2016 Maggie Award Winners & Finalists

2016 Winners and Finalists of the Georgia Romance Writers' Maggie Award Published

Contemporary Short Romance

Winner: Scarred - Marie Long

• Finalists:

After The Silence - Rula Sinara

Courting The Coach - Pam Mantovani

If She Dares - Tanya Michaels

Royal Heirs Required - Cat Schield

Contemporary Single Title Romance

Winner: The Good Twin - Suzanne Rossi

• Finalists:

Echoes Of The Heart - Stacey Purcell

Glass Hearts - Renee Lovins

Lover's Leap - Kimberly Keyes

The Twisted Road To You - Barbara Longley

Historical Romance

Winner: A Simple Lady - Carolynn Carey Winner: Dukes Are Forever - Anna Harrington

• Finalists:

The Lady Hellion - Joanna Shupe

Texas Mail Order Bride - Linda Broday

To Ride A White Horse - Pamela Ford

Inspirational Romance

Winner: Refuge Of The Heart - Ruth Logan Herne

• Finalists:

A Refuge At Highland Hall - Carrie Turansky

Five Brides - Eva Marie Everson

A Love Like Ours - Becky Wade

A Noble Masquerade - Kristi Ann Hunter

To Win Her Favor - Tamera Alexander

Novel With Strong Romantic Elements

Winner: Love's Illusions - Jolene Cazzola

• Finalists:

Heavy Weather - Normandie Fischer

The Perfect Son - Barbara Claypole White

The Second Wife - Kishan Paul

Tiffany Girl - Deeanne Gist

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Winner: Blood, Pain, And Pleasure - Nadine Mutas

• Finalists:

Blood Surfer - Debra Jess

Dragon Knight's Axe - Mary Morgan

The Highlander's Folly - Barbara Longley

The Last Marine - Cara Crescent

Romantic Novella

Winner: The Christmas Gift - Izzy James

• Finalists:

Adelaide: Bride Of Maryland - Ciara Knight

Dante's Gift - Aubrey Wynne

A Duke For Midwinter - Anthea Lawson

The Substitute Bride - Carrie Fancett Pagels

Young Adult Romance

Winner: Mind Games - Jana Oliver

• Finalists:

Broken - Heath McCollum

Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick

Letting Go - Jessica Ruddick

Marny - Anthea Sharp