Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Witchcraft |
1985 |
Buy |
| Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women |
1992 |
Buy |
| Everlasting Love |
1995 |
Buy |
| Heart’s Desire |
1998 |
Buy |
| Legacies of Love Collection |
1999 |
Buy |
| Charmed |
1999 |
Buy |
| Full Bloom |
2001 |
Buy |
Arcane Society Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Second Sight |
2006 |
Buy |
| White Lies |
2007 |
Buy |
| Sizzle and Burn |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Third Circle |
2008 |
Buy |
| Running Hot |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Poison |
2009 |
Buy |
| Fired Up |
2009 |
Buy |
| Burning Lamp |
2010 |
N/A |
| Midnight Crystal |
2010 |
N/A |
| The Scargill Cove Case Files |
2011 |
Buy |
| In Too Deep |
2010 |
N/A |
| Quicksilver |
1990 |
N/A |
| Canyons of Night |
2011 |
N/A |
Born in the USA Series Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| First Things Last |
1984 |
Buy |
| Second Wife |
1986 |
Buy |
| Renegade Son |
1987 |
Buy |
| Fantasies And Memories |
1987 |
Buy |
| Chances |
1987 |
Buy |
| Belonging |
1987 |
Buy |
| Honourable Intentions |
1988 |
Buy |
| Crazy Like A Fox |
1989 |
Buy |
| Somebody’s Baby |
1989 |
Buy |
| Desperate Measures |
1989 |
Buy |
| Above Suspicion |
1989 |
Buy |
| Thorne’s Wife |
1989 |
Buy |
| Somebody’s Hero |
1990 |
Buy |
| Only the Nanny Knows for Sure |
1990 |
Buy |
| The Last Good Man Alive |
1990 |
Buy |
| Casey’s Flyboy |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Baby Track |
1991 |
Buy |
| Taking Love In Stride |
1991 |
Buy |
| Patchwork Family |
1991 |
Buy |
| Rafferty’s Choice |
1991 |
Buy |
| Daddy’s Girl |
1992 |
Buy |
| Late Bloomer |
1993 |
Buy |
| Bittersweet Sacrifice |
1999 |
Buy |
Burning Cove Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Girl Who Knew Too Much |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Other Lady Vanishes |
2018 |
Buy |
| Tightrope |
2019 |
Buy |
| Close Up |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Lady Has a Past |
2021 |
Buy |
| When She Dreams |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Bride Wore White |
2023 |
Buy |
Colter Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| La promesa en un beso |
2001 |
N/A |
| Fabulous Beast |
1984 |
Buy |
| Diablo |
1998 |
N/A |
| The Devil to Pay |
1985 |
Buy |
| A Rake’s Vow |
1998 |
N/A |
| Scandal’s Bride |
1998 |
N/A |
| A Rogue’s Proposal |
2009 |
N/A |
| A Secret Love |
2000 |
N/A |
| All About Love |
2001 |
N/A |
| All About Passion |
2001 |
N/A |
| On a Wild Night |
2002 |
N/A |
| On a Wicked Dawn |
2002 |
N/A |
| Lost and Found |
2012 |
N/A |
| The Perfect Lover |
2003 |
N/A |
| The Ideal Bride |
2004 |
N/A |
| The Truth About Love |
2005 |
N/A |
| What Price Love? |
2006 |
N/A |
| The Taste of Innocence |
2007 |
N/A |
| Temptation and Surrender |
2009 |
N/A |
| Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue |
2011 |
N/A |
| In Pursuit of Miss Eliza Cynster |
2011 |
N/A |
| The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae |
2012 |
N/A |
| And Then She Fell |
2013 |
N/A |
| The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh |
2013 |
N/A |
| By Winter’s Light |
2014 |
N/A |
| The Tempting of Thomas Carrick |
2015 |
N/A |
| A Match for Marcus Cynster |
2015 |
N/A |
| The Lady By His Side |
2017 |
N/A |
| An Irresistible Alliance |
2017 |
N/A |
| A Conquest Impossible to Resist |
2019 |
N/A |
| The Inevitable Fall of Christopher Cynster |
2020 |
N/A |
| The Games Lovers Play |
2021 |
N/A |
| The Secrets of Lord Grayson Child |
2021 |
N/A |
| Foes, Friends and Lovers |
2022 |
N/A |
| The Time for Love |
2022 |
N/A |
| Miss Flibbertigibbet and the Barbarian |
2023 |
N/A |
| Miss Prim and the Duke of Wylde |
2023 |
N/A |
| A Family of His Own |
- |
N/A |
Cutler, Sutter & Salinas Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| When All the Girls Have Gone |
2016 |
Buy |
| Promise Not to Tell |
2018 |
Buy |
| Untouchable |
2019 |
Buy |
Dark Legacy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Copper Beach |
2012 |
Buy |
| Dream Eyes |
2013 |
Buy |
Dreamlight Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Fired Up |
2009 |
Buy |
| Burning Lamp |
2010 |
Buy |
| Midnight Crystal |
2010 |
Buy |
Dreams Duology Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dream, Part One |
1988 |
Buy |
| Fired up |
2009 |
N/A |
| Dream, Part Two |
1988 |
Buy |
| Burning Lamp |
2010 |
N/A |
| Midnight Crystal |
2010 |
N/A |
Eclipse Bay Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Eclipse Bay |
2000 |
Buy |
| Dawn in Eclipse Bay |
2001 |
Buy |
| Summer in Eclipse Bay |
2002 |
Buy |
Fogg Lake Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Vanishing |
2020 |
Buy |
| All the Colors of Night |
2021 |
Buy |
| Lightning in a Mirror |
2022 |
Buy |
Futuristic World of Harmony: Ghost Hunters Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Bridal Jitters |
1999 |
Buy |
| After Dark |
2000 |
Buy |
| After Glow |
2004 |
Buy |
| Ghost Hunter |
2006 |
Buy |
| Silver Master |
2007 |
Buy |
| Dark Light |
2008 |
Buy |
| Obsidian Prey |
2009 |
Buy |
| Illusion Town |
2016 |
Buy |
| Guild Boss |
2021 |
Buy |
| Sweetwater and the Witch |
2022 |
Buy |
| People in Glass Houses |
2024 |
Buy |
Futuristic World of Harmony: Rainshadow Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Canyons of Night |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Lost Night |
2012 |
Buy |
| Deception Cove |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Hot Zone |
2014 |
Buy |
| Siren’s Call |
2015 |
Buy |
| Illusion Town |
2016 |
Buy |
Futuristic World of St. Helen’s Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Amaryllis |
1996 |
Buy |
| Zinnia |
1997 |
Buy |
| Orchid |
1998 |
Buy |
Gifts Duology Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Gift of Gold |
1988 |
Buy |
| Gift of Fire |
1989 |
Buy |
Guinevere Jones Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Desperate Game |
1986 |
Buy |
| The Chilling Deception |
1986 |
Buy |
| The Sinister Touch |
1986 |
Buy |
| The Fatal Fortune |
1986 |
Buy |
Harmony Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Bridal Jitters |
1999 |
Buy |
| After Dark |
2000 |
Buy |
| After Glow |
2004 |
Buy |
| Ghost Hunter |
2006 |
Buy |
| Silver Master |
2007 |
Buy |
| Dark Light |
2008 |
Buy |
| Obsidian Prey |
2009 |
Buy |
| Midnight Crystal |
2010 |
Buy |
| Canyons of Night |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Lost Night |
2012 |
Buy |
| Deception Cove |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Hot Zone |
2014 |
Buy |
| Siren’s Call |
2015 |
Buy |
| Illusion Town |
2016 |
Buy |
| Guild Boss |
2021 |
Buy |
| Sweetwater and the Witch |
2022 |
Buy |
| People in Glass Houses |
2024 |
Buy |
| It Takes a Psychic |
2025 |
Buy |
| Enter the Nightmare |
2026 |
Buy |
Ladies and Legends Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Pirate |
1990 |
Buy |
| The Adventurer |
1990 |
Buy |
| The Cowboy |
1990 |
Buy |
Ladies of Lantern Street Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Crystal Gardens |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Mystery Woman |
2013 |
Buy |
| Otherwise Engaged |
2014 |
Buy |
Lavinia Lake Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Slightly Shady |
2001 |
Buy |
| Don’t Look Back |
2002 |
Buy |
| Late for the Wedding |
2002 |
Buy |
Looking Glass Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Scargill Cove Case Files |
2011 |
N/A |
| In Too Deep |
2010 |
Buy |
| Quicksilver |
2011 |
Buy |
| Canyons of Night |
2011 |
Buy |
Lost Colony Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Breaking Ties |
2013 |
N/A |
| Crystal Flame |
1986 |
Buy |
| Sweet Starfire |
1986 |
Buy |
| Shield’s Lady |
1989 |
Buy |
Rebels and Rogues Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Private Eye |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Outsider |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Last Honest Man |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Mighty Quinn |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Maverick |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Texan |
1995 |
Buy |
| Christmas Knight |
1996 |
Buy |
| A Man From Oklahoma |
1997 |
Buy |
| The Stormchaser |
1997 |
Buy |
| Undertaking Irene |
1996 |
N/A |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Connecting Rooms |
2014 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Vintage of Surrender |
1979 |
Buy |
| A Moment Past Midnight |
1979 |
Buy |
| Turning Towards Home |
1979 |
Buy |
| Hired Husband |
1979 |
N/A |
| Queen of Hearts |
1979 |
Buy |
| Gentle Pirate |
1980 |
Buy |
| Whirlwind Courtship |
1980 |
Buy |
| Maiden of the Morning |
1980 |
Buy |
| A Passionate Business |
1981 |
Buy |
| Sabrina’s Scheme |
1981 |
N/A |
| Wagered Weekend |
1981 |
Buy |
| Right of Possession |
1981 |
Buy |
| Bargain with the Devil |
1981 |
Buy |
| Legacy |
1982 |
Buy |
| Velvet Touch |
1982 |
Buy |
| A Man’s Protection |
1982 |
N/A |
| Corporate Affair / Corporate Desire |
1982 |
Buy |
| Relentless Adversary |
1982 |
Buy |
| Dangerous Magic |
1982 |
Buy |
| Affair of Risk |
1982 |
Buy |
| Spellbound |
1982 |
Buy |
| A Negotiated Surrender |
1982 |
Buy |
| Stormy Challenge |
1982 |
Buy |
| Power Play |
1982 |
Buy |
| Renaissance Man |
1982 |
Buy |
| Reckless Passion |
1982 |
Buy |
| Serpent in Paradise |
1983 |
Buy |
| Battle Prize |
1983 |
Buy |
| Body Guard |
1983 |
Buy |
| To Tame the Hunter |
1983 |
Buy |
| Price of Surrender |
1983 |
Buy |
| Gamemaster |
1983 |
Buy |
| Lover in Pursuit |
1983 |
Buy |
| Raven’s Prey |
1983 |
Buy |
| Conflict of Interest |
1983 |
Buy |
| Affair of Honor |
1983 |
Buy |
| The Silver Snare |
1983 |
Buy |
| Night of the Magician |
1984 |
Buy |
| Uneasy Alliance |
1984 |
Buy |
| Nightwalker |
1984 |
Buy |
| Gambler’s Woman |
1984 |
Buy |
| Double Dealing |
1984 |
Buy |
| Call It Destiny |
1984 |
Buy |
| Ghost of a Chance |
1984 |
Buy |
| Man with a Past |
1985 |
Buy |
| True Colors |
1985 |
Buy |
| Cautious Lover |
1985 |
Buy |
| The Waiting Game |
1985 |
Buy |
| Trading Secrets |
1985 |
Buy |
| Golden Goddess |
1985 |
Buy |
| Witchcraft |
1985 |
Buy |
| Wizard |
1985 |
Buy |
| Between the Lines |
1986 |
Buy |
| The Ties That Bind |
1986 |
Buy |
| Green Fire |
1986 |
Buy |
| Twist of Fate |
1986 |
Buy |
| Second Wife |
1986 |
Buy |
| Midnight Jewels |
1987 |
Buy |
| Test of Time |
1987 |
Buy |
| The Challoner Bride |
1987 |
Buy |
| The Family Way |
1987 |
Buy |
| A Coral Kiss |
1987 |
Buy |
| The Main Attraction |
1987 |
Buy |
| Chance of a Lifetime |
1987 |
Buy |
| Joy |
1988 |
Buy |
| A Woman’s Touch |
1989 |
Buy |
| Lady’s Choice |
1989 |
Buy |
| Saxon’s Lady |
1989 |
Buy |
| The Golden Chance |
1990 |
Buy |
| Seduction |
1990 |
Buy |
| Surrender |
1990 |
Buy |
| Sweet Fortune |
1991 |
Buy |
| Silver Linings |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Wedding Night |
1991 |
Buy |
| Scandal |
1991 |
Buy |
| Too Wild To Wed |
1991 |
Buy |
| Rendezvous / Virtue |
1991 |
Buy |
| Family Man |
1992 |
Buy |
| Perfect Partners |
1992 |
Buy |
| Ravished |
1992 |
Buy |
| Reckless |
1992 |
Buy |
| Hidden Talents |
1993 |
Buy |
| Deception |
1993 |
Buy |
| Wildest Hearts |
1993 |
Buy |
| Dangerous |
1993 |
Buy |
| Desire |
1993 |
Buy |
| Grand Passion |
1994 |
Buy |
| Mistress |
1994 |
Buy |
| Trust Me |
1995 |
Buy |
| Mystique |
1995 |
Buy |
| Absolutely, Positively |
1996 |
Buy |
| Mischief |
1996 |
Buy |
| Affair |
1997 |
Buy |
| Deep Waters |
1997 |
Buy |
| Sharp Edges |
1998 |
Buy |
| Flash |
1998 |
Buy |
| Eye of the Beholder |
1999 |
Buy |
| Soft Focus |
1999 |
Buy |
| Lost and Found |
2000 |
Buy |
| Smoke in Mirrors |
2001 |
Buy |
| Full Bloom |
2001 |
Buy |
| Carried Away |
2002 |
Buy |
| Worth the Risk |
2002 |
Buy |
| Seduction and Surrender |
2004 |
Buy |
| Falling Awake |
2004 |
Buy |
| The Paid Companion |
2004 |
Buy |
| Wait Until Midnight |
2004 |
Buy |
| All Night Long |
2005 |
Buy |
| The River Knows |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Man In The Mask |
2007 |
Buy |
| Wildest Dreams |
2013 |
Buy |
| Reckless Nights |
2013 |
Buy |
| River Road |
2014 |
Buy |
| Ruthless Love |
2014 |
Buy |
| Trust No One |
2015 |
Buy |
| Garden of Lies |
2015 |
Buy |
| Secret Sisters |
2015 |
Buy |
| ‘Til Death Do Us Part |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Shop on Hidden Lane |
2026 |
Buy |
The Lost Night Files Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Sleep No More |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Night Island |
2024 |
Buy |
| Shattering Dawn |
2025 |
Buy |
Vanza Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| With This Ring |
1998 |
Buy |
| I Thee Wed |
1999 |
Buy |
| Wicked Widow |
2000 |
Buy |
| Bajo la luna |
2005 |
N/A |
| Lie by Moonlight |
2005 |
Buy |
Whispering Springs Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Light in Shadow |
2002 |
Buy |
| Truth or Dare |
2003 |
Buy |
Jayne Ann Krentz is one of the most prolific authors in romance fiction, with a career that began in 1979 and shows no sign of slowing down. Writing under her own name and the pen names Amanda Quick (historical romance) and Jayne Castle (futuristic romance), she has produced over 300 books. Her contemporary novels typically feature strong heroines paired with intense, protective heroes in plots that mix romance with mystery or suspense.
Her series work is extensive and often interconnected. The Arcane Society books span all three of her pen names, following a secret organization of psychics across different time periods. The Harmony and Futuristic World series are set on a colonized planet where humans have developed paranormal abilities, while the Burning Cove books take place in 1930s California with glamorous settings and noir-flavored mysteries. Her more recent Lost Night Files and Fogg Lake trilogies continue the paranormal suspense format she does so well.
Krentz’s standalone novels make up the largest portion of her catalog, with 119 titles ranging from her early category romances of the late 1970s to her current hardcover releases. She has a talent for creating couples with sharp dialogue and genuine chemistry, and her books move at a brisk pace that keeps readers turning pages. Her influence on the romantic suspense genre is considerable, and she remains one of the most reliable names in popular fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jayne Ann Krentz written?
Jayne Ann Krentz has written 309 books across 28 series.
What was Jayne Ann Krentz's first book?
Jayne Ann Krentz’s first book is A Moment Past Midnight, published in 1979.
What are the different pen names Jayne Ann Krentz writes under?
Krentz uses her real name for contemporary romantic suspense, Amanda Quick for historical romance, and Jayne Castle for futuristic romance. Many of her series cross between these pen names, with the Arcane Society and Harmony books spanning all three identities. She has published well over 300 books across these names since 1979.