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== Biography ==
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'''Jayne Ann Krentz''' is the pen name of ''Jayne Castle Krentz''. Residing in Seattle she is a ''New York Times'' bestseller (reaching the chart with [[Smoke In Mirrors]], [[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lost And Found]], and [[Soft Focus]] among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as ''Jayne Ann Krentz'', futuristic novels as [[Jayne Castle]], Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as [[Amanda Quick]].
  
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Seattle resident '''Jayne Ann Krentz''' is a ''New York Times'' bestseller (reaching the chart with [[Smoke In Mirrors]], [[Lost And Found]], and [[Soft Focus]] among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], futuristic novels as [[Jayne Castle]], Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as [[Amanda Quick]].
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Krentz began her romance career writing [[Category|category]] romances. She moved to [[Single Title Romance|single title]] in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work. Her contemporary work also frequently explores ideas of psychic phenomena and intuition.
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Krentz began her romance career writing [[Category|category]] romances. She moved to [[Single Title Romance|single title]] in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work.
 
  
 
Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the [[Non-Fiction|non-fiction]] essay collection, [[Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance|''Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance'']], published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the [http://www.h-net.org/~pcaaca/ American Culture Association], and is considered a key resource in the growing body of [[Romance Scholarship|academic work]] studying romance fiction.
 
Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the [[Non-Fiction|non-fiction]] essay collection, [[Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance|''Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance'']], published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the [http://www.h-net.org/~pcaaca/ American Culture Association], and is considered a key resource in the growing body of [[Romance Scholarship|academic work]] studying romance fiction.
  
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Writing for the [[Harlequin Intrigue]] line, Krentz published two novels. She also wrote 24 titles for [[Harlequin Temptation]].
  
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== On the Web ==
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=== See Also ===
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* [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick]
 
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* [http://www.runningwithquills.com/ Running With Quills] - [[Stella Cameron]], [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], [[Elizabeth Lowell]], [[Suzanne Simmons]] and a mystery blogger come together to talk about their work and lives.
 
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== Honors ==
 
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Classic Romance Author
 
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author
 
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
 
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* [[Romance Writers of America]] 1995 [[Lifetime Achievement Award]]
 
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* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author
 
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== Books ==
 
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Writing as Jayne Ann Krentz there are 58 titles.
 
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* [[Absolutely, Positively|''Absolutely, Positively'']] 1996
 
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* [[The Adventurer|''Adventurer, The'']] HT #293-1990
 
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* ''[[All Night Long]]''- 2006
 
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* [[A Coral Kiss|''A Coral Kiss]] 1987
 
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* ''[[Between the Lines]]'' HT #125-1986
 
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* ''[[Call It Destiny]]'' HT #21-1984
 
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* [[The Chance of a Lifetime|''Chance of a Lifetime, The'']] HT #168-1987
 
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* ''[[Connecting Rooms]]'' -1995
 
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* [[The Cowboy|''Cowboy, The'']] HT #302-1990
 
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* ''[[Crystal Flame]]'' -1986
 
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* ''[[Dawn in Eclipse Bay]]'' -2001
 
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* [[Deep Waters|''Deep Waters'']] - 1997
 
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* ''[[Dreams Part One]]'' HT #229-1988
 
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* ''[[Dreams Part Two]]'' HT #230-1988
 
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* ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' -2000
 
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* [[Eye Of The Beholder|''Eye of the Beholder'']]- 1999
 
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* ''[[Falling Awake]]'' -2004
 
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* [[Family Man|''Family Man'']] - 1992
 
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* [[The Family Way|''Family Way, The'']] HT #146-1987
 
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* [[Flash|''Flash'']] - 1998
 
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* ''[[Full Bloom]]'' HT #191-1988
 
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* ''[[Ghost of a Chance]]'' HT #34-1984
 
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* ''[[Gift of Fire]]'' -1989
 
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* ''[[Gift of Gold]]'' -1988
 
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* [[The Golden Chance|''Golden Chance, The'']] - 1990
 
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* [[Grand Passion|''Grand Passion'']] - 1994
 
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* [[Hidden Talents|''Hidden Talents'']] - 1993
 
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* ''[[Joy]]'' HT #219-1988
 
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* ''[[Lady's Choice]]'' HT #270-1989
 
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* ''[[Legacy]]'' HI #10-1985
 
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* ''[[Light in Shadow]]'' -2003
 
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* [[Lost And Found|''Lost And Found'']] - 2001
 
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* [[The Main Attraction|''Main Attraction, The'']] HT #157-1987
 
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* ''[[Man with a Past]]'' HT #45-1985
 
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* ''[[Midnight Jewels]]'' -1987
 
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* [[Perfect Partners|''Perfect Partners'']] - 1992
 
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* [[The Pirate|''Pirate, The'']] HT #287-1990
 
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* [[Sharp Edges|''Sharp Edges'']] - 1998
 
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* [[Silver Linings|''Silver Linings'']] - 1991
 
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* [[Smoke In Mirrors|''Smoke in Mirrors'']] - 2002
 
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* [[Soft Focus|''Soft Focus'']] - 1999
 
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* ''[[Summer In Eclipse Bay]]'' -2002
 
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* [[Sweet Fortune|''Sweet Fortune'']] - 1991
 
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* ''[[Sweet Starfire]]'' -1986
 
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* ''[[Test of Time]]'' HT #177-1987
 
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* [[The Ties That Bind| ''Ties That Bind, The'']] HT #109-1986
 
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* ''[[Too Wild to Wed?]]'' HT #341-1991
 
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* ''[[True Colors]]'' HT #91-1986
 
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* [[Trust Me|''Trust Me'']] - 1995
 
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* ''[[Truth or Dare]]'' -2004
 
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* ''[[Twist of Fate]]''  -1986
 
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* ''[[Uneasy Alliance]]'' HT #11-1984
 
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* [[The Waiting Game|''Waiting Game, The'']] HI #17-1985
 
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* [[The Wedding Night|''Wedding Night, The'']] HT #365-1991
 
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* ''[[White Lies]]''  -2007
 
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* [[Wildest Hearts|''Wildest Hearts'']] - 1993
 
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* ''[[Witchcraft]]'' HT #74-1985
 
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* [[A Woman's Touch|''Woman's Touch, A'']] HT #241-1989
 
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== See Also ==
 
 
* [[Jayne Bentley]]
 
* [[Jayne Bentley]]
 
* [[Jayne Castle]]
 
* [[Jayne Castle]]
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* [[Jayne Taylor]]
 
* [[Jayne Taylor]]
  
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== Other Resources ==
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== Books ==
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* [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz]
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* ''[[Absolutely, Positively]]'' - 1996
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* [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation]
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* ''[[The Adventurer|Adventurer, The]]'' -  April 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #293]])
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* ''[[All Night Long - Jayne Ann Krentz|All Night Long]]'' - 2006
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* ''[[Between The Lines]]'' -  October 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #125]])
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* ''[[Call It Destiny]]'' -  August 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #21]])
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* ''[[Chance Of A Lifetime - Jayne Ann Krentz|Chance Of A Lifetime]]'' -  August 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #168]])
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* ''[[Connecting Rooms]]'' - 1995
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* ''[[A Coral Kiss|Coral Kiss, A]]'' - 1987
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* ''[[The Cowboy - Jayne Ann Krentz|Cowboy, The]]'' -  June 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #302]])
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* ''[[Crystal Flame]]'' - 1986
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* ''[[Dawn in Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2001
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* ''[[Deep Waters]]'' - 1997
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* ''[[Dreams Part One]]'' -  December 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #229]])
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* ''[[Dreams Part Two]]'' -  December 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #230]])
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* ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2000
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* ''[[Eye Of The Beholder - Jayne Ann Krentz|Eye Of The Beholder]]'' - 1999
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* ''[[Falling Awake]]'' - 2004
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* ''[[Family Man]]'' - 1992
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* ''[[The Family Way - Jayne Ann Krentz|Family Way, The]]'' -  March 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #146]])
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* ''[[Flash]]'' - 1998
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* ''[[Full Bloom - Jayne Ann Krentz|Full Bloom]]'' -  February 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #191]])
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* ''[[Ghost Of A Chance]]'' -  November 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #34]])
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* ''[[Gift of Fire]]'' - 1989
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* ''[[Gift of Gold]]'' - 1988
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* ''[[The Golden Chance|Golden Chance, The]]'' - 1990
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* ''[[Grand Passion]]'' - 1994
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* ''[[Hidden Talents]]'' - 1993
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* ''[[Joy]]'' -  September 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #219]])
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* ''[[Lady's Choice - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lady's Choice]]'' -  October 1989 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #270]])
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* ''[[Legacy - Jayne Anne Krentz|Legacy]]'' - January 1985 [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #10]]
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* ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' - 2003
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* ''[[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lost And Found]]'' - 2001
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* ''[[The Main Attraction|Main Attraction, The]]'' -  June 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #157]])
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* ''[[Man With A Past]]'' -  February 1985 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #45]])
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* ''[[Midnight Jewels]]'' - 1987
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* ''[[Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz|Perfect Partners]]'' - 1992
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* ''[[The Pirate|Pirate, The]]'' -  February 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #287]])
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* ''[[The Private Eye|Private Eye, The]]'' -  January 1992 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #377]])
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* ''[[Sharp Edges]]'' - 1998
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* ''[[Shield's Lady]]'' - 1989
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* ''[[Silver Linings]]'' - 1991
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* ''[[Smoke In Mirrors]]'' - 2002
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* ''[[Soft Focus]]'' - 1999
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* ''[[Summer In Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2002
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* ''[[Sweet Fortune]]'' - 1991
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* ''[[Sweet Starfire]]'' - 1986
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* ''[[Test Of Time]]'' -  November 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #177]])
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* ''[[The Ties That Bind - Jayne Ann Krentz|Ties That Bind, The]]'' -  June 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #109]])
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* ''[[Too Wild To Wed?]]'' -  April 1991 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #341]])
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* ''[[True Colors - Jayne Ann Krentz|True Colors]]'' -  January 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #91]])
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* ''[[Trust Me - Jayne Ann Krentz|Trust Me]]'' - 1995
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* ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth or Dare]]'' - 2004
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* ''[[Twist of Fate]]'' - 1986
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* ''[[Uneasy Alliance]]'' -  May 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #11]])
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* ''[[The Waiting Game|Waiting Game, The]]'' - May 1985, [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #17]]
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* ''[[The Wedding Night|Wedding Night, The]]'' -  October 1991 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #365]])
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* ''[[White Lies - Jayne Ann Krentz|White Lies]]'' - 2007
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* ''[[Wildest Hearts]]'' - 1993
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* ''[[Witchcraft]]'' -  September 1985 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #74]])
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* ''[[A Woman's Touch|Woman's Touch, A]]'' -  March 1989 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #241]])
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==Series/Related Titles==
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===Lost Colony===
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* ''[[Sweet Starfire]]'' (1986)
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* ''[[Crystal Flame]]'' (1986)
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* ''[[Shield's Lady]]'' (1989)
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===Dreams===
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* ''[[Dreams, Part I]]'' (1988)
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* ''[[Dreams, Part II]]'' (1988)
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===Gift===
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* ''[[Gift of Gold]]'' (1988)
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* ''[[Gift of Fire]]'' (1989)
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===Ladies and Legends===
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* ''[[The Pirate]]'' (1990)
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* ''[[The Adventurer]]'' (1990)
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* ''[[The Cowboy - Jayne Ann Krentz|The Cowboy]]'' (1990)
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===Eclipse Bay===
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* ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' (2000)
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* ''[[Dawn in Eclipse Bay]]'' (2001)
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* ''[[Summer in Eclipse Bay]]'' (2002)
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===Whispering Springs===
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* ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' (HC & PB 2003)
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* ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth Or Dare]]'' (HC & PB 2004)
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===St. Helen's===
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* ''[[Amaryllis]]'' (1996)
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* ''[[Zinnia]]'' (1997)
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* ''[[Orchid]]'' (1998)
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===Ghost Hunters===
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* ''[[After Dark]]'' (2000)
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* ''[[After Glow]]'' (2004)
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* ''[[Ghost Hunter]]'' (2006)
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* ''[[Silver Master]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Dark Light]]'' (2008)
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* ''[[Obsidian Prey]]'' (2009)
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== Awards/Honors ==
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*1995  [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] - Romance Writers of America
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* [[1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winners|1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Contemporary Romantic Adventure
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* [[1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winners|1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romantic Fantasy
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* [[1989-1990 Career Achievement Award Winners|1989-1990 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - New Regency Historical Romance
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* [[1991-1992 Career Achievement Award Winners|1991-1992 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Contemporary Romance
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* [[1992-1993 Career Achievement Award Winners|1992-1993 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Best All Around Historical Romance
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* 1995 [[Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award]] - [[Romance Writers of America]]
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* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Classic Romance Author
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
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== On the Web ==
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* [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick]
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* [http://www.runningwithquills.com/ Running With Quills] - [[Stella Cameron]], [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], [[Elizabeth Lowell]], [[Suzanne Simmons]] and a mystery blogger come together to talk about their work and lives.
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* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2009081495_litlife20.html Interview in Seattle Times] (April 2007)
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* [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation] (2006)
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* [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz] (2002)

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Jayne Ann Krentz is the pen name of Jayne Castle Krentz. Residing in Seattle she is a New York Times bestseller (reaching the chart with Smoke In Mirrors, Lost And Found, and Soft Focus among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as Jayne Ann Krentz, futuristic novels as Jayne Castle, Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as Amanda Quick.

Krentz began her romance career writing category romances. She moved to single title in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work. Her contemporary work also frequently explores ideas of psychic phenomena and intuition.

Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the non-fiction essay collection, Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the American Culture Association, and is considered a key resource in the growing body of academic work studying romance fiction.

Writing for the Harlequin Intrigue line, Krentz published two novels. She also wrote 24 titles for Harlequin Temptation.

See Also

Books

Series/Related Titles

Lost Colony

Dreams

Gift

Ladies and Legends

Eclipse Bay

Whispering Springs

St. Helen's

Ghost Hunters

Awards/Honors

On the Web

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