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“Demonstrat[es] Krentz’s talent for seamlessly combining romance and suspense.”


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.”


Midwest Book Review

“A seasoned pro.”


People

“It’s no wonder that [Jayne Ann Krentz’s] novels consistently hit bestseller lists.”


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.”


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.”


The Seattle Times

“Intriguing suspense and captivating romance expertly crafted by Jayne Ann Krentz.”


The (Columbia, SC) State

“Spirited paranormal romance.”


Publishers Weekly

“A steamy thriller with a sense of fun.”


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.”


Chicago Tribune

“A master of romantic mystery and suspense novels.”


The Columbus Dispatch

“Krentz is in top form here.”


The Seattle Times

“Superb romantic mystery.”


The Oakland Press

Falling Awake

“Will surely keep the sandman at bay…Terrific.”


The Roanoke Times

“Romantic tension sizzles…Tightly plotted…fully developed characters and crafty plot twists.”


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.”


Library Journal

Truth or Dare

“Compelling.”


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.”


Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“Ranks with some of Krentz’s most entertaining work.”


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.”


Publishers Weekly

“One of Krentz’s best.”


The Seattle Times

Smoke in Mirrors

“Hearts will flutter. Spines will tingle.”


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.”


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?”


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.”


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.”


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

JAYNE ANN
KRENTZ
LOST
&
FOUND

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LOST & FOUND

A Jove Book / published by arrangement with G. P. Putnam’s Sons

PRINTING HISTORY

G. P. Putnam’s Sons hardcover edition / January 2001

First Jove mass-market edition / November 2001

Copyright © 2001 by Jayne Ann Krentz.

Cover art of “Couple kissing”: Serge Krouglikoff/Getty Images: “Golden Gate Bridge”: Digital Vision/

Getty Images: “House on hillside”: Paul Kennedy/Getty Images.

Cover design by Annette Fiore DeFex.

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If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book.”

TO LESLIE GELBMAN

What a joy it is to work with
an editor who shares a vision.

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t is never wise to become emotionally involved with a client,” Vesta Briggs said.

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