Amanda Quick, author portrait
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Amanda Quick

Amanda Quick is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes historical romance novels under the Quick name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, and futuristic romance novels under the pseudonym Jayne Castle. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print.
The Bride Wore White
When She Dreams
The Lady Has a Past
Close Up
Tightrope
The Other Lady Vanishes
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
'Til Death Do Us Part
Garden of Lies
Otherwise Engaged
The Mystery Woman
Surrender/Seduction
Crystal Gardens
Quicksilver
Burning Lamp
The Perfect Poison
Wicked Widow
The Third Circle
The River Knows
Second Sight
Lie by Moonlight
The Paid Companion
Wait Until Midnight
Late for the Wedding
Don't Look Back
Slightly Shady
I Thee Wed
With This Ring
Affair
Mischief
Mystique
Mistress
Deception
Desire
Dangerous
Reckless

Books

The Bride Wore White
When She Dreams
The Lady Has a Past
Close Up
Tightrope
The Other Lady Vanishes
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
'Til Death Do Us Part
Garden of Lies
Otherwise Engaged
The Mystery Woman
Surrender/Seduction
Crystal Gardens
Quicksilver
Burning Lamp
The Perfect Poison
Wicked Widow
The Third Circle
The River Knows
Second Sight
Lie by Moonlight
The Paid Companion
Wait Until Midnight
Late for the Wedding
Don't Look Back
Slightly Shady
I Thee Wed
With This Ring
Affair
Mischief
Mystique
Mistress
Deception
Desire
Dangerous
Reckless

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