Annette M. Irby

Author Bio:

Annette began writing as a teen when she sat pounding out stories on a vintage typewriter just for fun. Today, she has several published books. Her book Finding Love on Bainbridge Island, Washington, won the Selah Award in contemporary romance in 2019. She has served as an acquisitions editor and now works in freelance. When she's not reading, writing, or editing, she enjoys photography, gardening, and beach visits. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.

A Christmas Romance

Sequel to the award-winning novel, Finding Love on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Bookshop owner Peyton McKinley lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. An inspired reader, she writes wholesome romance novels, dreaming of publication. Unfortunately, a past breakup has soured her on relationships. When…

A Christmas Duet

Following a breakup, professional cellist Kate Fleming’s well of inspiration has run dry. Her musical ensemble is counting on her to write several cello and piano compositions for their next album. She’s rented a beautiful beach house on Whidbey Island for the Christmas season. But the atmosphere…

Finding Love on Whidbey Island, Washington

Could what drove them apart be what draws them back together? Liberty Winfield lives with loss every day. She’d rather leave her history behind her, but when faced with moving back to her hometown, the past becomes unavoidable. She takes a job at the florist shop owned by her ex-boyfriend’s family…

I Choose You Contemporary Christian Romance Collection: Seven Full-Length Novels

Come Next Winter by Deborah Dulworth and Linda Hanna When tragedy hits, Carol struggles to forge a new life. She finds a friend in her cousin Millie as she puts the pieces of her shattered life back together. Frank, a local pastor, is everything she would look for in a spouse. If she were looking. But…

Finding Love on Bainbridge Island Washington

Winner of the 2019 Selah Award in Contemporary Romance! Neither of them is ready for a relationship, but love may not give them an out. Jenna-Shea Brown considers herself a broken therapist. Years ago, she witnessed something that caused PTSD. She can’t let her boss or her patients know about her…

Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington

Will keeping his promise lead to another broken heart—or help them find love again? Professor Mikaela Rhoades has a plan: she’ll encourage her students’ marine biology research through an exclusive program while helping an old family friend’s whale touring business stay afloat. The challenge…

Her Nerdy Cowboy

Whoever heard of a bookish cowboy? When Logan McDaniel’s brother-in-law dies, he steps in to help his beloved sister run her ranch. But what does a city boy know of herding cattle? Claire Langley loved her cousin. After he dies, she agrees to serve as a temporary nanny for two heartbroken children.…

Husband Material

Wyatt Hansen has no fears about commitment, but only three years have passed since his beloved wife died, and he can't bring himself to break their annual dinner date—that is until he meets restaurant owner, Lara Farr. Lara doesn't have time for romance; she has a business to run. At least that's…