Irene Hannon (also known as Irene Hannon Gottlieb) is an American author of contemporary romance and

romantic suspense A romance or romantic novel is a genre fiction novel that primarily focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, typically with an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Authors who have contributed to the developme ...

novels. She was a communications executive with

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Early life and education

Hannon was born in

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to Dorothy Morgan and James Patrick Hannon Sr., an Irish immigrant. She and her brother James, Jr. grew up in

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a suburb of St. Louis where she frequently spent time at the local library, eventually working there in high school and college. Hannon graduated from

Rosati-Kain High School Rosati-Kain Academy (Formerly Rosati-Kain High School) is an all-girls Catholic high school in St. Louis, Missouri. Rosati-Kain is accredited as a college preparatory school by the North Central Association, the Missouri Department of Education, ...

, a Catholic school. She then graduated with a B.A. in psychology from

Saint Louis University Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private university, private Society of Jesus, Jesuit research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by Louis William Valentine DuBourg, it is the oldest university west of the Missi ...

and an M.A. in journalism from the

University of Missouri The University of Missouri (Mizzou or MU) is a public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus Univers ...

in Columbia.

Career

While working at Anheuser-Busch, Hannon began publishing her writing in the 1980s, and eventually left her job to pursue writing fiction full-time. She has won three RITA Awards for her romantic fiction and was inducted in the Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame. Her other awards include four Carol Awards, six Holt Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Book Reviews. She is married to Thomas Gottlieb, and she enjoys gardening, cooking, travelling, and singing in musicals. She typically writes 2.5 novels a year."Chatting with Irene Hannon by Diana Davis" https://walruspublishing.com/for-readers/chatting-irene-hannon/ accessed 4/23/2023

Books

*Sunrise Reef, April 1, 2025 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell *Over The Edge, October 1, 2024 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Undaunted Courage Series, , publisher: Revell *Sandcastle Inn, April 2, 2024 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Into the Fire, October 3, 2023 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Undaunted Courage Series, , publisher: Revell * Windswept Way, April 4, 2023 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Body of Evidence, October 4, 2022 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Triple Threat Series, , publisher: Revell * Sea Glass Cottage, April 5, 2022 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Labyrinth of Lies, October 5, 2021 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Triple Threat Series, , publisher: Revell * Blackberry Beach, April 6, 2021 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Point of Danger, October 6, 2020 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Triple Threat Series, , publisher: Revell * Starfish Pier, March 31, 2020 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Dark Ambitions, October 1, 2019 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Code of Honor Series, , publisher: Revell * Driftwood Bay, April 2, 2019 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Hidden Peril, October 2, 2018 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Code of Honor Series, , publisher: Revell * Pelican Point, April 3, 2018 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Dangerous Illusions, October 3, 2017 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Code of Honor Series, , publisher: Revell * Sandpiper Cove, April 4, 2017 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Tangled Webs, October 4, 2016 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Men of Valor Series, , publisher: Revell * Sea Rose Lane (A Hope Harbor novel), June 7, 2016 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Thin Ice, January 5, 2016 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Men of Valor Series, , publisher: Revell * Hope Harbor, August 4, 2015 release, romantic fiction, , publisher: Revell * Buried Secrets, April 7, 2015 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Men of Valor Series, , publisher: Revell * Deceived, October 7, 2014 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Private Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * Second Chance Summer, May 20, 2014 release, Book 4 Starfish Bay Series: , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * One Perfect Spring, May 6, 2014 release, romantic fiction; , publisher: Revell * Trapped, September 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Private Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * That Certain Summer, June 1, 2013 release, romantic fiction; , publisher: Revell * Seaside Blessings, May 21, 2013 release, Book 3 Starfish Bay Series: , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Vanished, January 1, 2013 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Private Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * Finding Home, September 1, 2012 release, Book 2 Starfish Bay Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Lethal Legacy, August 1, 2012 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Guardians of Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * Seaside Reunion, December 2011 release, Book 1 Starfish Bay Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Deadly Pursuit, September 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 2: Guardians of Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * The Heart Remembers, 2011, Originally published as "It Had To Be You", , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Fatal Judgment, January 2011 release, romantic suspense; Book 1: Guardians of Justice Series, , publisher: Revell * In Harm's Way, April 2010 release, romantic suspense; Book 3: Heroes of Quantico Series, , 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, , 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, , 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/Love Inspired * A Father for Zach, April 2010 release; Book 4: Lighthouse Lane Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * The Doctor's Perfect Match, January 2010 release; Book 3: Lighthouse Lane Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * The Hero Next Door, August 2009 release; Book 2: Lighthouse Lane Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Tides Of Hope, May 2009 release; Book 1: Lighthouse Lane Series, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Apprentice Father, February 2009 release, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Where Love Abides, 2008, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * From This Day Forward, 2007, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Rainbow's End, 2007, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * The Family Man, 2006, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * All Our Tomorrows, 2006, , originally published 2006 by Harlequin/Love Inspired * The Unexpected Gift, 2005, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Gift From The Heart, 2005, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * The Best Gift, 2005, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Crossroads, 2003, , publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired * Never Say Goodbye, 2002, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * The Way Home, 2000, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * One Special Christmas, 1999, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * It Had To Be You, 1999, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * A Family To Call Her Own, 1998, ; reissued 2005, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * A Groom Of Her Own, 1998, ; reissued 2005, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Home For The Holidays, 1997, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * A Delicate Balance, 1993, , publisher: Avalon * A Rainbow In The Glen, 1993, , publisher: Avalon * Mirror Image, 1992, , publisher: Avalon * Spotlight On Love, 1992, , publisher: Avalon * When Lilacs Bloom, 1991, , publisher: Avalon * When The Heart Takes Wing, 1991, , publisher: Avalon * Portrait Of Love, 1985, , publisher: Thomas Nelson * In Name Only, 1985, , publisher: Thomas Nelson

Reissues and anthologies

* The Heart Remembers, 2011, originally published as, "It Had To Be You," , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Love Inspired Classics: One Special Christmas/Home for the Holidays, 2010,, publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Love Inspired Classics: The Best Gift & Gift From The Heart, 2009, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Love Inspired Classics: Never Say Goodbye & Crossroads, 2008, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Love Inspired Classics: A Groom Of Her Own & The Way Home, 2008, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Together Again, contains "It Had To Be You," 2003, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * The Three Gifts, contains "One Special Christmas," 2002, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Holiday Blessings, contains "Home For The Holidays," with Debbie Macomber and Janet Peart; 2000, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill * Crossings Inspirational Romance Reader, contains "A Family To Call Her Own," 1998, , publisher: Harlequin/Steeple Hill

References

External links

Official website
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