Irene Hannon

Irene Hannon
Born	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation	Author
Education	Rosati-Kain High School Saint Louis University (BA) University of Missouri (MA)
Genre	Romance
Spouse	Thomas Gottlieb
Website
www.irenehannon.com

Irene Hannon (also known as Irene Hannon Gottlieb) is an American author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She was a communications executive with Anheuser-Busch.

Early life and education

Hannon was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Dorothy Morgan and James Patrick Hannon Sr., an Irish immigrant. ^[1] She and her brother James, Jr. grew up in Brentwood, Missouri a suburb of St. Louis where she frequently spent time at the local library, eventually working there in high school and college. ^[2] Hannon graduated from Rosati-Kain High School, a Catholic school. ^[3] She then graduated with a B.A. in psychology from Saint Louis University and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri 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. ^[4] Her other awards include four Carol Awards, six Holt Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Book Reviews. ^[5]

She is married to Thomas Gottlieb, ^[6] and she enjoys gardening, cooking, travelling, and singing in musicals. ^[7] She typically writes 2.5 novels a year. ^[8]

Books

• Out of Time, October 7, 2025 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Undaunted Courage Series, ISBN   978-0800741907, publisher: Revell
• Sunrise Reef, April 1, 2025 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800741938, publisher: Revell
• Over The Edge, October 1, 2024 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Undaunted Courage Series, ISBN   978-0800741891, publisher: Revell
• Sandcastle Inn, April 2, 2024 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800741921, publisher: Revell
• Into the Fire, October 3, 2023 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Undaunted Courage Series, ISBN   978-0800741884, publisher: Revell
• Windswept Way, April 4, 2023 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800741914, publisher: Revell
• Body of Evidence, October 4, 2022 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Triple Threat Series, ISBN   978-0800736194, publisher: Revell
• Sea Glass Cottage, April 5, 2022 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800736163, publisher: Revell
• Labyrinth of Lies, October 5, 2021 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Triple Threat Series, ISBN   978-0800736187, publisher: Revell
• Blackberry Beach, April 6, 2021 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800736156, publisher: Revell
• Point of Danger, October 6, 2020 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Triple Threat Series, ISBN   978-0800736170, publisher: Revell
• Starfish Pier, March 31, 2020 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800736149, publisher: Revell
• Dark Ambitions, October 1, 2019 release, romantic suspense, Book 3: Code of Honor Series, ISBN   978-0800727697, publisher: Revell
• Driftwood Bay, April 2, 2019 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800727703, publisher: Revell
• Hidden Peril, October 2, 2018 release, romantic suspense, Book 2: Code of Honor Series, ISBN   978-0800727697, publisher: Revell
• Pelican Point, April 3, 2018 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800728809, publisher: Revell
• Dangerous Illusions, October 3, 2017 release, romantic suspense, Book 1: Code of Honor Series, ISBN   978-0800727673, publisher: Revell
• Sandpiper Cove, April 4, 2017 release, romantic fiction, ISBN   978-0800727680, publisher: Revell
• 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/Love Inspired
• 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/Love Inspired
• 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/Love Inspired
• 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/Love Inspired
• 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/Love Inspired
• 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/Love Inspired
• A Father for Zach, April 2010 release; Book 4: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN   978-0-373-87591-7, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• The Doctor's Perfect Match, January 2010 release; Book 3: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN   978-0-373-87572-6, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• The Hero Next Door, August 2009 release; Book 2: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN   978-0-373-87541-2, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Tides Of Hope, May 2009 release; Book 1: Lighthouse Lane Series, ISBN   978-0-373-87529-0, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Apprentice Father, February 2009 release, ISBN   978-0-373-87515-3, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Where Love Abides, 2008, ISBN   978-0-373-87479-8, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• From This Day Forward, 2007, ISBN   0-373-87455-3, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Rainbow's End, 2007, ISBN   0-373-87415-4, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• The Family Man, 2006, ISBN   0-373-87392-1, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• All Our Tomorrows, 2006, ISBN   0-373-87381-6, originally published 2006 by Harlequin/Love Inspired
• The Unexpected Gift, 2005, ISBN   0-373-87329-8, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Gift From The Heart, 2005, ISBN   0-37387317-4, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• The Best Gift, 2005, ISBN   9780373873029, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• Crossroads, 2003, ISBN   0-373-87231-3, publisher: Harlequin/Love Inspired
• 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 and 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

References

1. "Obituary of James Patrick Hannon Sr." November 19, 2021 https://stlouiscremation.com/obituaries/james-patrick-hannon-sr/ accessed 4/23/2023
2. "Chatting with Irene Hannon by Diana Davis" https://walruspublishing.com/for-readers/chatting-irene-hannon/ accessed 4/23/2023
3. Rosati-Kain High School Alumnae Newsletter, August 2016, St. Louis, MO https://rosati-kain.org/sites/rosatikain/files/august-2016-issue-alumnae-newsletter.pdf accessed 4/23/2023
4. Rosati-Kain High School Alumnae Newsletter, August 2016, St. Louis, MO accessed 4/23/2023
5. https://www.left-bank.com/event/author-breakfast-laura-benedict-heather-brewer-john-dalton-irene-hannon (accessed 4/23/2023)
6. "Obituary of James Patrick Hannon Sr." November 19, 2021 https://stlouiscremation.com/obituaries/james-patrick-hannon-sr/ accessed 4/23/2023
7. https://www.irenehannon.com/bio.html accessed 4/23/2023
8. "Chatting with Irene Hannon by Diana Davis" https://walruspublishing.com/for-readers/chatting-irene-hannon/ accessed 4/23/2023

External links

• Official website