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Jayne Ann Krentz
(Jayne Ann Castle Krentz)
(b.1948)aka Jayne Bentley, Jayne Castle, Amanda Glass, Stephanie James, Amanda Quick, Jayne Taylor
Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of fifty New York Times bestsellers.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.
She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively.
She is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.
She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively.
She is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.
Genres: Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense
New Books
Series
Cutler, Sutter & Salinas
1. When All The Girls Have Gone (2016)
2. Promise Not to Tell (2018)
3. Untouchable (2019)
1. When All The Girls Have Gone (2016)
2. Promise Not to Tell (2018)
3. Untouchable (2019)
Novels
Hired Husband (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
A Moment Past Midnight (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Sabrina's Scheme (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Maiden of the Morning (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Turning Towards Home (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Whirlwind Courtship (1980) (as by Jayne Taylor)
A Passionate Business (1981) (as by Stephanie James)
Dangerous Magic (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Corporate Affair (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Velvet Touch (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Renaissance Man (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Reckless Passion (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Stormy Challenge (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Price of Surrender (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Affair of Honor (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Lover in Pursuit (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Raven's Prey (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Serpent in Paradise (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
To Tame the Hunter (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Battle Prize (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Body Guard (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Gamemaster (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
The Silver Snare (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Uneasy Alliance (1984)
Night of the Magician (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Gambler's Woman (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Nightwalker (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Ghost of a Chance (1984)
Legacy (1984)
Man with a Past (1985)
The Waiting Game (1985)
Wizard (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
Witchcraft (1985)
Golden Goddess (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
Cautious Lover (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
True Colors (1985)
Green Fire (1986) (as by Stephanie James)
The Ties That Bind (1986)
Saxon's Lady (1986) (as by Stephanie James)
Between the Lines (1986)
Twist of Fate (1986)
The Challoner Bride (1987) (as by Stephanie James)
The Family Way (1987)
A Coral Kiss (1987)
The Main Attraction (1987)
Chance of a Lifetime (1987)
Test of Time (1987)
Midnight Jewels (1987)
Full Bloom (1989)
A Woman's Touch (1989)
Lady's Choice (1989)
The Golden Chance (1990)
Silver Linings (1991)
Too Wild to Wed? (1991)
The Wedding Night (1991)
Sweet Fortune (1991)
Perfect Partners (1992)
Family Man (1993)
Wildest Hearts (1993)
Hidden Talents (1993)
Grand Passion (1994)
Trust Me (1995)
Absolutely, Positively (1996)
Deep Waters (1996)
Sharp Edges (1998)
Flash (1998)
Eye of the Beholder (1999)
Soft Focus (1999)
Lost and Found (2001)
Smoke In Mirrors (2001)
Falling Awake (2004)
All Night Long (2005)
River Road (2014)
Trust No One (2015)
Secret Sisters (2015)
A Moment Past Midnight (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Sabrina's Scheme (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Maiden of the Morning (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Turning Towards Home (1979) (as by Jayne Bentley)
Whirlwind Courtship (1980) (as by Jayne Taylor)
A Passionate Business (1981) (as by Stephanie James)
Dangerous Magic (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Corporate Affair (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Velvet Touch (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Renaissance Man (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Reckless Passion (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Stormy Challenge (1982) (as by Stephanie James)
Price of Surrender (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Affair of Honor (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Lover in Pursuit (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Raven's Prey (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Serpent in Paradise (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
To Tame the Hunter (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Battle Prize (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Body Guard (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Gamemaster (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
The Silver Snare (1983) (as by Stephanie James)
Uneasy Alliance (1984)
Night of the Magician (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Gambler's Woman (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Nightwalker (1984) (as by Stephanie James)
Ghost of a Chance (1984)
Legacy (1984)
Man with a Past (1985)
The Waiting Game (1985)
Wizard (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
Witchcraft (1985)
Golden Goddess (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
Cautious Lover (1985) (as by Stephanie James)
True Colors (1985)
Green Fire (1986) (as by Stephanie James)
The Ties That Bind (1986)
Saxon's Lady (1986) (as by Stephanie James)
Between the Lines (1986)
Twist of Fate (1986)
The Challoner Bride (1987) (as by Stephanie James)
The Family Way (1987)
A Coral Kiss (1987)
The Main Attraction (1987)
Chance of a Lifetime (1987)
Test of Time (1987)
Midnight Jewels (1987)
Full Bloom (1989)
A Woman's Touch (1989)
Lady's Choice (1989)
The Golden Chance (1990)
Silver Linings (1991)
Too Wild to Wed? (1991)
The Wedding Night (1991)
Sweet Fortune (1991)
Perfect Partners (1992)
Family Man (1993)
Wildest Hearts (1993)
Hidden Talents (1993)
Grand Passion (1994)
Trust Me (1995)
Absolutely, Positively (1996)
Deep Waters (1996)
Sharp Edges (1998)
Flash (1998)
Eye of the Beholder (1999)
Soft Focus (1999)
Lost and Found (2001)
Smoke In Mirrors (2001)
Falling Awake (2004)
All Night Long (2005)
River Road (2014)
Trust No One (2015)
Secret Sisters (2015)
Omnibus
Man With a Past / True Colors (1991)
Dreamscape (1993) (with Bobby Hutchinson and Anne Stuart)
Stranded (1994) (with Patricia Gardner Evans (as by Stephanie James) and Kathleen Korbel)
Everlasting Love (1998) (with Linda Howard, Kasey Michaels, Linda Lael Miller and Carla Neggers)
Heart's Desire (1998) (with Linda Howard and Linda Lael Miller)
The Power of Love (1998) (with Debbie Macomber and Diana Palmer)
Private Eye / Beguiled (1999) (with Lori Foster)
Legacies of Love Collection (1999) (with Stella Cameron and Heather Graham)
Dangerous Desires (1999) (with Barbara Delinsky and Anne Stuart)
The Golden Chance / Silver Linings (2001)
Meant to Be (2001) (with Barbara Delinsky and Kristine Rolofson)
Take 5 (2001) (with Candace Schuler and Sherryl Woods)
Absolutely Positively / Grand Passion (2001)
Stolen Memories (2001) (with Stella Cameron and Tess Gerritsen)
Family Passions (2002) (with Barbara Delinsky and Tess Gerritsen)
Bedazzled (2002) (with Rita Clay Estrada and Vicki Lewis Thompson)
Sweet Starfire and Crystal Flame (2002)
Worth the Risk (2002)
One More Time (2002) (with Lynne Graham and Christine Rimmer)
Witchcraft / Last Chance Cafe / Bayou Reunion (2003) (with Amanda Stevens and Rebecca York)
Everybody's Talking (2003) (with Jasmine Cresswell and Marie Ferrarella)
The Private Eye Omnibus (2003) (with Julie Miller and Dani Sinclair)
Dangerous Affair (2004) (as by Stephanie James)
No Going Back (2004)
Dangerous Affairs (2004)
The Pirate, the Adventurer and the Cowboy (2006)
The Man in the Mask (2007) (as by Stephanie James)
Dangerous Games (2008)
Tough Enough (2012) (with B J Daniels and Lindsay McKenna)
Wildest Dreams (2013)
Reckless Nights (2013)
Ruthless Love (2014) (as by Stephanie James)
Passionate Surrender (2014)
On the Edge (2015) (with Stella Cameron and Mel Curtis (Melinda Curtis))
Between the Lines / Twist of Fate (2017)
Gambler's Woman / Ghost of a Chance (2017)
Soft Focus / The Golden Chance (2017)
Wizard / Man with a Past (2017)
Dreamscape (1993) (with Bobby Hutchinson and Anne Stuart)
Stranded (1994) (with Patricia Gardner Evans (as by Stephanie James) and Kathleen Korbel)
Everlasting Love (1998) (with Linda Howard, Kasey Michaels, Linda Lael Miller and Carla Neggers)
Heart's Desire (1998) (with Linda Howard and Linda Lael Miller)
The Power of Love (1998) (with Debbie Macomber and Diana Palmer)
Private Eye / Beguiled (1999) (with Lori Foster)
Legacies of Love Collection (1999) (with Stella Cameron and Heather Graham)
Dangerous Desires (1999) (with Barbara Delinsky and Anne Stuart)
The Golden Chance / Silver Linings (2001)
Meant to Be (2001) (with Barbara Delinsky and Kristine Rolofson)
Take 5 (2001) (with Candace Schuler and Sherryl Woods)
Absolutely Positively / Grand Passion (2001)
Stolen Memories (2001) (with Stella Cameron and Tess Gerritsen)
Family Passions (2002) (with Barbara Delinsky and Tess Gerritsen)
Bedazzled (2002) (with Rita Clay Estrada and Vicki Lewis Thompson)
Sweet Starfire and Crystal Flame (2002)
Worth the Risk (2002)
One More Time (2002) (with Lynne Graham and Christine Rimmer)
Witchcraft / Last Chance Cafe / Bayou Reunion (2003) (with Amanda Stevens and Rebecca York)
Everybody's Talking (2003) (with Jasmine Cresswell and Marie Ferrarella)
The Private Eye Omnibus (2003) (with Julie Miller and Dani Sinclair)
Dangerous Affair (2004) (as by Stephanie James)
No Going Back (2004)
Dangerous Affairs (2004)
The Pirate, the Adventurer and the Cowboy (2006)
The Man in the Mask (2007) (as by Stephanie James)
Dangerous Games (2008)
Tough Enough (2012) (with B J Daniels and Lindsay McKenna)
Wildest Dreams (2013)
Reckless Nights (2013)
Ruthless Love (2014) (as by Stephanie James)
Passionate Surrender (2014)
On the Edge (2015) (with Stella Cameron and Mel Curtis (Melinda Curtis))
Between the Lines / Twist of Fate (2017)
Gambler's Woman / Ghost of a Chance (2017)
Soft Focus / The Golden Chance (2017)
Wizard / Man with a Past (2017)
Collections
Novellas
Series contributed to
Arcane Society
2. White Lies (2007)
3. Sizzle and Burn (2007)
5. Running Hot (2008)
6. 5. The Scargill Cove Case Files (2011)
7. Fired Up (2009)
10. In Too Deep (2010)
In Too Deep / Quicksilver (omnibus) (2017)
Running Hot / The Perfect Poison (omnibus) (2017)
Sizzle and Burn / The Third Circle (omnibus) (2017)
2. White Lies (2007)
3. Sizzle and Burn (2007)
5. Running Hot (2008)
6. 5. The Scargill Cove Case Files (2011)
7. Fired Up (2009)
10. In Too Deep (2010)
In Too Deep / Quicksilver (omnibus) (2017)
Running Hot / The Perfect Poison (omnibus) (2017)
Sizzle and Burn / The Third Circle (omnibus) (2017)
Non fiction
Jayne Ann Krentz recommends
Friends and Lovers (1983)
(Friends and Lovers, book 1)
Diana Palmer
"Nobody tops Diana Palmer... I love her stories."
Starlight (1983)
Debbie Macomber
"Debbie Macomber's stories sparkle with love and laughter. Every page glows with heartwarming romance."
It Had to Be You (1994)
(Chicago Stars, book 1)
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
"Outrageous, heartwarming, wonderfully sensual... I loved it!"
All the Winters That Have Been (1995)
Evan Maxwell
"At last a love story that is truly from a man's point of view - terrific. I loved it!"
Significant Others (1996)
Sandra Kitt
"Sophisticated, heartwarming, strong, and fast-paced... satisfies in every way."
Twilight (1997)
Sherryl Woods
"Sherryl Woods always delivers a fast, breezy, glamorous mix of romance and suspense."
Sleeping Beauty (1998)
Judith Ivory
"Judith Ivory writes lush, lyrical romance that seethes with passionate intensity."
The Mail-order Mix-up (1998)
Pamela Toth
"Pam Toth gives readers everything they look for in a great romance..."
Some Kind of Magic (1998)
Theresa Weir
"Theresa Weir's writing is poignant, passionate, and powerful."
Kiss the Moon (1999)
Carla Neggers
"When it comes to romance, adventure and suspense, nobody delivers like Carla Neggers."
Head Over Heels (2002)
(Marine , book 1)
Susan Andersen
"Bright, smart, sexy, thoroughly entertaining."
Falling Star (2002)
(Celestial Trilogy, book 1)
Diana Dempsey
"Clever and glamorous... A novel with a heart."
Heart Thief (2003)
(Celta HeartMates, book 2)
Robin D Owens
"I loved HEART THIEF! This is what futuristic romance is all about. Robin D. Owens writes the kind of futuristic romance we've all been waiting to read; certainly the kind that I've been waiting for. She provides a wonderful, gripping mix of passion, exotic futuristic settings and edgy suspense. If you've been waiting for someone to do futuristic romance right, you're in luck, Robin D. Owens is the author for you."
The Devil Served Tortellini (2005)
(Recipes with Romance, book 1)
Shirley Jump
"Shirley Jump will delight you."
Carpe Demon (2005)
(Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom , book 1)
Julie Kenner
"I loved Carpe Demon! ... Great fun."
Bad Girls Don't (2006)
(Girls Do Or Don't, book 2)
Cathie Linz
"The author that readers of romantic comedy have been waiting for."
Wild Indigo (2007)
(Wild Mystery, book 1)
Sandi Ault
"A fascinating, deeply mysterious read. I loved it."
Night Life (2007)
(Pharaohs Rising, book 1)
Elizabeth Guest (Suzanne Simmons)
"Welcome to Elizabeth Guest's world: lush, exotic, intensely romantic."
The Entity Within (2013)
(Entity, book 2)
Cat Devon
"A new twist on the vampire story - fresh, fabulous, and wildly entertaining."
The Grove (2013)
(Guardians of Destiny , book 2)
Jean Johnson
"Jean Johnson's writing is fabulously fresh, thoroughly romantic, and wildly entertaining."
Betrayed (2014)
(Rockfort Security, book 2)
Rebecca York
"Rebecca York's writing is fast-paced, suspenseful, and loaded with tension."
Slow Burn (2014)
Cherry Adair
"Cherry Adair writes for those of us who love romantic suspense fast and hot!"
The Kraken King (2014)
(Iron Seas, book 4)
Meljean Brook
"Meljean Brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance."
Only Beloved (2016)
(Survivor's Club, book 7)
Mary Balogh
"Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance."
Wild at Whiskey Creek (2016)
(Hellcat Canyon, book 2)
Julie Anne Long
"Julie Anne Long's writing glows with emotional intensity."
Solace Island (2017)
(Solace Island, book 1)
Meg Tilly
"This warmhearted romantic comedy delivers a feisty heroine, a sexy hero, and some very chilling suspense - all done with a fresh edge."
Dead Girl Running (2018)
(Cape Charade, book 1)
Christina Dodd
"Christina Dodd reinvents the romantic thriller. Her signature style-edgy, intense, twisty, emotional-leaves you breathless from first page to last. Readers who enjoy Nora Roberts will devour Dodd's electrifying novels."
The Kiss Quotient (2018)
(Kiss Quotient, book 1)
Helen Hoang
"The Kiss Quotient is unexpected, unconventional and unputdownable. I loved it. Hoang's writing has a sharp, quirky, emotional edge that will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to navigate the complicated world of modern relationships. Opening this book is like setting a match to a handful of fireworks -- lots of sparkle, heat and energy."
A Family of Strangers (2019)
Emilie Richards
"A Family of Strangers is an absolutely riveting, thrilling read. I could not put it down. The suspense starts with the first line and does not let up until the last sentence. Emilie Richards writes electrifying family drama. There are deep emotions and startling secrets on every page. This one will keep you up all night."
The Right Swipe (2019)
(Modern Love , book 1)
Alisha Rai
"Alisha Rai delivers compelling emotion, fascinating characters and edgy romance in a razor-sharp, thoroughly modern voice that readers will adore. I sure did!"
Winter Hawk (2019)
(Evidence, book 10)
Rachel Grant
"Grant sets a new gold standard for romantic suspense."
The Nun's Betrothal (2020)
Ida Curtis
"Curtis delivers a wonderfully fresh romantic mystery that combines the arcane complications of medieval marriage customs, court intrigue, and a smart, witty heroine in a fast-paced tale that will delight readers with twists and surprises right up to the very last page. Gilda and Justin are well-matched both as lovers and as sleuths. They deserve an entire series."
Doctors & Friends (2021)
Kimmery Martin
"Doctors and Friends is a stunning medical drama that will resonate with readers everywhere. I was riveted. Kimmery Martin's sharp, smart writing is infused with compassion, emotion and a belief in the healing power of friendship, love and hope."
The Prisoner of Paradise (2021)
(Painted Souls, book 1)
Rob Samborn
"Rob Samborn's gift for vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense is brilliantly showcased in this immersive, time-traveling thriller infused with Gothic horror, supernatural danger and twisty suspense."
Angels Falling (2022)
Mike Krentz
"ANGELS FALLING is modern Gothic at its twisty, character-driven best. Walks the tightrope between psychological suspense and sheer madness without losing its balance."
Assassin's Lullaby (2022)
Mark Rubinstein
"ASSASSIN'S LULLABY magically combines relentless action, psychological suspense and emotional drama for a high-stakes thrill ride."
Quarter to Midnight (2022)
(New Orleans , book 1)
Karen Rose
"Karen Rose's amazing ability to blend fiercely smart suspense, compelling characters, sophisticated romance and a deep sense of place is nothing short of pure alchemy."
It's One Of Us (2023)
J T Ellison
"An extraordinary, unpredictable, absolutely riveting thriller and a fiercely insightful, emotional journey, this is psychological suspense at its most enthralling and intense."
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