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Jayne Ann Krentz is an American author who is widely known for her romance novels, many of which made it to the best sellers list of New York Times on several occasions. Apart from using her real names, Jayne Ann Krentz also uses her pen name, Amanda Quick to write down historical romances as well. Jayne Ann Krentz maiden name is mainly used for her futuristic romance and paranormal suspense novels. Born 28 March 1948, Jayne Ann Krentz was raised in Kobb, California. Brought up alongside her two brothers in Borrego Spring Area by their mother, Krentz spent more than a decade in the Borrego Springs Area. Later on, Krentz began her education, which eventually turned her into the writer she is today. Jayne Ann Krentz was admitted to the academic powerhouse, the University of California where she was awarded a bachelor’s degree in history.
Order of Society Series as Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Second Sight | 2006 | Description / Buy | |
2 | White Lies | 2007 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Sizzle and Burn | 2008 | Description / Buy | |
4 | The Third Circle | 2008 | Description / Buy | |
5 | Running Hot | 2008 | Description / Buy | |
6 | The Perfect Poison | 2009 | Description / Buy | |
7 | The Scargill Cove Case Files (Short Story) | 2011 | Description / Buy |
Order of Burning Cove Series as Amanda Quick
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | The Girl Who Knew Too Much | 2017 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Other Lady Vanishes | 2018 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Tightrope | 2019 | Description / Buy | |
4 | Close Up | 2020 | Description / Buy | |
5 | The Lady Has a Past | 2021 | Description / Buy | |
6 | When She Dreams | 2022 | Description / Buy | |
7 | The Bride Wore White | 2023 | Description / Buy |
Order of Dreams Duology Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Dream, Part One | 1988 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Dream, Part Two | 1988 | Description / Buy |
Order of Colter Series as Stephanie James
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Fabulous Beast | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Devil to Pay | 1985 | Description / Buy |
Order of Cutler, Sutter & Salinas Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | When All the Girls Have Gone | 2016 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Promise Not to Tell | 2018 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Untouchable | 2019 | Description / Buy |
Order of Dark Legacy Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Copper Beach | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Dream Eyes | 2013 | Description / Buy |
Order of Dreamlight Trilogy Series as Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Fired Up | 2009 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Burning Lamp | 2010 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Midnight Crystal | 2010 | Description / Buy |
Order of Eclipse Bay Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Eclipse Bay | 2000 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Dawn in Eclipse Bay | 2001 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Summer in Eclipse Bay | 2002 | Description / Buy |
Order of Fogg Lake Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | The Vanishing | 2020 | Description / Buy | |
2 | All the Colors of Night | 2021 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Lightning in a Mirror | 2022 | Description / Buy |
Order of Futuristic World of St. Helen's Series as Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Amaryllis | 1996 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Zinnia | 1997 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Orchid | 1998 | Description / Buy |
Order of Futuristic World of Harmony: Ghost Hunters Series as Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Bridal Jitters (Short Story) | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
2 | After Dark | 2000 | Description / Buy | |
3 | After Glow | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
4 | Ghost Hunter | 2006 | Description / Buy | |
5 | Silver Master | 2007 | Description / Buy | |
6 | Dark Light | 2008 | Description / Buy | |
7 | Obsidian Prey | 2009 | Description / Buy | |
8 | Illusion Town | 2016 | Description / Buy | |
9 | Guild Boss | 2021 | Description / Buy | |
10 | Sweetwater and the Witch | 2022 | Description / Buy |
Order of Futuristic World of Harmony: Rainshadow Series as Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Canyons of Night | 2011 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Lost Night | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Deception Cove | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
4 | The Hot Zone | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
5 | Siren's Call | 2015 | Description / Buy | |
6 | Illusion Town | 2016 | Description / Buy |
Order of Gifts Duology Series as Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Gift of Gold | 1988 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Gift of Fire | 1989 | Description / Buy |
Order of Guinevere Jones Series as Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | The Desperate Game | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Chilling Deception | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
3 | The Sinister Touch | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
4 | The Fatal Fortune | 1986 | Description / Buy |
Order of Ladies and Legends Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | The Pirate | 1990 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Adventurer | 1990 | Description / Buy | |
3 | The Cowboy | 1990 | Description / Buy |
Order of Looking Glass Trilogy Series as Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Quicksilver | 2001 | Description / Buy | |
2 | In Too Deep | 2010 | Description / Buy |
Order of Lost Colony Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Crystal Flame | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Sweet Starfire | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Shield's Lady | 1989 | Description / Buy |
Order of The Lost Night Files Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Sleep No More | 2023 | Description / Buy |
Order of Vanza Series as Amanda Quick
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | With This Ring | 1998 | Description / Buy | |
2 | I Thee Wed | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Wicked Widow | 2000 | Description / Buy | |
4 | Lie by Moonlight | 2005 | Description / Buy |
Order of Whispering Springs Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Light in Shadow | 2002 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Truth or Dare | 2003 | Description / Buy |
Order of Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Vintage of Surrender | 1979 | Description / Buy | |
2 | A Moment Past Midnight | 1979 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Turning Towards Home | 1979 | Description / Buy | |
4 | Hired Husband | 1979 | Description / Buy | |
5 | Queen of Hearts | 1979 | Description / Buy | |
6 | Gentle Pirate | 1980 | Description / Buy | |
7 | Whirlwind Courtship | 1980 | Description / Buy | |
8 | Maiden of the Morning | 1980 | Description / Buy | |
9 | A Passionate Business | 1981 | Description / Buy | |
10 | Sabrina's Scheme | 1981 | Description / Buy | |
11 | Wagered Weekend | 1981 | Description / Buy | |
12 | Right of Possession | 1981 | Description / Buy | |
13 | Bargain with the Devil | 1981 | Description / Buy | |
14 | Legacy | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
15 | Velvet Touch | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
16 | A Man's Protection | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
17 | Corporate Affair / Corporate Desire | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
18 | Relentless Adversary | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
19 | Dangerous Magic | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
20 | Affair of Risk | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
21 | Spellbound | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
22 | A Negotiated Surrender | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
23 | Stormy Challenge | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
24 | Power Play | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
25 | Renaissance Man | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
26 | Reckless Passion | 1982 | Description / Buy | |
27 | Serpent in Paradise | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
28 | Battle Prize | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
29 | Body Guard | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
30 | To Tame the Hunter | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
31 | Price of Surrender | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
32 | Gamemaster | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
33 | Lover in Pursuit | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
34 | Raven's Prey | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
35 | Conflict of Interest | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
36 | The Silver Snare | 1983 | Description / Buy | |
37 | Night of the Magician | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
38 | Uneasy Alliance | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
39 | Gambler's Woman | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
40 | Double Dealing | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
41 | Call It Destiny | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
42 | Nightwalker | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
43 | Ghost of a Chance | 1984 | Description / Buy | |
44 | Man with a Past | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
45 | True Colors | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
46 | Cautious Lover | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
47 | The Waiting Game | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
48 | Trading Secrets | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
49 | Golden Goddess | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
50 | Wizard | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
51 | Between the Lines | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
52 | The Ties That Bind | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
53 | Green Fire | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
54 | Twist of Fate | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
55 | Second Wife | 1986 | Description / Buy | |
56 | Midnight Jewels | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
57 | Test of Time | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
58 | The Challoner Bride | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
59 | The Family Way | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
60 | A Coral Kiss | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
61 | The Main Attraction | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
62 | Chance of a Lifetime | 1987 | Description / Buy | |
63 | Joy | 1988 | Description / Buy | |
64 | A Woman's Touch | 1989 | Description / Buy | |
65 | Lady's Choice | 1989 | Description / Buy | |
66 | Saxon's Lady | 1989 | Description / Buy | |
67 | The Golden Chance | 1990 | Description / Buy | |
68 | Seduction | 1990 | Description / Buy | |
69 | Surrender | 1990 | Description / Buy | |
70 | Sweet Fortune | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
71 | Silver Linings | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
72 | The Wedding Night | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
73 | Scandal | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
74 | Too Wild To Wed | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
75 | Rendezvous / Virtue | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
76 | Family Man | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
77 | Perfect Partners | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
78 | Ravished | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
79 | Reckless | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
80 | Hidden Talents | 1993 | Description / Buy | |
81 | Deception | 1993 | Description / Buy | |
82 | Wildest Hearts | 1993 | Description / Buy | |
83 | Dangerous | 1993 | Description / Buy | |
84 | Desire | 1993 | Description / Buy | |
85 | Grand Passion | 1994 | Description / Buy | |
86 | Mistress | 1994 | Description / Buy | |
87 | Trust Me | 1995 | Description / Buy | |
88 | Mystique | 1995 | Description / Buy | |
89 | Everlasting Love | 1995 | Description / Buy | |
90 | Absolutely, Positively | 1996 | Description / Buy | |
91 | Mischief | 1996 | Description / Buy | |
92 | Affair | 1997 | Description / Buy | |
93 | Deep Waters | 1997 | Description / Buy | |
94 | Sharp Edges | 1998 | Description / Buy | |
95 | Flash | 1998 | Description / Buy | |
96 | Affair of Honor | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
97 | Eye of the Beholder | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
98 | Soft Focus | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
99 | Lost and Found | 2000 | Description / Buy | |
100 | Smoke in Mirrors | 2001 | Description / Buy | |
101 | Full Bloom | 2001 | Description / Buy | |
102 | Carried Away | 2002 | Description / Buy | |
103 | Worth the Risk | 2002 | Description / Buy | |
104 | Seduction and Surrender | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
105 | Falling Awake | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
106 | The Paid Companion | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
107 | Wait Until Midnight | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
108 | All Night Long | 2005 | Description / Buy | |
109 | The River Knows | 2007 | Description / Buy | |
110 | The Man In The Mask | 2007 | Description / Buy | |
111 | Wildest Dreams | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
112 | Reckless Nights | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
113 | River Road | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
114 | Ruthless Love | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
115 | Trust No One | 2015 | Description / Buy | |
116 | Garden of Lies | 2015 | Description / Buy | |
117 | Secret Sisters | 2015 | Description / Buy |
Order of Jayne Ann Krentz Short Stories/Novellas
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Connecting Rooms (Short Story) | 2014 | Description / Buy |
Order of Ladies of Lantern Street Series as Amanda Quick
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Crystal Gardens | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Mystery Woman | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Otherwise Engaged | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
4 | 'Til Death Do Us Part | 2016 | Description / Buy |
Order of Lavinia Lake Series as Amanda Quick
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Slightly Shady | 2001 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Don't Look Back | 2002 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Late for the Wedding | 2002 | Description / Buy |
Order of Rebels and Rogues Series
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | The Private Eye | 1991 | Description / Buy | |
2 | The Outsider | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
3 | The Private Eye | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
4 | The Last Honest Man | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
5 | The Mighty Quinn | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
6 | The Stormchaser | 1997 | Description / Buy |
Jayne Ann Krentz Anthologies
# | Read | Title | Published | Details |
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1 | Witchcraft | 1985 | Description / Buy | |
2 | Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women | 1992 | Description / Buy | |
3 | Heart's Desire | 1998 | Description / Buy | |
4 | Legacies of Love Collection | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
5 | Charmed | 1999 | Description / Buy | |
6 | Full Bloom | 2001 | Description / Buy |
After being awarded a bachelor’s degree in History, Jayne Ann Krentz still went ahead and applied for a degree in the field of Library Sciences from the University of San Jose State. The main reason why she opted for an additional degree in Library Sciences is that she believed the degree was going to prepare her for her future career. As it eventually turned out, Jayne Ann Krentz fancied being a librarian and not the teaching side of the field. Currently, Jayne Ann Krentz lives with one Frank Krentz, who is an engineer by profession. Jayne Ann Krentz got married to Frank Krentz after the two met at San Jose State University. After a brief stint at Duke University, where she was in charge of the school’s library, Jayne and her husband had to move on. Now, the two live together in Seattle, where Jayne Ann Krentz continues to pen down more books. For more than six years, Jayne Ann Krentz would constantly submit her stories to different publishers, but she was always faced with rejection.
During her time at Duke University, Jayne Ann Krentz began combining elements of paranormal and romance together. It was until the year 1979, Jayne Ann Krentz managed to sell her first novel, the Gentle Pirate after Jayne and her husband had just relocated to Seattle so that her husband would be able to further his career aerospace. After this period, Jayne Ann Krentz operated under several pen names as she was working on her voice and tone as well. Some of the pen names that she used include Jayne Taylor, Jayne Bentley, Stephanie James and Amanda Glass. During the mid-eighties, Jayne Ann Krentz decided to work using her real names as she was progressing into the field of contemporary romance.
Later on, Jayne Ann began to introduce elements of science fiction into her books, such as Sweet Fire, which incorporated Jayne Ann Krentz trademark romance. Krentz followed this up with book such as Crystal Flame, which was published in the year 1987. During this time, Jayne Ann Krentz began using the name Amanda Quick, a name that she used to experiment with her exceedingly famous brand of historical romance. As time went by, Jayne Ann Krentz began to gain acknowledgment for her work as she managed to get commercial and critical attention. 32 of her novels have claimed the number one spot on the bestsellers list of New York Times.
Jayne Ann Krentz Awards
Jayne Ann Krentz is the recipient of the highly coveted Susan Koppelman Award.
Jayne Ann Krentz Books into Movies
Some of the works by Jayne Ann Krentz that have been adapted for screenplay include The Waiting Game which was released in the year 2001.
Best Jayne Ann Krentz Books
The Desperate Game: This is one of the best books written by Jayne Ann Krentz. Using her pseudonym of Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz penned down the Desperate Game, a book that went on to become the first book in the Guinevere Book series. With an exceedingly distinctive style of writing, The Desperate Game is a thriller novel that still holds up to date as it did during the 1980’s. The book begins as some major shipments are missing and one Zachariah Justis is hired to locate the shipment by, the owner of StarrTech Company. One Guinevere Jones had managed to take more than 2000 dollars while she was still working as an employee for the company. Using the money to blackmail her, investigator Zachariah manages to get the assistance of Jones to locate the missing shipment. As she seeks revenge, Jones begins to suck dry his expense account, while at the same time working her way deep into it.
When Does The Next Jayne Ann Krentz book come out?
Jayne Ann Krentz doesn't seem to have an upcoming book. Their newest book is Sleep No More and was released on January, 3rd 2023. It is the newest book in the The Lost Night Files Series.
Jayne Ann Krentz is an author I often overlook, but not on purpose. I thoroughly enjoy her novels whenever I read one, and she has so many great options to choose from. Her integration of science fiction into her romance books is awesome, too.
Her writing can be predictable, but nevertheless is still highly enjoyable. Give her books a shot if you’re looking for something fun and different.