2001 Golden Heart Winners

2001 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 personal religious faith is conveyed as a major element of the plot and not used as a plot device or 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 95,000 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 40,000 words. Regency Romance Romantic historical novels with primary 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 40,000-95,000 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 “Babe in the Woods” Jacqueline Floyd “Angel’s Brew” Nina Singh “Between the Lines” Christine Fletcher “Burgundy Wine” Linda Frederick “Finding Home” Anne Papadacos “Inside Affair” Nicole Burnham Onsi “War of Hearts” Mary Curry

Long Contemporary Romance “Folly's Angel” Cynthia Dees “Choices of the Heart” Judy Duarte “Interest Earned” Linda Hill “Lauren’s Eyes” Norah Wilson “Shattered” Kathryn Kelly

Long Historical Romance “Black Stone Keep” Gay Thornton “At the Twilight’s Last Gleaming” Cynthia Eernisse Chase “Duncan’s Rebel” Maggie Grover “Lily and the Drifter” Joleen Wieser “One Pure Heart” Susan Laborde “The Promise” Susan Ray “The Truth about Cassandra” Laurie Brown “Unmasked” Diane Perkins

Paranormal Romance “Danegeld” Susan Squires “Beguiled” Sandy Moffett Parks “Bonds of Honor” Linda Rose Sartin “Castle in the Clouds” Carol Dunford “Talisman” Amy Tolnitch

Regency Romance “The Matchmaking Earl” Shirley Karr “The Mudlark” Nadele Jacobs “The Perfect Bride” Susan Lantz

Romantic Suspense “Protective Custody” Beth Cornelison “Bound by a Thread” Patricia O’Dea Rosen “A Fine and Private Place” Judith Johns “Legacy of the Rose” Sue McMurphy “Lovers, Liars, and Thieves” Linda Kampschroeder

Short Contemporary Romance “Hot for Teacher” Joanne Rock “Catching Lucy” Jamie Sobrato “The Husband Hoax” Terri Clark “Joshua’s Pond” Vanessa Kyle “Love Lessons” Patricia White “Love Letters to Tabitha” Emily McKaskie “Meet Your Mate” Jacqueline Floyd

Short Historical Romance “Wild Montana Sky” Debra Holland “Marrying Mariah” Pam Hillman “Night Wolf’s Lady” Judy Duarte

Traditional Romance “Cooper's Folly” Mary Strand “The Blue-Blood and the Blue-Collar Bride” Phyllis Bourne Williams “Jennifer’s Prince Charming” Nicole Burnham Onsi