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