Irene Hannon

Irene Hannon is an award-winning and bestselling author who writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense novels. A former Fortune 500 business communications executive, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from St. Louis University and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Hannon is a seven-time RITA Award finalist and three-time winner in the inspirational category for her novels Never Say Goodbye (2003), In Harm's Way (2011) and Deceived (2015). She is one of only 16 romance authors inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.

Books

Tangled Webs, October 4, 2016 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Men of Valor Series, ISBN 978-0800724542, publisher: Revell
Sea Rose Lane (A Hope Harbor novel), June 7, 2016 release, romantic fiction, ISBN 978-0800727543, publisher: Revell
Thin Ice, January 5, 2016 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Men of Valor Series, ISBN 978-0800724535, publisher: Revell
Hope Harbor, August 4, 2015 release, romantic fiction, ISBN 978-0800724528, publisher: Revell
Buried Secrets, April 7, 2015 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Men of Valor Series, ISBN 978-0800721268, publisher: Revell
Deceived, October 7, 2014 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721251, publisher: Revell
Second Chance Summer, May 20, 2014 release, Book 4 Starfish Bay Series: ISBN 978-0-373-87891-8, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
One Perfect Spring, May 6, 2014 release, romantic fiction; ISBN 978-0373817702, publisher: Revell
Trapped, September 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721244, publisher: Revell
That Certain Summer, June 1, 2013 release, romantic fiction; ISBN 978-0800722494, publisher: Revell
Seaside Blessings, May 21, 2013 release, Book 3 Starfish Bay Series: ISBN 978-0373878185, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Vanished, January 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Private Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800721237, publisher: Revell
Finding Home, September 1, 2012 release, Book 2 Starfish Bay Series, ISBN 978-0373082513, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Lethal Legacy, August 1, 2012 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0800734589, publisher: Revell
Seaside Reunion, December 2011 release, Book 1 Starfish Bay Series, ISBN 978-0373877157, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Deadly Pursuit, September 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3457-2, publisher: Revell
The Heart Remembers, 2011, Originally published as "It Had To Be You", ISBN 978-0-373-36418-3, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Fatal Judgment, January 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Guardians of Justice Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3456-5, publisher: Revell
In Harm's Way, April 2010 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Heroes of Quantico Series, ISBN 978-0-8007-3312-4, publisher: Revell; released in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal by VITASTA PUBLISHING PVT LTD.
An Eye For An Eye, 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.
Against All Odds, 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.
Child of Grace, February 2011 release, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
A Father for Zach, April 2010 release; Book 4: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87591-7, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Doctor's Perfect Match, January 2010 release; Book 3: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87572-6, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Hero Next Door, August 2009 release; Book 2: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87541-2, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Tides Of Hope, May 2009 release; Book 1: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN 978-0-373-87529-0, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Apprentice Father, February 2009 release, ISBN 978-0-373-87515-3, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Where Love Abides, 2008, ISBN 978-0-373-87479-8, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
A Dream To Share, 2008, ISBN 978-0-373-87467-5, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
From This Day Forward, 2007, ISBN 0-373-87455-3, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Rainbow's End, 2007, ISBN 0-373-87415-4, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Family Man, 2006, ISBN 0-373-87392-1, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
All Our Tomorrows, 2006, ISBN 0-373-87381-6, originally published 2006 by Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Unexpected Gift, 2005, ISBN 0-373-87329-8, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Gift From The Heart, 2005, ISBN 0-37387317-4, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Best Gift, 2005, ISBN 9780373873029, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Crossroads, 2003, ISBN 0-373-87231-3, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Never Say Goodbye, 2002, ISBN 0-373-87182-1, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Way Home, 2000, ISBN 0-373-87118-X, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
One Special Christmas, 1999, ISBN 0-373-87077-9, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
It Had To Be You, 1999, ISBN 0-373-87058-2, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
A Family To Call Her Own, 1998, ISBN 0-373-87025-6; reissued 2005, ISBN 0-373-80975-1, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
A Groom Of Her Own, 1998, ISBN 0-373-87016-7; reissued 2005, ISBN 0-373-80973-5, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Home For The Holidays, 1997, ISBN 0-373-87007-8, publisher: Harlequin/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
Mirror Image, 1992, 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/Steeple Hill
Love Inspired Classics: One Special Christmas/Home for the Holidays, 2010,ISBN 978-0-373-65141-2, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Love Inspired Classics: The Best Gift & Gift From The Heart, 2009, ISBN 978-0-373-65131-3, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Love Inspired Classics: Never Say Goodbye & Crossroads, 2008, ISBN 978-0-373-65117-7, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Love Inspired Classics: A Groom Of Her Own & The Way Home, 2008, ISBN 0-373-65270-4, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Together Again, contains "It Had To Be You," 2003, ISBN 0-373-87130-9, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
The Three Gifts, contains "One Special Christmas," 2002, ISBN 0-373-87240-2, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Holiday Blessings, contains "Home For The Holidays," with Debbie Macomber and Janet Peart; 2000, ISBN 0-373-78525-9, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill
Crossings Inspirational Romance Reader, contains "A Family To Call Her Own," 1998, ISBN 978-0-7394-0528-4, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill

Awards/Honors

2015 RT Book Reviews Magazine Career Achievement Award
2015 ACFW Carol Award Winner in the Best Short Novel category - for Second Chance Summer
2015 Inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame for three-time RITA winner, Inspirational Category
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
2015 Daphne du Maurier Finalist - for Deceived
2015 Booksellers' Best Award finalist - for One Perfect Spring
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

External links

Irene Hannon Official Website

References

Publishers Weekly, July 28, 2015 (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=312)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 28, 2015 (http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/book-blog/irene-hannon-joins-romance-writers-hall-of-fame/article_6acd6694-0ec4-5d49-ae0c-51d040ab22dd.html)
USA Today, Happily Ever After, July 26, 2015 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2015/07/26/rwa-rita-golden-heart-winners-2015/30692283/)
Library Journal, Reviews, Bette-Lee Fox, July 26, 2015. (http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2015/07/featured/romance-writers-honored-in-new-york-city-rwa-2015/).
Southern Writers Magazine, cover story and article, September/October 2014 issue. Subscriber content only.
USA Today, Happily Ever After, Serena Chase, editor, October 1, 2014 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2014/10/01/recommended-romance-reads-camille-elliot-irene-hannon-amy-matayo/16485913/).
USA Today, Happily Ever After, Serena Chase, editor, October 7, 2013 )http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2013/10/07/recommended-reads-lisa-wingate-irene-hannon-sandra-bricker/2934333/) and September 6, 2013.
USA Today, Happily Ever After, Serena Chase, editor, June 12, 2013 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2013/06/12/new-releases-inspirational-romance-june-2013/2412799/).
USA Today, Happily Ever After, Serena Chase, editor, February 6, 2013 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2013/02/05/recommended-inspirationals-becky-melby-ronie-kendig-kimberly-woodhouse-irene-hannon/1894131/).
Publishers Weekly, article/review February 28, July 20 and September 28, 2011 issues.
Publishers Weekly, article/review October 15, 2012 issue. (http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8007-2123-7)
Publishers Weekly, article/review January 30, April 8 (http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8007-2249-4), June 19 and September 25, 2013 issues.
Publishers Weekly, article/review March 17 (http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8007-2267-8) and June 25, 2014.
Booklist, American Library Association, reviews April 15 and September 15, 2014 issues. Subscriber content only.
Booklist, American Library Association, review September 15, 2013 issue. Subscriber content only.
Booklist, American Library Association, review August (month) and December 1, 2012 issues. Subscriber content only.
Booklist, American Library Association, review August (month) 2011 issue. Subscriber content only.
Booklist, American Library Association, review August (month) 2009 issue. Subscriber content only.
Library Journal, review June 13, 2012 issue (http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/06/books/genre-fiction/christian-fiction/christian-fiction-reviews-june-15-2012/).
Library Journal, article February 14 and September 1, 2013 issues.
Library Journal, review February 20, July 17 and August 28, 2013 (http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2013/08/books/genre-fiction/christian-fiction/christian-fiction-august-2015/) issues.
Library Journal, review April 17 and September 2, 2014 issues.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, articles July 6, 2011, February 26, 2012 and March 2, 2013 (http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/reviews/local-authors-set-suspense-novels-at-home/article_08f18daa-e70d-524c-9183-38b461c3c887.html).

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