Annette M. Irby

Annette M. Irby

Anchored in the King's Affections

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?

Jordan Ambrose is looking for passion. From her husband. And, as
Randy Ambrose will tell you-she's great at pushing his buttons. The
problem? He's hiding out from intense emotions, like passion. So
their love life is lackluster. Well, except for those letters.

Jordan discovered a box of love letters in her husband's home
office closet. Why doesn't he act like the "R" from the letters, so
clearly written to "J"? If she can drag him away from his writing
desk, they can talk about it. But will Randy stop hiding and love
with abandon?

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"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

What others are saying:

"Readers who want more than fluff will relate to Jordan and Randy Ambrose as they
struggle to break the chains of silence imposed by years of fear and find the joy God
intended when He created marriage between man and woman." ~ Colleen L. Reece,
Author/Teacher/Speaker, 140 "Books You Can Trust," 5 million copies sold

"I enjoyed Love Letters. I have always liked reading romances that involved already
married people, but this one was special in that the conflict was so believable as was the
way the couple handled things. They pulled away until they weren't sure they wanted to
have much to do with each other anymore. Especially the wife. When the husband
reaches out his wife challenges him, but with good reason. And the hero's response was
very well done. The fire involved in that scene was smokin', btw. I loved it! I think
most married people have felt like the hero and heroine at one time or another like
they did in Love Letters and for that reason I highly recommend the story. Plus, I liked
the way it was written. Couples struggling with relationship problems might acquire
some insight and motivation to resolve their differences before they get worse. Plus, it's
heavily romantic without being sappy. Unfortunately, it was a bit short, but that's the
nature of novellas. I do think the author could lengthen this novel into a full length
story, but either way I liked it. The storyline sizzled and the emotion was well done. I
would read other books by this author." ~ Michelle Sutton, author/reviewer

"Love Letters is a sweet, short read about reconnecting with your love. I got through it
in about an hour and a half, and it was an inspiring diversion for a weekend afternoon.
Though both Randy and Jordan have their character flaws, and both have difficulty
seeing the other's point of view, it was lovely to watch them work through decade-old
problems and embrace passion. They both have a faith in the Lord that encourages
them to have faith in each other, too; I think everyone will see a little of themselves in
these two.

Overall, Annette Irby crafted a well-developed and heartwarming story with characters
that'll touch your heart and a message of faith and love that'll leave you smiling." ~
Roseanna White, writer/reviewer

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"First class romance! As a lover of romance, nothing is more romantic to me than a love
story between two people married to each other. And in her tender and touching
novella Love Letters, Annette Irby fans the embers of Randy and Jordan Ambrose's
lukewarm marriage into a flame that's sure to keep the home fires burning for a long
time to come. With easy prose, natural dialogue and a plot certain to resonate with
romance lovers married or not, Love Letters is a poignant glimpse into a marriage
rekindled and hearts restored. A beautiful story!" ~ Julie Lessman, best-selling author
of the Daughters of Boston Series

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"Honest. Touching. Inspiring. It's not difficult to find a book that tells the story of boy
meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, and they live happily ever after. But, how often do
you come across a story about a man and woman secretly wishing for romance and love
in their own marriage?

Annette M. Irby has captured truth and beauty in the fragile relationship of such a couple.
Randy and Jordan have been married for ten years, but instead of building a bridge
between each other, they've each erected their own wall out of fear and insecurity. It's
only when one of them is willing to risk, does the fortress begin to crumble.

The desire for intimacy and the ability to share one's heart shouldn't end at the altar. We
need more stories that convey and encourage romance after the wedding is over. Cheers
for Annette Irby." ~ Dawn Kinzer, writer/reviewer

Note: Love Letters is a novella, and is available in print or e-book format (for Kindle, etc.).

Note: Dollar Downloads (like Husband Material) are short inspirational romance stories.

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