Amanda Quick, a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of contemporary and historical romances.
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 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 is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.
Genres: Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense
Series
Vanza
1. With This Ring (1998)
2. I Thee Wed (1999)
3. Wicked Widow (2000)
4. Lie by Moonlight (2005)
1. With This Ring (1998)
2. I Thee Wed (1999)
3. Wicked Widow (2000)
4. Lie by Moonlight (2005)
Lavinia Lake / Tobias March
1. Slightly Shady (2001)
2. Don't Look Back (2002)
3. Late for the Wedding (2003)
1. Slightly Shady (2001)
2. Don't Look Back (2002)
3. Late for the Wedding (2003)
Ladies of Lantern Street
1. Crystal Gardens (2012)
2. The Mystery Woman (2013)
3. Otherwise Engaged (2014)
1. Crystal Gardens (2012)
2. The Mystery Woman (2013)
3. Otherwise Engaged (2014)
Burning Cove, California
1. The Girl Who Knew Too Much (2017)
2. The Other Lady Vanishes (2018)
3. Tightrope (2019)
4. Close Up (2020)
5. The Lady Has a Past (2021)
6. When She Dreams (2022)
7. The Bride Wore White (2023)
1. The Girl Who Knew Too Much (2017)
2. The Other Lady Vanishes (2018)
3. Tightrope (2019)
4. Close Up (2020)
5. The Lady Has a Past (2021)
6. When She Dreams (2022)
7. The Bride Wore White (2023)
Novels
Surrender (1988)
Seduction (1990)
Scandal (1991)
Rendezvous (1991)
Ravished (1992)
Reckless (1992)
Dangerous (1993)
Deception (1993)
Desire (1994)
Mistress (1994)
Mystique (1995)
Mischief (1996)
Affair (1997)
The Paid Companion (2004)
Wait Until Midnight (2004)
The River Knows (2007)
Garden of Lies (2015)
Til Death Do Us Part (2016)
Seduction (1990)
Scandal (1991)
Rendezvous (1991)
Ravished (1992)
Reckless (1992)
Dangerous (1993)
Deception (1993)
Desire (1994)
Mistress (1994)
Mystique (1995)
Mischief (1996)
Affair (1997)
The Paid Companion (2004)
Wait Until Midnight (2004)
The River Knows (2007)
Garden of Lies (2015)
Til Death Do Us Part (2016)
Omnibus
Seduction / Surrender (2004)
Rendezvous / Ravished / Reckless (2004)
Dangerous / Deception (2017)
Desire / The River Knows (2017)
Ravished / Reckless (2017)
Scandal / Rendezvous (2017)
Rendezvous / Ravished / Reckless (2004)
Dangerous / Deception (2017)
Desire / The River Knows (2017)
Ravished / Reckless (2017)
Scandal / Rendezvous (2017)
Series contributed to
Arcane Society
1. Second Sight (2006)
4. The Third Circle (2008)
6. The Perfect Poison (2009)
8. Burning Lamp (2010)
11. Quicksilver (2011)
Arcane Society Series: Books 1-2 (omnibus) (2017)
1. Second Sight (2006)
4. The Third Circle (2008)
6. The Perfect Poison (2009)
8. Burning Lamp (2010)
11. Quicksilver (2011)
Arcane Society Series: Books 1-2 (omnibus) (2017)
Amanda Quick recommends

Uncertain Magic (1987)
(Regency Tales , book 3)
Laura Kinsale
"First-rate... Laura Kinsale delivers powerful, unique romance."

Heather and Velvet (1991)
(Brides of the Highlands, book 2)
Teresa Medeiros
"A terrific tale full of larger-than-life characters and thrilling romance."

More Than Magic (1994)
Olga Bicos
"... A terrific writer who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages."

Scoundrel (1996)
(Montagues, book 3)
Elizabeth Elliott
"Elizabeth Elliott is an exciting find for romance readers everywhere."

Shattered Rainbows (1996)
(Fallen Angels , book 5)
Mary Jo Putney
"A gifted writer... she makes romance work."

The Proposition (1999)
Judith Ivory
"Judith Ivory writes lush, lyrical romance that seethes with passionate intensity."

Lake in the Clouds (2002)
(Wilderness , book 3)
Sara Donati
"Each time you open a book, you hope to discover a story that will make your spirit of adventure and romance sing."

To Catch a Wolf (2003)
(19th Century Werewolf, book 4)
Susan Krinard
"Susan Krinard was born to write romance."

The Angel in My Arms (2011)
(Regency Rogues, book 2)
Stefanie Sloane
"Fabulous... everything readers of Regency romance crave."

How to Catch a Wicked Viscount (2019)
(Disreputable Debutantes, book 1)
Amy Rose Bennett
"Infused with heat, energy, and glamour."

Along Came a Lady (2021)
(All the Duke's Sins, book 1)
Christi Caldwell
"Christi Caldwell's crisp, sparkling writing is infused with emotion, passion, and a belief in the healing power of love. This is terrific Regency romance!"

Miss Lattimore's Letter (2021)
Suzanne Allain
"Suzanne Allain delivers a fresh, spirited take on the classic Regency romp. Mr. Malcolm's List is a delightful tale that perfectly illustrates the enduring appeal of the Regency romance. It's all herethe fast, witty banter, the elegant ballrooms, the quirky characters, the charming, strong-willed heroine and the dashing hero who has a thing or two to learn about love."
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