Lost and Found
Authors: Jayne Ann Krentz
“Demonstrat[es] Krentz’s talent for seamlessly combining romance and suspense.”
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Vero Beach (FL) Press Journal
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…
“Renowned by fans and critics for years for her powerful romantic suspense novels, Jayne Ann Krentz will satisfy her toughest reader with her newest entry,
Lost & Found
. The story line is fast-paced [and] filled with action and strong characterizations.”
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Midwest Book Review
“A seasoned pro.”
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People
“It’s no wonder that [Jayne Ann Krentz’s] novels consistently hit bestseller lists.”
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Publishers Weekly
“Romantic suspense at its most enjoyable, enhanced by Krentz’s trademark humor and quirky characters. Fans will be very happy with this entertaining and delightful read.”
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Library Journal
Praise for the novels of
New York Times
bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz…
White Lies
“Krentz delivers the punch her readers are looking for.”
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The Seattle Times
“Intriguing suspense and captivating romance expertly crafted by Jayne Ann Krentz.”
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The (Columbia, SC) State
“Spirited paranormal romance.”
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Publishers Weekly
“A steamy thriller with a sense of fun.”
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Library Journal
All Night Long
“In her signature sharp and witty fashion, Jayne Ann Krentz mixes desire and danger to create a riveting novel of romantic suspense.”
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Chicago Tribune
“A master of romantic mystery and suspense novels.”
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The Columbus Dispatch
“Krentz is in top form here.”
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The Seattle Times
“Superb romantic mystery.”
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The Oakland Press
Falling Awake
“Will surely keep the sandman at bay…Terrific.”
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The Roanoke Times
“Romantic tension sizzles…Tightly plotted…fully developed characters and crafty plot twists.”
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Yet another winning tale of romantic suspense…As always, Krentz creates an intelligent, likable couple, wonderful secondary characters, and a fast-paced story that will keep readers turning the pages.”
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Library Journal
Truth or Dare
“Compelling.”
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The Sunday Age
(Melbourne, Australia)
“There’s a reason Jayne Ann Krentz sells so many books…[She] continues to exhibit a fine knack for entertaining her readers.”
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Ranks with some of Krentz’s most entertaining work.”
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The Seattle Times
Light in Shadow
“If Krentz’s newest thriller doesn’t send your pulse racing, dial your cardiologist’s number…Packed with twists and shockers till the explosive ending.”
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Publishers Weekly
“One of Krentz’s best.”
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The Seattle Times
Smoke in Mirrors
“Hearts will flutter. Spines will tingle.”
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People
“Passion smolders…Krentz is a master…The characters are the heart of the book and the reason why she has sold more than 23 million copies of her novels. This is vintage Krentz.”
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The Seattle Times
“Quick and witty and the romance sizzles.
Smoke in Mirrors
reads fast and will make you smile, wince, and sigh. What else could you want?”
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The (Columbia, SC) State
Soft Focus
“A healthy dose of suspense…Krentz has so much fun sending up the noir genre that you won’t mind going along for the ride.”
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People
“What could be more perfectly Krentz?…[Her] writing is clean and breezy, with many laugh-aloud chapter endings and a satisfyingly feel-good conclusion.”
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Publishers Weekly
Titles by Jayne Ann Krentz
IN TOO DEEP
FIRED UP
RUNNING HOT
SIZZLE AND BURN
WHITE LIES
ALL NIGHT LONG
FALLING AWAKE
TRUTH OR DARE
LIGHT IN SHADOW
SUMMER IN ECLIPSE BAY
TOGETHER IN ECLIPSE BAY
SMOKE IN MIRRORS
LOST & FOUND
DAWN IN ECLIPSE BAY
SOFT FOCUS
ECLIPSE BAY
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
FLASH
SHARP EDGES
DEEP WATERS
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY
TRUST ME
GRAND PASSION
HIDDEN TALENTS
WILDEST HEARTS
FAMILY MAN
PERFECT PARTNERS
SWEET FORTUNE
SILVER LININGS
THE GOLDEN CHANCE
Titles by Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Amanda Quick
BURNING LAMP
THE PERFECT POISON
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
WICKED WIDOW
I THEE WED
WITH THIS RING
AFFAIR
MISCHIEF
MYSTIQUE
MISTRESS
DECEPTION
DESIRE
DANGEROUS
RECKLESS
RAVISHED
RENDEZVOUS
SCANDAL
SURRENDER
SEDUCTION
Titles by Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle
MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL
OBSIDIAN PREY
DARK LIGHT
SILVER MASTER
GHOST HUNTER
AFTER GLOW
HARMONY
AFTER DARK
AMARILLIS
ZINNIA
ORCHID
Anthologies
CHARMED
(with Julie Beard, Lori Foster, and Eileen Wilks)
Titles written by Jayne Ann Krentz and Jayne Castle
NO GOING BACK
KRENTZ
LOST
&
FOUND
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LOST & FOUND
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First Jove mass-market edition / November 2001
Copyright © 2001 by Jayne Ann Krentz.
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TO LESLIE GELBMAN
What a joy it is to work with
an editor who shares a vision.
One
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t is never wise to become emotionally involved with a client,” Vesta Briggs said.