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THE MYSTERY WOMAN (Amanda Quick) A Ladies of Lantern Street Novel #2 Hardcover - 368 pages (May 2013) Putnam; ISBN-10: 0399159096 ISBN-13: 9780399159091 Hardcover edition: eBook edition: Under the plain gray skirts of Miss Beatrice Lockwood’s gown, a pistol waits at the ready. For Beatrice is a paid companion on a secret mission—and with a secret past—and she must be prepared to fight for her life at any moment. Yet she is thrown oddly off guard by the fierce-looking man who joins her in foiling a crime outside a fancy ball—and then disappears into the shadows, leaving only his card. His name is Joshua Gage, and he claims to know Beatrice’s employers. Beyond that, he is an enigma with a hypnotically calm voice and an ebony-and-steel cane. . . . Joshua, who carries out clandestine investigations for the Crown, is equally intrigued. He has a personal interest in Miss Lockwood, a suspected thief and murderer, not to mention a fraudster who claims to have psychical powers. The quest to discover her whereabouts has pulled him away from his mournful impulses to hurl himself into the sea—and engaged his curiosity about the real Beatrice Lockwood, whose spirit, he suspects, is not as delicate as her face and figure. He does know one thing, though: This flame-haired beauty was present the night Roland Fleming died at the Academy of the Occult. Guilty or not, she is his guide to a trail of blood and blackmail, mesmerism and madness—a path that will lead both of them into the clutches of a killer who calls himself the Bone Man. . . . Booklist (starred review). “...No one does high-stakes suspense and high-octane romance better than Krentz. The Mystery Woman will captivate readers from start to finish” —John Charles Publishers Weekly: “...A breezy, fast-moving Victorian whodunit...likely to delight fans of romantic period fiction.” Library Journal: “A clever, fast-paced romp from the ever-creative Quick.”

CRYSTAL GARDENS (Amanda Quick) A Ladies of Lantern Street Novel #1 First Time n Paperback Mass Market Paperback - 400 pages (April 2013) Jove; ISBN-10: 0515152994 ISBN-13: 978-0515152999 Hardcover - 352 pages (May 2012) Putnam; ISBN-10: 0399159088 ISBN-13: 978-0399159084 Hardcover edition: Paperback edition: eBook edition: Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety. Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle — who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline’s skill for detection, and Lucas’s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long... “...An absolute delight. From the entertaining battle of wits...to the botanically inspired plot and its deliciously gothic setting, all the literary components add up to a romance worth savoring.” —John Charles, Booklist

DREAM EYES (Jayne Ann Krentz) A Dark Legacy Novel #2 Hardcover - 352 pages (January 2013) Putnam; ISBN-10: 0399158952 ISBN-13: 978-0399158957 Hardcover edition: eBook edition: The death of her friend and mentor, Evelyn Ballinger, brings psychic counselor Gwen Frazier back to the small town of Wilby, Oregon, and brings back memories she would rather forget. Two years earlier, a killer stalked the members of one of Ballinger’s research studies including Gwen. And though she survived while two others didn’t, Gwen knows that Ballinger’s death is related. Sent by a friend to help Gwen, psychic investigator Judson Coppersmith arrives in Wilby barely in control of his own talent and his own life, haunted by urgent dreams. His attraction to Gwen is primal, but there are secrets he must keep to protect himself from surrendering to her completely, even as their investigation draws them into dreamscapes, into decades of deception, and into the paranormal fires of a desire too strong to resist. . . .

THE LOST NIGHT (Jayne Castle) A Rainshadow Novel #1 Mass Market Paperback - 368 pages (September 2012) Jove; ISBN-10: 0515152846 ISBN-13: 978-0515152845 Mass Market Paperback edition: eBook edition: Even the mysterious world of Harmony has people who don’t quite fit in. They’re drawn to places like Rainshadow Island, a beautiful sanctuary where anyone can feel safe—and where secrets are closely guarded... Schooled in an exotic form of martial arts, and with the ability to detect the auras of dangerous psychic criminals, Rachel Bonner and her dust bunny companion have found peace and quiet on Rainshadow Island, operating a bookstore and café. But her tranquil new life is thrown into chaos when Harry Sebastian, the descendant of a notorious pirate, arrives to investigate strange developments in the privately owned woods known as the Preserve. Immediately drawn to the amber-eyed woman, Harry must tread carefully. While Rachel’s special talents can help him track down dangerous rogues who have violated the Preserve, they can also sense the heart of darkness within him. But desire can weaken the strongest of defenses—and leave even the strongest man wanting more...

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RAVEN'S PREY (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from October 1983 Silhouette Intimate Moments #21, writing as Stephanie James. eBook On Sale March 20, 2013 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00BY77DYY BN ID: 294-0016273297 A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. First time in eBook. On the wrong end of a bad business deal, Honor Knight tries to flee the U.S. and instead finds herself the victim of a kidnapping. Judd Raven has been hired by Honor’s father and brother to bring her home. He’s been warned that she’s a pathological liar and Honor must convince him that the men who hired him are cold-hearted killers. Can she crack Judd’s rock-hard exterior before it’s too late? Originally published October 1983 in Silhouette Intimate Moments #21, writing as Stephanie James.

SERPENT IN PARADISE (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from August 1983 Silhouette Intimate Moments #9, writing as Stephanie James. eBook On Sale March 20, 2013 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00BY77BWS BN ID: 294-0016273938 A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. First time in eBook. A girl walks into a bar. When Amy Shannon enters The Serpent, a seedy island bar, she immediately catches the eye of Jase Lassiter. He knows she doesn’t belong in his little hole in the wall, but he will do whatever it takes to keep her there. Originally published August 1983 in Silhouette Intimate Moments #9, writing as Stephanie James.

DREAMS: PARTS 1 & 2 (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from Harlequin Temptation #229 and #230 in December 1988 and 2-in-1 edition in September 1992. eBook On Sale March 13, 2013 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00BTPZYRO BN ID: 294-0016240718 A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. Now in eBook. The legend of The Chained Lady has been forgotten until now...Diana Prentice and Colby Savagar are haunted by dreams from the past. There is only one way to release the dreams and reclaim their lives. They must break the curse and free the spirit of The Chained Lady. It will take strength, passion, and a love to last a lifetime. Published September 1992 by Harlequin as Dreams: Parts One & Two. Originally published December 1988 as Dreams: Part in Harlequin Temptation #229 and Dreams: Part Two in Harlequin Temptation #230.

LEGACY (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from Harlequin Intrigue #10 in 1985 and numerous reissues under various Harlequin imprints. eBook On Sale February 18, 2013 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00BI2Q68Y BN ID: 294-0016199955 Constantine Landry has one foot in the business world and one at the track. Legacy is the foal of his stepfather’s champion stallion and Conn’s only remaining link to the man who raised him. Honor Mayfield has a sister in trouble and she’ll do anything to make that trouble disappear—even if it means risking her own life in the process. Conn steps in to keep Honor out of trouble, but Honor soon discovers their pasts are linked. Honor realizes too late she’s been deceived and must fight her desire for Conn. Originally published in Harlequin Intrigue #10 in 1985 and reissued numerous times under various Harlequin imprints.

SWEET STARFIRE (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from MMPB in March 1986 by Popular Library/Warner and reissued January 1994 by Warner Books. eBook On Sale December 15, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00AOOMVTU BN ID: 294-0016069142 Cidra lacks the telepathic skills of the Harmonic people. She will always be an outsider unless she discovers the secret that will allow her mind to commune with others. Teague Severance is the ultimate delivery man in the Stanza Nine system...he will deliver anything if the price is right. Tough, mysterious and dangerously sexy, Teague is trouble in more ways than one but he has an honorable reputation for fulfilling a contract. >p> Cidra takes the risk of hiring him to transport her to the rough outback of the Stanza Nine system. Teague is certain Cidra isn’t his type. He soon discovers that he is wrong. The passion that flares between them will put both of their lives in jeopardy. Originally published March 1986 by Popular Library and January 1994 by Warner Books.

CRYSTAL FLAME (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from MMPB November 1986 by Popular Library/Warner and reissued August 1994 by Warner Books eBook On Sale November 27 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00AEYPUJS BN ID: 294-0015815108 Kalena is focused on a single task...the assassination of the man who destroyed her family. Once he is gone, she will live her life as a free woman. She just has to extract herself from an arranged Trade Marriage first. She has a plan for that. Her husband, Ridge, works for Quintel, the man Kalena has been sent to kill. Ridge is the Fire Whip, Quintel’s enforcer, and not exactly the type to become involved in a Trade Marriage with an innocent country girl. But he looks forward to instructing Kalena in her wifely duties. Kalena and Ridge have no plans for a lasting relationship, but the success of their mission depends on learning to trust each other and the passion that flares between them. Originally published November 1986 by Popular Library and August 1994 by Warner Books.

A CORAL KISS (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from MMPB April 1987 by Popular Library/Warner and reissued June 1992 and January 2000 by Warner Books eBook On Sale November 6, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B00A302F82 BN ID: 294-0015940756 As far as Amy Slater was concerned, she and the mysterious Jed Glaze had the perfect relationship...they were good friends. Amy needed someone who wasn’t demanding and Jed needed someone who wouldn’t ask questions when he disappeared for weeks at a time. It worked, until... Amy and Jed jet off to an island paradise to uncover the source of Amy’s crippling nightmares. Together they will reveal the island’s secrets and their true feelings for each other. Originally published April 1987 by Popular Library/Warner and reissued June 1992 and January 2000 by Warner Books.

THE FATAL FORTUNE (Jayne Castle) A Guinevere Jones Novel #4 Reissue from 1986 print edition eBook On Sale August 14, 2012 InterMix/Penguin; ASIN: B007P7HQQ2 ISBN-13: 978-1101569788 Available digitally for the first time! Fortune doesn’t shine on Guinevere Jones and Zac Justis; it puts them on the trail of a cunning charlatan in this riveting novel from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle. When Guinevere Jones discovers that a so-called fortune-teller is making big profits by deceiving her clients, she vows to expose the scam. Now Zac—who will do anything to keep Gwen safe—helps her uncover the deadly deceptions of a blackmailer and killer out to destroy every trace of the past... Originally published December 1986.

THE SINISTER TOUCH (Jayne Castle) A Guinevere Jones Novel #3 Reissue from 1986 print edition eBook On Sale August 14, 2012 InterMix/Penguin; ASIN: B007P7HRQG ISBN-13: 978-1101569771 Available digitally for the first time! Art, magic, and money draw Guinevere Jones and Zac Justis into a provocative adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle. Guinevere Jones has her head turned by the handsome young artist across the way. And when his apartment is broken into and a painting defaced, she offers her help. Now, she and Zac—and his jealous nature—must confront a dark evil that will stop at nothing to achieve its unholy goal. Originally published October 1986.

GIFT OF GOLD (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from 06/88 & 05/93 print editions eBook On Sale July 12, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B008KWEF7Y BN ID: 294-0014595704 A romance classic. First time in eBook. Jonas Quarrel has tracked Verity from Mexico to Northern California. Just what is he after? Verity Ames finds herself fighting an attraction to Jonas from the moment he knocks on the door of the No Bull Café. He seems far too good to be true. Together they will discover a shared passion and a shared danger. Originally published June 1988 by Popular Library and reissued May 1993 by Warner Books.

GIFT OF FIRE (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from 01/89 & 07/93 print editions eBook On Sale July 12, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: ASIN: B008KWEBHI BN ID: 294-0014595735 A romance classic. First time in eBook. Verity Ames, small town restaurateur, is involved in a passionate affair with Jonas Quarrel, Renaissance scholar turned dishwasher. Feeling that Jonas is underutilized, Verity signs him up to authenticate a sixteenth-century Italian villa on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Why pass on the opportunity to investigate the past and include a romantic getaway. On the island, passions flare and events turn deadly. Someone does not want Verity and Jonas to discover the truth. Originally published January 1989 by Popular Library and reissued July 1993 by Warner Books.

THE CHILLING DECEPTION (Jayne Castle) A Guinevere Jones Novel #2 Reissue from 1986 print edition eBook On Sale July 10, 2012 InterMix/Penguin; ASIN: B007P7HV9E ISBN-13: 978-1101569764 Available digitally for the first time! New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle delivers a novel of intrigue and passion featuring Guinevere Jones and Zac Justis. A temp job as an executive secretary gives Guinevere Jones access to high places—and sets her instincts for danger tingling. Convincing Zac Justis to provide security for her client during a meeting on the wintry San Juan Islands gives her peace of mind, but brings them face to face with a dead man determined to avenge the past. Originally published August 1986.

THE DESPERATE GAME (Jayne Castle) A Guinevere Jones Novel #1 Reissue from 1986 print edition eBook On Sale July 10, 2012 InterMix/Penguin; ASIN: B007P7HZFE ISBN-13: 978-1101569757 Available digitally for the first time! Meet Guinevere Jones—a woman with a talent for love and trouble—from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle. It’s hard to keep a small business afloat, just ask Guinevere Jones, owner of a struggling temp agency. And security consultant Zac Justis isn’t making her life any easier. After he blackmails Gwen into helping him solve a computer crime, she finds herself caught in a web of suspense, danger—and love. Originally published in 1986.

SHIELD’S LADY (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from 06/89 & 01/96 print editions e-Book On Sale June 21, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B008DWFW00 BN ID: 294-0014711494 A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. Now available in ebook. Legends can be dangerous, just ask Sariana Dayne. She sets out to hire one and wakes up married to him. It’s a marriage of infuriating inconvenience as far as Sariana is concerned. Gryph Chassyn stirs all her senses but he’s one of the mysterious mercenaries known as Shields. Sensible women do not marry such men. But for Gryph, marrying Sariana is a matter of honor, passion and survival. He needs her in ways she cannot even imagine. Before Sariana can find a way to escape the bond that has been forged between them, she and Gryph are caught up in a desperate quest to save their world. The future looks a little different but some things, like love and passion, and murder never change. Originally published June 1989 by Popular Library w/a Amanda Glass and reissued January 1996 by Warner Books w/a Jayne Ann Krentz.

MIDNIGHT JEWELS (Jayne Ann Krentz) Reissue from 11/87 & 08/92 print editions e-Book On Sale June 13, 2012 Purple Papaya LLC; ASIN: B008BE6DLW BN ID: 294-0014784108 Mercy Pennington spends her days stocking second-hand books at Pennington’s Second Chance. Her business keeps her too busy for travel or a social life, but when she advertises a rare book she is plunged into a world of danger and desire. Croft Falconer’s career revolves around violence — the beautifully controlled violence of the martial arts. He knows that Valley of Secret Jewels — a book of 18th century erotica — is linked to a dark secret. He has long believed that it was destroyed in a fire. How could it have fallen into the hands of a small town book dealer? Aware that Mercy is in more trouble than she can possibly know, he tracks her down. Mercy is soon swept up in a passionate, reckless affair. Croft may be the most dangerous man she has ever known — or the lover of her dreams. But the secrets he is hiding could get them both killed before she discovers the truth. Originally published November 1987 and reissued August 1992 by Warner Books.