Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels books in order

The complete list of Jayne Ann Krentz's standalone novels, spanning from her 1979 debut through four decades of bestselling romantic suspense.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Vintage of Surrender 1979 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
2 A Moment Past Midnight 1979 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
3 Turning Towards Home 1979 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
4 Hired Husband 1979 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
5 Queen of Hearts 1979 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
6 Gentle Pirate 1980 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
7 Whirlwind Courtship 1980 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
8 Maiden of the Morning 1980 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
9 A Passionate Business 1981 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
10 Sabrina’s Scheme 1981 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
11 Wagered Weekend 1981 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
12 Right of Possession 1981 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
13 Bargain with the Devil 1981 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
14 Legacy 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
15 Velvet Touch 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
16 A Man’s Protection 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz N/A
17 Corporate Affair / Corporate Desire 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
18 Relentless Adversary 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
19 Dangerous Magic 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
20 Affair of Risk 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
21 Spellbound 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
22 A Negotiated Surrender 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
23 Stormy Challenge 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
24 Power Play 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
25 Renaissance Man 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
26 Reckless Passion 1982 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
27 Serpent in Paradise 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
28 Battle Prize 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
29 Body Guard 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
30 To Tame the Hunter 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
31 Price of Surrender 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
32 Gamemaster 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
33 Lover in Pursuit 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
34 Raven’s Prey 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
35 Conflict of Interest 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
36 Affair of Honor 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
37 The Silver Snare 1983 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
38 Night of the Magician 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
39 Uneasy Alliance 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
40 Nightwalker 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
41 Gambler’s Woman 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
42 Double Dealing 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
43 Call It Destiny 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
44 Ghost of a Chance 1984 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
45 Man with a Past 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
46 True Colors 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
47 Cautious Lover 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
48 The Waiting Game 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
49 Trading Secrets 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
50 Golden Goddess 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
51 Witchcraft 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
52 Wizard 1985 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
53 Between the Lines 1986 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
54 The Ties That Bind 1986 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
55 Green Fire 1986 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
56 Twist of Fate 1986 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
57 Second Wife 1986 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
58 Midnight Jewels 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
59 Test of Time 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
60 The Challoner Bride 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
61 The Family Way 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
62 A Coral Kiss 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
63 The Main Attraction 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
64 Chance of a Lifetime 1987 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
65 Joy 1988 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
66 A Woman’s Touch 1989 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
67 Lady’s Choice 1989 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
68 Saxon’s Lady 1989 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
69 The Golden Chance 1990 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
70 Seduction 1990 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
71 Surrender 1990 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
72 Sweet Fortune 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
73 Silver Linings 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
74 The Wedding Night 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
75 Scandal 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
76 Too Wild To Wed 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
77 Rendezvous / Virtue 1991 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
78 Family Man 1992 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
79 Perfect Partners 1992 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
80 Ravished 1992 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
81 Reckless 1992 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
82 Hidden Talents 1993 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
83 Deception 1993 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
84 Wildest Hearts 1993 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
85 Dangerous 1993 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
86 Desire 1993 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
87 Grand Passion 1994 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
88 Mistress 1994 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
89 Trust Me 1995 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
90 Mystique 1995 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
91 Absolutely, Positively 1996 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
92 Mischief 1996 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
93 Affair 1997 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
94 Deep Waters 1997 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
95 Sharp Edges 1998 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
96 Flash 1998 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
97 Eye of the Beholder 1999 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
98 Soft Focus 1999 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
99 Lost and Found 2000 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
100 Smoke in Mirrors 2001 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
101 Full Bloom 2001 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
102 Carried Away 2002 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
103 Worth the Risk 2002 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
104 Seduction and Surrender 2004 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
105 Falling Awake 2004 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
106 The Paid Companion 2004 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
107 Wait Until Midnight 2004 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
108 All Night Long 2005 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
109 The River Knows 2007 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
110 The Man In The Mask 2007 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
111 Wildest Dreams 2013 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
112 Reckless Nights 2013 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
113 River Road 2014 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
114 Ruthless Love 2014 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
115 Trust No One 2015 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
116 Garden of Lies 2015 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
117 Secret Sisters 2015 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
118 ‘Til Death Do Us Part 2016 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy
119 The Shop on Hidden Lane 2026 Jayne Ann Krentz Buy

Jayne Ann Krentz’s 119 standalone novels chronicle the evolution of romance fiction from the late 1970s to the present day. Her earliest books, like Vintage of Surrender and Gentle Pirate, are classic category romances with straightforward plots and shorter page counts. By the mid-1980s she was writing longer, more complex stories, and by the 1990s her standalones had grown into the romantic suspense novels she is best known for today.

The range of her standalone catalog is impressive. Books like Grand Passion and Deep Waters have quieter, more character-driven plots, while titles like Trust No One and Secret Sisters deliver the suspense-heavy storytelling her name is most associated with. Her most recent standalones continue to combine strong heroines, compelling heroes, and mysteries that keep readers guessing until the final chapters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels series?

There are 119 books in the Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels series, published between 1979 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Jayne Ann Krentz Standalone Novels series is Vintage of Surrender, published in 1979.

How have Krentz's standalone novels changed over her career?

Her early standalones from the late 1970s and 1980s were short category romances published under the Harlequin and Silhouette imprints. Through the 1990s her books grew longer and more complex, adding suspense and mystery elements. Her recent standalones are full-length hardcover novels with layered plots combining romance with investigation.

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