2017 New England Readers' Choice Award Winners & Finalists

The following writers were the 2017 winners and finalists in the New England Chapter Of Romance Writers of America annual New England Readers' Choice contest for published authors.

Erotic Romance

• 1st - The Dark Side - Laura Baumbach
• 2nd - Vengeance - Shana Figueroa
• 3rd - Operation Persuade Me - Christina James

Historical

• 1st - Dukes Prefer Blondes - Loretta Chase
• 2nd - One-Eyed Dukes Are Wild - Megan Frampton
• 3rd - To Love A Texas Ranger - Linda Broday
• 3rd - Wild Lavender - Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher

Long Contemporary

• 1st - Angel Falls - Babette DeJongh
• 2nd - Beneath The Surface - Melynda Price
• 2nd - Fighting For Control - Melynda Price
• 3rd - Catching Preeya - Rissa Brahm

Novella

• 1st - My Dearest Chloe - Tessa Gray
• 2nd - Bodyguard - Jessica Linden
• 2nd - A Secret Rose - Debra Jess
• 3rd - Merry Christmas, Baby - Katie Reus

Paranormal

• 1st - Blood, Breath, And Desire - Nadine Mutas
• 2nd - Skin Deep - Marissa Doyle
• 3rd - In The Tower Of The Wizard King - Michelle Miles

Romance with Religious/Spiritual Elements

• 1st - Redemption - Olivia Rae
• 2nd - A Family For The Farmer - Laurel Blount
• 2nd - Interrupted Lullaby - Dana R. Lynn
• 3rd - His Holiday Matchmaker - Kat Brookes

Romantic Suspense

• 1st - Guiding Fate - Tamra Lassiter
• 1st - Necessary Risk - Tara Wyatt
• 2nd - Forgotten Secrets - Robin Perini
• 3rd - Deceiving Bella - Cate Beauman
• 3rd - Love Thy Enemy - Katie Reus

Short Contemporary Romance

• 1st - Second Chance With The CEO - Anna DePalo
• 2nd - Winter Wedding For The Prince - Barbara Wallace
• 3rd - A Kiss Under The Christmas Lights - Peggy Jaeger
• 3rd - San Antonio Secret - Robin Perini
• 3rd - Christmas Baby For The Princess - Barbara Wallace