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Stephanie James


Born
in Borrego Springs, California, The United States
March 28, 1948

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Genre
Romance, Contemporary


Jayne Ann Castle was born on 28 March 1948 in Borrego Springs, California. Her mother, Alberta Castle, raised her with her two brothers, Stephen and James. In 1970, she obtained a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later she obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University, where she met Frank Krentz, an engineer. After her graduation, they married and moved to the Virgin Islands. She worked in the Duke University library system, where she began to write her first romance novels. The marriage moved to Seattle, Washington, where they continue living.

Now, Jayne Ann Castle Krentz with her seven pennames is considered a pillar in the contemporary romance genre. For some years, she only us ...more

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“I dropped back onto the sofa thinking of how I spent the past few weeks under the watchful eyes of the De Campo men. It never occurred to me that they were around for my protection. I just thought that they wanted to hang out.”
― Stephanie James, Redemption
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“sausage, cheese grits, scrambled eggs, toast, and orange juice”
― Stephanie James, Redemption
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“Love is not a class that you take, it’s a genuine emotion that causes people to think about their significant other before making any decisions.”
― Stephanie James, The Pieces
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