2022 HOLT Medallion Winners
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2022 Finalists for the Virginia Romance Writers' HOLT Medallion Award
Note: This was the first year that a HOLT Medallion was awarded in the Young Adult category.
Contents
Short Contemporary
- Winner: Home For The Holly Days - Cindy Kirk
- A Santa Fe Christmas - Cecelia Guzman
- V Is For Valentine - Jeannie Watt
- In The Key Of Family - Makenna Lee
- Cinderella And The Brooding Billionaire - Michelle Douglas
Mid-Length Contemporary
- Winner: Bride On The Run - Anna J. Stewart
- The Christmas Cruise - Barbara Lohr
- Trusting The Rancher With Christmas - Cari Lynn Webb
- Mr. Write - Catherine Rull
- Gray Hair Don't Care - Karen Booth
Long Contemporary
- Winner: Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren
- The Matchmaker Bride - Ginny Baird
- How To Cowboy: Creedence Horse Rescue Book 3 - Jennie Marts
- Ancient Winds - Kristy McCaffrey
- A Waterfront Wedding - Leigh Duncan
Extra Spicy/Erotic
- Winner: Ruthless Creatures - J.T. Geissinger
- Carnal Urges - J.T. Geissinger
- Neon Gods - Katee Robert
- King Of Battle And Blood - Scarlett St. Clair
- Keep Me - Stacey Kennedy
Historical
- Winner: Not Quite A Marriage - Bliss Bennet
- Sleepless In Southampton - Chasity Bowlin
- Why Do Earls Fall In Love - Deb Marlowe
- The Scot Who Loved Me - Gina Conkle
- A Cowboy Christmas Legend - Linda Broday
Short Inspirational
- Winner: Buried Evidence - Kellie VanHorn
- Amish Country Threats - Dana R. Lynn
- Covert Amish Investigation - Dana R. Lynn
- Wyoming Mountain Escape - Laura Scott
- The Billionaire's Secret: A Christian Romance - Meghann Whistler
Long Inspirational
- Winner: Beyond The Tides - Liz Johnson
- Blackberry Beach - Irene Hannon
- Labyrinth Of Lies - Irene Hannon
- A Deep Divide - Kimberley Woodhouse
- Hostile Intent - Lynette Eason
Novel with Romantic Elements
- Winner: The Keeper Of Happy Endings - Barbara Davis
- The Golden Hearts Club - Cinda Swalley
- Summer By The River - Debbie Burns
- When Evil Finds Us - Linda J. White
- Under The Italian Sun - Sue Moorcroft
Romance Novella
- Winner: Unintended Target - Katie Reus
- "A Texas Christmas Carol" in Under The Texas Mistletoe - Karen Witemeyer
- Falling For Irish - Katie Reus
- Seduced By A Selkie - Lauren Connolly
- One More Kiss - Tara September
Romantic Suspense
- Winner: Incendiary Attraction - Sarah Andre
- On My Terms - Ashley Farley
- Twist My Heart - Brooke Taylor
- The Rough Ride - Nonna Henry
- Mountain Rescue - Sandra Owens
Speculative
- Winner: Honorable Rogue - Linda J. Parisi
- Night's Illusion - Amanda Ashley
- A Moment After Dark - Janet Raye Stevens
- Taming Her Highland Legend - Maeve Greyson
- The Duke Is Wicked - Tracy Sumner
Young Adult
- Winner: The Summer Of Broken Rules - K.L. Walther
- Please Fall For Me - M.W. McKinley
- What Lies Beneath - Marissa Doyle
- Be Dazzled - Ryan La Sala
Best First Book
- Winner: The Rough Ride - Nonna Henry
- The Golden Hearts Club - Cinda Swalley
- Cole For Christmas - Janet Raye Stevens
- Buried Cold Case Secrets - Sami A. Abrams
- The Viking's Stolen Princess - Sarah Rodi
