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− | Contemporary Romance | + | ==Contemporary Romance== |
− | “Call Me Mrs. Whitlock” | + | '''Winner: “Call Me Mrs. Whitlock” - [[Kimberly Buckner]]''' |
− | “Caught on Film” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “Chasing Crazy” | + | :“Caught on Film” - [[Arianna James]] |
− | “Good Girl's Guide to Talking Dirty” | + | :“Chasing Crazy” - [[Kelly Siskind]] |
− | “His Perfect Partner” | + | :“Good Girl's Guide to Talking Dirty” - [[Alice Faris]] |
− | “Homecoming” | + | :“His Perfect Partner” - [[Priscilla Kissinger]] |
− | “The House of D'Innocenzi” | + | :“Homecoming” - [[Jo Anne Banker]] |
− | “Mace, Men, and Margaritas” | + | :“The House of D'Innocenzi” - [[Susan J. Bickford]] |
− | “Port Fairlight Summer” | + | :“Mace, Men, and Margaritas” - [[Jennifer Brodie]] |
− | “Puppy Love” | + | :“Port Fairlight Summer” - [[Jen Gilroy]] |
+ | :“Puppy Love” - [[Kelly Farmer]] | ||
− | Erotic Romance | + | ==Erotic Romance== |
− | “A Deal for Love” | + | '''Winner: “A Deal for Love” - [[Michele Arris]]''' |
− | “Indulge My Fantasy” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “Sorting Out the Kinks” | + | :“Indulge My Fantasy” - [[Caroline Bradley]] |
+ | :“Sorting Out the Kinks” - [[Elle Mason]] | ||
− | Historical Romance | + | ==Historical Romance== |
− | “The Reunion” | + | '''Winner: “The Reunion” - [[Sara Leyton]]''' |
− | “A Convenient Engagement” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “A Dangerous Chemistry” | + | :“A Convenient Engagement” - [[Kimberly Bell]] |
− | “Dragon's Lair” | + | :“A Dangerous Chemistry” - [[Marnee Blake]] |
− | “Never Dare a Wicked Earl” | + | :“Dragon's Lair” - [[Lori Sanders Foley]] |
− | “A Proper Scandal” | + | :“Never Dare a Wicked Earl” - [[Renee Ann Miller]] |
− | “A Question of Loyalty” | + | :“A Proper Scandal” - [[Laurie Benson]] |
− | “Rescuing Mr. Gracey” | + | :“A Question of Loyalty” - [[Ellen Lindseth]] |
− | “Sawyer's Rose” | + | :“Rescuing Mr. Gracey” - [[Eileen K. Barnes]] |
+ | :“Sawyer's Rose” - [[Kim Turner]] | ||
− | Paranormal Romance | + | ==Paranormal Romance== |
− | “Demons Don't” | + | '''Winner: “Demons Don't” - [[Jeanne Oates Estridge]] |
− | “Better Dead” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “Coyote Walk” | + | :“Better Dead” - [[Pamela Kopfler]] |
− | “Howlin Hearts” | + | :“Coyote Walk” - [[Maria Powers]] |
− | “Magic City” | + | :“Howlin Hearts” - [[Kristal Hollis]] |
− | “The Magical Librarian of Tulsa, Oklahoma” Nancy Coiner | + | :“Magic City” - [[Heather Leonard]] |
− | “Mapping Fate” | + | :“The Magical Librarian of Tulsa, Oklahoma” - [[Nancy Coiner]] |
− | “Stone Hunter” | + | :“Mapping Fate” - [[Kimberly MacCarron]] |
− | “Undercover Enchanter” | + | :“Stone Hunter” - [[Tara Sheets]] |
+ | :“Undercover Enchanter” - [[Melanie McCarthy]] | ||
− | Romantic Suspense | + | ==Romantic Suspense== |
− | “A Shot Worth Taking” | + | '''Winner: “A Shot Worth Taking” - [[Tracy Poole]]''' |
− | “Deception Island” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “Every Unworthy Thing” | + | :“Deception Island” - [[Bronwyn McEvoy]] |
− | “Hope Craves an Execution” | + | :“Every Unworthy Thing” - [[Sharon Wray]] |
− | “Murder, Curlers and Cream” | + | :“Hope Craves an Execution” - [[Sharon Wray]] |
− | “Scandal” | + | :“Murder, Curlers and Cream” - [[Arlene McFarlane]] |
+ | :“Scandal” - [[Jessica Darago]] | ||
− | Short Contemporary Romance | + | ==Short Contemporary Romance== |
− | “Winning Her Over” | + | '''Winner: “Winning Her Over” - [[Alexa Rowan]]''' |
− | “At Her Service” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “A Night at the Rosemont” | + | :“At Her Service” - [[Mia Sosa]] |
− | “Waiting for Meggie” | + | :“A Night at the Rosemont” - [[Mary Oldham]] |
− | “Welcome Home, Katie Gallagher” | + | :“Waiting for Meggie” - [[Debra Moser]] |
+ | :“Welcome Home, Katie Gallagher” - [[Seana Kelly]] | ||
− | Young Adult Romance | + | ==Young Adult Romance== |
− | “When I Wake” | + | '''Winner: “When I Wake” - [[Stephanie Winkelhake]]''' |
− | “The Culloden Immortals” | + | * Finalists: |
− | “The Jade Quest” | + | :“The Culloden Immortals” - [[T L Sumner]] |
− | “Mind Traveler” | + | :“The Jade Quest” - [[Mary Sullivan]] |
− | “Our Souls to Keep” | + | :“Mind Traveler” - [[Diana Munoz Stewart]] |
− | “Sharing Hunter” | + | :“Our Souls to Keep” - [[Stephanie Winkelhake]] |
+ | :“Sharing Hunter” - [[Julie Glover]] | ||
Category Descriptions | Category Descriptions |
Latest revision as of 20:31, 29 October 2024
Winners & Finalists
Contents
Contemporary Romance
Winner: “Call Me Mrs. Whitlock” - Kimberly Buckner
- Finalists:
- “Caught on Film” - Arianna James
- “Chasing Crazy” - Kelly Siskind
- “Good Girl's Guide to Talking Dirty” - Alice Faris
- “His Perfect Partner” - Priscilla Kissinger
- “Homecoming” - Jo Anne Banker
- “The House of D'Innocenzi” - Susan J. Bickford
- “Mace, Men, and Margaritas” - Jennifer Brodie
- “Port Fairlight Summer” - Jen Gilroy
- “Puppy Love” - Kelly Farmer
Erotic Romance
Winner: “A Deal for Love” - Michele Arris
- Finalists:
- “Indulge My Fantasy” - Caroline Bradley
- “Sorting Out the Kinks” - Elle Mason
Historical Romance
Winner: “The Reunion” - Sara Leyton
- Finalists:
- “A Convenient Engagement” - Kimberly Bell
- “A Dangerous Chemistry” - Marnee Blake
- “Dragon's Lair” - Lori Sanders Foley
- “Never Dare a Wicked Earl” - Renee Ann Miller
- “A Proper Scandal” - Laurie Benson
- “A Question of Loyalty” - Ellen Lindseth
- “Rescuing Mr. Gracey” - Eileen K. Barnes
- “Sawyer's Rose” - Kim Turner
Paranormal Romance
Winner: “Demons Don't” - Jeanne Oates Estridge
- Finalists:
- “Better Dead” - Pamela Kopfler
- “Coyote Walk” - Maria Powers
- “Howlin Hearts” - Kristal Hollis
- “Magic City” - Heather Leonard
- “The Magical Librarian of Tulsa, Oklahoma” - Nancy Coiner
- “Mapping Fate” - Kimberly MacCarron
- “Stone Hunter” - Tara Sheets
- “Undercover Enchanter” - Melanie McCarthy
Romantic Suspense
Winner: “A Shot Worth Taking” - Tracy Poole
- Finalists:
- “Deception Island” - Bronwyn McEvoy
- “Every Unworthy Thing” - Sharon Wray
- “Hope Craves an Execution” - Sharon Wray
- “Murder, Curlers and Cream” - Arlene McFarlane
- “Scandal” - Jessica Darago
Short Contemporary Romance
Winner: “Winning Her Over” - Alexa Rowan
- Finalists:
- “At Her Service” - Mia Sosa
- “A Night at the Rosemont” - Mary Oldham
- “Waiting for Meggie” - Debra Moser
- “Welcome Home, Katie Gallagher” - Seana Kelly
Young Adult Romance
Winner: “When I Wake” - Stephanie Winkelhake
- Finalists:
- “The Culloden Immortals” - T L Sumner
- “The Jade Quest” - Mary Sullivan
- “Mind Traveler” - Diana Munoz Stewart
- “Our Souls to Keep” - Stephanie Winkelhake
- “Sharing Hunter” - Julie Glover
Category Descriptions With exception of Erotic Romance, all categories may have varying levels of sensuality. Contemporary Romance Manuscripts that are set from 1950 to the present that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and that are greater than 65,000 words. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Erotic Romance Manuscripts in which strong, often explicit, sexual interaction is an inherent part of the story, character growth and relationship development and could not be removed without damaging the storyline. These manuscripts may contain elements of other romance subgenres (such as paranormal, historical, etc.). Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, scenes of explicit sexual interaction are blended with and form a significant part of the love story, and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Historical Romance Manuscripts that are set prior to 1950. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Inspirational Romance Manuscripts in which religious or spiritual beliefs (in the context of any religion of spiritual belief system) are an integral part of the romantic relationship. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, religious or spiritual beliefs (in the context of any religion or spiritual belief system) are blended with and form a significant part of the love story, and the resolution of the romance is satisfying and optimistic. Paranormal Romance Manuscripts in which the future, a fantasy world or paranormal elements are an integral part of the plot. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript; a futuristic, fantasy, or paranormal element is blended with the love story; and the end of the book is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Romantic Suspense Manuscripts in which suspense, mystery, or thriller elements constitute an integral part of the plot. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, a suspense/mystery/thriller plot is blended with a love story, and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Short Contemporary Romance Manuscripts that are set from 1950 to the present that focus primarily on the romantic relationship, and that are less than 65,000 words in length. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Young Adult Romance Manuscripts in which young adult life is an integral part of the plot. Judging guidelines: In this category, the love story is the main focus of the manuscript, the element of being a young adult is blended with the love story, and the resolution of the romance is emotionally satisfying and optimistic.