Jayne Ann Krentz has published 180 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Whirlwind Courtship (1980). The best-known is Witchcraft (1985). The latest is Shattering Dawn (2025).
Updated September 2026
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Witchcraft
Jayne Ann Krentz's most-read book.
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The Devil To Pay
One of the most-read, at about 192 pages.
Newest
Shattering Dawn
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
A Moment Past Midnight (1979)
Maiden of the Morning (1979)
Turning Towards Home (1979)
Vintage of Surrender (1979)
Whirlwind Courtship (1980)
A Passionate Business (1981)
Bargain With The Devil (1981)
Right of Possession (1981)
Wagered Weekend (1981)
Corporate Affair (1982)
Dangerous Magic (1982)
Lover in Pursuit (1982)
Price of Surrender (1982)
Reckless Passion (1982)
Renaissance Man (1982)
Velvet Touch (1982)
Affair of Honor (1983)
Battle Prize (1983)
Body Guard (1983)
Gamemaster (1983)
Gentle Pirate (1983)
The Devil To Pay (1983)
The Silver Snare (1983)
To Tame The Hunter (1983)
Ghost Of A Chance (1984)
Legacy (1984)
Night of the Magician (1984)
Nightwalker (1984)
The Challoner Bride (1984)
Uneasy Alliance (1984)
Cautious Lover (1985)
Golden Goddess (1985)
The Waiting Game (1985)
True Colors (1985)
Witchcraft (1985)
Wizard (1985)
Between the Lines (1986)
Crystal Flame (1986)
Green Fire (1986)
Second Wife (1986)
The Chilling Deception (1986)
The Ties That Bind (1986)
Chance of a Lifetime (1987)
Full Bloom (1987)
Midnight Jewels (1987)
Saxon's Lady (1987)
Test of Time (1987)
The Family Way (1987)
The Main Attraction (1987)
Dreams (1988)
Gift of Gold (1988)
Joy (1988)
Serpent in Paradise (1988)
Gift of Fire (1989)
Lady's Choice (1989)
Call It Destiny (1990)
Surrender (1990)
The Cowboy (1990)
The Golden Chance (1990)
Man With a Past (1991)
Rendezvous (1991)
Scandal (1991)
Silver Linings (1991)
Sweet Fortune (1991)
The Private Eye (1991)
The Wedding Night (1991)
Twist Of Fate (1991)
A Coral Kiss (1992)
Dangerous Men & Adventurous Women (1992)
Family Man (1992)
Perfect Partners (1992)
Ravished (1992)
Reckless (1992)
Dangerous (1993)
Deception (1993)
Hidden Talents (1993)
Wildest Hearts (1993)
Desire (1994)
Grand Passion (1994)
Mistress (1994)
Seduction (1994)
Mystique (1995)
Sweet Starfire (1995)
Trust Me (1995)
Absolutely, Positively (1996)
Amaryllis (1996)
Deep Waters (1996)
Dreams, Part One (1996)
Mischief (1996)
Shield's Lady (1996)
Affair (1997)
Zinnia (1997)
A Woman's Touch (1998)
Flash (1998)
I Thee Wed (1998)
Orchid (1998)
Sharp Edges (1998)
The Adventurer (1998)
The Pirate (1998)
With This Ring (1998)
Eye of the Beholder (1999)
Fabulous Beast (1999)
Soft Focus (1999)
After Dark (2000)
Eclipse Bay (2000)
Lost and Found (2000)
Wicked Widow (2000)
Shared Dream (2001)
Slightly Shady (2001)
Smoke in Mirrors (2001)
Don't Look Back (2002)
Light in Shadow (2002)
Summer in Eclipse Bay (2002)
Worth the Risk (2002)
Late for the Wedding (2003)
Too Wild to Wed? (2003)
Truth or Dare (2003)
After Glow (2004)
Dangerous Affairs (2004)
Falling Awake (2004)
Stormy Challenge (2004)
Wait Until Midnight (2004)
All Night Long (2005)
Lie By Moonlight (2005)
Raven's Prey (2005)
Gambler's Woman (2006)
Second Sight (2006)
Silver Master (2007)
The River Knows (2007)
White Lies (2007)
Dark Light (2008)
Running Hot (2008)
Sizzle and Burn (2008)
The Third Circle:(Arcane Society, #4) (2008)
Fired Up (2009)
Ghost Hunter (2009)
Obsidian Prey (2009)
The Perfect Poison (2009)
Burning Lamp (2010)
In Too Deep (2010)
Midnight Crystal (2010)
Canyons of Night (2011)
Quicksilver (2011)
Copper Beach (2012)
Crystal Gardens (2012)
The Desperate Game (2012)
The Lost Night (2012)
Deception Cove (2013)
Dream Eyes (2013)
Mystery Woman (2013)
Desperate and Deceptive (2014)
Otherwise Engaged (2014)
River Road (2014)
Ruthless Love (2014)
Sinister and Fatal (2014)
The Hot Zone (2014)
Garden of Lies (2015)
Secret Sisters (2015)
Siren's Call (2015)
Trust No One (2015)
'Til Death Do Us Part (2016)
Illusion Town (2016)
When All the Girls Have Gone (2016)
The Girl Who Knew Too Much (2017)
Promise Not to Tell (2018)
The Other Lady Vanishes (2018)
Tightrope (2019)
Untouchable (2019)
Close Up (2020)
The Vanishing (2020)
All the Colors of Night (2021)
Guild Boss (2021)
The Lady Has a Past (2021)
Lightning in a Mirror (2022)
When She Dreams (2022)
Sleep No More (2023)
The Bride Wore White (2023)
The Night Island (2024)
It Takes a Psychic (2025)
Shattering Dawn (2025)
Other books in order
Relentless Adversary (1982)
Amanda Quick Collection - Scandal & Rendezvous (2017)
About Jayne Ann Krentz
Jayne Ann Krentz, née Jayne Castle, is an American writer of romance novels. Krentz is the author of a string of New York Times bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms. Now, she only uses three names. Under her married name she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses Amanda Quick for her novels of historical romantic-suspense. She uses her maiden name, Jayne Ann Castle, for futuristic/paranormal romantic-suspense writing.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jayne Ann Krentz FAQ
- How many books has Jayne Ann Krentz written?
- Jayne Ann Krentz has published 180 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jayne Ann Krentz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Witchcraft.
- What is Jayne Ann Krentz's latest book?
- Shattering Dawn (2025).
- What is Jayne Ann Krentz's most famous book?
- Witchcraft (1985) is Jayne Ann Krentz's most widely read book.
- Does Jayne Ann Krentz write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jayne Ann Krentz has also published as Stephanie James, Jayne Taylor, Amanda Quick and Amanda Glass.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.