2019 HOLT Medallion Winners
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2019 Winners and Awards of Merit of the Virginia Romance Writers' HOLT Medallion Award
Contents
- 1 Best Book by a Virginia Author
- 2 Best First Book
- 3 Extra Spicy Romance
- 4 Historical Romance
- 5 Long Contemporary Romance
- 6 Long Inspirational Romance
- 7 Mainstream/Single Title Romance
- 8 Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
- 9 Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy Romance
- 10 Romance Novella
- 11 Romantic Suspense
- 12 Short Contemporary Romance
- 13 Short Inspirational Romance
Best Book by a Virginia Author
- Winner: Fated Love - Sandy Raven
- Finalists:
- Captive Lies - Victoria Paige
- Every Deep Desire - Sharon Wray
- Grace Restored - Toni Shiloh
- A Lady Becomes A Governess - Diane Gaston
Best First Book
- Winner: Debriefing The Dead - Kerry Blaisdell
- Finalists:
- Cherished Wings - Tracey L. Dragon
- Every Deep Desire - Sharon Wray
- In Deep - Stacy Gold
- Remember Texas - Laura Conner Kestner
Extra Spicy Romance
- Winner: Best Laid Plans - Rebecca Hunter
- Finalists:
- All Shook Up - Ashley Bostock
- Sinful Games - Shelly Alexander
- Three Guilty Pleasures - Nikki Sloane
- Unmasked - Stefanie London
Historical Romance
- Finalists:
- Heart Of Eden - Caroline Fyffe
- Highland Conquest - Alyson McLayne
- How The Earl Entices - Anna Harrington
- Kept By The Viking - Gina Conkle
Long Contemporary Romance
- Winner: My Forever Home - Debbie Burns
- Finalists:
- Charmed At First Sight - Sharla Lovelace
- Home Building Forever - Kelly Jensen
- Must Be Crazy - Deborah Garland
- Then There Was You - Miranda Liasson
Long Inspirational Romance
- Winner: Lone Witness - Rachel Dylan
- Finalists:
- The Heart’s Appeal - Jennifer Delamere
- More Than Meets The Eye - Karen Witemeyer
- Oath Of Honor - Lynette Eason
- The Saturday Night Supper Club - Carla Laureano
Mainstream/Single Title Romance
- Winner: Bad Bachelor - Stefanie London
- Finalists:
- The Husband Gambit - L.A. Witt
- Mornings On Main - Jodi Thomas
- Not Your Cinderella - Kate Johnson
- A True Cowboy Christmas - Caitlin Crews
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
- Winner: Accidental Beauty Queen - Teri Wilson
- Finalists:
- Between Silk And Sand - Marissa Doyle
- Hearts Of Resistance - Soraya M. Lane
- His Dark Magic - Pat Esden
- Storm Crossed - Dani Harper
Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy Romance
- Winner: Debriefing The Dead - Kerry Blaisdell
- Finalists:
- Demons Are A Girl’s Best Friend - AE Jones
- Echo Moon - Laura Spinella
- Eye Of The Eagle - Sharon Buchbinder
- See Me - M. Jayne
Romance Novella
- Winner: Christmas At Holiday Peak - Candace Havens
- Finalists:
- Concealed - Rosalie Redd
- GHOST - Robin Covington
- Liz & Nick: No Regrets - Jean C. Joachim
- The Storyteller - Terri Brisbin
Romantic Suspense
- Winner: A Love Never Forgotten - KaLyn Cooper
- Finalists:
- Don’t Close Your Eyes - Christie Craig
- Fractured Honor - Kaylea Cross
- Hidden Peril - Irene Hannon
- Hunting Danger - Katie Reus
Short Contemporary Romance
- Winner: Three Day Fiancee - Marissa Clarke
- Finalists:
- A Baby In His In-Tray - Michelle Douglas
- The Marine’s Secret Daughter - Carrie Nichols
- Rancher In Training - Marie Johnston
- A Small Town Christmas - Nan Reinhardt
Short Inspirational Romance
- Winner: Christmas With The Cowboy - Tina Radcliffe
- Finalists: