Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz), published by G P Putnam Sons (a Penguin Group Member)
The first in the Ladies of Lantern Street series, this book continues Ms. Quick's trademark blend of romance, mystery and the psychic. While not a listed book of the Arcane Society, at this point the Society is always in the back of my mind. This book features the usual strong-minded female lead character (Evangeline Ames), the not-always-traditionally handsome brooding male character (Lucas Sebastian), the close female friends (Beatrice Lockwood and Clarissa Slate - sure to be the female leads in future books), a murder (or murderous plot to be foiled - or both) and psychic talents.
Yes, you may have seen the formula before - but with Ms. Quick, the fun is that she always manages to tweak it so that, instead of becoming repetitive, the story remains fresh and fun to read. If you've never read Ms. Quick - or her other incarnations (Jayne Ann Krentz or Jayne Castle), this is an excellent introduction to her worlds. Although, since she got her start writing Harlequin & Candlelight (I'm pretty sure) romances, you may have already read \& enjoyed her worlds already.
Ms. Quick/Krentz/Castle has been, and remains one of the authors that I willing spend the cash for in Hardcover. (And if that's not an endorsement - I don't know what is!)
If you are wondering about the Arcane Society - check out Ms. Krentz's website at www.jayneannkrentz.com. Her full backlist is there - from all 3 of her writer's voices.
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