release, Waiting for a Girl Like You, is a romantic comedy about a professional bridesmaid whose past catches up with her at a destination wedding. Both books reflect Delahanty’s ability to move between genres while keeping her stories grounded in strong characters and sharp pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Katie Delahanty's standalone novels connected to her series?
No, the standalone novels are independent stories with no connection to The Brightside trilogy or the Keystone duology. Each can be picked up and read on its own.
What is Waiting for a Girl Like You about?
Waiting for a Girl Like You is a romantic comedy about Gwendoline Watson, a bridesmaid-for-hire who takes a job at a destination wedding to pay for her cat’s emergency surgery, only to discover that the groom is her first love.
What genres does Katie Delahanty write in?
Katie Delahanty writes across several genres. Her standalone novels lean toward contemporary romance and romantic comedy, while her series work includes new adult romance (The Brightside) and YA dystopian fiction (Keystone).