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Annie Carlisle

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Born

in Fort Lauderdale, The United States

Website

http://www.AnnieCarlisle.com

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Romance, Suspense, Contemporary

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Sybil Bartel, Victoria Quinn ...more

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July 2014

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Annie Carlisle is the author of steamy romantic suspense novels, including the beloved Hibiscus Harbor series. She crafts stories with resilient women and challenging men, offering readers a perfect mix of love, intrigue, and excitement.

A Florida native, Annie has worn many hats throughout her life, including working as a street paramedic and flight medic, but her favorite role has always been storytelling.

When she’s not writing, Annie is a lover of all animals, especially dogs. She’s an avid collector of all things Goofy and believes in the magic of happily ever after, both on and off the page. Married to a retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, whether at the beach, the dog park, or relaxing ...more

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Annie Carlisle’s books

Average rating: 4.31 · 2,071 ratings · 883 reviews · 45 distinct works • Similar authors

	No Axe To Grind (Ashwood Falls, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 266 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts on Fire (Hibiscus Harbor, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 193 ratings — published 2024 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pregnant in Plaid (Ashwood Falls, #2) 3.84 avg rating — 146 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just Desserts in Pelican Point: A Grumpy/Sunshine, Small Town, Romance 4.17 avg rating — 132 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sideways (The Sideways Series #1) 4.16 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Billionaire's Heart (Hibiscus Harbor, #2) 4.46 avg rating — 74 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Defending A Promise (Hibiscus Harbor, #3) 4.51 avg rating — 72 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pumpkin Pact: A Small-Town Fake Dating Romance 3.87 avg rating — 68 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scorched in Pelican Point: An Opposites Attract, Small Town Romance 4.30 avg rating — 60 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Guarding Her Heart (Hibiscus Harbor, #0.5) 4.31 avg rating — 58 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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December…. Ugh.It’s officially the holiday season. Are yo...

December…. Ugh.

It’s officially the holiday season. Are you ready? I’m not. I’m not even sure how we got here already. It feels like Christmas was just last week. How did we go through another whole year?

I’ve been busy. My fifth book, Our Story, is getting ready for release on January 4th, I’ve started a newsletter, updated my website, updated my book covers, and have gone wide with all my book

Series by Annie Carlisle

Hibiscus Harbor (3 books)
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Annie Carlisle (Goodreads Author)

4.35 avg rating — 397 ratings

Ashwood Falls (3 books)
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Annie Carlisle (Goodreads Author)

4.10 avg rating — 412 ratings

The Sideways Series (3 books)
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Annie Carlisle (Goodreads Author)

4.32 avg rating — 158 ratings

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Annie Carlisle rated a book it was amazing A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Annie Carlisle wants to read No Axe To Grind (Ashwood Falls, #1) by Annie Carlisle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Annie Carlisle liked Linda Rorex's review of Hearts on Fire (Hibiscus Harbor, #1): "Kate is known as the Bagel Lady who brings bagels and coffee to the local firehouse since she was a child when the firefighters saved her as a child. When Kate meets Hudson at the firehouse there is an instant attraction to each other. Kate and Hudso" Read more of this review »
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Annie Carlisle liked Anne's review of Hearts on Fire (Hibiscus Harbor, #1): "I am so thankful that I was able to receive the prequel and three books from this author. As I stated in the prequel review, I am looking forward to more. I've subsequently read book 1 and 2 and am even more thankful that I could read them consecutiv" Read more of this review »
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Annie Carlisle liked Jane McDougall's review of Hearts on Fire (Hibiscus Harbor, #1): "This is book 1 in the Hibiscus Harbor series and we meet Katie and Hudson. Katie. Is the bagel lady and Hudson a firefighter recently moved to a new forestation where Katie delivers every Sunday. Katie had good reason to be thankful for firefighters a" Read more of this review »
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“Last night. And again this morning. And I dont—I dont know if I believe him.”
― Annie Carlisle, Pregnant in Plaid

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“It means, you idiot, that you have a second chance right now; one that most people don't get, to fix things with the love of their life”
― Annie Carlisle, Snowbound Hearts: A Second Chance Romance

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“It's kind of exciting to start over but this time, I know all the business decisions not to make and all the right ones to make. It's like taking a test but knowing all the answers”
― Annie Carlisle, Snowbound Hearts: A Second Chance Romance

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Annie’s Quotes

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”
― Charles M. Schulz

tags: chocolate, food, humor

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“If you were music, I would listen to you ceaselessly, and my low spirits would brighten up.”
― Anna Akhmatova, The Complete Poems of Anna Akhmatova

tags: love, music

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“Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read.”
― Raymond Carver

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!

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“Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”
― Julia Child

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