Jayne Ann Krentz

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Jayne Ann Castle Krentz
Pseudonym: Jayne Castle,
Jayne Taylor,
Jayne Bentley,
Stephanie James,
Amanda Glass,
Amanda Quick
Born: 1948
USAFlag of United States
Occupation: Novelist
Nationality: United States of AmericaFlag of United States
Writing period: 1979 - present
Genres: Romance, Suspense, Fantasy
Debut works: Vintage of Surrender
Website: http://www.krentz-quick.com/

Jayne Ann Castle Krentz was born in 1948 and is an American writer of romance novels. She has written romances under seven pseudonyms, but now she only use three. For contemporary romance novels, she uses her married name Jayne Ann Krentz; historical romances are under the pseudonym Amanda Quick; futuristic romance novels are under the name she was born with, Jayne Castle. According to Krentz, she uses a variety of names so that readers can quickly tell which type of book they will be reading. Most of her books share a common thread integrating some suspense into the plot.

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[edit] Biography

Jayne survived six years of rejection letters before breaking into the publishing world. Before she began writing full time, Krentz worked as a librarian, including in the Duke University library system. She earned a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University. She is famous for her work ethic, beginning her writing by 7 am six days a week.

With her background, it is not surprising that Krentz has been very generous in sharing her wealth with libraries. She established the Castle Humanities Fund at UCSC's University Library to allow the library to purchase additional books and has given money to 15 Seattle-area elementary schools to enhance their library budgets. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Writers Programs at the University of Washington extension program.

Krentz and her husband of over 30 years, Frank Krentz, reside in Seattle, Washington. Krentz is fond of vegetarian cooking.

[edit] Bibliography

[edit] As Jayne Castle

[edit] Category Romance

  • Vintage of Surrender 1979
  • Queen of Hearts 1979
  • Gentle Pirate 1980
  • Bargain with the Devil 1981
  • Right of Possesion 1981
  • Wagered Weekend 1981
  • A Man's Protection 1982
  • A Negotiated Surrender 1982
  • Affair of Risk 1982
  • Power Play 1982
  • Relentless Adversary 1982
  • Spellbound 1982
  • Conflict of Interest 1983

[edit] Stand-Alone Novels

  • Double Dealing 1984
  • Trading Secrets 1985

[edit] Guinevere Jones Series

  • The Desperate Game 1986
  • The Chilling Deception 1986
  • The Sinister Touch 1986
  • The Fatal Fortune 1986

[edit] Curtain Series

[edit] Futuristic World of St. Helens
  • Amaryllis 1996
  • Zinnia 1997
  • Orchid 1988

[edit] Futuristic World of Harmony
  • "Bridle Jitters" in Charmed (1999) and Harmony (2000)
  • After Dark 2000 & in HARMONY 2000
  • After Glow 2004
  • Ghost Hunter2006

[edit] As Jayne Taylor

  • Whirlwind Courtship 1979

[edit] As Jayne Bentley

  • A Moment Past Midnight 1979
  • Hired Husband 1979
  • Maiden of the Morning 1979
  • Sabrina's Scheme' 1979
  • Turning Toward Home 1979

[edit] As Stephanie James

  • A Passionate Business 1981
  • Corporate Qffair 1982
  • Dangerous Magic 1982
  • Lover in Pursuit 1982
  • Reckless Passion 1982
  • Renaissance Man 1982
  • Stomy Challenge 1982
  • Velvet Touch 1982
  • Affair of Honor 1983
  • Battle Prize 1983
  • Body Guard 1983
  • Gamemaster 1983
  • Price of Surrender 1983
  • Raven's Prey 1983
  • Serpent in Paradise 1983
  • The silver Snare 1983
  • To Tame the Hunter 1983
  • Gambler's Woman 1984
  • Night of the Magician 1984
  • Nightwalker 1984
  • Golden Goddess 1985
  • Wizard 1985
  • Cautious Lover 1986
  • Green Fire 1986
  • Secont Wife 1987
  • Saxon's Lady 1987
  • The Challoner Bride 1987

[edit] Colter Family Saga Series

  • Fabulous Beast 1984
  • The Devil to Pay 1985

[edit] As Jayne Ann Krentz

[edit] Category Romance

  • Uneasy Alliance 1984
  • Call It Destiny 1984
  • Ghost of a Chance 1984
  • Man With a Past 1985
  • Witchcraft 1985
  • Legacy 1985
  • The Waiting Game 1985
  • True Colors 1986
  • The Ties That Bind 1986
  • Between the Lines 1986
  • The Family Way 1987
  • The Main Attraction 1987
  • The Chance of a Lifetime 1987
  • Test of Time 1987
  • Full Bloom 1988
  • Joy 1988
  • A Woman's Touch 1989
  • Lady's Choice 1989
  • To Wild To Wed? 1991
  • The Wedding Night 1991
  • The Private Eye 1992

[edit] Stand Alone Novels

  • Twist of Fate 1986
  • A Coral Kiss 1987
  • Midnight Jewels 1987
  • Golden Chance 1990
  • Silver Linings 1991
  • Sweer Fortune 1991
  • Family Man 1992
  • Perfect Partners 1992
  • Hidden Talents 1993
  • Wildest Hearts 1993
  • Grand Passion 1994
  • "Connecting Rooms" in Everlasting Love 1995 & in Hearts Desire 1998
  • Trust Me 1995
  • Absolutely, Positively 1996
  • Deep Waters 1997
  • Flash 1998
  • Sharp Edges 1998
  • Eye of the Beholder 1999
  • Lost & Found 2000
  • Soft Focus 2000
  • Smoke in Mirrors 2002
  • Dangerous Affair 2004
  • Falling Awake 2004
  • No Going Back 2004
  • All Night Long 2005
  • White Lies, 2007

[edit] Lost Colony Series

  • Crystal Flame 1986
  • Sweet Starfire 1986
  • Shield's Lady 1989

[edit] Dreams Duology

  • Dreams, Part One 1988
  • Dreams, Part Two 1988

[edit] Gifts Series

  • Gift of Gold 1988
  • Gift of Fire 1989

[edit] Ladies and Legend Series

  • The Pirate 1990
  • The Adventurer 1990
  • The Cowboy 1990

[edit] Whispering Springs

  • Light in Shadow 2003
  • Truth or Dare 2004

[edit] Eclipse Bay Series

  • Eclipse Bay 2000
  • Dawn in Eclipse Bay 2001
  • A Summer in Eclipse Bay 2002

All three published together in collection Together in Eclipse Bay, 2003

[edit] As Amanda Glass

  • Shield's Lady 1989

[edit] As Amanda Quick

  • Seduction 1990,02
  • Surrender 1990,09
  • Scandal 1991,02
  • Rendevouz 1991,1
  • Ravished 1992,06
  • Reckless 1992,12
  • Dangerous 1993,05
  • Deception 1993,07
  • Desire 1993,12
  • Mistress 1994,07
  • Mystique 1995,01
  • Mischief 1996,08
  • Affair 1997,06
  • With This Ring 1998,04
  • The Paid Companion 2004,05
  • Wait Until Midnight 2004
  • Second Sight 2006,05

[edit] Vanza Series

  • I Thee Wed 1999,04
  • Wicked Widow 2000,04
  • Lie by Moonlight 2005,05

[edit] Lake & March Trilogy

  • Slightly Shady 2001,04
  • Don't Look Back 2002,04
  • Late for the Wedding 2003,04

[edit] Non-Fiction

  • Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance (also edited)

[edit] External links

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