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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 what she tells herself so she doesn't have to admit that commitment scares her. But Lara's business is failing, and it just may take a miracle-or marketing analyst, Wyatt Hansen-to save it.
Can Wyatt rescue Lara's restaurant, help her overcome her fears, and prove he is good husband material?
Lara doesn't have time for romance; she has a business to run. At least that's what she tells herself so she doesn't have to admit that commitment scares her. But Lara's business is failing, and it just may take a miracle-or marketing analyst, Wyatt Hansen-to save it.
Can Wyatt rescue Lara's restaurant, help her overcome her fears, and prove he is good husband material?
Annette M. Irby
Anchored in the King's Affections
"Oh, what a fun read! When it comes to gentle romance, Annette Irby knows how to flutter
the pulse and inspire the soul. I give Husband Material five heart-tugging sighs."
~ Julie Lessman, bestselling author of The Winds of Change Series
~ Julie Lessman, bestselling author of The Winds of Change Series
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Copyright 2011 - 2021 Annette M. Irby
Note: Dollar Downloads (like Husband Material) are short inspirational romance stories.
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. Claire and Logan find they share a love of books, and Claire can't resist the nerdy uncle who is great with children, and who reads to her of pirate romance. Claire's ailing mother needs her in Seattle. Can she break away? And if she does, can there ever be a future for Logan and her?
Claire Langley loved her cousin. After he dies, she agrees to serve as a temporary nanny for two heartbroken children. Claire and Logan find they share a love of books, and Claire can't resist the nerdy uncle who is great with children, and who reads to her of pirate romance. Claire's ailing mother needs her in Seattle. Can she break away? And if she does, can there ever be a future for Logan and her?
Annette's Books
Dollar Downloads like Her Nerdy Cowboy are short inspirational romance stories available from Amazon ($0.99) and
White Rose Press ($1.00)
Book One
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 battle. Who would want to trust her to help them, when she can’t help herself? She’s finally able to find a fresh start in her family’s beach cabin, but the renovations aren’t complete. Her parents have hired her ex-boyfriend to finalize them, but his negligence led to her being in the wrong place at the wrong time all those years ago.
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 battle. Who would want to trust her to help them, when she can’t help herself? She’s finally able to find a fresh start in her family’s beach cabin, but the renovations aren’t complete. Her parents have hired her ex-boyfriend to finalize them, but his negligence led to her being in the wrong place at the wrong time all those years ago.
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 is the tour captain is her first love and ex-fiancé. Mikaela longs to help his family in the wake of his father’s death, but she’s keeping secrets. She’ll have to face her past and overcome her concerns about the future to make it through the summer.
Captain Hunter Cahill has taken over the family touring business after his father’s death. Unfortunately, he’s drowning in grief and debts. He’s hoping the incoming stodgy professor will help resurrect the failing business, but he’s not prepared when that person turns out to be Mikaela, his former fiancée. Years ago, he promised his father to pursue her if she ever returned to the island single. The more time they spend together, the easier it is to keep that promise, though she still plans to leave at the end of the season. How much will it cost him to spend the summer romancing Mikaela?
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 is the tour captain is her first love and ex-fiancé. Mikaela longs to help his family in the wake of his father’s death, but she’s keeping secrets. She’ll have to face her past and overcome her concerns about the future to make it through the summer.
Captain Hunter Cahill has taken over the family touring business after his father’s death. Unfortunately, he’s drowning in grief and debts. He’s hoping the incoming stodgy professor will help resurrect the failing business, but he’s not prepared when that person turns out to be Mikaela, his former fiancée. Years ago, he promised his father to pursue her if she ever returned to the island single. The more time they spend together, the easier it is to keep that promise, though she still plans to leave at the end of the season. How much will it cost him to spend the summer romancing Mikaela?
Book Two
What readers are saying:
"The word 'nerdy' in the title caught me, plus the price was right, so I couldn't help myself. I was glad I got this book! This book was short, great for a relaxing read at the end of a hard day." ~ 5-star Amazon review
"The word 'nerdy' in the title caught me, plus the price was right, so I couldn't help myself. I was glad I got this book! This book was short, great for a relaxing read at the end of a hard day." ~ 5-star Amazon review
Book Three
What readers are saying:
"If you’re looking for an emotionally satisfying, Hallmark movie type of romantic escape you’ll find it Finding Love in Friday, Washington. 4.5 Stars For a Second-Chance Romance!" ~ 5-star Amazon review
"If you’re looking for an emotionally satisfying, Hallmark movie type of romantic escape you’ll find it Finding Love in Friday, Washington. 4.5 Stars For a Second-Chance Romance!" ~ 5-star Amazon review
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 from a decade ago. Now he’s unavoidable.
Clay Garrison knows the pain of ruing his mistakes. Most of his regrets center around Liberty. If he could undo his poor choices, he would. Liberty is back. He has one more chance to make things right. She doesn’t believe anyone could love her unconditionally, so he sets out to prove her wrong. He must also try to right the biggest wrong of their past, knowing that in doing so, he could lose her forever.
Will addressing the past together help them find love?
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 from a decade ago. Now he’s unavoidable.
Clay Garrison knows the pain of ruing his mistakes. Most of his regrets center around Liberty. If he could undo his poor choices, he would. Liberty is back. He has one more chance to make things right. She doesn’t believe anyone could love her unconditionally, so he sets out to prove her wrong. He must also try to right the biggest wrong of their past, knowing that in doing so, he could lose her forever.
Will addressing the past together help them find love?
What readers are saying:
"Love, love, love this story and the characters!!! I cheered for them and cried for them. Great story!" ~ early reader
"Through all that happens in the story, I enjoyed reading all the interaction between Aunt Matilda and everyone else. This woman is definitely a unique character. I loved how she felt comfortable in her own skin, no matter what kind of wacky antics she was involved in. Maybe we all need an Aunt Matilda in our lives." ~ 5-star Goodreads review
"Love, love, love this story and the characters!!! I cheered for them and cried for them. Great story!" ~ early reader
"Through all that happens in the story, I enjoyed reading all the interaction between Aunt Matilda and everyone else. This woman is definitely a unique character. I loved how she felt comfortable in her own skin, no matter what kind of wacky antics she was involved in. Maybe we all need an Aunt Matilda in our lives." ~ 5-star Goodreads review
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Liam Barrett is trying to prove he’s nothing like his deadbeat dad. He’s working hard, yet still
failing. Adrenaline and adventure offer him a diversion, but maybe he can’t escape his genes. He’d
like to make things right with Shea, but he’s unsure if she’ll forgive him. Meanwhile, he’s
challenged to forgive his father. He’s also worried about Shea and all these episodes she won’t
explain. Now that they’re back in close proximity, he’s falling for her again. But can anything heal
the past?
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My novel, Finding Love in
Friday Harbor, Washington is
included in this set.
Winner of the 2019 Selah Award for Contemporary Romance!
Finalist in the 2020 Cascade Award Contest for Contemporary Fiction
A Christmas Novella set on Whidbey Island!
Professional cellist Kate Fleming’s well of inspiration
has run dry, following a breakup. Her musical
ensemble is counting on her to write several cello and
piano compositions for their next album. She’s rented
an inspiring beach house on Whidbey Island for the
Christmas season. But the atmosphere may not be
inspiring enough.
Church music director Zach Tillmon would love to book a professional musician for the upcoming Christmas program. His number-one choice is out of reach. But perhaps the newcomer wouldn’t mind sharing her talents with the congregation.
When these two perform together, sparks fly. But their lives aren’t settled, so a romance is out of the question. Or is it? Join them near picturesque Puget Sound at Christmastime for a delightfully musical love story.
Church music director Zach Tillmon would love to book a professional musician for the upcoming Christmas program. His number-one choice is out of reach. But perhaps the newcomer wouldn’t mind sharing her talents with the congregation.
When these two perform together, sparks fly. But their lives aren’t settled, so a romance is out of the question. Or is it? Join them near picturesque Puget Sound at Christmastime for a delightfully musical love story.
A Christmas Duet
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