Book Blurb
New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz, writing as Jayne Castle, returns to the alien yet eerily familiar world of Harmony in PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES (Berkley Hardcover; on sale May 7, 2024), another heart-pounding futuristic romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of J.D. Robb and Christine Feehan.
Returning to the future-set earth colony Harmony with a brand new set of compelling characters and winning combination of electrifying adventure and sizzling romantic tension, this seventeenth installment of Castle’s beloved series follows a disgraced explorer whose crew vanished in a failed expedition and a woman desperate to locate her missing sister, one of the crew members.
In PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES, talented psychic and crystal artist Molly Griffin is desperate for any signs of her sister, Leona, who disappeared on an expedition exploring a newly discovered sector known as Glass House—a maze of crystal that is rumored to conceal powerful Alien antiquities. When she discovers the location of the only survivor of the failed Hollister Expedition, Joshua Knight, she drops everything and heads straight for the abandoned mansion where he has been hiding, a house full of psychic mirrors.
Once a respected explorer, Joshua is now known amongst the press as the Tarnished Knight, labeled delusional and paranoid after the failed expedition that scrambled his psychic senses and memories. Molly is confident that she can help Josh regain control of his senses and help him track the whereabouts of her sister and his missing crew. But it turns out the glass house is home to dangerous secrets that threaten the very fabric of life in Harmony, and Molly and Joshua must uncover them if they hope to find the missing crew—and keep their lives.
About the Author
Jayne Castle, the author of Sweetwater and the Witch, Guild Boss, Illusion Town, Siren’s Call, The Hot Zone, Deception Cove, and more, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as historical novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. Learn more online at www.jayneannkrentz.com.
My Review
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🌷 People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle 🌷
One-word review: Fascinating
Emojis: 🫢🫨🥰
Rating: 5 🌟s
My thoughts:
People in Glass Houses, the tenth book in a series by Jayne Castle, is a testament to the author’s skill in world-building. It can easily be read as a standalone because each book in the series focuses on different citizens of Harmony, a colonized planet that has lost its connection with Earth. This unique setting, with its own set of rules and challenges, is a crucial part of the story, and Castle’s prologue effectively describes this world, immersing readers in its intricacies and making them feel a part of it.
People in Glass Houses, a captivating blend of romantic suspense/thriller, sci-fi, mystery, and paranormal, is a genre lover’s dream. The fusion of these genres is masterfully executed, with a haunted house made of fire glass and a hint of alien ghosts adding a unique twist to the mystery. I was enthralled by every aspect of this genre mashup, eagerly devouring every detail to satisfy my curiosity.
The mystery took a few twists and turns, and they each shocked me. But I was too busy exploring this world to really pay any attention to whether or not there were clues or even red herrings. I was that person walking through a spectacular area who was actively looking everywhere and in danger of running into the other people around me. I was just in sensory heaven and even a little scared.
The romance between Josh and Molly is a delightful journey, following the ‘grumpy sunshine’ trope. This dynamic leads to engaging interactions and significant character growth. Molly Griffin, the ‘sunshine’ in this case, beautifully works her way into Josh’s heart. Also, the Griffin family dynamics, particularly Molly and Leona’s bond, are heartwarming and offer a glimpse into the depth of their love and resilience.
I can’t say enough good things about this story, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes any of the combination of genres in this splendid tale.
6 responses to “People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle (Jayne Ann Krentz) #BlogTour #BookReview #RomanticSuspense #scify”
Sounds like such a fun series! Romance, mystery, sci-fi and paranormal are all genres I love. Huge fan of the grumpy x sunshine trope too. 😊 I might need to check out the first books though, I need to read series in order even when they can be standalones. 😂 Lovely review, Tessa!
Your review does the book proud.
Haunted house and alien ghosts? You’re speaking my language, Tessa. I love the blend of genres in this novel.
Great review, Tessa💜 I’ve not read any of her books yet!
I haven’t heard about this series before. This sounds amazing blend of mystery, romance and paranormal. Great review!
I have read several Jayne Anne Krentz books, but none as Jayne Castle. I do like the sound of this series, as I do enjoy lots of genres and a mashup is interesting. Great review, Tessa.