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Explore the Jayne Castle books in order, with Harmony series reading order, story notes, and tips on how these futuristic romances connect back to Amanda Quick and Jayne Ann Krentz.

Jayne Castle is a pen name used by Jayne Ann Krentz. This page lists books published as Jayne Castle.

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A Moment Past Midnight

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1979

Ryder Marshall must marry a Grenville sister to inherit their grandfather’s ranch. When Laura abandons country life, Anne faces taking her place, despite believing Ryder loves her sister and fearing the marriage can only be temporary.

Queen of Hearts

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1979

Janna agrees to pose as a friend's fiancée to keep his intimidating brother from interfering with his real engagement. Adam Halleck's interest in her turns the deception into a confrontation involving attraction and mistaken assumptions.

Turning Towards Home

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1979

Amanda discovers that Rafe MacIntyre deceived her during their courtship, drawing her into marriage and an unexpected family. Determined to escape his control, she makes plans for freedom while questioning whether she can bear to leave him.

Vintage of Surrender

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1979

Jennifer Ingram refuses to marry Luke Clinton, a determined man convinced she belongs in his future. Although they barely know each other, his persistent courtship challenges her certainty that she can resist the attraction between them.

Gentle Pirate

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1980

Kirsten Mallory has sworn never to let another man control her, but her new boss Simon Kendrick unsettles that resolve. His authority at work and his romantic pursuit force her to confront desire alongside her need for independence.

Maiden of the Morning

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1980

Harmony intends to reject Victor Ralston’s proposal, but his brother Aaron intervenes, convinced she has already broken another brother’s heart. His attempt at revenge disrupts her holiday and leads to an unexpected effort to make amends.

Whirlwind Courtship

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1980

Phoebe Hampton arrives accidentally at Harlan Garand’s remote cabin. Assuming she is another prospective bride sent by his matchmaking aunt, he nevertheless allows her to stay, beginning an acquaintance shaped by a mistaken impression of her intentions.

A Passionate Business

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1981

Hilary Forrester refuses her father’s plan to marry her to a wealthy businessman interested in the family restaurant chain. She warns prospective suitor Logan Saber away, but his amused response suggests he may accept her resistance as a challenge.

Bargain with the Devil

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1981

To protect her father from Hunter Manning's revenge, Stacy Rylan agrees to marry the man threatening to ruin him. Their bargain leaves her struggling with hostility and attraction toward a husband whose intentions she cannot trust.

Right of Possession

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1981

After escaping danger in South America, Reva rebuilds her life and plans to marry Bruce. The man who protected her returns to claim the relationship he believes they began, threatening both her plans and her hard-won independence.

Wagered Weekend

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1981

A winning streak at a party tempts Savannah Emery into increasingly personal wagers with Cord Harding. When she loses a weekend to him, his determination to collect the bet turns a card game into an unwelcome romantic challenge.

A Negotiated Surrender

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Business rivals Calla Nevin and Slade York carry their struggle for control beyond the bargaining table. She refuses to work for him or surrender her independence, while his pursuit tests the defenses she has built against intimacy.

Corporate Affair

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Kalinda Brady travels to Colorado determined to take revenge on her former fiancé. Meeting artist and fisherman Rand Alastair disrupts her carefully arranged plans, forcing her to choose between settling old scores and pursuing an unexpected romance.

Dangerous Magic

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Elissa Sheldon resents Wade Taggert's belief that she advanced her career through an affair. When he blackmails her into a relationship, she plots to make him fall in love, only to find her own feelings complicating revenge.

Legacy

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Honor Mayfield becomes entangled with horse-racing businessman Conn Landry while trying to help her troubled sister. Their attraction deepens before she discovers links between their pasts and his calculated deception, leaving her caught between desire and the need to protect herself.

Reckless Passion

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Stockbroker Dara Bancroft suspects that prospective client Yale Ransom's polished Southern manners conceal a more forceful personality. Her flirtatious challenge sparks an intense encounter, turning a business introduction into a romance that tests her emotional defenses.

Relentless Adversary

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Kelly Winfield fears the security consultant hired to catch a thief at Forrester Stereo will uncover her secret. Locke Channing's investigation places her career at risk, while his personal interest makes keeping her distance increasingly difficult.

Renaissance Man

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Rare-book dealer Alina Corey models her social life on a Renaissance heroine, keeping romance at a comfortable distance. That arrangement falters when Jared Troy, the combative scholar she knows through correspondence, arrives and challenges her carefully maintained detachment.

Spellbound

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Lacey Holbrook calls Jed Merlin back into her life and tries to transform the unconventional man into a polished companion. He is essential to a plan involving dangerous secrets, but renewed attraction threatens to distract her.

Stormy Challenge

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Leya Brandon struggles to trust Court Tremayne after discovering he lied about his name. His determination to pursue her unsettles her confidence that her heart is safe, bringing desire into conflict with her doubts about his honesty.

Velvet Touch

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1982

Lacey Seldon leaves her librarian past behind, seeking a fresh start on an island in Puget Sound. Meeting Holt Randolph awakens an unexpected attraction, but he wants a commitment that challenges her cautious approach to love.

Affair of Honor

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

A career crisis sends philosophy professor Brenna Llewellyn to a mountain cabin retreat, where she encounters adventurous writer Ryder Sterne. Their initial confrontation becomes an attraction that challenges her reliance on logic and his demands for commitment.

Battle Prize

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Rani Cameron's war game with Gage Fletcher becomes a struggle over her future. He wants her to leave New Mexico for Dallas and confront her past, while their growing attraction complicates her determination to resist his plans.

Body Guard

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Sabrina's Hawaiian vacation comes with an unwanted companion: bodyguard Jake Devlin, hired after kidnapping threats alarm her mother. His commitment to protecting her quickly becomes entangled with an attraction that makes their enforced closeness increasingly difficult to resist.

Conflict of Interest

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Corporate vice president Kali Havelock wants the rights to Lang Sterling's advanced industrial robots. The stubborn inventor resists her carefully managed business offer, turning negotiations into a clash between professional ambition, personal control, and unexpected desire.

Gamemaster

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Accountant Shelley Banning approaches video-game magnate Joel Cassidy to secure financial help for a struggling client. Their negotiations become a personal contest, as his attraction and insistence on setting the rules threaten to complicate her professional mission.

Lover in Pursuit

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Reyna McKenzie seeks a fresh start in Hawaii after Trevor Langdon broke her heart and damaged her career. His unexpected return forces her to decide whether the man responsible for her pain deserves another chance at love.

Price of Surrender

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Adena West approaches Holt Sinclaire on business, confronting a man accustomed to believing everything has a price. Their encounter turns personal, drawing her into a powerful attraction that challenges his assumptions and her willingness to risk surrender.

Raven's Prey

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

After fleeing to escape a dangerous business scheme, Honor Knight is seized by Judd Raven, hired to bring her home. To survive, she must convince him that the family he trusts poses the real threat.

The Silver Snare

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Jessica Travers and Lucas Kincaid clash while surviving a desert plane crash. Hoping to escape his forceful pursuit afterward, she takes a luxury cruise to Mexico, only to discover that Lucas intends to continue their unfinished romance.

To Tame the Hunter

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1983

Selena Caldwell retreats to a Utah resort, but determined businessman York Sutherland follows her there. Refusing to become another of his acquisitions, she meets his pursuit with a will of her own as attraction complicates their contest.

Call It Destiny

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

Heather Strand expects her marriage to follow carefully negotiated terms, but Jake Cavender has plans of his own. Discovering his deception drives her away, leaving her to weigh her independence against feelings she can no longer dismiss.

Double Dealing

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

Samantha Maitland recruits venture capitalist Gabriel Sinclair to finance a scheme against Drew Buchanan's Arizona property deal. As Gabriel pursues her, she fears revealing the revenge that drives her plans against a lover she cannot forgive.

Gambler's Woman

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

Alyssa Chandler keeps her mathematical work and private passions carefully separated until she meets gambler Jordan Kyle. His attraction challenges her controlled approach to life, asking her to risk an uncertain future with him.

Ghost of a Chance

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

When her brother nearly dies investigating fraudulent psychics, Anne Silver turns to former lover Julian Aries for help. Their hunt for the swindlers draws the former intelligence agent back into danger and rekindles their unfinished romance.

Night of the Magician

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

Financial planner Ariana Warfield suspects a confidence man has deceived her aunt. She recruits magician Lucian Hawk to expose the trickery, only to discover that working with him threatens her own carefully managed emotional defenses.

Nightwalker

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

Cassie's solitude in an old mansion ends when Justin Drake arrives during a storm, promising revenge through seduction. As unsettling events unfold, she must decide whether his offer of protection conceals another threat to her safety.

Uneasy Alliance

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1984

After a damaging relationship, Abby Lyndon values control and independence. When a threat from her past returns, she accepts Torr Latimer's protection, but his growing involvement raises difficult questions about trust, desire, and the boundaries she needs.

Golden Goddess

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1985

Hannah imagines a holiday romance with the handsome stranger on her flight to Hawaii. When Jarett breaks into her hotel room seeking a golden fertility goddess hidden in her luggage, her vacation takes an unexpected turn.

Man with a Past

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1985

Cole Stockton pursues Kelsey Murdock with a determination she finds difficult to resist. Yet the secrets surrounding his past prevent true intimacy, leaving her to question whether attraction can sustain a relationship with a man who refuses answers.

The Waiting Game

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1985

Exhausted Sara Fraser retreats to her uncle’s mountain cabin, only to find him missing. Reclusive Adrian Saville helps her search, drawing them into a dangerous mystery that complicates their growing attraction and her hopes of escape.

Trading Secrets

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1985

A casual encounter in Acapulco brings Sabrina Chase into former military officer Matt August's complicated life. When he leaves his troubled teenage son with her, sudden danger forces them to flee while Matt's hidden history threatens their safety.

True Colors

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1985

Jamie Garland’s attraction to Cade Santerre leads to a passionate encounter, followed by an apparent betrayal involving the authorities. After sending him away, she must face unanswered questions about what happened and whether she can trust him.

Between the Lines

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Hurt by an earlier relationship, Amber Langley agrees to marry her boss, Cormick Grayson, for practical reasons. Their arrangement promises safety from heartbreak, but growing passion leaves her wanting an emotional commitment he seems unwilling to offer.

Green Fire

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Restless adventurer Flint Cottrell has spent his life chasing legends and treasure. When he arrives rain-soaked at Rani Garroway's door, their attraction threatens her comfortable routine and offers him the sense of belonging he has been seeking.

Second Wife

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Flynn Rammage once left Heather Devany heartbroken. Now raising his son alone, he asks her to return to his life, forcing Heather to weigh her affection for the child against the risk of trusting Flynn again.

The Chilling Deception

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

A temporary secretarial job leaves Guinevere Jones uneasy about her client's safety. She persuades security consultant Zac Justis to protect a meeting in the San Juan Islands, where an enemy believed dead pursues revenge for past events.

The Desperate Game

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Guinevere Jones struggles to keep her temporary employment agency afloat when security consultant Zac Justis blackmails her into assisting with a computer crime. Their investigation places her in danger and brings an unexpected attraction into her life.

The Fatal Fortune

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Guinevere Jones decides to expose a fortune-teller profiting from dishonest predictions. With Zac Justis helping protect her, the investigation leads beyond a confidence trick to blackmail and a killer determined to erase evidence of the past.

The Sinister Touch

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

When a neighboring artist's apartment is broken into and a painting damaged, Guinevere Jones offers to help. Zac Justis joins her investigation, but jealousy complicates their efforts as art and occult interests conceal a dangerous threat.

The Ties That Bind

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Artist Shannon Raine is intrigued by her new neighbor, Garth Sheridan, in their quiet coastal community. Their attraction develops into an affair, but his concealed past threatens the trust and intimacy she hopes to build.

Twist of Fate

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1986

Hannah Jessett confronts businessman Gideon Cage when he threatens her brother’s company. An inheritance of her anthropologist aunt’s unpublished journals adds another complication, drawing Hannah into family secrets, danger, and an unexpected attraction to Gideon.

A Coral Kiss

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

Writer Amy Slater is rebuilding her life when her mysterious friend Jed Glaze arrives injured. Their changing relationship draws them toward a Pacific island and an unresolved murder, where concealed histories threaten both their safety and trust.

Chance of a Lifetime

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

When her sister is accused of embezzlement, Rachel Wilder poses as a housekeeper to investigate security expert Abraham Chance. Her attempt to clear her sister’s name becomes more complicated as her attraction to Abraham grows.

Midnight Jewels

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

A bookseller owns a rare collection of eighteenth-century erotic writing that attracts the attention of a mysterious man. His interest draws her into a romance complicated by dark secrets and questions about what he truly wants.

Test of Time

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

Katy’s approaching wedding to Garrett should promise happiness, but troubling doubts persist. As she questions his reasons for marrying her, she must decide whether their comfortable compatibility can offer the love and commitment she needs.

The Challoner Bride

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

Flynn Challoner wants a wife to help establish his dynasty, but Angie Morgan distrusts his motives after his earlier deception. Though drawn to him, she refuses a marriage built on anything less than love and genuine commitment.

The Main Attraction

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1987

After ten years away, Filomena Cromwell returns to Gallant Lake wealthy and transformed. Determined to confront the people who humiliated her, including her former fiancé, she discovers that revisiting old wounds brings unexpected complications to her plans.

Dream, Part One

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1988

Diana Prentice and Colby Savagar become linked by disturbing dreams that echo an ancient legend about a cursed woman. Their growing relationship unfolds alongside present-day danger, as the boundary between the Chained Lady's story and their own weakens.

Dream, Part Two

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1988

Expecting a child, Diana Prentice begins married life with Colby Savagar while their strange dreams continue. An emergency draws them back to Fullbrook Corners, where threats against Colby's family intersect with the legend of the Chained Lady.

Gift of Gold

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1988

Verity Ames encounters Jonas Quarrel again when the man who rescued her in Mexico seeks work at her restaurant. His scholarly appearance conceals unusual powers and a hidden mission that draws them toward both intimacy and danger.

Joy

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1988

Virginia Middlebrook and A. C. Ryerson cautiously begin a relationship after unhappy marriages. A Caribbean trip and an emerald bracelet with a mysterious history introduce danger, testing whether their newfound intimacy can survive the secrets surrounding them.

A Woman's Touch

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1989

Rebecca Wade’s land makes her a desirable target for Kyle Stockbridge, whose romantic pursuit serves a business objective. As real feelings complicate his strategy, Rebecca must determine whether his interest reaches beyond the property he wants.

Gift of Fire

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1989

Verity Ames and Renaissance scholar Jonas Quarrel are hired to locate a missing medieval treasure. Exploring hidden passages and glittering crystals brings their relationship into new danger, while the mysterious power that first connected them remains central.

Lady's Choice

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1989

Juliana Grant believes Travis Sawyer could be her ideal partner, unaware that he is pursuing a revenge-driven takeover. Her financial stake in a resort and their developing romance put her directly in the path of his scheme.

The Adventurer

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1990

Romance writer Sarah Fleetwood asks former adventurer Gideon Trace to help locate five pairs of lost family earrings. Despite his repeated refusals, she arrives at his door, determined to launch a treasure hunt that challenges his isolation.

The Cowboy

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1990

A year after their bitter breakup, businessman Rafe Cassidy pursues novelist Margaret Lark again. Determined to bring her to his Arizona ranch, he uses pressure to reopen a relationship she believes belongs firmly in the past.

The Golden Chance

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1990

Philadelphia Fox inherits shares that give her control over Lightfoot Industries after her best friend dies. Her distrust of the family clashes with an attraction to Nick Lightfoot, drawing her into corporate struggles and disturbing family secrets.

The Pirate

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1990

Exhausted novelist Kate Inskip takes an island holiday arranged by her friends, only to face travel mishaps and a mugger. Her response catches Jared Hawthorne's attention, complicating her attempt to escape the pressures of her ordinary life.

Silver Linings

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1991

Art dealer Mattie Sharpe travels to a South Sea island and encounters adventurer Hugh Abbott, who once broke her heart. A dead body sends them fleeing together, forcing Mattie to confront his past and reconsider her trust.

Sweet Fortune

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1991

Jessie Benedict fears Sam Hatchard wants marriage chiefly to secure her family’s business. Hoping to escape their engagement, she finds work at a psychic detective agency, but a case forces them together and challenges her assumptions about him.

The Wedding Night

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1991

Angie Townsend marries Owen Sutherland despite their families’ rivalry. On their honeymoon, an unexpected caller claims Owen’s real motive was a corporate takeover, leaving Angie to question the relationship and discover whether their marriage rests on love.

Too Wild To Wed

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1991

History professor Letty Conroy learns her fiancé has investigated her suitability as a wife. Determined to overturn his assumptions, she plans a scandalous appearance at a university celebration, while Xavier tries to protect her reputation and their relationship.

Family Man

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1992

Katy Wade wants to leave her job and start a business, but first must persuade estranged Luke Gilchrist to rescue his family’s company. His resentment of the Gilchrists complicates her mission, especially as their mutual attraction grows.

Perfect Partners

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1992

Librarian Letitia Thornquist unexpectedly inherits an outdoor equipment company. Its experienced executive, Joel Blackstone, doubts her readiness to lead, but their developing attraction complicates his plans to guide her and her determination to prove herself.

Hidden Talents

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1993

Serenity Makepeace hopes a mail-order business will save her small town’s artists and their livelihoods. Consultant Caleb Ventress is drawn to her determination, but a blackmailer threatens the enterprise, her future, and their emerging relationship.

Wildest Hearts

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1993

After her brother disappears in a plane crash, Annie Lyncroft proposes a practical marriage to investor Oliver Rain to protect his company. Their arrangement becomes complicated by real attraction and Oliver’s conviction that her brother remains alive.

Grand Passion

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1994

Innkeeper Cleopatra Robbins meets Max Fortune when he arrives searching for five priceless paintings left to him by his mentor. His quest brings unexpected romance to her inn, complicating both his search and her carefully established life.

Trust Me

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1995

Caterer Desdemona Wainwright meets Sam Stark when his wedding collapses and he insists on paying the bill. Their unlikely romance becomes entangled with a break-in and sensitive computer files, forcing them to navigate attraction alongside danger.

Absolutely, Positively

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1996

Molly Abberwick hires Harry Stratton Trevelyan to advise the foundation supporting her late father’s inventions. His forceful approach challenges her expectations, and their professional clashes develop into an attraction that neither finds easy to manage.

Amaryllis

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1996

Psychic detective Amaryllis Lark takes a corporate theft assignment for exploration executive Lucas Trent on the colony of St. Helen's. Their uneasy professional partnership leads into a murder investigation and an attraction neither of them anticipated.

Deep Waters

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1997

Charity Truitt and Elias Winters retreat to Whispering Waters Cove after upheavals in their professional and romantic lives. Two murders disturb their refuge, forcing them to work together to find a killer while confronting their growing attraction.

Zinnia

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1997

After a false scandal destroys her design business, psychic Zinnia Spring helps casino owner Nick Chastain search for his father's journal. Their investigation into his past attracts a killer, while their shared outsider status draws them together.

Flash

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1998

Olivia Chantry inherits a minority share in her uncle’s lighting company, leaving Jasper Sloan in control. Their contentious partnership develops into attraction, but blackmail and murder force them to confront hidden secrets and learn to trust each other.

Orchid

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1998

Psychic Orchid Adams works with unlicensed investigator Rafe Stonebraker on a case involving theft and murder. Meanwhile, his struggle against a hostile corporate takeover makes marriage urgent, drawing their professional connection into an unexpected personal negotiation.

Sharp Edges

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1998

Glass expert Eugenia Swift travels to an island to catalogue a dead collector’s possessions. Investigator Cyrus Chandler Colfax joins her under the cover of a romantic relationship, and their suspicions about the death place them in a killer’s path.

Bridal Jitters

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1999

Psychic archaeologist Virginia Burch and ghost hunter Sam Gage plan a marriage that will strengthen their consulting business. Exploring the ruins beneath Cadence complicates the arrangement as real attraction challenges their insistence that the partnership is practical.

Charmed

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1999

Four paranormal romances unite Jayne Castle, Julie Beard, Lori Foster, and Eileen Wilks. Their stories explore a business marriage on another planet, an Arthurian knight, mischievous household ghosts, and a woman's dangerous attraction to a djinn.

Eye of the Beholder

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1999

Art expert Alexa Chambers secretly consults on a resort collection after a professional scandal. Owner J. L. Trask’s return to investigate his father’s death draws her into old accusations and fresh danger as they confront a threatening killer.

Soft Focus

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

1999

Elizabeth Cabot ends her romance with Jack Fairfax after discovering his deception. Their business obligations keep them connected, forcing her to navigate an attraction she hoped to leave behind while questioning whether she can ever trust him again.

After Dark

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2000

Para-archaeologist Lydia Smith hopes to restore her career while working at a struggling museum on Harmony. Finding a corpse in an exhibit and discovering her client Emmett London's dangerous reputation derail her carefully planned recovery.

Eclipse Bay

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2000

Hannah Harte and Rafe Madison return to Eclipse Bay after a shared inheritance reunites them. Their families' longstanding feud still shapes the town, while memories of the night Hannah protected Rafe complicate their renewed connection.

Lost and Found

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2000

Art expert Cady Briggs helps Mack Easton recover missing treasures through his agency. When a sudden tragedy leaves her responsible for the family gallery, suspicious developments lead her to seek his help investigating a possible killer.

Dawn in Eclipse Bay

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2001

Matchmaker Lilian Harte closes her business after CEO Gabe Madison's disastrous dates exhaust her patience. He follows her to Eclipse Bay demanding fulfillment of their contract, renewing an old family rivalry as their disagreements turn personal.

Smoke in Mirrors

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2001

Leonora Hutton inherits evidence linking her late friend’s embezzlement to a mysterious house and an old murder. Joining another victim, Thomas Walker, she investigates the connections, discovering that their search threatens more than the missing money.

Light in Shadow

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2002

Interior designer Zoe Luce senses a sinister history in a client's home and hires investigator Ethan Truax. His inquiries threaten to expose her assumed identity and unusual abilities, while people from her hidden past close in.

Summer in Eclipse Bay

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2002

Gallery owner Octavia Brightwell considers a brief affair with Nick Harte before leaving Eclipse Bay. His son's plans and Mitchell Madison's protectiveness complicate their attraction, while buried secrets threaten to reignite the town's longstanding family feud.

Truth or Dare

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2003

Newly married Zoe Luce and investigator Ethan Truax are learning to live together when someone from her past arrives. A threat to her friend Arcadia forces them to confront the dangerous secret the two women share.

After Glow

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2004

While rebuilding her archaeological career on Harmony, Lydia Smith discovers another corpse and unsettling secrets about her lover. Trouble in the underground Dead City draws her toward an investigation that risks both her relationship and her life.

Falling Awake

by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

2004

Dream interpreter Isabel Wright is fascinated by an anonymous client whose dreams she studies. When her boss dies and the client appears, Isabel and Ellis Cutler must uncover a killer amid betrayal and growing attraction.

Standalone Jayne Ann Krentz books

  1. Book cover for "A Moment Past Midnight"

    A Moment Past Midnight

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1979
  2. Book cover for "Queen of Hearts"

    Queen of Hearts

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1979
  3. Book cover for "Turning Towards Home"

    Turning Towards Home

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1979
  4. Book cover for "Vintage of Surrender"

    Vintage of Surrender

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1979
  5. Book cover for "Gentle Pirate"

    Gentle Pirate

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1980
  6. Book cover for "Maiden of the Morning"

    Maiden of the Morning

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1980
  7. Book cover for "Whirlwind Courtship"

    Whirlwind Courtship

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1980
  8. Book cover for "A Passionate Business"

    A Passionate Business

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1981
  9. Book cover for "Bargain with the Devil"

    Bargain with the Devil

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1981
  10. Book cover for "Right of Possession"

    Right of Possession

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1981
  11. Book cover for "Wagered Weekend"

    Wagered Weekend

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1981
  12. Book cover for "A Negotiated Surrender"

    A Negotiated Surrender

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  13. Book cover for "Corporate Affair"

    Corporate Affair

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  14. Book cover for "Dangerous Magic"

    Dangerous Magic

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  15. Book cover for "Legacy"

    Legacy

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  16. Book cover for "Reckless Passion"

    Reckless Passion

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  17. Book cover for "Relentless Adversary"

    Relentless Adversary

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  18. Book cover for "Renaissance Man"

    Renaissance Man

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  19. Book cover for "Spellbound"

    Spellbound

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  20. Book cover for "Stormy Challenge"

    Stormy Challenge

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  21. Book cover for "Velvet Touch"

    Velvet Touch

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1982
  22. Book cover for "Affair of Honor"

    Affair of Honor

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  23. Book cover for "Battle Prize"

    Battle Prize

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  24. Book cover for "Body Guard"

    Body Guard

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  25. Book cover for "Conflict of Interest"

    Conflict of Interest

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  26. Book cover for "Gamemaster"

    Gamemaster

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  27. Book cover for "Lover in Pursuit"

    Lover in Pursuit

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  28. Book cover for "Price of Surrender"

    Price of Surrender

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  29. Book cover for "Raven's Prey"

    Raven's Prey

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  30. Book cover for "The Silver Snare"

    The Silver Snare

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  31. Book cover for "To Tame the Hunter"

    To Tame the Hunter

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1983
  32. Book cover for "Call It Destiny"

    Call It Destiny

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  33. Book cover for "Double Dealing"

    Double Dealing

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  34. Book cover for "Gambler's Woman"

    Gambler's Woman

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  35. Book cover for "Ghost of a Chance"

    Ghost of a Chance

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  36. Book cover for "Night of the Magician"

    Night of the Magician

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  37. Book cover for "Nightwalker"

    Nightwalker

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  38. Book cover for "Uneasy Alliance"

    Uneasy Alliance

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1984
  39. Book cover for "Golden Goddess"

    Golden Goddess

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1985
  40. Book cover for "Man with a Past"

    Man with a Past

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1985
  41. Book cover for "The Waiting Game"

    The Waiting Game

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1985
  42. Book cover for "Trading Secrets"

    Trading Secrets

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1985
  43. Book cover for "True Colors"

    True Colors

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1985
  44. Book cover for "Between the Lines"

    Between the Lines

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986
  45. Book cover for "Green Fire"

    Green Fire

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986
  46. Book cover for "Second Wife"

    Second Wife

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986
  47. Book cover for "The Chilling Deception"

    The Chilling Deception

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986Guinevere Jones, Book 2
  48. Book cover for "The Desperate Game"

    The Desperate Game

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986Guinevere Jones, Book 1
  49. Book cover for "The Fatal Fortune"

    The Fatal Fortune

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986Guinevere Jones, Book 4
  50. Book cover for "The Sinister Touch"

    The Sinister Touch

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986Guinevere Jones, Book 3
  51. Book cover for "The Ties That Bind"

    The Ties That Bind

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986
  52. Book cover for "Twist of Fate"

    Twist of Fate

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1986
  53. Book cover for "A Coral Kiss"

    A Coral Kiss

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  54. Book cover for "Chance of a Lifetime"

    Chance of a Lifetime

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  55. Book cover for "Midnight Jewels"

    Midnight Jewels

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  56. Book cover for "Test of Time"

    Test of Time

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  57. Book cover for "The Challoner Bride"

    The Challoner Bride

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  58. Book cover for "The Main Attraction"

    The Main Attraction

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1987
  59. Book cover for "Dream, Part One"

    Dream, Part One

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1988Dreams Duology, Book 1
  60. Book cover for "Dream, Part Two"

    Dream, Part Two

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1988Dreams Duology, Book 2
  61. Book cover for "Gift of Gold"

    Gift of Gold

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1988Gifts Duology, Book 1
  62. Book cover for "Joy"

    Joy

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1988
  63. Book cover for "A Woman's Touch"

    A Woman's Touch

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1989
  64. Book cover for "Gift of Fire"

    Gift of Fire

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1989Gifts Duology, Book 2
  65. Book cover for "Lady's Choice"

    Lady's Choice

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1989
  66. Book cover for "The Adventurer"

    The Adventurer

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1990Ladies and Legends, Book 2
  67. Book cover for "The Cowboy"

    The Cowboy

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1990Ladies and Legends, Book 3
  68. Book cover for "The Golden Chance"

    The Golden Chance

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1990
  69. Book cover for "The Pirate"

    The Pirate

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1990Ladies and Legends, Book 1
  70. Book cover for "Silver Linings"

    Silver Linings

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1991
  71. Book cover for "Sweet Fortune"

    Sweet Fortune

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1991
  72. Book cover for "The Wedding Night"

    The Wedding Night

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1991
  73. Book cover for "Too Wild To Wed"

    Too Wild To Wed

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1991
  74. Book cover for "Family Man"

    Family Man

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1992
  75. Book cover for "Perfect Partners"

    Perfect Partners

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1992
  76. Book cover for "Hidden Talents"

    Hidden Talents

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1993
  77. Book cover for "Wildest Hearts"

    Wildest Hearts

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1993
  78. Book cover for "Grand Passion"

    Grand Passion

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1994
  79. Book cover for "Trust Me"

    Trust Me

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1995
  80. Book cover for "Absolutely, Positively"

    Absolutely, Positively

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1996
  81. Book cover for "Amaryllis"

    Amaryllis

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1996Futuristic World of St Helens, Book 1
  82. Book cover for "Deep Waters"

    Deep Waters

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1997
  83. Book cover for "Zinnia"

    Zinnia

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1997Futuristic World of St Helens, Book 2
  84. Book cover for "Flash"

    Flash

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1998
  85. Book cover for "Orchid"

    Orchid

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1998Futuristic World of St Helens, Book 3
  86. Book cover for "Sharp Edges"

    Sharp Edges

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1998
  87. Book cover for "Bridal Jitters"

    Bridal Jitters

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1999Futuristic World of Harmony Ghost Hunters, Book 1
  88. Book cover for "Charmed"

    Charmed

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1999
  89. Book cover for "Eye of the Beholder"

    Eye of the Beholder

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1999
  90. Book cover for "Soft Focus"

    Soft Focus

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    1999
  91. Book cover for "After Dark"

    After Dark

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2000Futuristic World of Harmony Ghost Hunters, Book 2
  92. Book cover for "Eclipse Bay"

    Eclipse Bay

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2000Eclipse Bay, Book 1
  93. Book cover for "Lost and Found"

    Lost and Found

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2000
  94. Book cover for "Dawn in Eclipse Bay"

    Dawn in Eclipse Bay

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2001Eclipse Bay, Book 2
  95. Book cover for "Smoke in Mirrors"

    Smoke in Mirrors

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2001
  96. Book cover for "Light in Shadow"

    Light in Shadow

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2002Whispering Springs, Book 1
  97. Book cover for "Summer in Eclipse Bay"

    Summer in Eclipse Bay

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2002Eclipse Bay, Book 3
  98. Book cover for "Truth or Dare"

    Truth or Dare

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2003Whispering Springs, Book 2
  99. Book cover for "After Glow"

    After Glow

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2004Futuristic World of Harmony Ghost Hunters, Book 3
  100. Book cover for "Falling Awake"

    Falling Awake

    by Jayne Ann Krentz (writing as Jayne Castle)

    2004

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shape MRB and its growth.

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