20 Best Amanda Quick Books (2023 Update)

Beauty and glamour meet deception and revenge in this electrifying novel by new york times bestselling author amanda quick. investigative apprentice lyra brazier, the newest resident of burning cove, is unsettled when her boss suddenly disappears. lyra knows something has happened to raina kirk, and tracks down her last known appearance at an exclusive hotel and health spa. the health spa is known for its luxurious offerings and prestigious clientele, and the wealthy, socialite background lyra desperately wanted to leave behind is perfect for this undercover job. what lyra lacks in investigative experience she makes up for in gut instinct, and her gut isn’t happy that she’s saddled with a partner by luther pell, raina’s dangerous lover, who wants to bring in someone with more experience to help. instead of the suave, pistol-packing private eye she expected, though, simon cage is a mild-mannered antiquarian book dealer with a quiet, academic air, and a cool, remote gaze. lyra suspects that simon is much more than what he seems, and her instincts are confirmed when they arrive at the spa and pose as a couple: simon has a unique gift that allows him to detect secrets, a skill that is crucial in finding raina. the unlikely duo falls down a rabbit hole of twisted rumors and missing socialites, discovering that the health spa is a façade for something far darker than they imagined. with a murderer in their midst, raina isn't the only one in grave danger—lyra is next.

In this most entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the new york times bestselling author amanda quick, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators lavinia lake and tobias march continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky business, rising passion, and now–murder. as if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren’t enough to distinguish fiercely independent lavinia lake from the other women of london’s fashionable claremont lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical appeal. nobody knows this better than the usually coolheaded tobias march, who seems to have fallen hopelessly under her spell. fortunately for all, however, lavinia uses her powers for good. and ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with lake and march, a joint venture providing “discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality.” celeste hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and fellow mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals–were she still alive, that is. while mythology’s medusa could turn men to stone, lovely celeste was more accustomed to turning them to jelly. in fact, unbeknownst to her husband, howard, the ambitious celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new future in society–one that would not include him. sadly, her plans were cut short when she was murdered. only a gentleman’s cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for evidence–small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath.as a result, lake and march are soon in howard hudson’s employ on the trail of the killer. but tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. if so, howard is not alone. any number of ruthless types are after the very same antiquity, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers–powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in howard’s line of work. together, lake and march undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to london’s seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from “hysteria” is a a most unconventional method–and, not least of all, to the darkest reaches of men’s psyches. along the way, don’t look back becomes a completely mesmerizing read as the irrepressible lavinia and tobias mix business with pleasure….

New york times bestselling author amanda quick invites you to experience a thrilling adventure filled with the lure of ancient secrets and the simmering passions of the victorian age in the first arcane society novel. venetia milton’s memories of a romantic night with gabriel jones—an alchemist’s descendant—are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in london, where her unique ability to “see” beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized. but venetia’s romantic whim causes unexpected trouble. for one thing, mr. jones is about to stride, living and breathing, back into her life. and someone he is tracking will go to any lengths, even murder, to possess an ancient, extraordinary secret that has been lost for centuries. someone who believes that as the “wife” of mr. jones, venetia is the key…

National bestseller – now a major motion picture starring abigail cowen, tom lewis, nina dobrev, with logan marshall green and eric dane, special appearance by famke janssen. distributed by universal pictures with a screenplay by francine rivers and d.j. caruso. – california’s gold country, 1850. a time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. and what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. – then she meets michael hosea, a man who seeks his father’s heart in everything. michael obeys god’s call to marry angel and to love her unconditionally. slowly, day by day, he defies angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. – but with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. and so angel runs. back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the one who loves her even more than michael does . . . the one who will never let her go. a powerful retelling of the story of gomer and hosea, redeeming love is a life-changing story of god’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. – includes a six-part reading group guide!

An unconventional woman and a man shrouded in mystery walk a tightrope of desire as they race against a killer to find a top secret invention in this new york times bestselling novel from amanda quick.former trapeze artist amalie vaughn moved to burning cove to reinvent herself, but things are not going well. after spending her entire inheritance on a mansion with the intention of turning it into a bed-and-breakfast, she learns too late that the villa is said to be cursed. when the first guest, dr. norman pickwell, is murdered by his robot invention during a sold-out demonstration, rumors circulate that the curse is real. in the chaotic aftermath of the spectacle, amalie watches as a stranger from the audience disappears behind the curtain. when matthias jones reappears, he is slipping a gun into a concealed holster. it looks like the gossip that is swirling around him is true—matthias evidently does have connections to the criminal underworld. matthias is on the trail of a groundbreaking prototype cipher machine. he suspects that pickwell stole the device and planned to sell it. but now pickwell is dead and the machine has vanished. when matthias’s investigation leads him to amalie’s front door, the attraction between them is intense, but she knows it is also dangerous. amalie and matthias must decide if they can trust each other and the passion that binds them, because time is running out.

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New york times bestselling author amanda quick delivers “a promising start to a victorian-era series”* with the first ladies of lantern street novel…evangeline ames has rented a country cottage far from the london streets where she was recently attacked. fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby crystal gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. and when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety. lucas sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. there are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle—who died of mysterious causes. with evangeline’s skill for detection, and lucas’s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. and as the energy emanating from crystal gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.

In the “new york times”-bestselling author’s latest arcane society novel, a paranormal killer pushes an unlikely duo’s powers and passions to the limit. virginia dean wakes at midnight beside a dead body, with a bloody knife in her hand and no memory of the evening’s events. dark energy, emanating from the mirrors lining the room, overpowers her senses. with no apparent way in or out, she is rescued by a man she has met only once before, but won’t soon forget. owen sweetwater inherited his family’s talent for hunting the psychical monsters who prey on london’s women and children, and his investigation into the deaths of two glass-readers has led him here. the high-society types of the exclusive arcane society would consider virginia an illusionist, a charlatan, even a criminal, but owen knows better. virginia’s powers are real-and they just might be the key to solving this challenging case. about the author quick is a pseudonym for jayne ann krentz, the author-under various pen names-of more than forty new york times bestsellers. there are more than 25 million copies of her books in print.

In the four agreements, bestselling author don miguel ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.

In the #1 new york times bestseller, the world needs who you were made to be, joanna gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. the book, illustrated by julianna swaney, follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. together with joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to celebrate every child's one-of-a-kind strengths and differences; embrace teamwork; share our talents and abilities to make everything more beautiful; and lend a helping hand and do our best to show kindness and take care of one another. the world needs who you were made to be is a vibrant picture book perfect for ages 4-8; grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians; classroom story times and discussions about diversity and being a good human being; households that enjoy watching chip and joanna on magnolia network and hgtv's fixer upper; and holiday or christmas gift-giving, birthdays, or other celebrations. "you're one of a kind, and it's so clear to see: the world needs who you were made to be."

In kristin hannah’s the great alone, a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature. #1 new york times instant bestseller (february 2018)a people “book of the week”buzzfeed’s “most anticipated women’s fiction reads of 2018”seattle times’s “books to look forward to in 2018”alaska, 1974. ernt allbright came home from the vietnam war a changed and volatile man. when he loses yet another job, he makes the impulsive decision to move his wife and daughter north where they will live off the grid in america’s last true frontier.cora will do anything for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown. thirteen-year-old leni, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, has little choice but to go along, daring to hope this new land promises her family a better future.in a wild, remote corner of alaska, the allbrights find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. the long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources.but as winter approaches and darkness descends, ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates. soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. in their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own.

Instant new york times bestseller good morning america buzz pick “utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first-class thriller with heart.” —lucy foley, new york times bestselling author “insane suspense.” —lee child, new york times bestselling author “her best thriller yet.” —harlan coben, new york times bestselling author from the #1 new york times bestselling author of then she was gone comes another riveting work of psychological suspense about a beautiful young couple’s disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who will never give up trying to find them… on a beautiful summer night in a charming english suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend. one year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. known locally as the dark place, the dense forest is the writer’s favorite area for long walks and it’s on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, “dig here.” could this be a clue towards what has happened to the missing young couple? and what exactly is buried in this haunted ground? with her signature “rich, dark, and intricately twisted” (ruth ware, new york times bestselling author) prose, lisa jewell has crafted a dazzling work of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

The must-read multimillion bestselling mystery series – everyone is talking about a good girl's guide to murder! with shades of serial and making a murderer this is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. – everyone in fairview knows the story. – pretty and popular high school senior andie bell was murdered by her boyfriend, sal singh, who then killed himself. it was all anyone could talk about. and five years later, pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. – but she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. she knew sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. how could he possibly have been a killer? now a senior herself, pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. but soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. someone in fairview doesn't want pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger. – and don't miss the sequel, good girl, bad blood! "the perfect nail-biting mystery." –natasha preston, #1 new york times bestselling author

The new york times bestselling author presents the story of a curse that spans generations, and the love that can heal it. . . . more than three centuries ago, nicholas winters irrevocably altered his genetic makeup in an obsessionfueled competition with alchemist and arcane society founder sylvester jones. driven to control their psychic abilities, each man's decision has reverberated throughout the family line, rewarding some with powers beyond their wildest dreams, and cursing others to a life filled with madness and hallucinations.jack winters, descendant of nicholas, has been experiencing nightmares and blackouts–just the beginning, he believes, of the manifestation of the winters family curse. the legend says that he must find the burning lamp or risk turning into a monster. but he can't do it alone; he needs the help of a woman with the gift to read the lamp's dreamlight.jack is convinced that private investigator chloe harper is that woman. her talents for finding objects and accessing dream energy are what will save him, but their sudden and powerful sexual pull threatens to overwhelm them both. danger surrounds them, and it doesn't take long for chloe to pick up the trail of the missing lamp. and as they draw closer to the lamp, the raw power that dwells within it threatens to sweep them into a hurricane of psychic force.

Named a most anticipated book of 2022 by oprah daily ∙ today ∙ parade ∙ marie claire ∙ bustle ∙ popsugar ∙ katie couric media ∙ book bub ∙ shereads ∙ medium ∙ and more! one summer. two rivals. a plot twist they didn't see coming… nora stephens' life is books–she's read them all–and she is not that type of heroine. not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. in fact, the only people nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister libby. which is why she agrees to go to sunshine falls, north carolina for the month of august when libby begs her for a sisters' trip away–with visions of a small town transformation for nora, who she's convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. but instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, nora keeps bumping into charlie lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. it would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they've met many times and it's never been cute. if nora knows she's not an ideal heroine, charlie knows he's nobody's hero, but as they are thrown together again and again–in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow–what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they've written about themselves. "emily henry never fails to deliver … this may just be her best yet."–taylor jenkins reid

From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering crush of the a fashionable london soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple . . . poised to discover the rapture of love.there was no doubt about it. what miss harriet pomeroy needed was a man. someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide their loot. but when harriet summoned gideon westbrook, viscount st. justin, to her aid, she could not know that she was summoning the devil himself. . . . dubbed the beast of blackthorne hall for his scarred face and lecherous past, gideon was strong and fierce and notoriously menacing. yet harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. for in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe . . . and a searing passion she yearned to answer. now, caught up in the beast’s clutches, harriet must find a way to win his heart–and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would see them parted for all time.

National bestsellerselected as one of npr’s top 100 science fiction and fantasy books of all timethe #1 new york times bestselling author’s ultimate edition of his wildly successful first novel featuring his “preferred text”—and including his new neverwhere tale, “how the marquis got his coat back.” richard mayhew is a young man with a good heart and an ordinary life, which is changed forever when he stops to help a girl he finds bleeding on a london sidewalk. his small act of kindness propels him into a world he never dreamed existed. there are people who fall through the cracks, and richard has become one of them. and he must learn to survive in this city of shadows and darkness, monsters and saints, murderers and angels, if he is ever to return to the london that he knew.“ a fantastic story that is both the stuff of dreams and nightmares” (san diego union-tribune), neil gaiman’s first solo novel has become a touchstone of urban fantasy, and a perennial favorite of readers everywhere.“ delightful … inventively horrific.”—usa today

In this second novel of the dreamlight trilogy from new york times bestselling author amanda quick, psychic power and passion collide when a legendary curse ignites a dangerous desire. the arcane society was born in turmoil when the friendship of its two founders evolved into a fierce rivalry. nicholas winters's efforts led to the creation of a device of unknown powers called the burning lamp. each generation of male descendants who inherits it is destined to develop multiple talents–and the curse of madness. plagued by hallucinations and nightmares, notorious crime lord griffin winters is convinced he has been struck with the winters curse. but even as he arranges a meeting with the mysterious woman adelaide pyne, he has no idea how closely their fates are bound, for she holds the missing lamp in her possession. but their dangerous psychic experiment makes them the target of forces both inside and outside of the arcane society. and though desire strengthens their power, their different lives will keep them apart–if death doesn't take them together.

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Ravishedthere was no doubt about it. what miss harriet pomeroy needed was a man. someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide their loot. but when harriet summoned gideon westbrook viscount st. justin to her aid, she could not know that she was summoning the devil himself. dubbed the beast of blackthorne hall for his scarred face and lecherous past, gideon was strong and fierce and notoriously menacing. yet harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. for in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe and a searing passion she yearned to answer. now, caught up in the beast s clutches, harriet must find a way to win his heart and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would see them parted for all time. recklessat sixteen phoebe layton had imagined that gabriel banner was a brave and valiant knight, a noble-hearted hero born to rescue ladies in distress. which was why, eight years later, when she desperately needed help to carry out a vital quest she could think of no one more suited to the job than gabriel. but when she lures her shining knight to a lonely midnight rendezvous, phoebe finds herself sparring with a dangerously desirable man who is nothing like the hero of her dreams, and when he sweeps her into a torrid and blatantly unchivalrous embrace, she can t help but fear that she s made a dreadful mistake. it s a kiss that will seal phoebe s fate. for now the exacting earl of wylde has a quest of his own: to possess the most intriguing, impulsive, outrageous female he has ever met even if he has to slay a dragon to do it. "