2026 Diamond Heart Winners & Finalists

Contemporary Romance

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• Finalists:

Chef's Kiss Christmas, A - Peggy Jaegar

Cajun In A Kilt - Louisa Cornell

Lessons From The Rancher - Anna Grace

Next Round, The - Eva Francis

Royal Caleva: Luis - Nancy Herkness

What Happens In Idaho - Bonnie Jo Pierson

First Book

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Historical Romance

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• Finalists:

By No Means A Gentleman - Tanya Wilde

Captured Hearts - Eva Maria Hamilton

Guarded Hearts - Eva Maria Hamilton

Love Across Genres

• Finalists:

Wider World, The - Andrea Jones

Wish Upon A Christmas Star - Elle Douglas

You Are My Favorite Bad Idea - Edwina Darke

Romantic Suspense

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• Finalists:

Love Me Knot - Jo Champliss

Protector For Disguise - Veronica Forand

Ultimate Justice - Tee O'Fallon