Joy [Mass Market Paperback]

Jayne Ann Krentz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

When a couple win a mysterious emerald bracelet in a poker game, their peaceful Caribbean holiday becomes a rollercoaster of adventure, desire and deadly peril. From the author of SILVER LININGS, CHANCE OF A LIFETIME and FAMILY MAN.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Mira (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551666391
• ISBN-13: 978-1551666396
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,239,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.

Building on the success of her DREAMLIGHT TRILOGY in 2010, Jayne is now focused on writing the LOOKING GLASS TRILOGY. This series will follow the Quicksilver Mirror (a paranormal artifact) through all three of Jayne's worlds covering a time span of several hundred years.

The first LOOKING GLASS book, IN TOO DEEP, will feature Fallon Jones, a recurring character from Jayne's contemporary ARCANE SOCIETY series of novels.

When she's not writing, Jayne can be found at her favorite social networking site posting messages to her fans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Joy, June 22, 2000

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Katie Boyce (Kitchener, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy (Mass Market Paperback)

Jayne Ann Krentz continues to produce powerhouse plots in her new novel Joy. Virginia had no plans to ever marry again. She seriously doubted that she would even get involved with another man after her disasterous marriage. Ryerson's first marriage didn't work out so well, and his most recent affair, with Virginia's younger sister, sizzled before the flame was even ignited. So when Virginia and Ryerson decide to attempt a relationship, things get pretty wacky. Virginia and Ryerson agree that they have all the time in the world, and so decide to take things slowly. After the first month though, Ryerson is wondering if he won't spontaneously combust before things get exciting. To further their raltionship, Ryerson books a little trip for them, to a nice tropical island. Not only does their relationship get further development, but Ryerson wins a gorgeous and old emerald braclet in a lucky game of cards. Unfortunately, the former owner of the braclet wasn't exactly the most truthful fellow, leaving Ryerson and Virginia in a dangerous little adventure. Ms. Krentz blends a wonderful mix of passion, adventure and humour to create an exotic tale of two people learning to trust love again. By the end, we all wish that we had Virgiunia's luck in men!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A gentler tale than usual., August 19, 2000

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L. S. Tucker (Port St. Lucie, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joy (Mass Market Paperback)

Virginia Elizabeth Middlebrook's first marriage had been a short taste of hell, making her vow to never marry again. A.C. Ryerson had married too young and swore off love. When A.C. and Virginia first met, they knew thay could become friends. Soon, they overcame Virginia's fears and become lovers. Marriage, however, is another story entirely. Then A.C. wins a stunning emerald and diamond bracelet in a poker game, unleashing a series of suspicious accidents.

Another delightful tale by JAK. A.C. and Virginia are not as driven as some of Krentz's usual heroes and heroines. They are comfortable with each other from the first, only shying from committment. The legend behind the bracelet is intriguing. Wonder if there are other books about it?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars another amazing adventure from an amazing author, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Joy (Paperback)

Part of the montclair jewel trilogy, this book is an example of the greatest romance author of all time. A.C and Viginia are 'friends', and as such they travel abroad. But things do not go as plan when they fall in love and then A.C wins a mysterious bracelet in a game of poker. Unmissable!! One of Krentz's greatest stories yet!!