Irene Hannon

Biography

Irene Hannon is the bestselling, award-winning novelist who writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense. She holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in journalism. For many years she juggled two careers until she gave up her executive corporate communications position with a Fortune 500 company to devote full time to writing. Her various works have been described as "fine-tuned suspense" (Library Journal), "superbly written" (Booklist),and "an ever-climatic mystery...well crafted plot, intricately developed characters...engagingly satisfying tale" (Publishers Weekly). Hannon is a seven-time RITA finalist and three-time winner in the Inspirational category for her novels Never Say Goodbye (2003 RITA®), 'In Harm's Way (2011 RITA®) and 'Deceived (2015 RITA®). She is one of only 16 romance authors inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Hannon and her husband make their home in Missouri.

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Books

• Thin Ice (©2016, January 5, 2016 release, romantic suspense, ISBN 978-0800724535) (publisher: Revell)
• Hope Harbor (©2015, August 4, 2015 release, romantic fiction, ISBN 978-0800724528) (publisher: Revell)
• Buried Secrets (©2015, April 7, 2015 release, romantic suspense, ISBN 978-0800721268) (publisher: Revell)
• Deceived (©2014, October 7, 2014 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721251) (publisher: Revell) Also released by Recorded Books.
  

  Deceived, 2015 RITA Winner for Best Inspirational Novel
• Second Chance Summer (©2014, May 20, 2014 release, Book 4 Starfish Bay Series: ISBN 978-0-373-87891-8) (publisher: Harlequin)
• One Perfect Spring (©2014, May 6, 2014 release, romantic fiction; ISBN 978-0373817702) (publisher: Revell)
  

  One Perfect Spring, May 2014 Release
• Trapped (©2013, September 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721244) (publisher: Revell) Also released by Recorded Books.
• That Certain Summer (©2013, June 1, 2013 release, romantic fiction; ISBN 978-0800722494) (publisher: Revell)
• Seaside Blessings (©2013, May 21, 2013 release, Book 3 Starfish Bay Series: ISBN 978-0373878185) (publisher: Harlequin)
• Vanished (©2013, January 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721237) (publisher: Revell)
• Finding Home (©2012, September 1, 2012 release, Book 2 Starfish Bay Series, ISBN 978-0373082513) (publisher: Harlequin)
• Lethal Legacy (©2012, August 1, 2012 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800734589) (publisher: Revell) Also released by Recorded Books.
• Seaside Reunion (©2011. December 2011 release, Book 1 Starfish Bay Series, ISBN 978-0373877157) (publisher: Harlequin)
• Deadly Pursuit (©2011,September 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3457-2) (publisher: Revell). Center Point Large Print edition (ISBN 978-1-61173-230-6); Also released by Recorded Books, 2011 (ISBN 978-1-4498-5141-5)
• The Heart Remembers (©2011, Originally published as It Had To Be You, ISBN 978-0-373-36418-3) (publisher: Harlequin)
• Fatal Judgment (©2011, January 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3456-5) (publisher: Revell) Also released by Recorded Books, March 2011 (CD-Collector's Edition, ISBN 978-1-4498-5293-1; Library Edition ISBN 978-1-4498-5143-9; Cassette ISBN 978-1-449-8142-9)
• In Harm's Way (©2010, April 2010 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Heroes of Quantico Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3312-4) (publisher: Revell); Center Point Large Print Edition, 978-1-60285-773-5); (released in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal by VITASTA PUBLISHING PVT LTD.)
• An Eye For An Eye (©2009, September 2009 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Heroes of Quantico Series, ISBN 978-0-800-73311-7) (publisher: Revell) German, Swiss, Austrian title/publisher: Im Fadenkreuz des Zweifels/Francke. released in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal by VITASTA PUBLISHING PVT LTD. Marketed & distributed in India and Sub-continent by Times Group Books, a division of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., New Delhi. Also released by Recorded Books, 2012 (ISBN 978-1-4498-5147-7)
• Against All Odds (©2009, February 2009 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Heroes of Quantico Series, ISBN 978-0-800-73310-0) (publisher: Revell) German, Swiss, Austrian title/publisher: Gegen jede Chance/Francke; Dutch title/publisher: Alle Schijn Tegen/Kok ten Have, Uitgeefmaatschappij. Released in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal by VITASTA PUBLISHING PVT. LTD. Also released by Recorded Books, 2011 (ISBN 978-1-4498-5149-1)
• Child of Grace (©2011, February 2011 release) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• A Father for Zach (©2010, April 2010 release; Book 4: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87591-7) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• The Doctor's Perfect Match (©2010, January 2010 release; Book 3: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87572-6) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• The Hero Next Door (©2009, August 2009 release; Book 2: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87541-2) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Tides Of Hope (©2009, May 2009 release; Book 1: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87529-0) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Apprentice Father (©2009, February 2009 release, ISBN 978-0-373-87515-3) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Where Love Abides (©2008, ISBN 979-0-373-87479-8) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• A Dream To Share (©2008, ISBN 978-0-373-87467-5) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• From This Day Forward (©2007, ISBN 0-373-87455-3) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (2008 HOLT Medallion Winner)
• Rainbow's End (©2007, ISBN 0-373-87415-4) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (RITA Award Finalist, National Readers' Choice Award Finalist)
• The Family Man (©2006, ISBN 0-373-87392-1) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• All Our Tomorrows (©2006, ISBN 0-373-87381-6) (originally published 2006 by Steeple Hill; Hardcover reissue 2007 by Thorndike Press, ISBN 0786293810) (2006 HOLT Medallion Nominee)
• The Unexpected Gift - (©2005, ISBN 0-373-87329-8) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (Romantic Times® Reviewers' Choice Award Finalist)
• Gift From The Heart - (©2005, ISBN 0-37387317-4) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (2005 HOLT Medallion Nominee)
• The Best Gift - (©2005, ISBN 0-373-87302-2) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Crossroads - (©2003, ISBN 0-373-87231-3) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Never Say Goodbye - (©2002, ISBN 0-373-87182-1) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (RITA® Award Winner)
• The Way Home - (©2000, ISBN 0-373-87118-X) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (Romantic Times® Reviewers' Choice Award Winner)
• One Special Christmas - (©1999, ISBN 0-373-87077-9) (publisher: Steeple Hill) (Romantic Times® Reviewers' Choice Award Finalist)
• It Had To Be You - (©1999, ISBN 0-373-87058-2) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• A Family To Call Her Own - (©1998, ISBN 0-373-87025-6; reissued 2005, ISBN 0-373-80975-1) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• A Groom Of Her Own - (©1998, ISBN 0-373-87016-7; reissued 2005, ISBN 0-373-80973-5) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Home For The Holidays - (©1997, ISBN 0-373-87007-8) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• A Delicate Balance - (©1993, ISBN 0-8034-9040-2) (publisher: Avalon)
• A Rainbow In The Glen - (©1993, ISBN 0-8034-9012-7) (publisher: Avalon)
• Mirrow Image - (©1999, ISBN 0-8034-8990-0) (publisher: Avalon)
• Spotlight On Love - (©1992, ISBN 0-8034-8921-8) (publisher: Avalon)
• When Lilacs Bloom - (©1991, ISBN 0-8034-8891-2) (publisher: Avalon)
• When The Heart Takes Wing - (©1991, ISBN 0-8034-8860-2) (publisher: Avalon)
• Portrait Of Love - (©1985, ISBN 0-8407=7373-0) (publisher: Thomas Nelson)
• In Name Only - (©1985, ISBN 0-8407-7373-0) (publisher: Thomas Nelson)

Reissues & Anthologies

• The Heart Remembers (©2011, Originally published as It Had To Be You, ISBN 978-0-373-36418-3) (publisher: Harlequin)
• Love Inspired Classics: One Special Christmas/Home for the Holidays (©2010,ISBN 978-0-373-65141-2) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Love Inspired Classics: [[The Best Gift & Gift From The Heart(©2009, ISBN 978-0-373-65131-3) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Love Inspired Classics: Never Say Goodbye & Crossroads - (©2008, ISBN 978-0-373-65117-7) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Love Inspired Classics: A Groom Of Her Own & The Way Home - (©2008, ISBN 0-373-65270-4) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Together Again (Contains "It Had To Be You") - (©2003, ISBN 0-373-87130-9) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• The Three Gifts (Contains "One Special Christmas") - (©2002, ISBN 0-373-87240-2) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Holiday Blessings (Contains "Home For The Holidays") - (©2000, ISBN 0-373-78525-9) (publisher: Steeple Hill)
• Crossings Inspirational Romance Reader (Contains "A Family To Call Her Own") - (©1998, ISBN 0-7934-0528-4) (publisher: Steeple Hill)

Awards/Honors

• 2015 RITA® Winner in the Inspirational category - for Deceived'
• 2015 Booksellers' Best Award Winner - Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Best Inspirational Fiction - for Deceived
• 2014 HOLT Medallion Winner - Virginia Romance Writers - Best Short Inspirational Romance - for Seaside Reunion
• 2014 Booksellers' Best Award Winner - Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Best Inspirational Fiction - for Vanished
• 2013 HOLT Medallion Winner - Virginia Romance Writers - Best Long Inspirational Romance - for Lethal Legacy
• 2012 Retailers Choice Award Winner - for Deadly Pursuit
• 2011 Readers Choice Award Winner - for Fatal Judgment
• 2011 Booklist Top 10 Inspirational Fiction - for Deadly Pursuit
• 2011 RITA® Winner in the Inspirational category - for In Harm's Way
• 2011 ACFW Carol® Award Winner in the Best Short Contemporary Fiction category - for A Father for Zach
• 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award Winner - for Against All Odds
• 2009 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner - RT Bookreviews Magazine - for Against All Odds
• 2008 HOLT Medallion Winner - Virginia Romance Writers - Best Short Inspirational Romance for From This Day Forward
• 2003 RITA® Winner in the Inspirational category - for Never Say Goodbye
• 2014 ACFW Carol® Award Finalist in the Best Romantic Suspense category - for Trapped
• 2014 ACFW Carol® Award Finalist in the Best Romantic Suspense category - for Vanished
• 2014 ACFW Carol® Award Finalist in the Best Short Contemporary Fiction category - for Seaside Blessings
• 2014 HOLT Medallion finalist - for Vanished
• 2014 Daphne du Maurier Award finalist - for Trapped
• 2014 Booksellers' Best Award Finalist - Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Best Romantic Suspense finalist - for Trapped
• 2014 National Readers' Choice Award finalist - for Vanished
• 2014 National Readers' Choice Award finalist - for That Certain Summer
• 2014 National Retailers' Choice Award finalist - for Vanished
• 2013 Christy Award finalist - for Lethal Legacy
• 2012 RITA® finalist - for Deadly Pursuit
• 2012 Family Fiction Magazine Favorite Suspense Author finalist
• 2012 National Readers' Choice Award finalist - for Lethal Legacy
• 2012 HOLT Medallion finalist - for Deadly Pursuit
• 2011 Daphne du Maurier Award finalist - for In Harm's Way
• 2010 Booksellers' Best Award® finalist - for An Eye for An Eye
• 2010 RITA® finalist - for An Eye for An Eye
• 2009 RITA® finalist - for Where Love Abides
• 2008 RITA® finalist - for Rainbow's End
• 2007 National Readers' Choice Award finalist - for Rainbow's End
• 2007 Career Achievement Award finalist
• 2010 HOLT Medallion finalist - for Apprentice Father
• 2006 HOLT Medallion finalist - for Gift from the Heart
• 2006 Reviewers' Choice Award finalist - for The Unexpected Gift
• 2000 Reviewers' Choice Award finalists - RT BOOKreviews Magazine - for The Way Home
• 1999 Reviewers' Choice Award finalist - for One Special Christmas]]

On the Web

• Irene Hannon Official Website
• Irene Hannon Official Facebook Page
• Irene Hannon Official Twitter Page