2016 New England Readers' Choice Award Winners & Finalists

The following writers were the 2016 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 Gilded Cage - Lauren Smith
• 1st - The Gilded Cuff - Lauren Smith
• 2nd - Clean Sweep - V.L. Locey
• 3rd - Desire Me - Christina James
• 3rd - Cursing Doctor Vincent - Renea Mason

Historical

• 1st - The Lady Hellion - Joanna Shupe
• 2nd - A Pirate's Command - Meg Hennessy
• 3rd - A Scoundrel By Moonlight - Anna Campbell
• 3rd - A Dangerous Temptation - L.R. Olson

Long Contemporary

• 1st - The CEO Buys In - Nancy Herkness
• 2nd - The Secret Garden - Cathryn Parry
• 3rd - The Saint's Wife - Lauren Gallagher
• 3rd - Carry Her Heart - Holly Jacobs

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