Jayne Ann Krentz Books

New York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLE Capturing the “lively sensuality” (Library Journal ) of the passion-filled, near-future space colony of St. Helen’s, the wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz delivers “delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense” (Booklist)! Ever since a false tabloid story ruined her reputation and her interior design business, Zinnia Spring has been labeled the “Scarlet Lady” of St. Helen’s. Now, headstrong Zinnia makes a living using her psychic abilities—a highly prized skill that attracts the attention of another planetary outcast, Nick Chastain. The rough-edged casino owner craves what he doesn’t have— respectability—and he enlists Zinnia to help find his father’s journal and dig up answers to his own mysterious past. Zinnia doesn’t have to be psychic to know what else Nick wants; soon they’re reaching the electrifying heights of ecstasy—and danger. For when a ruthless killer crosses their search, it will take everything in their power to keep their feet on terra firma and survive a deadly trap!

New York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLE The wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz creates “delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense” (Booklist) in the “unique, synergistic world of St. Helen’s” (Library Journal ), the not-so-distant space colony where hearts and minds are gloriously in sync! Atop psychic for exclusive Psynergy Inc., Orchid Adams has her hands full with a baffling murder—which doesn’t exactly allow time for husband hunting. Is it even possible there’s a man on St. Helen’s who measures up to her dreams of wedded bliss? Take her new client, Rafe Stonebraker: primitive and elemental, an unlicensed P.I. with some serious secrets, Rafe is hardly marriage material. So why does his powerful presence have Orchid imagining the most outrageous affair? Rafe is embroiled in solving a strange theft while thwarting a hostile takeover of Stonebraker Shipping; he needs a wife—and fast—to salvage his credibility. Orchid Adams doesn’t fit the profile he had in mind, but she fits in his arms. Will their electrifying connection end up getting them burned?

Late in the 21st century an energy Curtain opened in the vicinity of Earth, making interstellar travel practical for the first time. And then one day, without warning, the Curtain closed, cutting off the colonists from earth. Welcome to their world, Harmony...

Welcome to Harmony—where the rules are a little different. Life is tough these days for Lydia Smith, licensed para-archaeologist. Seriously stressed-out from a nasty incident in an alien tomb, she is obliged to work part-time in Shrimpton’s House of Ancient Horrors, a very low-budget museum. She has a plan to get her career back on track, but it isn’t going well. Stuff keeps happening. Take the dead body that she discovered in one of the sarcophagus exhibits. Who needed that? Finding out that her new client, Emmett London, is one of the most dangerous men in the city isn’t helping matters either. And that’s just today’s list of setbacks. Here in the shadows of the Dead City of Old Cadence, things don’t really heat up until After Dark. Includes a preview of Jayne Castle’s Rainshadow Novel DECEPTION COVE

Local Guild boss and powerful ghost hunter Cooper Boone is everything botanist Elly St. Clair could ask for—the handsome, strong and silent type. Maybe too silent. For when Guild secrets threaten her career at the college, Elly has to call off their marriage—and leave small-town life behind... But starting over in the thriving metropolis of Cadence City isn’t easy, especially when one of Elly’s new friends disappears in the eerie catacombs beneath the streets. Cooper turns up just in time to help Elly investigate. And as the mystery deepens and dangerous ghost myths and legends come to light, Cooper makes it clear he intends to stick around—and this time he’s holding nothing back…

Silver Master is the fifth novel in Jayne Castle’s futuristic Ghost Hunter series. It is a romantic-suspense with a strong paranormal twist set on the planet Harmony. Professional matchmaker Celinda Ingram is a psychically gifted woman with a problem. She is in desperate need of a bodyguard who can double as a date for her sister’s wedding. Davis Oakes, a member of the mysterious Ghost Hunter’s Guild, is a security expert with a most unusual paranormal talent. But Davis doesn’t trust matchmakers and Celinda doesn’t trust anyone connected to the Guild. Sparks fly immediately. Danger is closing in fast, however, and this pair has no choice but to work together to survive.

Tabloid reporter Sierra McIntyre wants a scoop when she interviews Ghost Hunter Guild boss John Fontana about the disappearances of retired, homeless hunters. She doesn’t want to trust the physically and psychically powerful man, but her intuition—and her dust bunny companion—give her the green light. To uncover the conspiracy within his own organization, Fontana proposes…marriage. And though it’s purely a business arrangement, there’s nothing pure about the attraction that sizzles between them.

Two psychics plunge into a dark world of deadly secrets in this second installment of the Fogg Lake trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.

The long-awaited next Jayne Castle novel, step back into Illusion Town and discover a new cast of unforgettable characters

Olivia LeClair's experiment with speed dating is not going well. First there was the nasty encounter with the date from hell who tried to murder her and now the mysterious Harlan Rancourt-long believed dead-sits down at her table and tells her she's the only one who can help him locate the legendary Vortex lab. This is not what Olivia had in mind when she signed up for the Four Event Success Guaranteed package offered by the dating agency. She doesn't have much choice, though, because her psychic investigation firm works for the mysterious Foundation and Victor Arganbright, the director, is adamant that she assist Harlan. There's just one problem-no one knows Harlan's real agenda. His father once ran the Foundation like a mob organization, and Harlan was destined to be his heir. There's a real possibility Harlan has returned to claim his inheritance. For now, however, it's a case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend because others are after the secrets of the long-lost lab. Unfortunately for Olivia, the one thing friend and foe have in common is that everyone is convinced she is the key. Her unique psychic talent is required to defuse the ticking time bomb that is Vortex. Neither trusts the other but Olivia and Harlan soon realize they must work together to survive and unlock the Bluestone Project's most dangerous secrets before more innocent people die.

The long-awaited next Jayne Castle novel, step back into Illusion Town and discover a new cast of unforgettable characters

Return to Harmony—where nothing is as it seems. Life is complicated for Lydia Smith. She’s working at a tacky, third-rate museum, Shrimpton’s House of Ancient Horrors, trying to salvage her career in para-archaeology—and dating the most dangerous man in town. Just when she thinks she might be getting things under control, she stumbles over a dead body and discovers that her lover has a secret past that could get him killed. Just to top it off, there’s trouble brewing underground in the eerie, glowing green passageways of the Dead City. Descending into these twisting catacombs, Lydia will learn just what it’s like to put her heart—and life—on the line… Includes a preview of Jayne Castle’s Rainshadow Novel DECEPTION COVE

SWEET STARFIRE: Cidra, a fire-haired beauty raised amid the shelter of a spiritual race, really belongs to a race of wolves. Teague Severance, a ruggedly handsome adventurer, is also a wolf and used to taking the woman he wants. Now, Severance will awaken Cidra's untamed and passionate heritage-and a dark desire she has never known before. CRYSTAL FIRE: Kalena is the last survivor of a proud heritage. Disguised as an innocent country girl, she is on a deadly mission to destroy her family's enemy, Quintel, at any cost. When Quintel's soldier, Ridge, is sent to stop her, he finds himself drawn to the woman with the ice-cold heart. Together, they will discover the power to burn through the growing darkness that threatens their world.

New York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLE Acclaimed for her novels of “delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense” (Booklist), the wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz takes off on a star-dusted excursion to a rich civilization where danger and passion are just a heartbeat away. . . . Amaryllis Lark is one of the best psychic detectives on St. Helen’s, the earth colony recently cut off from the mother planet, yet not so very different from home. . . . Lucas Trent, the rugged head of Lodestar Exploration, isn’t keen on the prim type—and from her crisp business suit to her cool evaluation of his request to bust a corporate thief, beautiful Amaryllis is excruciatingly proper. But when a bold hunch heats up into a twisting murder investigation, by-the-book Amaryllis must let her guard down and break some rules—and a red-hot love affair ignites. Now, as they race to solve a puzzle of deadly intrigue, no power—otherworldly or otherwise—can keep them apart!

The brand new, heart-pounding suspense thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.

The new novel from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz. Fans of Nora Roberts will love this unforgettable story of two best friends and the secrets that lie between them . . .

Desdemona Wainwright thinks Sam Stark looks much too calm for a man who has just been left at the altar. But she was hired to cater his wedding, not to save it. She marches into Stark's den to demand the much-needed payment for the canceled reception -- and discovers opposites do attract! Head of a multimillion-dollar company, Sam decides Desdemona would make the perfect no-strings-attached, stand-in wife, little dreaming how she will drive him crazy with desire. But when someone breaks into Sam's secret computer files, sinister intrigue swirls around this unlikely pair. Now they must discover the real appeal of unstoppable passion and unbreakable faith...in TRUST ME, the wonderful new love story from Jayne Ann Krentz!

Serenity makepeace knows a lot about whole--grain bread but she doesn't know beans about business. Her new catalog company featuring local handicrafts will benefit her offbeat artist community in Writt's end Washington, but she needs a crack financial adviser to make it work. So she charms her way into the office of Caleb Ventress, only to find a handsome wolf in conservative clothing. An expert in the art of the deal, Caleb has no talent for long term relationships, and isn't sure what to do about this unconventional beauty who walks into his life. A pass from a paragon of conformity--even one as handsome as Caleb--is more than free--spirited serenity bargained for. But when intrigues back in Witt's end threaten serenity's plans and perhaps her life, she begins to trust Caleb without reading his fine print...and the bottom line might be true love....

Thirteen years after her last visit to Summer River, Lucy Sheridan returns following her aunt Sara's tragic death. During her previous stay as a teenager, she was embarrassed when Mason Fletcher, the guy she had a crush on, dragged her out of a wild party, thinking he was protecting her. However, Lucy soon learns that Mason had saved her from a serious crime that night, as the cold-blooded rich kid who targeted her, Tristan, mysteriously vanished afterward, his body never found. Now a forensic genealogist at a private investigation firm, Lucy discovers that both she and Mason have changed significantly. Mason, who left the police force, now runs a successful security firm with his brother while still helping out at his uncle's hardware store. Summer River has transformed from a sleepy town into a trendy upscale destination in California’s wine country. Despite the changes, Mason remains a protector at heart, and when he and Lucy uncover a shocking secret in Sara’s house, they sense danger as Tristan’s old friends begin to act suspiciously. Mason is determined to protect Lucy again, but this time, she insists on taking an active role in her own rescue.

Once Olympia Wingfield had been free to devote all her time to her true passion: the study of ancient legends and long-lost treasure. But now, with three hellion nephews to raise, the absentminded beauty has very little time for research. Which makes it seem all the more serendipitous when a handsome stranger strides into Olympia’s library unannounced and proceeds to set her world to rights… Tall and dark, with long, windswept black hair, Jared Chillhurst is the embodiment of Olympia’s most exotic dreams…a daring pirate, masquerading in teacher’s garb, whose plundering kisses and traveler’s tales quickly win her heart. Yet all too soon innocent Olympia will discover the enigmatic and wickedly sensual Mr. Chillhurst is no lowly tutor but a future earl with a wealth of secrets – the kind that will lead them both on a perilous quest for a hidden fortune and a love worth more than gold.

As personal assistant to octogenarian matriarch Justine Gilchrist, Katy Wade has spent years sorting out Gilchrist family problems; but now she pulls off a minor miracle: she persuades Justine's grandson Luke, a talented restaurant consultant who has no use for his relatives, to rescue the family's restaurant chain from its financial decline. After nosing around, Luke claims that the business is being sabotaged from within. Meanwhile some of the Gilchrists suspect that he'll destroy the company to gain revenge: his father was disinherited by Justine when he left at the altar the bride she had handpicked (the woman who became Katy's mother). In fact, Luke plots only to win Katy, which is not easy, given that the young woman wants out of her job and away from everyone named Gilchrist. In her own saucy, upbeat style, Krentz (Sweet Fortune) turns this eccentric family and pair of mismatched lovers (so everyone tells them) into an entertaining story. Krentz is even confident enough to question the genre rules she plays by so well, as when Katy walks out on Luke during a passionate love scene, saying, There's no call to get surly. You started this. Her fans will eat it up.

A rare book and an ancient code ignite a new trilogy from a bestselling author. Abby Radwell, an expert in paranormal texts, faces danger after a blackmail threat linked to a lost alchemical manuscript. She hires investigator Sam Coppersmith, and as passion ignites, trust becomes vital in the face of deadly paranormal threats.

Cleopatra Robbins has imagined the moment when she'll meet the man of her dreams. But when Max Fortune strides into the Robbins' Nest Inn, a devastating sensation sweeps through her. She knows it's him. And he's all wrong! Head of the giant Curzon hotel chain, a cynical man whose only passion in life has been for rare works of art, Max is looking for five priceless paintings left to him by his mentor Jason Curzon. Max takes one long look at Cleo Robbins and feels fierce desire sweep through him...a feeling so powerful that he soon starts helping to fix everything from the plumbing to the fractured lives of the inn's quirky denizens. Despite their mutual attraction, Max senses that Cleo is hiding something -- and by the time he realizes it's not the paintings, it's almost too late to save her from the danger rising out of her past. As suspense and desire intensify, this delightful duo sweep us toward a dramatic ending in a love story beyond compare ...GRAND PASSION.

Molly Abberwick, trustee of her late father's foundation, is furious with her new consultant, scientist-philosopher Dr. Harry Stratton Trevelyan. Harry is brilliant, sexy, and absolutely impossible -- and his outrageous suggestion of a scientifically inspired affair with her is positively the last straw....Besides, Molly's got a much more serious problem; she's become the target of a stalker whose sinister pranks are swiftly escalating into violence. Only Harry, of all people, seems to comprehend the true nature of the threats against his alluring boss. As a dangerous predator closes in on Molly, the enigmatic Dr. Harry seizes the day to reveal himself in a totally unexpected light....

Amelia Rivers enlists private investigator Gideon Wells to uncover the truth behind a stalker, suspecting a link to a shadowy organization tied to her and her friends' lost memories and newfound paranormal abilities. Initially skeptical of Amelia's claims, Gideon’s perspective shifts dramatically when he intervenes in a kidnapping attempt. Together, they find themselves on the run, racing against time to stop a killer and expose a conspiracy involving illegal experiments on a drug that enhances psychic powers.

A suspicious death. A ghost in a mirror. The New York Times bestselling Dark Legacy novel from the author known for crafting stories of burning passion and chilling suspense... The death of her friend and mentor, Evelyn Ballinger, brings psychic counselor Gwen Frazier back to the small town of Wilby, Oregon, and brings back memories she would rather forget. Two years ago, a killer stalked the members of one of Ballinger’s research studies—including Gwen, who survived while two others didn’t. Now, she’s sure that Ballinger’s death is related. Sent by a friend to help Gwen, psychic investigator Judson Coppersmith arrives in Wilby barely in control of his own talent and his own life, and haunted by urgent dreams. His attraction to Gwen is primal, but there are secrets he must keep to protect himself from surrendering to her completely, even as their investigation draws them into dreamscapes, into decades of deception and into the paranormal fires of a desire too strong to resist...

A man's quest to find answers for those who are haunted by the past leads him deeper into the shadows in this electrifying novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Promise Not to Tell.Quinton Zane is back.Jack Lancaster, consultant to the FBI, has always been drawn to the coldest of cold cases, the kind that law enforcement either considers unsolvable or else has chalked up to accidents or suicides. As a survivor of a fire, he finds himself uniquely compelled by arson cases. His almost preternatural ability to get inside the killer's head has garnered him a reputation in some circles--and complicated his personal life. The more cases Jack solves, the closer he slips into the darkness. His only solace is Winter Meadows, a meditation therapist. After particularly grisly cases, Winter can lead Jack back to peace. But as long as Quinton Zane is alive, Jack will not be at peace for long. Having solidified his position as the power behind the throne of his biological family's hedge fund, Zane sets out to get rid of Anson Salinas's foster sons, starting with Jack.

A thrilling romance from bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz, and the first in a new series.

It's been two years since the mysterious accident took Sandra Winslow's politician husband, Victor--the favorite son of a town called Paradise--and left Sandra under a cloud of suspicion. She decides to sell her beach house on the edge of town and hires Mike Malloy, who touches her lonely heart. Can she trust a man with unbreakable ties to a community she's eager to leave behind--and who is determined to unearth her deepest secrets?

Eugenia Swift is a young woman of singular sensibilities, and a connoisseur of beauty. As the director of the Leafbrook Glass Museum, she's been asked to travel to Frog Cove Island -- an artistic haven near Seattle -- to catalog an important collection of art glass. But thanks to unsavory rumors surrounding the collector's death, the museum insists that Eugenia take along Cyrus Chandler Colfax -- a rough-hewn private investigator whose taste in glass runs to ice-cold bottles filled with beers.When Colfax declares they must pose as a couple, Eugenia protests in a manner as loud as his Hawaiian shirts. She fears that her secret mission will be discovered...while he hopes that she will be a mask for his own hidden agenda. But soon their very lives depend on making an utterely convincing couple. Because among the chic galleries of Frog Cove Island lurks a killer, and their only chance for survival is the boldest, most artful collaboration they can dare to imagine.

Annie Lyncroft knew her scheme was outrageous. She'd come to the elegant penthouse to meet Oliver Rain, the richest and possibly the most dangerous man in the Pacific Northwest. Annie needed this sensual, secretive corporate maverick for what she was about to propose. Marriage! With her brother Danny missing after a mysterious plane crash, Annie is struggling to protect his hot electronics company from the sharks who think he's not coming back. But fanciful, ethical Annie -- who usually runs a bizarre bric-a-brac shop knows Danny's alive, and she's determined to keep his company safe by putting his biggest investor at the helm. When Oliver actually says yes to the marriage of convenience, Annie dreamily envisions a few platonic weeks of helping him become a sensitive New Age guy. Oliver has a different plan; his cold, gorgeous eyes have been watching Annie, and he sees his chance to seduce the beautiful schemer. Love is the wild card destined to teach these two strong-willed opposites a lesson: icy control might run the business world, but all hell is about to break loose in the passionate territory of the heart.

Zoe Luce is a successful interior designer in the Arizona town of Whispering Springs who's developed an unusual career specialty-helping recently divorced clients redesign their homes, to help them forget the past and start anew. But Zoe knows that some things can't be covered up with a coat of paint. And when she senses that one of her clients may be hiding a dark secret, she enlists P.I. Ethan Truax to find the truth.Working together, they solve the mystery . . . and barely escape with their lives. But Ethan's exquisite detection skills are starting to backfire on Zoe: she never wanted to let him find out about her former life; she never wanted to reveal her powerful, inexplicable gift for sensing the history hidden within a house's walls; she never wanted him to know that "Zoe Luce" doesn't really exist. She never wanted to fall in love with him.Now, no matter how much she resists, Ethan may be her only hope-because the people she's been running from have found her. And just when Zoe dares to dream of a normal life and a future with the man she loves, her own past starts to shadow her every step-and threatens to take her back into a nightmare.

Charity Truitt and Elias Winter, two of the Pacific Northwest’s most powerful corporate figures, are both facing crises of career and the heart. Fate has brought them together in Washington’s tiny Whispering Waters Cove, each eager to downsize and simplify. They’re both determined to avoid mergers of any kind—but when they meet, the attraction is nothing short of blue-chip.And they definitely have at least one thing in common: A martial arts master, Elias is a novice at relationships; a formidable former CEO, Charity is starting in the mail room when it comes to love. But when the town is rocked by two shocking murders, Charity and Elias realize that they must join forces to catch a killer. Because behind the town’s sleepy facade run currents fed by treacherous secrets and Deep Waters.

The last survivor of a proud heritage, coolly sensual Kalena embarks on a daring mission to avenge her family. A soldier called the Fire Whip is commanded to tame her, but instead he becomes the only lover to melt her frozen heart. Their love, born of fire and ice, must shatter the darkness that threatens their world.

From New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz—the second novel in a dramatic trilogy set in breathtaking Eclipse Bay, a town filled with rivalries as fierce and compelling as the rugged Oregon coast….Nothing was ever simple between a Madison and a Harte. The feud that had divided their families still simmered. Now, only months after their siblings’ wedding, Lilian Harte and Gabe Madison are at each other’s throats.Successful CEO Gabe had insisted on becoming a client of Lilian’s matchmaking service. And after five disastrous dates, Lilian is at her wit’s end. If she hadn’t already decided to close her business and move home to Eclipse Bay, Gabe would have been the final straw. But when she finds Gabe at her door demanding she fulfill their business contract, the sparks between them suddenly turn personal. Once again, Eclipse Bay will witness a showdown—between a relentless Madison and an irresistible Harte…

A thrilling romance from bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz, and the second in a new series.

SHE'S GOT A SHARE IN HIS FAMILY'S FORTUNE. HE'S INTERESTED IN HER ASSETS. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT.Stunning, stubborn and independent, Philadelphia Fox lost the best friend she ever had because of the fabulously rich and powerful Lightfoot family of Washington state. Now she's got her friend's controlling shares in Lightfoot Industries -- an inheritance that brings Nick, the family's prodigal and extremely attractive son, knocking at her door.The last thing Phila expects is to fall in love -- but the spark that ignites their quick wits and suspicious hearts soon blazes into an extraordinary passion. In Nick's arms, Phila finds the deepest satisfaction she has ever known, but behind his gray eyes lurks a disturbing enigma.Lost in the confusion of her own feelings, wary of her own passionate abandon, Phila faces the choice of her life. Love has never come easily for her ...and if she wants it now she must believe not only in Nick, but in his formidable family as well ...for this golden chance will never come again. Reissue.

A special message from Jayne Ann Krentz Dear Reader: Summer has arrived in Eclipse Bay and things are definitely heating up between the Hartes and the Madisons. It seems that the mysterious new gallery owner, Octavia Brightwell, is thinking about having a scandalous fling with that rogue Nick Harte before she leaves town. As far as Nick is concerned, a short-term affair sounds perfect. But it isn’t going to be easy. One big obstacle is Mitchell Madison. For reasons of his own, Mitchell has taken it upon himself to play guardian to Octavia. He’s made it clear that if Nick fools around with her, there will be a price to pay. And then there’s Nick’s young son, Carson, who has his own agenda where Octavia is concerned. He doesn’t want his father messing up his plans. Summer in Eclipse Bay is going to be eventful this year. Some long-buried secrets from the infamous Harte-Madison feud are about to surface. The past and the present are on a collision course. I hope you’ll join me to watch the fireworks. Happy reading . . . Jayne Ann Krentz

Set against a backdrop of intrigue, the narrative follows two individuals on a quest for hidden truths, leading them to an unexpected and passionate connection. As they delve into their searches, the chemistry between them intensifies, intertwining their personal journeys with themes of desire and discovery. The author skillfully weaves a tale that combines romance with elements of mystery, making for an engaging read.

Eclipse Bay has grown and flourished on the rugged Oregon coast, where the shore can be rocky and forbidding, full of sharp cliffs and hidden coves. In Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz, this small town is also filled with secrets as treacherous as the landscape and rivalries as fierce as an ocean storm.Their grandfathers hated each other.Their fathers hated each other.And as the next generation of the Hartes and Madisons, Hannah and Rafe are expected to hate each other too. But Hannah Harte, a successful wedding consultant with a skeptical view of marriage, remembers the long-ago night on the beach that revealed Rafe as much more than just "that disreputable Madison boy." And Rafe remembers the heroic gesture that proved Hannah's fierce spirit was stronger than any feud and saved him from near-certain imprisonment.Now reunited by a surprising inheritance after years of living their separate lives, Rafe and Hannah return to Eclipse Bay, and the hostilities that still divide, and bind, their families. And they are discovering something that is at once delightful and deeply disturbing ...They don't hate each other. Not at all.

Best of the Best. J.L. Trask, a hard-nosed hotelier trying to unearth the truth about his father's murder 12 years before, believes his father's business partner Lloyd Kenyon committed the crime. When it turns out that Alexa Chambers, the beautiful art expert he hires to decorate Avalon, his new Arizona resort hotel, is Kenyon's stepdaughter all grown up, passions flare. Together, they search for a killer among the Avalon clientele and find love along the way.

Three bestselling romance authors join forces for this three-in-one volume. In Krentz's Test of Time, a woman discovers that love is the only thing her new husband doesn't want. In Gerritsen's Thief of Hearts, a gentleman bandit and a cat burglar steal each others' hearts. And in Cameron's Moontide, a woman goes home to make peace with her past which includes the man she could never forget.

After inheriting a large share of her uncle's business, Olivia Chantry teams up with her new partner Jasper Sloan to track down a blackmailer and murderer trying to steal company secrets.

Successful but shy, Seattle art dealer Mattie Sharpe fell hard for handsome, outspoken, professional adventurer Hugh Abbott. When he broke her heart and returned to his South Sea island home, Mattie vowed she’d only meet him again over her—or better, his—dead body. When they do meet again, it’s over someone else’s dead body—and now they’re running for their lives through a tropical paradise. Hugh’s talking fast to make up for his mistake. Mattie’s not listening…until his gentle touch ignites a white-hot fusion, and she gives in. But Hugh’s past is catching up with them, and Mattie must stake her very survival on the man she loves—the only man who ever let her down! If there is a silver lining to a broken heart, Mattie’s about to discover it—when love storms back into her life and sweeps her off her feet! Passion is an adventure—and seduction an art—in Silver Linings, from beloved New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz!

They'd created a new life . . . together Having a baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Pru Kenyon wasn't smiling. True, her relationship with live-in love Case McCord was both electrifying and deeply satisfying. But she didn't have the benefit of a ring on her finger .. . . Pru wasn't about to force Case's hand by revealing her secret. She knew he'd propose out of a sense of duty, rather than love. And if she couldn't have his love, she didn't want him!

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dazzles with this thrilling contemporary romance of deadly secrets and desires. When a mysterious man enters a bookshop and demands a rare collection of 18th-century erotica, the owner has no idea that she will soon be a part of his dark and intriguing world.

Decades ago in the small town of Fogg Lake, The Incident occurred: an explosion in the cave system that released unknown gases. The residents slept for two days. When they woke up they discovered that things had changed—they had changed. Some started having visions. Others heard ominous voices. And then, scientists from a mysterious government agency arrived. Determined not to become research subjects of strange experiments, the residents of Fogg Lake blamed their “hallucinations” on food poisoning, and the story worked. But now it has become apparent that the eerie effects of The Incident are showing up in the descendants of Fogg Lake.…Catalina Lark and Olivia LeClair, best friends and co-owners of an investigation firm in Seattle, use what they call their “other sight” to help solve cases. When Olivia suddenly vanishes one night, Cat frantically begins the search for her friend. No one takes the disappearance seriously except Slater Arganbright, an agent from a shadowy organization known only as the Foundation, who shows up at her firm with a cryptic warning.A ruthless killer is hunting the only witnesses to a murder that occurred in the Fogg Lake caves fifteen years ago—Catalina and Olivia. And someone intends to make both women vanish.

Swept off her feet by the romance of a whirlwind courtship, Angie Townsend is hopeful that her marriage to Owen Sutherland will end the rivalry that has divided their powerful families for years. But when a desperate phone call warns her that the marriage is nothing but a cleverly orchestrated corporate move by her new husband, Angie puts all plans for the wedding night on hold. Is Owen really a clever stranger or is he the man who made a solemn promise to love her forever?

Despite her attraction to Cole Stockton, Kelsey Murdock senses that he is a man with a mysterious past, with secrets that he refuses to share, but when a simple business trip is transformed into a dangerous survival game, Kelsey and Cole are plunged into a nightmare that threatens their lives and happiness. Reprint.

After years of separation, Heather returns from California to take over her parents' hotel in Tucson. However, the hotel already has an owner: a man who helped Heather's father in times of need and is regarded as almost a family member. The best way to get rid of him is through marriage. A marriage of convenience ensues, but as Heather navigates this unexpected partnership, she discovers that their connection runs deeper than she anticipated. As they confront their pasts and the challenges of their new arrangement, Heather must decide if she can truly embrace the life she has chosen and the man she has married. Themes of love, trust, and the complexities of relationships unfold in this engaging story, revealing how destiny can shape our lives in unexpected ways.

A lovely young girl becomes the object of a bet between the cynical Marquis of Ardsley and two friends who wager that they can pass off a tradesman's daughter as an aristocrat

A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. First time in eBook. Shannon Raine's Mendocino cottage offers a peaceful view of the Pacific ocean and the inspiration she needs to create her silkscreened artistic treasures. The only problem with her quiet, creative existence is the neighbors. Last year, the rental next door was occupied by two visiting mothers and their noisy brood. This year, however, seems much more promising. The new neighbor is a very interesting -- very sexy -- mystery man. Garth Sheridan rented the cottage in Mendocino as an escape. The last thing he expected was a very curious neighbor who threatens to disrupt his carefully planned life. Still, an invitation to dinner seems harmless enough. And a weekend affair ought to be manageable... But Shannon Raine is about to turn his world upside down...

Beautiful Cidra, raised amid a serene, spiritual race, is unprepared for Teague, the rugged adventurer from another race, the Wolves. Side by side on a dangerous quest, they battle both human and alien dangers--and find that their passion holds more danger than they know.

When Rebecca inherits the land her boss, Kyle Stockbridge, considers his--land that is the object of a centuries-old feud--she absolutely refuses to sell out. Especially after Kyle almost has her believing he loves her. Rebecca knows that she's facing a modern-day gunfighter, a throwback to the lawless time when men made their own rules in the Colorado wilderness. And despite Kyle's claim that their relationship is independent of the issue between them, she knows that selling the land won't solve all of their problems. For that to happen, Kyle must prove his love.

Verity Ames, small town restaurateur, is involved in a passionate affair with Jonas Quarrel, Renaissance scholar turned dishwasher.Feeling that Jonas is underutilized, Verity signs him up to authenticate a sixteenth-century Italian villa on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Why pass on the opportunity to investigate the past and include a romantic getaway.On the island, passions flare and events turn deadly. Someone does not want Verity and Jonas to discover the truth.

În Londra victoriana, Calista Langley are o agenție care facilitează întâlniri între doamne și domni respectabili care, din diverse motive, nu și-au găsit încă un partener de viață. Însă, din senin, un individ periculos și obsedat a început să îi trimită diverse mici cadouri potrivite doar cuiva care a suferit pierderea cuiva drag. Toate gravate cu inițialele ei. Disperată să găsească ajutor și temându-se că poliția nu ar fi de mare ajutor în acest caz, Calista își îndreaptă toate speranțele către Trent Hastings, un scriitor de romane polițiste care se bucură de mare succes. Gândindu-se că domnișoara Langley urmărește să profite de sora lui, Eudora, care i-a devenit clientă, Trent este inițial vizibil pornit împotriva Calistei. Cum trecutul i-a lăsat urme vizibile ‒ și fizice, și sufletești ‒, Trent a învățat să își țină emoțiile în frâu, chiar și când atracția irezistibilă pe care o simte față de Calista îi cam zdruncină toate mijloacele de apărare. În vreme ce Trent și Calista cercetează dosarele potențialilor clienți ai Calistei pe care aceasta i-a respins, în speranța de a identifica astfel persoana care i-a pus gând rău, devine tot mai limpede că doar moartea ei îl va mulțumi pe cel care o urmărește…

Spritzig, spannend, leidenschaftlich – eine heiße Mischung! Clare Lancaster hat sich damit abgefunden, dass sie niemals einen passenden Mann finden wird. Mit ihrem untrüglichen Sinn für Unwahrheiten deckt sie jede noch so charmante Lüge sofort auf – auch die von Jake Salter, dem neuen undurchsichtigen »Geschäftsberater« ihres Vaters. Aber nur mit seiner Hilfe kann Clare das Netz von Verschwörung und Mord entwirren, in das ihre Familie sich verstrickt zu haben scheint. In einem wilden Strudel von Geheimnissen, Lügen und heißem Verlangen kommen Clare und Jake sich während ihrer Ermittlungen immer näher …

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En el Londres de la Regencia, todos saben que ninguno de los Cynster abandonaría a una dama en problemas... Pero su protección puede tener un alto y muy seductor precio para la dama en cuestión. Cuando una mujer misteriosa, con el rostro oculto por un velo negro, le ruega a Gabriel Cynster que la ayude, él no puede resistirse. A cambio, sin embargo, le exige algo que sólo un Cynster podría pedir: por cada dato que él le aporte, ella debe pagarle con un beso. Lady Alathea Morwellan sabe que Gabriel está intrigado. A pesar de la inocultable atracción que los une, nunca lograron estar juntos sin reñir. Por otra parte, cuantas más cosas están en juego, más crece el deseo de Gabriel por obtener su pago, y cada beso embriagador, cada abrazo apasionado, aleja para Alathea la posibilidad de resistir la seducción final... Pero ¿qué pasará cuando ella le revele la verdad que tan celosamente le oculta?

Lucinda Bromley ist entsetzt: Mit einem seltenen Pflanzengift aus ihrem Gewächshaus wurde jemand ermordet. Die junge Botanikerin bittet den verschwiegenen Ermittler Caleb Jones um Hilfe. Lucinda und Caleb geraten in einen Wirbel finsterer Verschwörungen, gefährlicher Intrigen - und leidenschaftlicher Sehnsucht. Doch auf Caleb lastet ein dunkles Vermächtnis, und die Ermittlungen führen sie mitten hinein in seine mysteriöse Vergangenheit.

Jack Winters alkimista ősök késői leszármazottja, aki veszélyes természetfeletti képességekkel rendelkezik. Különleges adottsága egy régi családi átok következménye. Több mint háromszáz évvel ezelőtt egyik őse megalkotta az Égő Lámpát, egy titokzatos erővel bíró eszközt, amelynek kisugárzása azonban módosította feltalálójának genetikai állományát. Így ha egy Winters-utód ezt a genetikai átkot örökli, nem csupán félelmetes pszichikai erők birtokosává válik, hanem tébolyult szörnyeteggé is, aki veszett dührohamok és hallucinációk közepette pusztul el. Jack úgy érzi, őrá is ez a sors vár, hacsak meg nem találja az Égő Lámpát – és a nőt, aki működtetni tudja azt. Ez a nő pedig nem más, mint Chloe Harper magándetektív, álomfényfejtő – az egyetlen, aki a lámpa energiájának segítségével vissza tudja fordítani az átalakulás folyamatát. Miközben az átok beteljesedésének ideje egyre közeledik, egy mindenre elszánt gyilkosokból álló titkos társaság Chloe és Jack életére tör. Ám a fenyegető támadásoknál jobban megrémiszti őket az az elsöprő erejű, szenvedélyes szerelem, amely kettejük között ébred…

Zehn Jahre hat Joel Blackstone damit verbracht, die Thornquist-Sportartikel-Firma aus dem Nichts zu einem florierenden Imperium zu entwickeln. Gerade als er als Geschäftsführer das riesige Unternehmen kaufen möchte, stirbt der Eigentümer und vermacht sein Reich nicht ihm, sondern einer unbekannten Nichte. Wer ist diese brille tragende, immer zerzauste, immer zerknitterte Landbibliothekarin, die plötzlich aus dem Nichts auftaucht und sich in alles einmischen will? Und was bildet sie sich ein? Dass sie mit ihrem völligen Dilettantismus alles besser weiß? Das geht nicht! Doch warum ist ihre ständige Präsenz so störend? Warum bringt sie Joel zum Herzklopfen? Warum muss er erkennen, dass er ohne diese unmögliche Frau nicht leben kann? Unser Held steckt bis zum Hals in Schwierigkeiten und kann nur dann herauskommen, wenn er in der Lage ist, die brennende Leidenschaft mit der kalten und gnadenlosen Realität des Geschäftslebens zu vereinbaren. Wird ihm das gelingen?

Дизайнер интерьеров Зои Люс нашла в Уиспериング-Спрингс долгожданный покой и счастье. Как свеженашедшаяся замужем, она учится жить со своим мужем, частным детективом Итаном Труаксом, и кажется, что ее ждет прекрасное будущее рядом с мужчиной, перед которым она не должна скрывать свои паранормальные способности — она может чувствовать в стенах комнат события, которые в них произошли. Угроза, которая свела Зои с Итаном, наконец позади, или так все думают. На самом деле, Зои кто-то преследует, кто-то, кто знает ее прошлое и следит за каждым ее шагом. Вместе с Итаном ей предстоит разгадать загадку, которая может угрожать не одной человеческой жизни.

A Harmónia bolygón a mélység esőerdőket rejteget, a rég eltűnt, idegen civilizáció titokzatos emlékeit hátborzongató, zölden foszforeszkáló városromok és labirintusok őrzik, furcsa állatok szegődnek az emberek társául, és a bolygó szinte minden lakója rendelkezik valamiféle pszichikus képességgel. Ebben a különös világban Adam Wintersre, a Szellemvadász Céh új vezetőjére sújt le az ősi átok. Ezúttal neki kell megtalálnia az elveszett Lámpát és az álomfényfejtő nőt, aki azonban nem más, mint a Winters család egykori ellenségének, Sylvester Jonesnak a leszármazottja, Marlowe Jones. Adam és Marlowe útja izzó katakombák és föld alatti dzsungelek csapdáin keresztül vezet, de a köztük fellobbanó vágyakozás elsöprő ereje minden kelepcénél veszélyesebb. Vajon a szerelem, a forró szenvedély le tudja-e győzni Nicholas Winters pusztító bosszúját, megtörik-e végre a rettenetes átok? Itt, a Harmónián minden titokra fény derül…

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Girl Who Knew Too Much returns to Victorian London in a novel of deadly obsession... Calista Langley operates an exclusive “introduction” agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now, a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning—a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials. Desperate for help and fearing that the police will be of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular crime novels. Believing that Calista may be taking advantage of his lonely sister, who has become one of her clients, Trent doesn’t trust her. Scarred by his past, he’s learned to keep his emotions at bay, even as an instant attraction threatens his resolve. But as Trent and Calista comb through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista’s own secret past—and that only her death will satisfy the stalker...

Leona Hewitt, disguised in men's formal evening clothes, has secretly made her way into Lord Delbridge's private museum to find a relic stolen from her family. But someone else is in the dimly lit gallery on the same errand: a tall, black-cloaked man whose very voice is enough to put her in a trance. Thaddeus Ware, a mesmerist with psychic gifts, is accustomed to fearful reactions from others - women in particular. But Leona shows no trace of hysteria in his presence. A gifted crystal worker, she exerts a rather hypnotic power over the hypnotist himself. And she is determined to keep the crystal they recovered. Thaddeus, on assignment for the Arcane Society, knows the menace Leona is courting by absconding with the crystal. A source of remarkable energy, it holds the potential for great destruction. Lord Delbridge has already killed to acquire it, for it is his key to membership in the elite, shadowy group known as the Third Circle. And, with the help of a ruthless hunter of preternatural skill, dubbed the Midnight Monster by the press, Delbridge intends to find her. With the stolen crystal in their possession, the danger is only beginning...

Prickelnd erotisch und unwiderstehlich humorvoll! Die schöne Charlotte Arkendale traut grundsätzlich keinem Mann. Doch als eine ihrer Bekannten ermordet wird, will sie das Verbrechen unbedingt aufklären – koste es, was es wolle. Auch wenn sie sich dafür mit dem berühmten Chemiker Baxter St. Ives verbünden muss – und aus Gründen der Tarnung sogar eine Verlobung notwendig wird … Als Emma Greyson bemerkt, dass sich jemand auf Ralston Manor heimlich Zugang zu fremden Gemächern verschafft, folgt sie dem Eindringling – und wird beinahe von ihm entdeckt! In allerletzter Sekunde kann sie sich im Kleiderschrank verstecken. Doch dann stellt Emma entsetzt fest, dass sie sich die muffige Enge mit dem rätselhaften Finanzier Edison Stokes teilt … Zwei hinreißende Liebesgeschichten in einem Band.

Spritzig, spannend, leidenschaftlich - eine heiße Mischung! Als Raine Tallentyre den Haushalt ihrer verstorbenen Tante auflöst, macht sie eine grausame Entdeckung: Eingesperrt im Keller des verlassenen Hauses findet sie gefesselt und geknebelt eine junge Frau – das jüngste Opfer des Bonfire-Killers. Raine wird in die Ermittlungen verwickelt und lernt dabei Zack Jones kennen, zu dem sie sich auf unerklärliche Weise hingezogen fühlt. Aber wie soll sie diesem Mann vertrauen, der ausgerechnet für die Organisation arbeitet, deren Verrat ihre Familie vor Jahren zerstört hat? Als Raine jedoch ins Visier des gefährlichen Killers gerät, gibt es nur einen der ihr helfen kann: Zack …

In the second book of the Looking Glass trilogy, Virginia Dean awakens at midnight beside a corpse and holding a bloody knife, with no memory of the previous night's events. Overwhelmed by dark energy emanating from the mirrors in the room, she finds herself rescued by a man she has only met once, yet he leaves a lasting impression on her. The story delves into themes of memory, mystery, and the supernatural, as Virginia navigates the consequences of her predicament.

Targeted by a disabled former spy for the Crown who wrongly believes she is blackmailing his sister, Beatrice Lockwood offers her assistance in tracking down the real culprit and eventually falls for the spy only to find herself hunted by a mad scientist who would resurrect a dead lover.

From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss—and a passion that leads to peril . . . At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only way to stop him from engaging her hot-headed brother in a duel. And that was why she found herself ushered into Sebastian's frobidding presence at three in the morning—and thoroughly kissed before dawn. She was a country-bred innocent—and an intriguing experience for a man who dwelt more in the shadows than in the sunshine. Yet as her boldness drew Prue into one dangerous episode after another, Sebastian found himself torn between a raging hunger to possess her and a driving need to protect her. And the reckless beauty would soon need all the protection she could get. . . .

From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering crush of the a fashionable London soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple . . . poised to discover the rapture of love. There was no doubt about it. What Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide their loot. But when Harriet summoned Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to her aid, she could not know that she was summoning the devil himself. . . . Dubbed the Beast of Blackthorne Hall for his scarred face and lecherous past, Gideon was strong and fierce and notoriously menacing. Yet Harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. For in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe . . . and a searing passion she yearned to answer. Now, caught up in the Beast’s clutches, Harriet must find a way to win his heart–and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would see them parted for all time.

"Az ügy egyáltalán nem bonyolult – nyugtatta Emily remegő hangon az alvilági alakot. – Egy kis emberrablás csupán, a komornyikom nyilván említette már. Van egy úr, akit szeretnék eltávolítani a városból néhány napra. Biztonságos helyen szeretném tartani, mondjuk, öt napig. Lehet róla szó? A kor megítélése szerint Miss Emily Faringdon bizony nem kimondottan szép lány, s huszonnégy évével kicsit már idősecske is. Ráadásul múltjában ott éktelenkedik a Balszerencsés Esemény, amellyel jó hírén letörölhetetlen foltot ejtett. Little Dippington lakói – és maga a lány is – pontosan tudják, hogy semmi esélye többé a férjhez menésre. Ám mindannyiuk legnagyobb megdöbbenésére megjelenik a színen Simon, Blade titokzatos, nagy hatalmú grófja, és az oltár elé vezeti Emilyt. Hamarosan kiderül azonban, hogy a lánykérés oka legkevésbé sem a férfi szerelme…

The author of the New York Times bestseller 'Til Death Do Us Part returns to Regency London in a novel of mystery, intrigue and deadly alliances.

Wilde Flammen: Ihre Löwen hat die zierliche Dompteurin Jo Wilder im Griff – anders als ihren neuen Boss Keane Prescott. Will er den Zirkus schließen? Oder warum geht er ihr nach solch heißen Küssen jetzt aus dem Weg? Du bist wie ein Engel: Marians Herz gehört ihrem Chef, dem smarten David Norris. Doch er hat nur seine Arbeit im Kopf. Nur zu gern möchte Marian ihm zeigen, dass es auch ein Leben neben dem Job gibt … Wild und fordernd wie du: Alles würde Keith tun, um diesen Landsitz zu bekommen. Zum Glück weiß die junge Victoria Warner noch nicht, dass sie die Erbin ist. Das ist Keiths Chance! Womit er nicht gerechnet hat, sind die Gefühle, die Victoria in ihm auslöst … Deine Augen verraten viel: Sarah wünscht sich sehr, dass ihre große Liebe Kenneth Ramsey ihre Gefühle erwidert. Doch es scheint ausgeschlossen – Welten trennen sie: Sarah arbeitet bei den reichen Ramseys als Gärtnerin.

A tantalizing tale of a legendary knight and a headstrong lady whose daring quest for a mysterious crystal will draw them into a whirlwind of treachery-and desire. When the fearsome knight called Hugh the Relentless swept into Lingwood Manor like a storm, everyone cowered-except Lady Alice. Sharp-tongued and unrepentant, the flame haired beauty believed Sir Hugh was not someone to dread but the answer to her dreams. She knew he had come for the dazzling green crystal, knew he would be displeased to find that it was no longer in her possession. Yet Alice had a proposition for the dark and forbidding knight: In return for a dowry that would free Alice and her brother from their uncle's grasp, she would lend her powers of detection to his warrior's skills and together they would recover his treasured stone. But even as Hugh accepted her terms, he added a condition of his own: Lady Alice must agree to a temporary betrothal-one that would soon draw her deep into Hugh's great stone fortress, and into a battle that could threaten their lives...and their only chance at love.

From the windswept, craggy coast of a remote British Isle comes the thrilling tale of a daring lady and a dangerous knight... bound by the tempests of fate—and the dawning of... Desire Upon her father's death, beautiful, headstrong Lady Clarre knew that she must wed, for the protection of the Isle of Desire new fell to her. Yet when her guardian's choice of prospective husband rode through her castle gates, she felt utterly betrayed. All sinewy muscle and savage steel, Sir Gareth of Wyckmere was not the poet she'd requested but a fearsome knight whose only interest was in war. Legions of robbers had fallen beneath the Hellhound of Wyckmere's sword, and now this bold warrior was certain that he could tame one willful wife. Yet even Gareth could not deter Lady Clare from trying to mold him into her ideal... until their clash of wills ignited a passion that set them both aflame... and a treacherous plot put their lives in deadly peril.

From a crumbling fairy-tale castle on the stormy Sussex coast to a dazzling, dizzying masquerade ball comes an enchanting tale of a tarnished knight, a daring maiden, and a sweet, searing storybook love... At sixteen Phoebe Layton had imagined that Gabriel Banner was a brave and valiant knight, a noble-hearted hero born to rescue ladies in distress. Which is why, eight years later, when she desperately needed help toe carry out a vital quest, she could think of no one more suited to the job than Gabriel. But when she lures her shining knight to a lonely midnight rendezvous, Phoebe finds herself sparring with a dangerously desirable man who is nothing like the hero of her dreams. And when he sweeps her into a torrid—and blatantly unchivalrous—embrace, she can't help but fear that she's made a dreadful mistake. It's a kiss that will seal Phoebe's fate. For now the exacting Earl of Wylde has a quest of his own: to possess the most intriguing, impulsive, outrageous female he has ever met...even if he has to slay a dragon to do it.