Jayne Ann Krentz

Author of Second Sight

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About the Author

Jayne Ann Krentz was born in Borrego Springs, California on March 28, 1948. She received a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a librarian. She has show more written under seven different names: Jayne Bentley, Amanda Glass, Stephanie James, Jayne Taylor, Jayne Castle, Amanda Quick and Jayne Ann Krentz. Her first book, Gentle Pirate, was published in 1980 under the name Jayne Castle. She currently uses only three personas to represent her three specialties. She uses the name Jayne Ann Krentz for her contemporary pieces, Amanda Quick for her historical fiction pieces, and Jayne Castle for her futuristic pieces. Her novels include Truth or Dare, All Night Long, Copper Beach, River Road, Promise not to Tell, and Untouchable.. She has received numerous awards for her work including the 1995 Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Trust Me, the 2004 Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Falling Awake, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, the Romantic Times Jane Austen Award, and the Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies for Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance. In 2015 she made The New York Times Best Seller List with both Trust Me, Trust No One and Secret Sisters.. (Bowker Author Biography) Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of twenty-seven New York Times Bestselling novels. She is also the author of several other bestselling novels written under the name Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick. (Publisher Provided) show less

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Also includes: Stephanie James (1), Jayne Taylor (1)

Disambiguation Notice:

Her full name is Jayne Ann Castle Krentz, she writes as her maiden name Jayne Castle (futuristic romances), as her married name Jayne Ann Krentz (contemporary romances) and under the pen name Amanda Quick (historical romances). She also used the pseudonyms Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, Jayne Taylor, and Amanda Glass.

Works by Jayne Ann Krentz

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Second Sight (2006) 1,515 copies

The Paid Companion (2004) 1,312 copies

White Lies (2007) 1,194 copies

Ravished (1992) 1,176 copies

Sizzle and Burn (2008) 1,080 copies

The River Knows (2007) 1,060 copies

Mistress (1994) 1,053 copies

The Third Circle (2008) 1,042 copies

The Perfect Poison (2009) 998 copies

Lie by Moonlight (2005) 982 copies

Deception (1993) 980 copies

Mischief (1996) 974 copies

Affair (1997) 948 copies

Dangerous (1993) 938 copies

All Night Long (2005) 931 copies

Mystique (1995) 928 copies

Light In Shadow (2003) 915 copies

Running Hot (2008) 912 copies

After Dark (2000) 905 copies

Slightly Shady (2001) 902 copies

I Thee Wed (1999) 898 copies

Scandal (1991) 894 copies

Reckless (1992) 880 copies

With This Ring (1998) 873 copies

Wicked Widow (2000) 862 copies

Fired Up (2009) 862 copies

Rendezvous (1991) 859 copies

Wait Until Midnight (2004) 848 copies

Desire (1993) 848 copies

Falling Awake (2005) 840 copies

Burning Lamp (2010) 832 copies

Seduction (1990) 806 copies

Lost and Found (2001) 785 copies

Ghost Hunter (2006) 782 copies

Don't Look Back (2002) 778 copies

Surrender (1990) 777 copies

After Glow (2004) 768 copies

Smoke in Mirrors (2002) 766 copies

Truth or Dare (2003) 756 copies

Late for the Wedding (2003) 739 copies

In Too Deep (2011) 718 copies

Amaryllis (1996) 714 copies

Silver Master (2007) 699 copies

Trust Me (1995) 682 copies

Quicksilver (2011) 669 copies

Eclipse Bay (2000) 660 copies

Absolutely, Positively (1996) 642 copies

Dark Light (2008) 639 copies

Grand Passion (1994) 638 copies

Orchid (1998) 635 copies

Deep Waters (1997) 623 copies

Zinnia (1997) 619 copies

Midnight Crystal (2010) 609 copies

Sharp Edges (1998) 594 copies

Crystal Gardens (2012) 582 copies

Dawn in Eclipse Bay (2001) 581 copies

Obsidian Prey (2009) 567 copies

Eye of the Beholder (1999) 556 copies

Flash (1998) 554 copies

Soft Focus (1999) 554 copies

Summer in Eclipse Bay (2002) 544 copies

Wildest Hearts (1993) 536 copies

Canyons of Night (2011) 514 copies

Copper Beach (2012) 508 copies

The Mystery Woman (2013) 489 copies

Family Man (1992) 485 copies

River Road (2014) 477 copies

Otherwise Engaged (2014) 468 copies

Secret Sisters (2015) 462 copies

Hidden Talents (1993) 456 copies

Dream Eyes (2003) 456 copies

The Girl Who Knew Too Much (2017) 455 copies

Perfect Partners (1992) 448 copies

When All the Girls Have Gone (2016) 420 copies

Garden of Lies (2015) 409 copies

The Lost Night (2012) 407 copies

Witchcraft (1985) 398 copies

Shield's Lady (1989) 391 copies

Midnight Jewels (1987) 386 copies

A Coral Kiss (1987) 365 copies

'Til Death Do Us Part (2016) 356 copies

Trust No One (2015) 351 copies

Deception Cove (2013) 350 copies

The Golden Chance (1990) 347 copies

Silver Linings (1991) 346 copies

The Vanishing (2020) 343 copies

Gift of Gold (1988) 340 copies

Sweet Fortune (1991) 340 copies

The Other Lady Vanishes (2018) 332 copies

Sweet Starfire (1985) 330 copies

Gift of Fire (1989) 326 copies

Crystal Flame (1986) 325 copies

Charmed (Bridal Jitters / Man in the Mirror / Tangled Dreams / Pandora's Bottle) (1999) — Author — 308 copies

Promise Not to Tell (2018) 292 copies

The Hot Zone (2014) 291 copies

Twist Of Fate (1986) 285 copies

Tightrope (2019) 284 copies

Between The Lines (1986) 282 copies

The Pirate (1990) 279 copies

Bridal Jitters (2005) 278 copies

The Adventurer (1990) 273 copies

Siren's Call (2015) 262 copies

Family Way (1987) 255 copies

The Ties That Bind (1986) 251 copies

Close Up (2020) 248 copies

Uneasy Alliance (1984) 248 copies

Ghost Of A Chance (1984) 244 copies

Full Bloom (1988) 244 copies

The Cowboy (1990) 243 copies

The Waiting Game (1985) 240 copies

Illusion Town (2016) 239 copies

Legacy (1985) 236 copies

Untouchable (2019) 236 copies

The Wedding Night (1991) 218 copies

Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance (1992) — Editor — 216 copies

The Lady Has a Past (2021) 203 copies

Call It Destiny (1984) 202 copies

True Colors (1986) 201 copies

A Woman's Touch (1989) 199 copies

Lady's Choice (1989) 193 copies

Test Of Time (1987) 192 copies

Harmony (After Dark / Bridal Jitters) (2002) 189 copies

The Scargill Cove Case Files (2011) 183 copies

Joy (1988) 181 copies

Man With A Past (1985) 179 copies

Gambler's Woman (1984) 178 copies

All the Colors of Night (2021) 178 copies

A Shared Dream (Dreams, Part One and Two) (2001) 173 copies

Raven's Prey (1983) 163 copies

Stormy Challenge (1982) 151 copies

Fabulous Beast (1984) 151 copies

Worth the Risk (The Challoner Bride / Wizard) (2002) 148 copies

Lightning in a Mirror (2022) 146 copies

The Main Attraction (1987) 143 copies

Serpent in Paradise (1983) 143 copies

To Tame the Hunter (1983) 142 copies

Sleep No More (2023) 140 copies

Chance Of A Lifetime (1987) 137 copies

When She Dreams (2022) 136 copies

The Devil To Pay (1985) 126 copies

Nightwalker (1984) 121 copies

Guild Boss (2021) 118 copies

Night of the Magician (1984) 116 copies

The Desperate Game (1986) 115 copies

Too Wild to Wed? (1991) 114 copies

The Silver Snare (1983) 112 copies

Sweetwater and the Witch (2022) 107 copies

The Private Eye / Keegan's Bluff / Cop Next Door (2003) 106 copies

Dangerous Affair (Dangerous Magic / Affair of Honor) (2004) 105 copies

The Private Eye [and] Beguiled (1999) 100 copies

Second Wife (1986) 100 copies

The Chilling Deception (1986) 95 copies

Corporate Affair (1982) 93 copies

The Sinister Touch (1986) 87 copies

Whirlwind Courtship [and] High Energy (1996) 87 copies

Together in Eclipse Bay (Eclipse Bay / Dawn in Eclipse Bay / Summer in Eclipse Bay) (1831) 87 copies

Whirlwind Courtship (1979) 86 copies

The Man in the Mask (Fabulous Beast / Night of the Magician) (2007) 86 copies

Dangerous Magic (1982) 85 copies

Bargain with the Devil (1981) 85 copies

Sweet Starfire [and] Crystal Flame (2002) 85 copies

The Fatal Fortune (1986) 84 copies

Gentle Pirate (1980) 82 copies

The Bride Wore White (2023) 81 copies

Passionate Business (1987) 79 copies

Renaissance Man (1982) 77 copies

Body Guard (1983) 77 copies

Surrender / Seduction (1750) 76 copies

Velvet Touch (1982) 75 copies

Lover In Pursuit (1982) 75 copies

The Night Island (2024) 74 copies

Wizard (1985) 74 copies

Gamemaster (1983) 73 copies

Affair of Honor (1983) 72 copies

Relentless Adversary (1982) 72 copies

Price of Surrender (1983) 72 copies

The Private Eye (1992) 71 copies

A Negotiated Surrender (1982) 70 copies

Lady's Choice [and] Stroke of Midnight (2006) 70 copies

Dreams, Part 1 (1988) 69 copies

Reckless Passion (1982) 69 copies

Golden Goddess (1985) 69 copies

Power Play (1982) 68 copies

Green Fire (1986) 68 copies

Stolen Memories (Test of Time / Thief of Hearts / Moontide) (2001) 67 copies

Cautious Lover (1986) 67 copies

Dangerous Games (The Devil to Pay / Wizard) (2008) 66 copies

Battle Prize (1983) 65 copies

Affair of Risk (1982) 64 copies

Conflict of Interest (1983) 64 copies

The Challoner Bride (1987) 60 copies

Dreams, Part 2 (1988) 60 copies

Wagered Weekend (1981) 58 copies

Right of Possession (1981) 56 copies

A Man's Protection (1982) 55 copies

Spellbound (1982) 55 copies

Trading Secrets (1985) 53 copies

Heart's Desire (Connecting Rooms / Lake of Dreams / Resurrection) (1998) 51 copies

Double Dealing (1984) 50 copies

The Pirate, The Adventurer & The Cowboy (3-in-1) (2006) 50 copies

Saxon's Lady (1987) 48 copies

Bedazzled (Joy / Impulse / Trust) (2002) 47 copies

Grand Passion [and] Absolutely, Positively (2001) 46 copies

Desperate and Deceptive (The Desperate Game / The Chilling Deception) (2014) 42 copies

The Golden Chance [and] Silver Linings (2001) 41 copies

Sinister and Fatal (The Sinister Touch / The Fatal Fortune) (2014) 40 copies

Family Passions (The Family Way / Chances Are / Presumed Guilty) (2002) 39 copies

Dreamscape (Ghost of a Chance + Bewitching Hour + Remember Me) (1993) 37 copies

Connecting Rooms {novella} (2014) 34 copies

One More Time (Lady's Choice / Midsummer Madness / Tempestuous Reunion) (2002) 34 copies

Everybody's Talking (Main Attraction/ Edge of Eternity/ My Phony Valentine) (2003) — Contributor — 31 copies

Dangerous Desires (Too Wild To Wed? / Montana Man / Falling Angel) (1999) 30 copies

Tough Enough (The Cowboy / The Cougar / Murder at Last Chance Ranch) (2012) 30 copies

Man with a Past [and] True Colors (1991) 30 copies

Full Bloom [and] Compromising Positions (2001) 29 copies

No Going Back (Soft Focus / After Dark) (2004) 28 copies

Cop Next Door (2006) 27 copies

Legacies of Love (Legacy / No Stranger / Wedding Bell Blues) (1999) 24 copies

Witchcraft / Last Chance Café / Bayou Reunion (2003) 24 copies

Queen of Hearts (1979) 19 copies

Wildest Dreams (Velvet Touch / Renaissance Man) (2013) 17 copies

People in Glass Houses (Harmony Novel) (2024) 16 copies

Rendezvous / Ravished / Reckless (2004) 15 copies

Carried Away (Golden Goddess / Cautious Lover / Green Fire) (2002) 15 copies

Ruthless Love (Corporate Affair / Lover in Pursuit) (2014) 14 copies

Reckless Nights: Stormy Challenge / Reckless Passion (2013) 14 copies

Vintage of Surrender / Whisper in the Wind / Winter Wine (1979) 13 copies

Soft Focus [Abridged] (1999) 13 copies

Rosa del Rio / Emerald Morning / Queen of Hearts (1979) 12 copies

The Power of Love (The Waiting Game / Diamond Girl / This Matter of Marriage) (1998) 12 copies

Meant to Be (The Waiting Game / The Dream / Perfect Husband) (2001) — Contributor — 12 copies

White Lies [Abridged] (2008) 11 copies

Stranded! (The Silver Snare / Flashpoint / A Stranger's Smile) (1994) 11 copies

Vintage of Surrender (1979) 11 copies

Take 5, Volume 2 (Anthology 5-in-1) (2001) — Contributor — 11 copies

Amanda Quick CD Collection: The Paid Companion / Wait Until Midnight / Lie by Moonlight [Abridged Audiobook] (2007) 7 copies

The Three Worlds of Jayne Ann Krentz CD Collection: All Night Long / Lie By Moonlight / Ghost Hunter (2009) 6 copies

Body Guard [and] Green Fire (2007) 5 copies

Dangerous Temptations (Serpent in Paradise / Saxon's Lady) (2005) 5 copies

Jayne Ann Krentz Collection: Soft Focus / Lost and Found / Smoke in Mirrors [Abridged] (2003) 5 copies

No Mires Atras (1985) 5 copies

Amanda Quick CD Collection: Second Sight / The River Knows / The Third Circle [Abridged Audiobook] (2009) 4 copies

Jayne Ann Krentz CD Collection: Lost and Found / Smoke in Mirrors (Abridged Audibook) (2005) 4 copies

Too Wild to Wed? / Full Bloom / The Wedding Night 4 copies

Slightly Shady [Abridged Audiobook] (2001) 4 copies

Company Profiles for Students (1999) 4 copies

Unexpected Pleasures (The Family Way / The Stud / As Time Goes By) (2001) 4 copies

Jayne Ann Krentz CD Collection 2: Light in Shadow / Truth or Dare / Falling Awake [Abridged] (2007) 4 copies

sa Quick, Amanda ; James, Stephanie ; Castle, Jayne, Taylor, Jayne 4 copies

Lie by Moonlight [Abridged Audiobook] (2006) 3 copies

De redding (2016) 3 copies

Dangerous Affairs (The Waiting Game / Legacy) (2004) 3 copies

Compromiso de conveniencia (2012) 3 copies

By Amanda Quick Mistress (Reprint) [Mass Market Paperback] (1995) 3 copies

Second Sight [Abridged] (2006) 2 copies

Golden Goddess / Cautious Lover (2004) 2 copies

El jardín de las mentiras (2017) 2 copies

HeiÃŸes Versprechen. (2005) 2 copies

Hasta que la muerte nos separe / Til Death Do Us Part (2017) 2 copies

Gambler's Woman [and] Battle Prize 2 copies

Test of Time 2 copies

Sabrina's Scheme 2 copies

To Tame the Hunter [and] The Silver Snare 2 copies

Až na dno : první část trilogie Zrcadlo (2011) 1 copy

Ohtlik nõidus (2009) 1 copy

Nazvi to osudem 1 copy

Crystal Gardens 18-copy solid floor display 1 copy

Intrigo pericoloso 1 copy

Ztracená noc : první část z cyklu Ostrov Rainshadow (2013) 1 copy

Zátoka lží : druhá část z cyklu Ostrov Rainshadow (2014) 1 copy

Mischief / Rendezvous (1996) 1 copy

Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick Arcane Society Series: Books 10-11: In Too Deep & Quicksilver (2017) 1 copy

Oči plné snů (2013) 1 copy

Jako rtuť : druhá část trilogie Zrcadlo (2011) 1 copy

Cesta u řeky (2014) 1 copy

Barvy noci (2021) 1 copy

Klíč k tajemství (2012) 1 copy

Tajuplná zahrada (2013) 1 copy

Tajemná žena (2013) 1 copy

Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick Arcane Society Series: Books 3-4: Sizzle and Burn & The Third Circle (2017) 1 copy

Hired Husband 1 copy

On the Edge (A Coral Kiss / French Quarter / Blue Rules) — Contributor — 1 copy

Fired Up / Burning Lamp / Midnight Crystal [Abridged] (2011) 1 copy

The Pirate / Man with a Past / Trust Me 1 copy

Whirlwind Courtship 1 copy

Light in Shadow / Truth or Dare / Witchcraft 1 copy

Family Man / Lost & Found / Dawn in Eclipse Bay / Falling Awake 1 copy

Uneasy Alliance / The Challoner Bride (2010) 1 copy

The Silver Snare / Corporate Affair (2009) 1 copy

Joy 1 copy

De opdracht (2016) 1 copy

Wizard 1 copy

True Colors / Man with a Past 1 copy

Man with a Past [Abridged Audio Book] 1 copy

A Coral Kiss, Dangerous Affair, Truth Or Dare 1 copy

Jayne Ann Krentz CD Collection 3: White Lies, Fired Up (2011) 1 copy

Heart’s Kiss: Issue 7, February 2018: Featuring Jayne Ann Krentz (2018) 1 copy

Il cristallo verde 1 copy

Slightly Shady (Lake/March, #1) 1 copy

The Girl WhoKnew Too Much 1 copy

The Serpent 1 copy

Rendezvous 1 copy

Hotel Vendome 1 copy

Light and Shadow 1 copy

Arcane Society Trilogy (White Lies, Sizzle & Burn, Running Hot) 1 copy

The Paid Companion (2015) 1 copy

AyI;sI;gI;nda Ask (2008) 1 copy

The Gifts 1 copy

Deception 1 copy

SMOKE IN THE MIRRORS 1 copy

Passionnément, à la folie (1999) 1 copy

Romance Treasury: The Sweetest of Debts / Ghost of a Chance / Wind Shadow (1992) — Contributor — 1 copy

The Night Island 1 copy

Rendevous / Dangerous / The Paid Companion / Mistress / Don't Look Back / Desire / Ravished / Mystique / Deception /… 1 copy

Sleep No More 1 copy

By Krentz, Jane Ann Wildest Hearts Mass Market Paperback - January 1996 1 copy

Az égő lámpa 1 copy

Slightly Shady [UNABARIDGED CD] (Audiobook) 1 copy

Lightning in a Mirror 1 copy

Les enquêtes de Lavinia et Tobias, Tome 2 : Le mystère du bracelet bleu (2011) 1 copy

Fascinación (2003) 1 copy

Neviditelná pouta (1994) 1 copy

Rendición (2003) 1 copy

Escándalo (2003) 1 copy

El peligro de la pasión (2003) 1 copy

Charlotte 1 copy

Les ladies de Lantern Street (Tome 2) - La femme mystère (French Edition) 1 copy

Les ladies de Lantern Street (Tome 1) - Le mystère de Crystal Gardens (French Edition) 1 copy

Não Olhes Para Trás 1 copy

Seducción (2003) 1 copy

Ryzykantka (2008) 1 copy

Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick Arcane Society Series: Books 5-6: Running Hot & The Perfect Poison (2017) 1 copy

O Sexto Sentido 1 copy

Seduccion (2000) 1 copy

Black and Blue 1 copy

Minciuni nevinovate 1 copy

Kui kõik tüdrukud äkki kaovad (2018) 1 copy

Relações perigosas 1 copy

Jayne Ann Krentz Collection - Between the Lines & Twist of Fate 1 copy

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Associated Works

How to Write a Romance and Get it Published (1983) — Contributor, some editions — 121 copies

Vendetta, Born in Shame, Fairy Tale, Devil Who Tamed Her, Silk and Shadows, Absolutely Positively 1 copy

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Legal name: Krentz, Jayne Ann Castle
Other names: Castle, Jayne
Taylor, Jayne
Bentley, Jayne
James, Stephanie
Krentz, Jayne Ann
Glass, Amanda (show all 7)
Quick, Amanda
Birthdate: 1948-03-28
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Borrego Springs, California, USA
Places of residence: Seattle, Washington, USA
Virgin Islands
Education: University of California, Santa Cruz (BA - History, 1970)
San Jose State University (MLS)
Occupations: librarian
Awards and honors: Romance Writers of America (Lifetime Achievement Award, 1995)
Jane Austen Award (Romantic Times)
Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies
RT Career Acheivement Award
P.E.A.R.L. (Career Achievement, 2005)
Disambiguation notice: Her full name is Jayne Ann Castle Krentz, she writes as her maiden name Jayne Castle (futuristic romances), as her married name Jayne Ann Krentz (contemporary romances) and under the pen name Amanda Quick (historical romances). She also used the pseudonyms Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, Jayne Taylor, and Amanda Glass.

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Reviews

Crystal Gardens (Ladies of Lantern Street #1) by Amanda Quick

This book was so much fun, as Amanda Quick's books always are. I read it all in one night.
Evangeline is strong, intelligent, and resourceful, and Lucas is her match. I really like how he takes her seriously as an intellectual equal even though he teases her about her writing.
The story has elements from Quick's earlier paranormals, including her system of psychic powers and the use of crystals, and the garden was a character in itself. At one point I was reminded of Maleficent's forest of thorns - plants that are aware and inimical.
Evangeline's friends were lovely, and I am definitely looking forward to their stories. I hope Beth and Tony show up again too!… (more)

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Dream Eyes (Dark Legacy, #2) by Jayne Ann Krentz

This was fun. I love the way Jayne's people interact. And I really liked the cat!

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Deception Cove (Rainshadow, #2; Harmony, #10) by Jayne Castle

I love the Harmony books, and this one was just as much fun as the rest. The world grows more intriguing as the characters learn more about it and its history, and the dust bunnies are adorable! I liked Alice and Drake very much, and it was great to see what was happening with earlier characters in the series. I also liked that there were a few "obvious" things that could have happened, but the story took a different direction instead. One cannot accuse Ms. Castle of lazy writing.

I read it in one sitting and had a great time!… (more)

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The Hot Zone (Rainshadow, #3, Ghost Hunters, #11) by Jayne Castle

So much fun! Of course the dust bunnies were as adorable as ever, and I LOVED Sedona's moment of revenge when her ex shows up at her house. The Rainshadow books are always a treat, and this one was no exception.

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