Jayne Ann Krentz is an American romance novelist. 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. Nowadays, she uses Amanda Quick for historical romance novels and Jayne Castle for paranormal/futuristic romance novels. She is one of the foremost romance novelists in the industry.

Jayne has written well over 100 romance novels with multiple new books coming out every year. She began in 1979 with Vintage of Surrender. She has written numerous series, but the majority of her books fall under the standalone novel category. Below is a list of Jayne Ann Krentz’ novels in publication order and chronological order:

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Publication Order of Arcane Society Books

Second Sight(2006)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
White Lies(2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sizzle and Burn(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Third Circle(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Running Hot(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Perfect Poison(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Fired Up(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Scargill Cove Case Files(2011)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Burning Cove Books

(as Amanda Quick)

The Girl Who Knew Too Much(2017)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Other Lady Vanishes(2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Tightrope(2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Close Up(2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Lady Has a Past(2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
When She Dreams(2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Bride Wore White(2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Dreams Duology Books

Dream, Part One(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Dream, Part Two(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Colter Books

(as Stephanie James)

Fabulous Beast(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Devil to Pay(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Cutler, Sutter & Salinas Books

When All the Girls Have Gone(2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Promise Not to Tell(2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Untouchable(2019)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Dark Legacy Books

Publication Order of Dreamlight Trilogy Books

(as Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle)

Fired Up(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Burning Lamp (As: Amanda Quick)(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Midnight Crystal (As: Jayne Castle)(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Eclipse Bay Books

Eclipse Bay(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Dawn in Eclipse Bay(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Summer in Eclipse Bay(2002)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Fogg Lake Books

The Vanishing(2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
All the Colors of Night(2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lightning in a Mirror(2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Futuristic World of St. Helen's Books

(as Jayne Castle)

Publication Order of Futuristic World of Harmony: Ghost Hunters Books

(as Jayne Castle)

Publication Order of Futuristic World of Harmony: Rainshadow Books

(as Jayne Castle)

Publication Order of Gifts Duology Books

(as Jayne Castle)

Publication Order of Guinevere Jones Books

(as Jayne Castle)

The Desperate Game(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Chilling Deception(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Sinister Touch(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Fatal Fortune(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Ladies and Legends Books

Publication Order of Looking Glass Trilogy Books

(as Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle)

In Too Deep(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Quicksilver (As: Amanda Quick)(2011)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Canyons of Night (As: Jayne Castle)(2011)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Lost Colony Books

Publication Order of The Lost Night Files Books

Sleep No More(2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Night Island(2024)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Shattering Dawn(2025)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Vanza Books

(as Amanda Quick)

Publication Order of Whispering Springs Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Vintage of Surrender (As: Jayne Castle)(1979)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Moment Past Midnight (As: Jayne Bentley)(1979)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Turning Towards Home (As: Jayne Bentley)(1979)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Hired Husband (As: Jayne Bentley)(1979)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Queen of Hearts (As: Jayne Castle)(1979)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Gentle Pirate (As: Jayne Castle)(1980)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Whirlwind Courtship (As: Jayne Taylor)(1980)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Maiden of the Morning (As: Jayne Bentley)(1980)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Passionate Business (As: Stephanie James)(1981)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sabrina's Scheme (As: Jayne Bentley)(1981)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wagered Weekend (As: Jayne Castle)(1981)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Right of Possession (As: Jayne Castle)(1981)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Bargain with the Devil (As: Jayne Castle)(1981)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Legacy(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Velvet Touch(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Man's Protection (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Corporate Affair / Corporate Desire (As: Stephanie James)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Relentless Adversary (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Dangerous Magic (As: Stephanie James)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Affair of Risk (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Spellbound (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Negotiated Surrender (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Stormy Challenge (As: Stephanie James)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Power Play (As: Jayne Castle)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Renaissance Man (As: Stephanie James)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Reckless Passion (As: Stephanie James)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Serpent in Paradise (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Battle Prize (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Body Guard (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
To Tame the Hunter (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Price of Surrender (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Gamemaster (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lover in Pursuit (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Raven's Prey (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Conflict of Interest (As: Jayne Castle)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Affair of Honor (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Silver Snare (As: Stephanie James)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Night of the Magician (As: Stephanie James)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Uneasy Alliance(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Nightwalker (As: Stephanie James)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Gambler's Woman (As: Stephanie James)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Double Dealing (As: Jayne Castle)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Call It Destiny(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ghost of a Chance(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Man with a Past(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
True Colors(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Cautious Lover (As: Stephanie James)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Waiting Game(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Trading Secrets (As: Jayne Castle)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Golden Goddess (As: Stephanie James)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Witchcraft(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wizard (As: Stephanie James)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Between the Lines(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Ties That Bind(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Green Fire (As: Stephanie James)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Twist of Fate(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Second Wife (As: Stephanie James)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Midnight Jewels(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Test of Time(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Challoner Bride (As: Stephanie James)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Family Way(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Coral Kiss(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Main Attraction(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Chance of a Lifetime(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Joy(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Woman's Touch(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lady's Choice(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Saxon's Lady (As: Stephanie James)(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Golden Chance(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Seduction (As: Amanda Quick)(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Surrender (As:Amanda Quick)(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sweet Fortune(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Silver Linings(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Wedding Night(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Scandal (As: Amanda Quick)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Too Wild To Wed(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rendezvous / Virtue (As: Amanda Quick)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Family Man(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Perfect Partners(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ravished (As: Amanda Quick)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Reckless (As: Amanda Quick)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Hidden Talents(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Deception (As: Amanda Quick)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wildest Hearts(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Dangerous (As: Amanda Quick)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Desire (As: Amanda Quick)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Grand Passion(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mistress (As: Amanda Quick)(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Trust Me(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mystique (As: Amanda Quick)(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Absolutely, Positively(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mischief (As: Amanda Quick)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Affair (As: Amanda Quick)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Deep Waters(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sharp Edges(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Flash(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Eye of the Beholder(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Soft Focus(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lost and Found(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Smoke in Mirrors(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Full Bloom(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Carried Away(2002)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Worth the Risk(2002)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Seduction and Surrender (As:Amanda Quick)(2004)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Falling Awake(2004)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Paid Companion (As: Amanda Quick)(2004)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wait Until Midnight (As: Amanda Quick)(2004)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
All Night Long(2005)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The River Knows (As: Amanda Quick)(2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Man In The Mask(2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wildest Dreams(2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Reckless Nights(2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
River Road(2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ruthless Love(2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Trust No One(2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Garden of Lies (As: Amanda Quick)(2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Secret Sisters(2015)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
'Til Death Do Us Part (As: Amanda Quick)(2016)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Connecting Rooms(2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Ladies of Lantern Street Books

(as Amanda Quick)

Crystal Gardens(2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Mystery Woman(2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Otherwise Engaged(2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Lavinia Lake Books

(as Amanda Quick)

Slightly Shady(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Look Back(2002)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Late for the Wedding(2002)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Rebels and Rogues Books

The Private Eye(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Outsider (By: Barbara Delinsky)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Last Honest Man (By: Leandra Logan)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Mighty Quinn (By: Candace Schuler)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Christmas Knight (By: Lyn Ellis)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Stormchaser (By: Rita Clay Estrada)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Publication Order of Harmony Books

(as Jayne Castle)

Publication Order of Born in the USA Series Books

First Things Last (By: Dixie Browning)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Second Wife (As: Stephanie James)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Renegade Son (By: Lisa Jackson)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Fantasies And Memories (By: Muriel Jensen)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Crazy Like A Fox (By: Anne Stuart)(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Somebody's Baby (By: Marilyn Pappano)(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Somebody's Hero (By: Kristine Rolofson)(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Only the Nanny Knows for Sure (By: Phyllis Halldorson)(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Last Good Man Alive (By: Myrna Temte)(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Casey's Flyboy (By: Vivian Leiber)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Baby Track (By: Barbara Boswell)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Taking Love In Stride (By: Donna Fasano)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Patchwork Family (By: Carla Cassidy)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rafferty's Choice (By: Dallas Schulze)(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Daddy's Girl (By: Barbara Bretton)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Late Bloomer (By: Peg Sutherland)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Publication Order of Men: Made in America Books

Dream Come True (By: Ann Major)(1982)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Winter Lady (By: Janet Joyce)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Another Kind of Love (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(1983)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Kiss Yesterday Goodbye (By: Leigh Michaels)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle (By: Joan Hohl)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Call It Destiny(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Wrong Man (By: Ann Major)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Tangled Lies (By: Anne Stuart)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Too Near The Fire (By: Lindsay McKenna)(1984)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
To Love A Dreamer (By: Ruth Ryan Langan)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Starstruck (By: Anne McAllister)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Borrowed Dreams: Alaska (By: Debbie Macomber)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rocky Road (By: Anne Stuart)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Time and a Season (By: Curtiss Matlock)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Natural Attraction (By: Marisa Carroll)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Class Act (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Love By Proxy (By: Diana Palmer)(1985)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Straight from the Heart (By: Barbara Delinsky)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
In Good Faith (By: Judith McWilliams)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Deceptions (By: Annette Broadrick)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
For Old Time's Sake (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Security Man (By: Dixie Browning)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
After the Storm (By: Rebecca Flanders)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Devlin Dare (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1986)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Within Reach (By: Marilyn Pappano)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Stormwalker (By: Dallas Schulze)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Bayou Midnight (By: Emilie Richards)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Time to Keep (By: Curtiss Matlock)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Pros and Cons (By: Bethany Campbell)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
To Tame a Wolf (By: Anne McAllister)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
All in the Family (By: Heather Graham Pozzessere)(1987)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Author's Choice (By: Elizabeth August)(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Nobody's Baby (By: Barbara Bretton)(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rogue's Valley (By: Kathleen Creighton)(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Bargain (By: Patricia Coughlin)(1988)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Finders Keepers (By: Carla Neggers)(1989)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Love Thing (By: Dixie Browning)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Full House (By: Jackie Weger)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Murdock's Family (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Arizona Heat (By: Jennifer Greene)(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Wolf and the Woman's Touch (By: Ingrid Weaver)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Husband by Any Other Name (By: Cheryl St. John)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Paternity Test (By: Pamela Toth)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Midnight Wishes (By: Carla Cassidy)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Silent Groom (By: Kelsey Roberts)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Send Me a Hero (By: Rita Herron)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Warrior's Embrace (By: Peggy Webb)(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Found: His Perfect Wife (By: Marie Ferrarella)(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mysterious Stranger (By: Patricia Rosemoor)(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Baby Business (By: Brenda Novak)(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Temptation of Rory Monahan (By: Jennifer Greene,Elizabeth Bevarly)(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Marine's Babies (By: Laura Marie Altom)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Fireman's Christmas (By: Meg Lacey)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Bachelor CEO (By: Michele Dunaway)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
A Cowboy's Promise (By: Marin Thomas)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Rodeo Rider (By: Roxann Delaney)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Once a Lawman (By: Lisa Childs)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Chief Ranger (By: Rebecca Winters)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Wrangler (By: Pamela Britton)(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Texas Ranger's Twins (By: Tina Leonard)(2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Top Gun Dad (By: Ann DeFee)(2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Notes: Vintage of Surrender, Queen of Hearts, Gentle Pirate, Bargain with the Devil, Right of Possession, Wagered Weekend, A Man’s Protection, A Negotiated Surrender, Affair of Risk, Power Play, Relentless Adversary, Spellbound, Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Interest, Midnight Crystal, Canyons of the Night, the Guinevere Jones series and the Curtain Worlds series were written under her birth name of Jayne Castle.

Whirlwind Courtship was written under the pen name of Jayne Taylor.

Shield’s Lady was originally published under the nom de plume Amanda Glass.

A Moment Past Midnight, Hired Husband, Maiden of the Morning, Sabrina’s Scheme and Turning Toward Home were written under the pen name of Jayne Bentley.

A Passionate Business, Corporate Affair, Dangerous Magic, Lover in Pursuit, Reckless Passion, Renaissance Man, Stormy Challenge, Velvet Touch, Affair of Honor, Battle Prize, Body Guard, Gamemaster, Price of Surrender, Raven’s Prey, Serpent in Paradise, The Silver Snare, To Tame the Hunter, Gambler’s Woman, Night of the Magician, Nightwalker, Golden Goddess, Wizard, Cautious Lover, Green Fire, Second Wife, Saxon’s Lady, The Challoner Bride and the Colter series were written under the pseudonym of Stephanie James.

Seduction, Surrender, Scandal, Rendezvous, Ravished, Reckless, Dangerous, Deception, Desire, Mistress, Mystique, Mischief, Affair, With This Ring, The Paid Companion, Wait Until Midnight, The River Knows, Second Sight, The Third Circle, The Perfect Poison, Burning Lamp, Quicksilver, Crystal Gardens, the Vanza series and the Lake & March Trilogy were written under the pseudonym of Amanda Quick.

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2 Responses to “Order of Jayne Ann Krentz Books”

  1. Nancy Thompson: 10 years ago

    Is there a book that describes the journey from earth to Harmony? What happened? What curtain closed? How did the Arcane society end up on Harmony? What or where is Harmony? If it does not exist, it would be a very exciting book 🙂

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    • reader1: 10 years ago

      i agree, its become hard for me to put the events and charecters in order

      Reply

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