1999 Golden Heart Winners

1999 Golden Heart Contest

Category Descriptions

Contemporary Single Title Romance Romantic novels released as individual titles, not as part of a series. The word count for these novels is over 70,000 words. Inspirational Romance Romantic novels in which an inspirational message of person religious faith is conveyed as a major element of the plot and not used as a plot device or a subplot. All inspirational books, both contemporary and historical, shall be eligible for this category. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 40,000 words. Long Contemporary Series Romance Romantic novels in which sensuality may constitute a strong element in the romance. The word count for these novels is over 70,000 words. Long Historical Romance Novels or sagas which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is over 110,000 words. Paranormal Romance -- Time Travel, Futuristic, Fantasy, Paranormal Romantic novels in which either the future, a fantasy world or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other category descriptions. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words. Regency Romance Romantic historical novels with primaty settings during the Regency period, typically 1800-1820. The word count for these novels is 40,000-85,000 words. Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance Romantic novels in which suspense is a major element of the plot. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 40,000 words. Short Contemporary Series Romance Romantic novels in which sensuality may constitute a strong element in the romance. The word count for these novels is 40,000-70,000 words. Short Historical Romance Novels or sagas which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is 40,000-110,000 words. Traditional Series Romance Sweet romantic novels. The word count for these novels is 40,000-60,000 words. Young Adult Romance Romantic novels geared to young adult readers. The word count for YA novels is a minimum of 25,000 words.

Winners & Finalists

Contemporary Single Title Romance “Hostage Hearts” Kathleen Grace Holzapfel “Birthright” Linda D. Castillo “The Glass Maze” Deborah Rae Swanson “A Note of Promise” Mary Angela Dickerson “Relative Lies” Linda M. Style “Shattered Crystal” Margaret Fraser “Smoke and Mirrors” Jennifer Aucoin Miller “Whiskey Red” Christine McKeever

Inspirational Romance “Follow Me” Stephanie A. Gillenberg “As Long as the Canary Sings” Linda J. Goodnight “Heaven Only Knows” Jean Gray

Long Contemporary Series Romance “A Piece of Heaven” Ann R. Schuessler “Always Remember” Sheila Marie Seabrook “Big Bad Wolf” Jenny Low “Mothering Maxie” Lois Rosenthal “The Perfect Dad” Stephanie A. Gillenberg “To a Perfect Stranger” Linda Kearney “Who's Watching Who” Sharon Hartley

Long Historical Romance “Tarleton's Wife” Grace Ann Kone “Dream Knight” Denise L. Koch “Ignite the Dark” Alisa J. Clifford “A King's Ransom” Pamela A. Fryer

Paranormal Romance “Sixpence Bride” Virginia R. Farmer “Dark Soul's Desire” Michele Marie Hild “Emerald Isle” Susan Grant Gunning “For All Time” Pamela P. Poulsen “If There's a Heaven” Candis Lynn Terry “Middlebrooke” Victoria Smith Harden “Moon Dancer” Sarah Elizabeth Hamer “The Ultimate Price” Robin Lynn Perini

Regency Romance “A Compromising Situation” Shannon Donnelly “The Blue Devil” Melynda Beth Skinner “The Devil's Champion” Laurie Lance Bishop “Legacy” Ekaterine M. Terlinden “The Mad Herringtons” Jane Myers Perrine

Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance “Keeper of Midnight” Linda D. Castillo “Chain Lightning” Penny Ann Wolberg “The Divided Child” Ekaterine M. Terlinden “Eyewitness” Ann E. Voss Peterson “In a Stranger's Eyes” Lori L. Harris “Moments of Truth” Linda D. Castillo “Switchback” Maureen Cooke Morrison “Whispered Warnings” Claire Cavanaugh

Short Contemporary Series Romance “After the Kiss” Barbara R. Dunlop “The Cowboy and the Accidental Bride” Kathie DeNosky “Hay Fever” Vicki Lee Singer “The Last Chance Marriage” Dianne C. Kruetzkamp “Love Rules” Laurin Watkins Wittig “One Wedding, Two Brides” Heidi Anne Betts “Stray Hearts” Jane Ellen Graves “Who Knew” Patricia A. O'Dea-Rosen

Short Historical Romance “Chasing Jessie” Caroline Julie Fyffe “The Bargain” Joleen Mary Wieser “Ice Maiden” Debra Lee Brown “Lady of His Heart” Penny Ann Wolberg “Milord Pirate” Laura Faye Renken “Promises Linger” Holly L. Manchester-Lane “A Wealth of Honor” Cynthia J. Eernisse Chase

Traditional Romance “A Daddy for Jessie” Belinda Bass “Every Precious Memory” Amy Louise Ells “Forgotten Honeymoon” Beverly Farr Giroux “Forgotten Wife” Judith Anne Blanco “Marriage for Rent” Patricia S. White