About the Author

The author of over fifty consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Jayne Ann Krentz writes romantic suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick), and futuristic/paranormal (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print. She earned a BA in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Master's degree in library science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries. She is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington. Jayne loves to hear from her readers and can be found at Facebook.com/JayneAnnKrentz.

Reviews

Krentz (Grand Passion, Audio Reviews, LJ 4/1/94), the master of the contemporary suspense romance genre, is in top form with this title. Burnt-out millionaire venture capitalist Jasper Sloan is looking for a new challenge when the untimely death of Rollie Chantry gives Sloan a 51 percent interest in Chantry's successful high-tech lighting firm, Glow, Inc. Adding spice to this new undertaking is Chantry's niece Olivia, the savvy, beautiful events coordinator extraordinaire for the Light Fantastic company, which now owns 49 percent of Glow. In spite of her initial antagonism toward this interloper, Olivia is forced to unite with Jasper to combat a ruthless blackmailer threatening to expose disconcerting family secrets, and their close collaboration provides ample opportunity for sexual sparks to ignite. Although the abridgment may have some fans clamoring for more amorous encounters, actress Barbara Garrick provides a gracefully enunciated reading that is recommended for most romance collections.‘Linda Bredengerd, Hanley Lib., Univ. of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA

Bestselling author Krentz (Sharp Edges) once again displays her expertise in contemporary romance thrillers. As in most of her fiction, an attractive hero and heroine are set up as antagonists, then fall in love. Here she pits Jasper Sloan, successful venture capitalist-turned-CEO of GLOW Inc., against Olivia Chantry, who possesses 49% of the stock and is the niece of the company's recently deceased owner. Both powerhouses in their own right, the two expect to dislike each other, but, not surprisingly, the attraction between them leads to steamy encounters. Romance takes a back seat when a mysterious intruder threatens blackmail, and Jasper and Olivia join forces to prevent their respective family secrets from being exposed. Krentz provides the requisite inside look at the glamorous life. Olivia's special events company, Light Fantastic, provides "flash" for product launches, political fund-raisers and corporate happenings, replete with over-the-top interior designs, sumptuous catering and state-of-the-art technology. Though Krentz's hometown of Seattle, Wash., is the setting, there is little local background; the action might as well take place in any major city where financial wizards and corporate executives hobnob with politicians, nosy journalists and gossipy columnists. Yet Krentz delivers on her tried and true formula: charismatic though uncomplicated main characters, a compelling plot with equal parts romance and suspense, and a surprise denouement that neatly ties up all the loose ends. Editor, Linda Marrow. (Oct.)