Sweet starfire kindle edition by krentz, jayne ann. Jayne ann krentz writes romantic suspense under the pen names jayne ann krentz contemporary, amanda quick historical, and jayne castle futuristic. Amanda quick alneven a multban, altalaban a viktoriakorabeli angliaban, jayne ann krentz neven a jelenben es jayne castle neven a jovoben jatszodokat. Jul 02, 2014 jayne ann krentz publishes under her married name jayne ann krentz, her given maiden name jayne castle, and and her pen name amanda quick. Owen sweetwater inherited his familys talent for hunting the psychical monsters who prey on. Jayne ann krentz is the acclaimed author of numerous new york times betstselling novels. In all, it was a good story and a good end to the burning lamp trilogy. Obsidian prey harmony book 6 kindle edition by castle. It all started when i picked up one of quicks s books seduction, scandal, surrender while in university and then discovered quick was a pseudonym for jayne ann krentz and that she wrote books under other pseudonyms too jayne. Her arcane society series crosses over all three worlds, jayne ann krentz, jayne castle and amanda quick. From new york times bestselling author jayne ann krentz comes a gripping new romantic suspense trilogy fraught with danger and enigma. This series will cross over into all three of my worlds.
Jayne ann krentzs latest is a tasty whodunit originally published november 23, 2016 at 3. New york times bestselling author jayne ann krentz presents the first novel in an arcane society trilogy set in a secluded coastal town in northern californiaa mysterious place where danger and passion run deep scargill cove is the perfect place for fallon jones. Harmony has now officially joined the arcane series. Jayne ann krentz arcane society series reading order. Her arcane society series crosses over all three worlds, jayne ann krentz, jayne castle. Where did you get the dustbunnies that star in the harmony book trailer videos. The sweetwater familly is a family of assassins who operate to eliminate those with paranormal talents who cannot be dealt with in any other matter. She writes under her real married name as well as her birth name of jayne castle, amanda quick, jayne taylor, jayne bentley, stephanie james and amanda glass. Jayne ann krentz was born in cobb, california, and graduated from the. She also used the pseudonyms stephanie james, jayne bentley, jayne taylor, and amanda glass. It began with krentzcontinued with quickand now it will end with castle.
Nowadays, she uses amanda quick for historical romance novels and jayne castle for paranormalfuturistic romance novels. Jayne ann krentz, nee jayne castle is an american writer of romance novels. And i say this every time i read one of her books, but they are indeed extremely addictive and easy to read. Aug 25, 2009 obsidian prey ebook written by jayne castle. New york times bestselling author jayne ann krentz presents the first novel in an arcane society trilogy set in a secluded coastal town in northern californiaa mysterious place where danger and passion run deep scargill cove is the perfect place for fallon jones, confirmed recluse and investigator of the paranormal. How to download untouchable by jayne ann krentz quora. In too deep quicksilver arcane society by jayne ann krentz book cover. Romance writers on the appeal of the romance published by the university of pennsylvania press. You can create so much from the idea and it can connect to so many different scenarios.
A list of all jayne ann krentzs series in reading order. I was turned off at first by the new narrator its not the same as most of the jayne castle books. Most of the heroines in jayne castle jayne ann krentz amanda quick novels are strong women. When all the girls have gone sons of anson salinas series. Her krentz novels are in the murder mystery thriller romance genres with a contemporary setting often the wine country north of san francisco. In too deep quicksilver arcane society by jayne ann krentz. The sweetwater family was introduced in running hot a contemporary under the name of jayne ann krentz. With this last pseudonym she marked her contemporary romance novels. Amanda quick is a pseudonym for jayne ann krentz, the author of more than fifty new york times bestsellers. Krentz is the author of a string of new york times bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms.
Krentz is the author of a string of new york times bestsellers under seven. In this one, lyra dore and cruz sweetwater tangle with bad guys over some amethyst alien. Born on the 28th of march, 1948, jayne ann krentz was brought up in cobb, california, in america. It could have passed for a short story except for all the detailed sexual activity which took up a great deal of the book. But after talking his way into the ceo job, he realizes there is one small problem with his planold man benedict wants to keep the business in the family and hatch isnt family. Jayne castle these days, as jayne castle, jak writes futuristic paranormal romance in which the characters have psychic powers.
Owen sweetwater inherited his familys talent for hunting the psychical monsters. I didnt look at the date until after id finished, and was surprised to find this was krentz s first futuristic book. Jayne ann krentz is the author of fifty new york times bestsellers. The author of over 50 consecutive new york times bestsellers, jayne ann krentz writes romanticsuspense in three different worlds. Are the jayne castle books a part of the arcane series. For some years, she only uses three pennames for each of three different periods from time. There are over thirtyfive million copies of her books in print. This is a new series of romanticthrillers featuring the adventures of various members of the arcane society. Its limitless which makes her idea of the arcane society work so well. Jayne ann krentz publishes under her married name jayne ann krentz, her given maiden name jayne castle, and and her pen name amanda quick. Cruz sweetwater charmed his way into lyras heart and gained access to her pet project, an amethyst ruin. Then he realized there was something familiar about the dark trousers and the running shoe. Also see jayne ann krentz and jayne castle for more arcane society novels.
Even though its a great part to her trilogy it can stand alone for those that are unfamiliar with her series setting. Disappointed in jayne of the 2025 books i have read by jayne ann krentz, this had the least developed plot of all. Jayne ann krentz, who also writes historical and futuristic fiction under the pseudonyms amanda quick and jayne castle respectively, has more than fifty new york times bestsellers under various pen names. She writes futuristic romance novels under the castle name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the krentz name, and historical romance novels.
She writes historical romance novels under the quick name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the krentz name, and futuristic romance novels. A in history and a masters degree in library science. Nov 23, 2016 jayne ann krentzs latest is a tasty whodunit originally published november 23, 2016 at 3. Jayne ann krentz audio books at simply audiobooks simply. There are over 30 million copies of her books in print. Sep 01, 2000 jayne castle is a pseudonym for jayne ann krentz, the author of more than fifty new york times bestsellers.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by jayne ann krentz. Jayne anne krentz is a new york times bestselling author of contemporary romantic suspense as well as historical romance under the pen name amanda quick. In obsidian prey august 25, 2009 you will meet the sweetwater family, descendants of the mysterious. In addition to her fiction writing, she is the editor of, and a contributor to, a nonfiction essay collection, dangerous men and adventurous women. American author jayne ann krentz is well known for her romance novels, having become a bestselling author under the new york times, a list which shes made on multiple occasion. After dark by jayne castle, jayne ann krentz books on. Amanda quick books list of books by author amanda quick. I got used to the narrator, but i still got mixed signals. New york times bestselling author jayne ann krentz presents the first novel in. The arcane society now incorporates all three of my worlds. Her full name is jayne ann castle krentz, she writes as her maiden name jayne castle futuristic romances, as her married name jayne ann krentz contemporary romances and under the pen name amanda quick historical romances.
Obsidian prey is another of jayne castles ghost hunter series books. Jayne ann krentzs latest is a tasty whodunit the seattle times. Each book can be read as a standalone but i hope that readers who follow me into all three worlds will get a kick out of learning about the societys past. She writes historical romance novels under the quick name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the krentz name, and futuristic romance novels under the pseudonym jayne castle. Sam hatchard has his eye on building a business empire and benedict fasteners is going to be the cornerstone. Sweet starfire was published in 1986, presumably before jayne ann krentz was writing her scifi romance under the name jayne castle. Jayne ann krentz audiobooks download instantly today. Krentz uses amanda quick for her historical romancesuspense novels. Jayne ann castle was born on march 28, 1948 in borrego springs, california.
Raised alongside her two brothers by her mother in the area of borrego springs, she spent the initial decade of her life spent here. Jayne ann krentz, nee jayne castle born march 28, 1948 in cobb, california, united states, is an american writer of romance novels. Jayne castle is a pseudonym for jayne ann krentz, the author of more than fifty new york times bestsellers. Owen sweetwater inherited his familys talent for hunting the psychical virginia. It was later that shed go on to get her education, becoming the writer that she is today. She is famous for her work ethic, beginning her writing by 7 am six days a week. Buy a cheap copy of obsidian prey book by jayne castle.
The author of over fifty new york times bestsellers, jayne ann krentz writes romantic suspense in three different worlds. Apr 07, 2019 untouchable a mans quest to find answers for those who are haunted by the past leads him deeper into the shadows in this electrifying new york times bestseller from the author of promise not to tell. She liked to write most of her novels based on the suspense, fantasy, and romance genres. Before i started the harmony series i wrote a trilogy set on another world, st. Should be another generation of sweetwaters coming along soon. According to the legend, shortly before her death, emelina fleetwood buried the earrings on her property and drew a map to the location. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under her own name, futuristic novels as jayne castle, and historical romance novels under the pseudonym amanda quick. Jan 08, 2009 author jayne ann krentz writes under 3 different names. Just finished both of jayne ann krentz aka amanda quicks new editions to her arcane society series.
As a result of their familly business, the sweetwaters have a great sense of family. This series is unique because the author is writing books in both her contemporary persona, krentz, and. Jayne ann krentz her married name from the present, jayne castle her birth name from the future and her most famous penname. Everytime i read an amanda quickjayne ann krentz book, everything feels. Theres been a connection between the two firms ever since. She worked in the duke university, when she published her first novels in 1979. She writes futuristic romance novels under the castle name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the krentz name, and historical romance novels under the pseudonym amanda quick. Jayne ann krentz krentz uses this one for contemporary romantic suspense and she also used to write for harlequin temptation, many of my favorites including the family way. Untouchable a mans quest to find answers for those who are haunted by the past leads him deeper into the shadows in this electrifying new york times bestseller from the author of promise not to tell. Basically, jayne ann krentz is reserved for romantic suspense, amanda quick for historical novels, and jayne castle for futuristic science fiction. Author jayne ann krentz writes under 3 different names.
A jayne ann krentz classic romance writer sarah fleetwood is obsessed with the fleetwood flowers, five pairs of gold earrings that constitute a long lost family treasure. Amanda is best known for being featured in the new york times bestseller list for as many as 40 times consecutively. Also going under the name amanda quick, she pens historicalromance as well. After her graduation, she married with frank krentz, an engineer. Mar 02, 20 joness latest case involves a body found in the basement vault of a local bookstore, and scratchings on the inside of the door that seem to be a coded message, in this novella by jayne ann krentz, new york times bestselling author of in too deep and the arcane society novels. Mar 10, 2011 jayne ann krentz krentz uses this one for contemporary romantic suspense and she also used to write for harlequin temptation, many of my favorites including the family way. The society is an organization devoted to the study and research of the paranormal. Now, jayne ann castle krentz with her seven pennames. Amanda quick is one of the many pen names adopted by bestselling author jayne ann krentz, born jayne castle in california in 1948. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read obsidian prey. Jan 03, 2008 i am a diehard jayne ann krentz amanda quick jayne castlestephanie james fan and own over books by the author. Her stories are engaging,make you use your brain,to help her characters solve their mysteries. I found myself liking a lot of things about this book. The highsociety types of the exclusive arcane society would consider her an illusionist, a charlatan, even a criminal, but owen knows better.
Owen sweetwater inherited his familys talent for hunting the psychical monsters who prey on londons women and children, and his investigation into the deaths of two glassreaders has led him here. Contemporary as jayne ann krentz, historical as amanda quick and futuristic as jayne castle. Decades ago in the small town of fogg lake, the incident occurred. Amber tuner and independent prospector lyra dore lost her heartand her discovery of a rare amethyst ruinto cutthroat businessman cruz sweetwater. Lets just say that not much has changed for the sweetwater family in the future on harmony. Her krentz novels are in the murder mystery thriller romance genres with a contemporary setting. The arcane series by jayne ann krentz booksnkisses. Amanda quick is the pen name used by one of the most popular authors in america named jayne ann krentz.
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