2017 HOLT Medallion Winners
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2017 Winners and Awards of Merit of the Virginia Romance Writers' HOLT Medallion Award
Contents
- 1 Best First Book
- 2 Best Book by a Virginia Author
- 3 Short Contemporary
- 4 Long Contemporary
- 5 Short Inspirational
- 6 Long Inspirational
- 7 Historical
- 8 Romantic Suspense
- 9 Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic
- 10 Extra Spicy/Erotica
- 11 Mainstream/Single Title
- 12 Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
- 13 Romance Novella
Best First Book
- Winner: Highland Deception - Lori Ann Bailey
- To Steal A Heart - K.C. Bateman
- A Family For The Farmer - Laurel Blount
- The Memory Of Us - Camille Di Maio
- Beautiful Crazy - Kasey Lane
Best Book by a Virginia Author
- Winner: Bound By One Scandalous Night - Diane Gaston
- Memories Of You - Jennifer Britt
- Secret Scandal - Mari Carr
- Prince Charming Wears A Badge - Lisa Dyson
- Willing Target - Kathleen Mix
Short Contemporary
- Winner: Texas Lullaby - Cynthia D'Alba
- Memories Of You - Jennifer Britt
- Deep Secrets - Beverly Long
- Steele And Stone - Kay Phoenix
- Catch Me Cowboy - Jeannie Watt
Long Contemporary
- Winner: Size Matters - Alison Bliss
- A Taming Season - Claire Gen
- Dreams Of Her Own - Rebecca Heflin
- The Kingmaker - Selena Laurence
- Only Her - Sandra Owens
Short Inspirational
- Winner: Protecting Her Daughter - Lynette Eason
- A Family For The Farmer - Laurel Blount
- A Rocky Mountain Reunion - Tina Radcliffe
- Shielding His Christmas Witness - Laura Scott
- Christmas Conspiracy - Susan Sleeman
Long Inspirational
- Winner: Just A Kiss - Denise Hunter
- The Bounty Hunter's Redemption - Janet Dean
- Mattie's Pledge - Jan Drexler
- Sea Rose Lane - Irene Hannon
- Cold Short - Dani Pettrey
Historical
- Winner: Highland Deception - Lori Ann Bailey
- The Highlander's Runaway Bride - Terri Brisbin
- My Enemy, My Heart - Laurie Alice Eakes
- Texas Lonesome - Caroline Fyffe
- Claimed By A Highlander - Margaret Mallory
Romantic Suspense
- Winner: Finding Lyla - Cate Beauman
- Deceiving Bella - Cate Beauman
- No Exit - Lena Diaz
- Wild Man's Curse - Susannah Sandlin
- Web Of Secrets - Susan Sleeman
Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic
- Winner: Highland Yearning - Dawn Ireland
- The Beacon - Cara Crescent
- Demon Hunting With A Dixie Deb - Lexi George
- From This Fae Forward - A.E. Jones
- Awakening Kiss - Sharon Kay
Extra Spicy/Erotica
- Winner: Flames From Ashes - Caitlyn Willows
- The Best Laid Plans - Lauren Gallagher - Lauren Gallagher
- Seduce Me - Christina James - Christina James
- Bound To Submit - Laura Kaye
- Beautiful Crazy - Kasey Lane
Mainstream/Single Title
- Winner: Something Borrowed - Louisa George
- Nico - Sarah Castille
- Luxury Model Wife - Adele Downs
- Ring Of Fire - Susan Fox
- Another Notch In The Beltway - L.A. Long
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
- Winner: Catching Preeya - Rissa Brahm
- The Memory Of Us - Camille Di Maio
- Seized - Elizabeth Heiter
- America's First Daughter - Laura Kamoie & Stephanie Dray
- Deadly Scandal - Kate Parker
Romance Novella
- Winner: Burnout - Sarah Castille
- The Steeple Chase - Carrie Fancett Pagels
- Bulletproof - Avery Flynn
- Bodyguard - Jessica Linden
- "Shadowed" in Sins Of The Past Novella Collection - Dani Pettrey
