Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Charmed |
1999 |
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 |
| 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 |
1985 |
N/A |
| 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 |
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| The Pirate |
1990 |
Buy |
| The Adventurer |
1990 |
Buy |
| The Cowboy |
1990 |
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 |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Vintage of Surrender |
1979 |
Buy |
| Queen of Hearts |
1979 |
Buy |
| Gentle Pirate |
1980 |
Buy |
| Wagered Weekend |
1981 |
Buy |
| Right of Possession |
1981 |
Buy |
| Bargain with the Devil |
1981 |
Buy |
| A Man’s Protection |
1982 |
N/A |
| Relentless Adversary |
1982 |
Buy |
| Affair of Risk |
1982 |
Buy |
| Spellbound |
1982 |
Buy |
| A Negotiated Surrender |
1982 |
Buy |
| Power Play |
1982 |
Buy |
| Conflict of Interest |
1983 |
Buy |
| Double Dealing |
1984 |
Buy |
| Trading Secrets |
1985 |
Buy |
Whispering Springs Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Light in Shadow |
2002 |
Buy |
| Truth or Dare |
2003 |
Buy |
Jayne Castle is the pen name used by bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz for her futuristic romance novels. Born Jayne Castle, she began publishing under her birth name before a contract dispute forced her to set it aside for a decade. Today, she writes under three names: Jayne Ann Krentz for contemporary novels, Amanda Quick for historical settings, and Jayne Castle for stories set in the future.
The Jayne Castle books are set primarily on Harmony, a distant world colonized by humans where everyone possesses some form of psychic ability. The longest-running entries in this setting are the Ghost Hunters and Rainshadow series, which follow characters navigating romance and danger in a world filled with alien ruins, mysterious energy fields, and creatures called dust bunnies. Her Futuristic World of St. Helen’s trilogy and Fogg Lake series also explore similar themes of paranormal talent and romantic tension.
Her earlier works under the Castle name include the Guinevere Jones series from the 1980s and standalone category romances. Across all her pen names, she has published well over 100 novels and regularly appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jayne Castle written?
Jayne Castle has written 86 books across sixteen series.
What was Jayne Castle's first book?
Jayne Castle’s first book is Queen of Hearts, published in 1979.
What is the relationship between Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Amanda Quick?
Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Amanda Quick are all the same author. She uses Jayne Castle (her birth name) for futuristic romances, Jayne Ann Krentz (her married name) for contemporary romantic suspense, and Amanda Quick for historical romances.