New Releases by Jayne Ann Krentz

What happens when Mr. Right is all wrong? GRAND PASSION 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 with a passion for rare works of art, Max is looking for five priceless paintings left to him by his mentor, Jason Curzon. With one long look at Cleo Robbins, Max knows he''s gazing on a masterpieceŠand for the first time in his life, the solitary and powerful executive is overcome with the strangest desire for that wonderful institution called home. But despite their mutual attraction, Max suspects Cleo of hiding something -- and by the time he realizes her secrets have nothing to do with the lost treasures, it may be too late to save her from the danger rising out of her past. Jayne Ann Krentz expertly blends rich sensuality, dangerous twists, and electrifying suspense in GRAND PASSION!

Love burned them once -- now they''re twice as hot! Silver Linings 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!

Even a heaven-sent love can be hot as hell... Sweet Fortune Everyone thought Jessie Benedict''s impending marriage to Sam Hatchard was a great arrangement -- everyone, that is, but Jessie herself. Was she the only one who could see that Hatchard, her powerful father''s protégé, had a scheming ulterior motive in marrying her? He was more than just a chip off the old workaholic''s block -- he was positively lusting after Jessie''s inheritance to build his own business empire! Free-spirited Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective -- starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. But when a break-in and an intimidating act of vandalism strike close to home, her investigation pairs her with the compellingly masculine entrepreneur. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she''s not taking orders from any man. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally, but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to seal a deal -- with her resounding "I do!"

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.

Kalena is a woman out for revenge, only Fire Whip, a stranger will be able to melt her cold heart.

A con artist and seductress, Meredith Spooner lived fast—and died young. But her final scam—embezzling more than a million dollars from a college endowment fund—is coming back to haunt Leonora Hutton. The tainted money is stashed away in an offshore account for Leonora. And while she wants nothing to do with the cash, she discovers two other items in the safe-deposit box: a book about Mirror House—the place where Meredith engineered her final deception and a set of newspaper stories about an unsolved murder that occurred there thirty years ago. Now Leonora has an offer for Thomas Walker, another victim of Meredith’s scams and seductions. She’ll hand over the money—if he helps her figure out what’s going on. Meredith had described Thomas as “a man you can trust.” But in a funhouse-mirror world of illusion and distortion, Leonora may be out of her league…

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

The author of Smoke in Mirrors and Soft Focus presents a sexy, irresistible story of two people searching for secrets—and finding each other… Cady Briggs is useful to Mack Easton. Her expertise in art and antiques helps his low-profile company, Lost and Found, find missing treasures for high-paying clients. But Cady knows that being useful to a client is one thing—and being used is another. So no matter how alluring she finds Mack, she plans to keep business and pleasure entirely separate. But then a sudden tragedy puts Cady in charge of Chatelaine’s, her family’s prestigious art and antiques gallery. Suddenly the roles are reversed, as strange developments at Chatelaine’s lead Cady to ask for help from none other than Mack Easton. And instead of tracking down missing masterpieces together, they’ll be hunting for a killer…

From New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz comes 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...

Two novels in one book.

True Colors by Jayne Ann Krentz released on Feb 22, 2001 is available now for purchase.

From three national bestselling authors comes this collector''s edition that includes three treasured romance novels, just in time to celebrate Valentine''s Day: "Test of Time" by Jayne Ann Krentz, "Thief of Hearts" by Tess Gerritsen, and "Moontide" by Stella Cameron.

With her hallmark blend of sparkling style and wit, intricate suspense, and steamy passion, Jayne Ann Krentz is truly one of a kind. One of today''s premier storytellers, she has more than twenty-three million copies of her novels in print. Now the phenomenal New York Times bestselling author spins her latest scintillating tale: a story of two people bound together by that most binding of ties--a business contract. Elizabeth Cabot is all business. She knows how to maximize her investments and cut her losses--in both her career and her personal life. So when she discovers that Jack Fairfax has deceived her, she''s determined to end their relationship. Putting a stop to their budding romance is easy. But breaking up their business deal will be more difficult. Despite all her efforts, she has no luck disentangling herself from Jack''s client company, Excalibur. But the situation becomes even more strained when a new obstacle emerges: a lethal act of sabotage that could put both of them out of business for good. Elizabeth is no fool. If she can help Jack save Excalibur, she''ll recoup her substantial investment plus millions in profit. Putting her emotions aside, she insists on helping him search for the scientist who''s disappeared with a valuable new crystal that could revolutionize the high-tech industry. She''ll go in, solve the problem--and get out. The trail leads Elizabeth and Jack to a fringe film festival, but their goal is as elusive as the shadowy black-and-white images from classic noir films. Life starts to imitate art, and double-dealing seems to be the name of the game. For these business adversaries turned reluctant partners, keeping an eye on each other--and the lid on a sizzling attraction--seems the only insurance against further treachery. But with millions at stake, trust can turn to betrayal in the blink of an eye.

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

Call It Destiny by Jayne Ann Krentz released on Jan 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

Man With A Past by Jayne Ann Krentz released on Nov 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Silver Snare by Stephanie James released on Sep 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

New York Times Bestselling AuthorAnne Silver''s brother had been working to expose a clever ring of swindlers when he was struck down by a car -- a clear case of attempted murder. Now Anne''s determined to finish what her brother started. But she can''t do it without the help of ex-CIA agent Julian Aries, a man who once betrayed her. With Julian as an unwilling conspirator, the couple goes undercover to face ghosts old and new -- an unsolved murder and a clever gang of fake psychics. But Anne and Julian put there lives on the line, the chill of danger and desire they can no longer deny force them to confront the greatest unsolved mystery of all . . . their unlikely love.

Legend has it that years and years ago Emelina Fleetwood discovered a treasure of gold and, before she died, buried it and then drew a map of the spot. A treasure map, which supposedly traces the path to their ancestor''s pot of gold, has been handed down to each generation of Fleetwood women. The current map owner, Sarah believes in the legend and hires treasure hunter Gideon Trace to help her search. And he''s more than willing to share her adventure.

Romance. Philadelphia Fox inherits the controlling interest in Lightfoot Industries, which brings Nick knocking on her door.

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.

Witchcraft by Jayne Ann Krentz released on Sep 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.

A New York Times Bestselling Author Life has taught Abby Lyndon the value of independence -- and the price of that lesson was high, leaving her wary and determined to control her own life. Torr Latimer is equally determined to make Abby his own. When a nightmare from her past resurfaces, Abby has little choice but to accept Torr''s help. But is he offering her shelter or trying to possess her?

"Successful author Amy Slater had a life in need of mending. And Jed Glaze proved to be the right man for the job after the pair hit it off as fabulously good friends. Then one day Jed shows up with a mysterious injury of his own--and suddenly dark, confounding, yet utterly irresistible Jed becomes a lot more than "just a friend". Now it''s a time for not only mutual healing and delightfully sensuous nights but for sharing secrets that could prove a little dangerous for them both. On a jaunt to a Pacific island paradise, Amy and Jed will unearth the key to the unsolved murder that has haunted Amy''s nights--and discover how surprisingly and exquisitely fated two seemingly mismatched hearts can be." -- From Goodreads.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Perfect Partners, here is the sequel to Gift of Gold, now beautifully repackaged. Verity Ames and Jonas Quarrel are hired to find a lost medieval treasure, but in a world of hidden passageways they find their own mysterious love.

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.

The romance of a whirlwind courtship makes Angie Townsend hopeful that her marriage to Owen Sutherland will end their families'' years-long rivalry. But when she''s warned that her marriage is nothing but a clever corporate move by her new husband, Angie puts all plans for the wedding night on hold. Is Owen really a calculating stranger--or the man she''s married for better or worse?

Margaret Lark knew all about cowboys in pinstriped suits: they were the heroes in her books. She''d never admit to fantasizing about that type of man -- much less acknowledge that she''d walked out on one. And Rafe Cassidy -- with all the powerful grit of a true cowboy -- is fantasy material. He''s just not her fantasy anymore! But Rafe is shooting for a different ending to their story. One year after their explosive breakup Rare once again stakes his claim on her heart. As ruthless and determined as a gunslinger, he''s not above blackmail to get her out to his Arizona ranch . . . for the final showdown.

Katherine Inskip needs a vacation. She''s overworked, stressed out and feeling blase about love -- a sad state for the author of historical romances to find herself in. But on a beautiful South Seas island, Kate finds a whole lot more than she''d bargained for. Jared Hawthorne, owner of the island resort and resident swashbuckler, could have stepped off the pages of one of her books. He''s her perfect fantasy -- charming, adventurous, and dashing -- and more than willing to play the part. But could Jared have too much in common with his pirate ancestors?

Rebecca Wade wasn''t the kind of woman who''d sell out easily. And she wasn''t about to let Kyle Stockbridge get his hands on the land she''d just inherited. The fact that the land in question was the object of a centuries-old feud made her all the more determined, especially when Kyle "almost" had her believing that he loved her.