tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29743272550644744912024-03-05T02:47:43.402-08:00Net's Book NotesA site for reviewing Christian books and sharing my own book releases.Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.comBlogger543125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-36129773795424734262024-02-29T10:30:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:32:38.465-08:00New Releases from ACFW authors for March, 2024 !
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
Contemporary Romance:
For Better or For Granted by Amy R. Anguish -- Divorce was never in the plans for Genevieve Stewart. Only four years into marriage, and everything has gone wrong. If only she could find her way back to the way things were before Scott’s job took all his time and Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-79193715735899823862024-02-01T10:30:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:29:33.446-08:00New Releases from ACFW authors for February, 2024 !
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
Contemporary Romance:
Finally Forever by Karin Beery -- Former competitive dancer Caroline Novak dreams of leaving the corporate world to work with special needs women at the Pathways nonprofit, but the organization can’t afford a fulltime director. All-American defensive end Ben Allen was onAnnette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-76033624501671185102024-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:002024-01-01T08:00:00.129-08:00New Releases from ACFW authors for January, 2024 !
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
Contemporary Romance:
The Love Penalty by Carolyn Miller -- With her fondness for tattoos and spider jewelry Sylvie Miles is used to being pre-judged and misunderstood. She has friends and connections but she still feels alone, and works several jobs while daydreaming about finding a guy who sees further Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-10028198121263430232023-12-01T08:00:00.000-08:002023-12-01T08:00:00.131-08:00New Christian Fiction Releases in December!Hey, friends! Looking for something to read this month? American Christian Fiction Writers has an online resource called Fiction Finder. Below are new and recent releases, with links. Read on!
December 2023 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
Contemporary Romance:
Bidding on a Second Chance by Emily Conrad -- His Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-83110653989881109082023-11-28T14:43:00.000-08:002023-11-28T14:43:22.079-08:00Treat Yourself to Christmas Novellas! Novellas: A Christmas Duet and A Christmas Romance I enjoyed exploring artistic careers in these e-book novellas that are set on Puget Sound at Christmastime. A Christmas Duet Sequel to Finding Love on Whidbey Island, Washington A professional cellist. A widower pianist.And the duet that brings them together. A Christmas RomanceSequel to Finding Love on Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-65704334792097404112023-11-24T09:30:00.000-08:002023-12-18T16:15:55.540-08:00Kiss Me on Christmas by Sarah Monzon Kiss Me on Christmas by Sarah Monzon
As I mentioned earlier this year on this blog, Sarah Monzon is on my authors to watch list. She’s very good!
Let’s begin with the summary:
Single mom Kaitlyn Stafford has never considered Christmas a balancing act, but when her sister calls with the news that she’s getting married in less than two weeks—on Christmas Day—that’s exactly what the holiday Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-27006473459334167282023-11-08T08:55:00.000-08:002023-11-08T08:55:23.234-08:00Last Week for the Sale Price - 11/7 through 11/10! It's been wonderful to share this new book with readers! If you haven't had a chance to pick up A Christmas Romance, my latest novella, now's the time to grab it at the new release price! Kindle Unlimited members read for free!This is the sequel to my award-winning novel, Finding Love on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Here's a tip: though these stories are related by location, and Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-85299169171602246722023-11-01T09:30:00.000-07:002023-12-18T15:41:55.370-08:00All’s Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon All's Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon
Don’t you just love a Christmas story?
Let’s begin with the summary:
Two workplace rivals. One festive competition. And a romance that upends it all.
Every December two things are guaranteed for graphic designer Mackenzie Graham—Christmas celebrations and the annual promotion at her workplace. Those two things are by no means mutually Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-64263124980375077942023-11-01T00:01:00.013-07:002023-11-01T00:01:00.147-07:00November's New Releases from Christian Authors!Here are some of the new releases put out by ACFW authors in the month of November. I love that we're seeing more Christmas titles!
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick -- Law student Amanda Reno is stuck in her tiny hometown in Kentucky for Christmas and work part-time at Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-3653614544816578032023-10-10T00:01:00.014-07:002023-10-10T00:01:00.137-07:00Out Today! A Christmas Romance
A wannabe novelist with writer's block.
A best-selling children’s book author with a knack for story.
And the romance they brainstorm together.
Do you ever want to revisit a book setting?
A few years ago, I wrote a book set on one of the islands west of Seattle. It’s called Finding Love on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and it’s an award winner. Reader response was that folks Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-61021095214608465202023-10-08T16:00:00.026-07:002023-10-08T16:00:00.138-07:00E-book Deals October 9th - 13th!In celebration of my new release coming October 10, 2023, we have three sales this week! Head over to my author page on Amazon to find the deals! Before 10/10/23, you can preorder A Christmas Romance, and it will auto-deliver on release day. Each of these stand-alone books is free on Kindle Unlimited!Here's more info for each one: A Christmas Duet: Book One in the Washington Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-40166321789527217962023-09-16T09:52:00.002-07:002023-10-06T16:42:19.566-07:00All-new Release coming October 10, 2023! A Christmas Romance
A wannabe novelist with writer's block.
A best-selling children’s book author with a knack for story.
And the romance they brainstorm together.
Hi, friends!
I have a brand new book to share with you! The second book in my Washington Island Christmas novella series arrives on October 10th! This is also the sequel to my award-winning novel Finding Love on Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-61291992545990050322023-09-11T09:30:00.014-07:002023-11-28T14:45:52.871-08:00Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other by Bethany Turner Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other
Let’s begin with the summary:
She’s a sunny morning-show host. He’s a cynical ex-reporter. They're destined to hate each other . . . Aren’t they?
Brynn Cornell has to be stuck in a nightmare. Just last week, she was riding high as co-host of the popular morning show Sunup. She's America's Ray of Sunshine—the girl-next-door beauty who drives up TV Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-47372499141987838182023-08-08T14:08:00.000-07:002023-08-08T14:08:07.401-07:00Book Deals this Week!
Over a decade ago, I searched a Christian bookstore for a beach read. You know, the type of novel or novella collection you take to the sea or to the lake where you read about beachy settings, cabins, or boat rides while relaxing in the sand. I didn't find anything that day. So, I decided to write something.
Soon, I asked a few other authors to join me in a compilation of novellas set on theAnnette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-62801896486276480512023-06-20T15:46:00.000-07:002023-06-20T15:46:54.809-07:00The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh
I’m a fan of this author!
Here’s the summary:
Isadora Bentley follows the rules. Isadora Bentley likes things just so. Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn’t exist in her life—and never will.
As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she’s Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-85949669835997745132023-06-12T09:13:00.005-07:002023-10-30T10:12:46.109-07:00With Every Memory by Janine Rosche With Every Memory by Janine Rosche
Let’s begin with the summary:
Is the life she can't remember one she'd rather forget?
One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her. She is shocked to find that the life she was leading before the Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-8777283006207903202023-04-22T13:42:00.001-07:002023-04-22T13:42:03.253-07:00Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter Autumn Skies by Denise HunterAutumn Skies is book three and final installment in the Bluebell Inn romance series.
Let’s begin with the summary:
When a mysterious man turns up at Grace’s family-run inn, there's instant attraction. But she’s already got a lot on her plate: running the Bluebell Inn by herself now that her siblings and co-owners have moved on, getting her new store Blue Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-56941567233558449922023-04-07T10:00:00.002-07:002023-06-20T16:26:21.472-07:00Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews
This was my first novel by this author, but I’m sure it won’t be my last.
Here’s the summary:
A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them embark on a quest to solve a decades-old mystery in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews's sequel to her critically Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-35948714463589546632023-03-31T11:38:00.004-07:002023-09-17T11:43:57.051-07:00A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter A Novel Proposal by Denise HunterBooks and a beach? Yum!
Let’s begin with the summary:
When Western novelist Sadie Goodwin must pen a romance novel to rescue her lackluster sales, there’s only one tiny problem: she’s never been in love. Desperate to salvage her career, Sadie accepts an invitation to hole up at her friend’s beach duplex for the summer and devote herself to this Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-21654316223380293872023-03-15T10:00:00.018-07:002023-06-20T15:59:31.859-07:00Memory Lane by Becky Wade Memory Lane by Becky WadeBook one in the Sons of Scandal series.This is an indie-pubbed book by a fantastic author of contemporaries. I really enjoy Becky’s work.
Let’s begin with the summary:
After surviving a trauma several years back, Remy Reed relocated to a cottage on one of Maine’s most remote islands. She’s arranged her life just the way she wants it, spending her time working Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-66952042984840403432023-03-06T09:30:00.014-08:002023-10-30T10:01:53.354-07:00Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden Wyoming Wild
This story is a Proper Romance, by one of my favorite authors!
Let’s begin with the summary:
Wyoming Territory, 1876
Hearts collide when a sheriff’s daughter asks a hardened US Marshal to join her fight for justice and rid a small town of her corrupt father.
US Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking is one of the most respected lawmen in the West—a fair but firm man of principle and Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-22431141552363161522023-02-21T09:30:00.001-08:002023-10-29T17:42:13.706-07:00Last Chance Cowboy by Jody HedlundLast Chance CowboyWhat a great cover!
Let’s begin with the summary:
With danger drawing ever closer, their only hope of saving their futures lies in each other.
As a midwife, Catherine Remington is successful in bringing new life into the world, but she’s failed one too many times in finding true love. When she’s accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she’s forced to flee to Colorado to honor Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-46394700416853390812023-02-15T13:30:00.001-08:002023-02-15T13:30:44.826-08:00Love and Lavendar by Josi S. KilpackLove and LavenderThe books in the Proper Romance series are some of my favorites!
Let’s begin with the summary:
Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, she was sent away as a child and, knowing her disability means a marriage is unlikely, she devoted herself to scholarship and education.
Now working as a teacher in an elite private Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-24804995557555556972023-02-02T10:00:00.001-08:002023-10-29T17:16:38.798-07:00Hearts of Steel by Elizabeth Camden Hearts of SteelIsn't that an eye-catching cover?
Here’s the summary:
His steel empire has catapulted him to the top of the world, but loving her could cost him everything.
Maggie Molinaro survived a hardscrabble childhood in the downtrodden streets of Manhattan to become a successful businesswoman. After a decade of sacrifice, she now owns a celebrated ice cream company. But when she Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974327255064474491.post-40541928382297088042023-01-27T08:00:00.006-08:002023-10-30T09:31:39.055-07:00The Bachelor and the Bride by Sarah M. EdenThe Bachelor and the Bride
This is another book in the Dread Penny Society and Proper Romance series.
Let’s begin with the summary:
London,1866
Dr. Barnabus Milligan has always felt called to help people, whether that means setting a broken bone or rescuing the impoverished women of London from their desperate lives on the streets as part of his work with the Dread Penny Society.
Three years Annette M. Irbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248109874234508410noreply@blogger.com0