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2020 IDA Winners and Finalists

Contemporary Novel

First Place

Keeping Score by Shannon Stults

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Second Place

Cowboy True by Michelle Beattie

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Third Place

Wanted by the Marshal by Susan Lute

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Fourth Place

Judd’s Vow by Kaylie Newell

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Fifth Place

Dirty Damsels by Peggy Jaeger

Publisher: Limitless

Contemporary Short

First Place

Adelene~The Violinist by Judy Ann Davis

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

The Bench by Jess K. Hardy

Publisher: Evernight

Third Place

Rainbow Sprinkles by D.V. Stone

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Huckleberry Happiness by Judy Ann Davis

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Love Overboard by Rachelle Paige Campbell

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Erotic Novel

First Place

Love, Art, and Other Obstacles by Sadira Stone

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Winter’s List by Jordyn Kross

Publisher: Scarlet Parlor Press, LLC

Third Place

Accidental Tryst by Mia London

Publisher: Mia London Books

Fourth Place

Hannah’s Bliss by Dania Voss

Publisher: Evernight Publishing

Fifth Place

Catch Me by Michele Arris

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Erotic Short

First Place (Tie)

Gelato Surprise by Sadira Stone

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

And

Her Dirty Secret by Melanie A. Smith

Publisher: Wicked Dreams Publishing

Second Place

Never You by Stacy Gold

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

The Eccentric Earl by Anne Shaw

Publisher: Sherri Shaftic

Fourth Place

Trust Me by Nancy Fraser

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

In Deep by Stacy Gold

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Historical Novel

First Place

The Whistle Stop Canteen by Barb Warner Deane

Publisher: 49 West Publishing

Second Place

Fated Beginnings by Karen Muir

Publisher:  Self Published

Third Place

Captain of My Heart by Karla Kratovil

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

The Innocent Wife by CiCi Cordelia

Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Fifth Place

A Masked Earl by Kathleen Buckley

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Historical Short

First Place

Grayson, Bachelors and Babies (Book 8) by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Publisher: Inked Figments

Second Place

Mail Order Bride: The Breakaway by Kathy L. Wheeler

Publisher: Kathy L Wheeler

Third Place

A Vow for Christmas, Spinster Mail-Order Bride by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Publisher: Inked Figments

Inspirational Short

First Place

Yellowstone Yondering by Kristen Joy Wilks

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Second Place

Waiting for a Miracle by Jennifer Wilck

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Hanukkah Hearts by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Paranormal Novel

First Place

A Killing Moon by Alexis D Craig

Publisher:  Three Fortnights Publishing

Second Place

For Witch or For Poorer by AE Jones

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place (Tie)

To Weave a Highland Tapestry by Mary Morgan

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

And

Unforgotten by Cassie Laelyn

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place (Tie)

Vermilion Lies by L.D. Rose

Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

And

Bishop Takes Knight by McKenna Dean

Publisher: Redclaw Publishing

Fifth Place

Only One Summer, Book 2, Sisters of the Legend by K.M. Daughters

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Paranormal Short

First Place

Praline Dreams by Annette Miller

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Blood Dream by A.D. Brazeau

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Breath of Life by Kristy Centeno

Publisher: Inkspell Publishing

Suspense Novel

First Place

Unexpected Risk by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

Publish or Perish by Kerry Blaisdell

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Dangerous Water by Charlee James

Publisher: Tule Publish

Fourth Place

Deadly Deception by Marissa Garner

Publisher: Forever Yours

Fifth Place

Dream Wide Awake by CJ Zahner

Publisher: Indie Published

Suspense Short

First Place

Protecting Amy by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Aces Publishing

Second Place

A Heaven For Toasters by Nicholas C. Rossis

Publisher: Istomedia Publishing

Third Place

Precarious by Alicia Dean

Publisher: Indie Published

Young Adult Novel

First Place

Evergreen by Marissa Doyle

Publisher: Book View Cafe

Second Place

The Witches of Vegas by Mark Rosendorf

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Cherokee Summer by Susan Antony

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Contemporary Novel

First Place

Christmas & Cannolis by Peggy Jaeger

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

The Reluctant Billionaire Bride by Roz Lee

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Good Trouble by L. Simpson

Publisher: Boroughs Publishing

Fourth Place

When the Heart Finds Christmas by Annalisa Russo

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Dearly Beloved by Peggy Jaeger

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Contemporary Short

First Place

Hot Spell by Mia London and Susan Sheehey

Publisher: Amepphire Press

Second Place

Forever in a Moment by Charlotte O’Shay

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Dry Spell by Mia London and Susan Sheehey

Publisher: Indie Published

Fourth Place

The Billionaire’s Big Birthday Bash by Barbara Barrett

Publisher: Indie Published

Fifth Place

Cold Spell by Mia London and Susan Sheehey

Publisher: Amepphire Press

Erotic Novel

First Place

Highland Dom by Marie Tuhart

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Will: Ingram Brothers #1 by Roz Lee

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Her Desert Prince by Marie Tuhart

Publisher: Trifecta Publishing House

Erotic Short

First Place

Saddle Up by Roz Lee

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

Never You by Stacy Gold

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Ranger Pride by Layla Chase

Publisher: Twisted Page Press

Historical Novel

First Place

A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

For This Knigaht Only by Barbara Bettis

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Captain Easterday’s Bargain by Kathleen Buckley

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

The Dance Hall Wife by CiCi Cordelia

Publisher: Soulmate Publishing

Fifth Place

The Substitute Wife by CiCi Cordelia

Publisher: Soulmate Publishing

Historical Short

First Place

Red River Crossing by Maxine Douglas

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

Letters from Home by Regina Jeffers

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Earl of Sunderland by Aubrey Wynne

Publisher: Plato Publishing

Fourth Place (Tie)

Dulcina by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Publisher: Indie Published

Fourth Place (Tie)

Alea lacta Est by Marissa Doyle

Publisher: Book View Café

Fifth Place

A Knight and His Rose by Catherine Kean

Publisher: Indie Published

Inspirational Novel

First Place

A Time to Push Daisies by Marion Ueckermann

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

Elizabeth: Widows of Blessings Valley, Book 1 by Maxine Douglas

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Second Chances by Tara Langley

Publisher: Indie Published

Inspirational Short

First Place

Spider Gap by Kristen Joy Wilks

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Second Place

For the Love of Laura Beth by Aubrey Wynne

Publisher: Plato Publishing

Third Place

Recovering Hope by Marion Ueckermann

Publisher: Indie Published

Paranormal Novel

First Place

Fae Touched by Lisa Rae Roman

Publisher:  Indie Published

Second Place

Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Biting the Curse by Stacy McKitrick

Publisher: Indie Published

Fourth Place

Destiny of a Warrior by Mary Morgan

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

A Deal with Death by Carrie Pulkinen

Publisher: Indie Published

Paranormal Short

First Place

Ghosts of Grace Cottage by Carolyn Wren

Publisher: Gumnut Press

Second Place

Hollow Moon by Rebecca York

Publisher: Light Street Press

Third Place

Raider of her Heart by N. Jade Gray

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Witches’ Cliff by Peggy Chambers

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

The Tempest Turtle by Natalie J. Damschroder

Publisher: Indie Published

Suspense Novel

First Place

Zero Trace by Cara Carnes

Publisher: Indie Published

Second Place

Undone by JB Schroeder

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Along Came A Cowboy by Bev Pettersen

Publisher: Indie Published

Fourth Place

Mystery at the Spring House by K.M. Umbricht

Publisher: Black Crow Press LLC

Fifth Place

Thirty-Three Days by Stephen B. King

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Suspense Short

First Place

Cupcakes and Corpses by Polly Holmes

Publisher: Gumnut Press

Second Place

Cupcakes and Cyanide by Polly Holmes

Publisher: Gumnut Press

Third Place

Cupcakes and Curses by Polly Holmes

Publisher: Gumnut Press

Young Adult Novel

First Place

Soul Catchers by Carrie Pulkinen

Publisher: Kindle Press

Second Place

Friended by Kilby Blades

Publisher: Indie Published

Third Place

Cherokee Summer by Susan Antony

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Contemporary Novel

First Place

Cooking with Kandy: by Peggy Jaeger

Publisher: Lyrical/Shine

Second Place

The Bridesmaid’s Royal Bodyguard: by Liz Fielding

Publisher: Tule

Third Place

Sink or Swim: by L.A. Witt

Publisher: Riptide Publishing

Fourth Place

Daisy’s Choice: by Mike Owens

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Break My Heart: by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Self-Published

Contemporary Short

First Place

Believe in My Heart: by Maria K. Alexander

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Heroic Lessons: by Chris McFarland

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

Nutcracker Sweet: by Lynn Crandall

Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place

The Cowboy & The Showgirl: by Heidi Hormel

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Loving a Hero: by Cheryl Yeko

Publisher: Self-Published

Erotic Novel

First Place

Finders Keepers- Fairy Tales After Dark Series Book Two: by Jessica Collins

Publisher: Deep Desires Press

Second Place

Winter’s Fire: by Christie Adams

Publisher: Blue Topaz Books

Third Place

Hearts on Fire: by Violette Woods

Publisher: Siren Bookstrand

Fourth Place

Menace to Society: by Caitlyn Willows

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Jake Lawrence, Third Base: by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Erotic Short

First Place

The Art of Worship: by Kilby Blades

Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Liz & Nick: No Regrets: by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Third Place

Forbidden Mate: by Opal Carew

Publisher: Self-Published

Historical Novel

First Place

The Reluctant Heir: by Jean Jacobsen

Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Duke Du Jour: by Petie McCarty

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Most Secret: by Kathleen Buckley

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Highland Spring: by Elizabeth Rose

Publisher: RoseScribe Media Inc.

Fifth Place

Journey to Honor (Knights of Honor Book 4): by

Alexa Aston

Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing

Historical Short

First Place

Her Reluctant Hero: by Anne Greene

Publisher: Forget Me Not Romances

Second Place

Alea Lacta Est: by Marissa Doyle

Publisher: Book View Café

Third Place

Under the Mango Tree: by Meredith Bond

Publisher: Anessa Books

Inspirational Novel

First Place

Island of Promise: by Amy Schisler

Publisher: Chesapeake Sunrise Publishing

Second Place

No Safe Place: by H.L .Wegley

Publisher: Trinity Press International

Third Place

A Love Restored: by Kelly Goshorn

Publisher: Prism Book Group, an imprint of Pelican Book Group

Fourth Place

Justice: by Emily Conrad

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Fifth Place

A Song to Call Ours: by Merrillee Whren

Publisher:  Self-Published

Inspirational Short

First Place

Athens Ambuscade: by Kristen Joy Wilks

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Second Place

Avoiding the Mistletoe: by Anne Greene

Publisher: Winged Publications

Third Place

Restoring Faith: by Marion Ueckermann

Publisher: Self-Published

Paranormal Novel

First Place

Breath of Passion: by Lisa Kessler

Publisher:  Self-Published

Second Place

Werewolves Only: by Carrie Pulkinen

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

Away: by Meg Benjamin

Publisher: Soul Mate

Fourth Place

Soul Deep: by NJ Damschroder

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Bastian: by Marie Johnston

Publisher: Self-Published

Paranormal Short

First Place

The Last Dragon Rider: by Errin Krystal

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Magnolia Mystic: by Lisa Kessler

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Third Place

Clone Me a Lover: by Rosalie Redd

Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place

The Seer: by Marie Johnston

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Assassin’s Moon: by Silver James

Publisher: Aces Press

Suspense Novel

First Place

Hit Girl: by Tia Louise

Publisher: TLM Productions LLC

Second Place

Shadows of the Mountain: by Bev Petterson

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

TANK: by Erin Bevan

Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place

Whatever It Takes: by Virginia Kelly

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Killer Secrets: by Zia Westfield

Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions

Suspense Short

First Place

Deadly Engagement: A Mapleton Mystery Novella: by Terry Odell

Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Already Gone-Book One in the Zero to Go Series: by Stephanie Queen

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

‘Tis the Season: by Susan C Muller

Publisher: Self-Published

Young Adult Novel

First Place

Between Silk and Sand: by Marissa Doyle

Publisher: Book View Café

Second Place

Just One Summer: by Lynn Stevens

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

Dickensen Academy: by Christine Grabowski

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Perfect Vision: by NJ Damschroder

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

Soul Shot: by Anna Kittrell

Publisher: Self-Published

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Contemporary Novel

First Place

Millionaire’s Shot: by Bev Pettersen

Publisher: Westerhall

Second Place

Good Behavior: by Delaney Diamond

Publisher: Garden Avenue Press

Third Place

Love, Lies and Gray Skies: by Debby Conrad

Publisher: Debby Conrad

Fourth Place

Bella Luna: by Sharon Struth

Publisher: Lyrical Press/Kensington

Fifth Place

Unpredictable Love: by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Contemporary Short

First Place

Grant Me the Moon: by Caroline Clemmons

Publisher:  Self-Published

Second Place

Forever Starts Today: by Anne Lange

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place  

Desert Heat: by Patti Sherry-Crews

Self-Published

Fourth Place

Scrooge & The Secret Santa by Marcia James

Publisher:

Fifth Place

Baby, Write On  by Sandra McGregor

Publisher: Kindle World

Erotic Novel

First Place

Risk-Reward by Caitlyn Willows

Publisher:  Loose Id

Second Place

Passion’s Last Promise by Christie Adams

Publisher: Blue Topaz Books

Third Place

Unmistaken Identity: by Marie Johnston

Publisher: Self-published

Fourth Place

Make Me Beg: by Rebecca Brooks

Publisher: Entangled

Fifth Place

Matt Jackson, Catcher: by Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Erotic Short

First Place

Claimed by the Sheikh by Marie Tuhart

Publisher:  Hot-Blooded Press

Second Place

Kilty Pleasures by Nancy Fraser

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

Just Friends by Stacy Gold

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Historical Novel

First Place (Tie)

An Heiress In Disguise: by Jennifer Wenn

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

AND

The Trail to Love by Tina Susedik

Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Second Place

Oh What a (Wedding) Night by Cheryl Bolen

Publisher: Harper & Appleton

Third Place

Sawyer’s Rose by Kim Turner

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place 

The Untamable Antonia by Carolynn Carey

Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place

The Mysterious Merriana by Carolynn Carey

Publisher: Self-Published

Historical Short

First Place

A Prince for Yuletide by Anthea Lawson

Publisher:  Self-Published

Second Place (Tie)

One Knight in the Forest by Catherine Kean

Publisher: Self-Published

AND

The Marshal’s Bride by Maxine Douglas

Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place (Tie)

Loving the Enemy by Ellynore Seybold           

Publisher: Self-Published

AND

Ace’s Bride by Sylvia McDaniel

Publisher: Kindle Worlds

Fourth Place

The Matchmaking Game by Donna Hatch

Publisher: Mirror Press

Fifth Place

Perfectly Mismatched by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Publisher: Inked Figments (indie)

Inspirational Novel

First Place

The Carpenter’s Daughter by Jennifer Rodewald

Publisher: Rooted Publishing

Second Place (Tie)

Chasing Freedom by H L Wegley

Publisher: Trinity Press International

AND

Marigolds in October by Clare Revell

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Third Place  

Silenced Song by Gloria Marlow

Publisher: Two Stone Lions Press

Fourth Place

From Scratch by C.E. Hilbert

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Fifth Place

Count Me In by Mikal Dawn

Publisher: 121 Publishing House

Inspirational Short

First Place

Ransom in Rio by Theresa Lynn Hall

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Second Place

The Father-Daughter Picnic by Carla Rossi

Publisher: Self-Pubished

Third Place

Keri’s Christmas Wish by Pamela S Thibodeaux

Publisher: Temperance Publishing (Imprint of Pamela S Thibodeaux, Enterprises LLC – self)

Fourth Place

Moostletoe by Jan Elder

Publisher: Self-Published

 Fifth Place

A Courtship for Clover by Marion Ueckermann

Publisher: Self

 Paranormal Novel

First Place

Summer’s End by Jennifer McMurrain

Publisher:  LilyBear House, LLC

Second Place  (Tie)

 The Haunting of Hotel LaBelle

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

AND

Loving Her Scars by B.M. Griffin

Publisher: Self-Published

 Third Place  

Black Bullet by L.D. Rose

Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Fourth Place  

Bishop: by Marie Johnston

Publisher: Self-published

Fifth Place

Shadow Dancer by Krysta Scott

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 Paranormal Short

First Place (Tie)

Something About Autumn by Vicki Crum

Publisher: Rebecca J. Vickery

AND 

Boxes by Irene by Lindsey R. Loucks

Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Star Cruise: Stowaway by Veronica Scott

Publisher: Self

Third Place

Touch of Decadence by Sylvia McDaniel

Publisher: Kindle Worlds

Fourth Place

by Annette Miller

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Marked by Love by Rosalie Redd

Publisher: Self-published

Suspense Novel

 First Place (Tie)

Everything Bundt the Truth by Karen C. Whalen

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 AND

Trouble in a Small Town by M.J. Wilson

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Unconditional Surrender by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Totally Bound

Third Place 

Unrelenting Love by KaLyn Cooper

Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place  

A Kiss in the Shadows by Eve Kincaid

Publisher: Self-Published

 Fifth Place

Deception Island by Judith A. Boss

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 Suspense Short

 First Place

Redemption for Avery: by Jordan Dane

Publisher: Amazon Publishing (Kindle Worlds)

 Second Place

Mr. January: by Jordan Dane

Publisher: Cosas Finas Publishing

Third Place  

Haunted Hair Nights by Nancy J. Cohen

Publisher: Orange Grove Press

 Young Adult Novel

 First Place

The Secret to Letting Go by Katherine Fleet

Publisher: Entangled Teen

 Second Place

Elfhame by Anthea Sharp

Publisher: Self-published

 Third Place  

Nothing Stays the Same by Catherine Chant

Publisher: Self-published

Young Adult Short

First Place

The Sea King’s Daughter by Anthea Sharp

Publisher: Self-published

 Second Place

Misfortune Annie and the Locomotive Reaper by Dave Jackson and Janet Fogg

Publisher: FA LLC

Third Place  

Hidden Secrets by P.L. Harris

Publisher: Blue Swan Publishing

2016 Winners:

Contemporary Novel:

First Place

Reunion for the First Time by K.M. Daughters
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Fill the Stadium by K.M. Daughters
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place – TIE

Snow Effect by Dena Garson
Publisher: Self-Published

AND

Backstretch Baby by Bev Pettersen
Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place – TIE

Hanging on to Hope by Lori Leger
Publisher: Self-Published

AND 

His By Design by Karen Ann Dell
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Fifth Place

Tides of Hope by Dawn Tomasko
Publisher: Self-Published

Contemporary Short

First Place

Dianne’s Destiny by Winona Bennett Cross
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Spent Love by Christie Adams
Publisher: Blue Topaz Books (Self-Published)

Third Place

Valentine’s Day at the Corral by Debra St. John
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

For Keeps by Veronica Lynch
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

No Accounting for Love by L.M. Gonzalez
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Erotic Novel

First Place

Pretty Broken Girl by Jeana E. Mann
Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Perfectly Imperfect Mine by Amelia Shea
Publisher: Liquid Silver Publishing

Third Place

Bound & Teased by Marie Tuhart
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Erotic Short

First Place

Melt My Heart by Marie Tuhart
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

Falling For Her (Devil May Care #4) by Lily Vega
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC

Third Place

Timeless Passion by Kayden Claremont
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

A Wanting Heart by Christie Adams
Publisher: Blue Topaz Books (Self-Published)

Fifth Place

The Mediator by Candace Laville
Publisher: Smart Heart Publishing

Historical Novel

First Place

Dangerous (Lipstick and Lead Book 3) by Sylvia McDaniel
Publisher: Virtual Bookseller, LLC

Second Place

Katie-Bride of Virginia by Sylvia McDaniel
Publisher: Virtual Bookseller, LLC

Third Place

O’Neill’s Texas Bride by Caroline Clemmons
Publisher: Self-Published

Fourth Place TIE

Highlander Unbroken by Vonda Sinclair
Publisher: Self-Published

AND 

Angel Lost, Angel Found by Annalisa Russo
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

A Bookie’s Odds by Ursula Renee
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Historical Short

First Place

Forged by Love by Laura Strickland
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Second Place

My Captive Highlander by Vonda Sinclair
Publisher: Self-published

Third Place: TIE

Mail Order Revenge by Angela K Couch
Publisher – Self-Published 

AND

Training Tessa by Debra Doggett
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Runaway: Martini Club 4 – The 1920s by Krysta Scott
Publisher: Self-published

Fifth Place

Two Tutor Doves by Patricia Kiyono
Publisher: Eskape Press

Inspirational Novel

First Place TIE

Downfall by V. B. Tenery
Publisher: Self-Published

AND

Vengeance by Anne Patrick
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing 

Second Place

Home to Chapel Springs by Ane Mulligan
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas

Third Place

Salsa & Speed Bumps by Susan M. Baganz
Publisher: Prism Book Group

Fourth Place

Catch of a Lifetime by Candee Flick
Publisher: Bling! Romance

Fifth Place

When Love Leads You Home by Carla Rossi and Jami Crumpton
Publisher: Self-Published

Inspirational Short

First Place

Christmas at Tiffany’s by Marianne Evans
Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Second Place TIE

Pinky Promise by Valerie Comer
Publisher: GreenWords Media

AND

Fragile Blessings by Susan M Baganz
Publisher: Prism Book Group

Third Place

Copenhagen Cozenage by Kristen Joy Wilks
Publisher: White Rose Publishing of Pelican Book Group

Paranormal Novel

First Place

Ice Moon by Lisa Kessler
Publisher: Entangled Otherworld

Second Place

Forbidden by Katrina Snow
Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

Deadly Alpha by Brenda Sparks
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Smitten With Death by Sharon Saracino
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Under Her Skin by Margo Bond Collins
Publisher: Self-Published

Paranormal Short

First Place

The Hunted, Chronicles of the Hunters by Jackie Ivie 
Publisher: Self-Published

Second Place

Echoes of the Past by Emma Kaye
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Third Place

My Gambling Man by DeeDee Lane
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place

Ghostly Love by Cate Lawley
Publisher: Self-Published

Fifth Place TIE

Reborn to Avenge by Anna Durand
Publisher: Jacobsville Books

AND

Timely Love by Cate Lawley
Publisher: Self-Published

Suspense Novel

First Place

Bound to Serve by Julie Castle
Publisher: Entangled: Ignite

Second Place

The Case of the Fabulous Fiancé by Diane Burton
Publisher: Self-Published

Third Place

Illusions of Death by Lauren Linwood
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Fourth Place

Web of Deceit by Lauren Reign
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place

Runaway by JB Schroeder
Publisher: Self-Published (by JB Schroeder, LLC and Two Feet Press)

Suspense Short

First Place

Small Town Terror by Kathryn J Bain
Publisher:

Second Place

Chili to Die For (A Willow Crier Cozy Mystery) by Lilly York
Publisher: Wide Awake Books

Third Place

Strange Behavior by Bev Pettersen
Publisher: Kindle Worlds

Young Adult Novel

First Place

Dating on the Dork Side by Charity Tahmaseb and Darcy Vance
Publisher: Self-Published (Collins Mark Books)

Second Place

In Irina’s Cards (The Variant Conspiracy Book 1) by Christine Hart
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Third Place TIE

Starfall: A Starstruck Novel by Brenda Hiatt
Publisher: Dolphin Star Press

AND

He’s in My Dreams by Jeanne Hardt
Publisher: Self-Published

Young Adult Short

First Place

Tiger Lily by Wende Dikec
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing

Second Place

Flowers and Fangs by Karen Michelle Nutt
Publisher: Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery (PbRJV)

Third Place

Storm Season by Anna Marie Kittrell
Publisher: Prism Book Group

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~~Contemporary Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  One Great Night by Debra St. John ~ The Wild Rose Press

Second Place ~ Finding Home by Roxanne Snopek ~ Tule Publishing, Montana Born Books

Third Place ~ A Sweet Montana Christmas by Roxanne Snopek ~  Tule Publishing, Montana Born Books

**Novel**

First Place ~  Home is Where the Hunk Is by Nancy Fraser ~ Soul Mate Publishing

Second Place ~ Into the Sunrise by Carolyn Haley ~ The Wild Rose Press

Third Place ~ Northern Lights by Laurie Ryan ~ Self-Published

Fourth Place ~Love Caters All by Nicci Carrera ~ The Wild Rose press

Fifth Place ~ 50 Acts of Kindness by Ellyn Oaksmith ~ ~ Gemma Halliday Publishing

~~Erotic Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  The Mysterious Mrs. Pennybaker by Nancy Fraser ~ Decadent Publishing

Second Place ~ Going All In by Lily Vega ~ Decadent Publishing

Third Place ~ Red Club Temptation by Marie Tuhart ~ The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place ~Jared’s Virginity by JB Brooks ~ Ellora’s Cave

Fifth Place ~Twin Delights by Layla Chase ~ Self-Published

**Novel**

First Place ~  Strike Out by Roz Lee ~ State of Mind Publishing

Second Place ~ The Velvet Ribbon by Christie Adams ~ Blue Topaz Books (Self-Published)

Third Place ~ Night Shift by Silver James – Silver James Books

Fourth Place ~Mine, not Hers by Betsy Anne ~ Self-Published

Fifth Place ~If it Drives by Aleksandr Voinov and L.A. Witt ~ Riptide Publishing

~~Historical Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  The Mapmaker’s Wife by Kathy L Wheeler ~ Self-Published

Second Place ~ A Christmas in Bath by Cheryl Bolen ~ Harper and Appleton

Third Place ~ TIE: Christmas Kisses by Cynthia A. Clement  ~ Self-Published

AND

Dearest Darling by Andrea Downing ~ The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place ~ The Size of the Scandal by Jillian Chantal ~ Ellora’s Cave

Fifth Place ~ Searching for Lady Luck by Patricia Kiyono ~ Eskape Press

**Novel**

First Place ~  Slightly Noble by Lilly Gayle ~ The Wild Rose Press

Second Place ~ To Ride a White Horse by Pamela Ford ~ Self-Published (Aine Press)

Third Place ~ Then I Met You by Deborah C. Wilding ~ The Wild Rose Press

Fourth Place ~ Wagers Gone Awry by Collette Cameron ~ Blue Rose Romance in cooperation with Windtree Press

Fifth Place ~ Highland Escape by Cathy MacRae and D.D. MacRae ~ Short Dog Press

~~Inspirational Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  Forget Me Not by Miralee Ferrell ~ Mountain Brook Ink

Second Place ~ Manila Marriage App by Jan Elder ~ White Rose Publishing, a division of Pelican Ventures, LLC

Third Place ~ Maeve’s Symphony by Marianne Evans ~ Pelican Book Group

**Novel**

First Place ~  The Promise Keeper by Lisa Norato ~ Self-Published

Second Place ~ Unmasked Heart by Vanessa Riley ~ Gallium Books

Third Place ~ Then and Now by Marianne Evans ~ Pelican Book Group

Fourth Place ~ Date Night by Marianne Evans ~ Pelican Book Group

Fifth Place ~ Works of Darkness by V.B. Tenery ~ Self-Published

~~Young/New Adult Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  Major Renovations by Vanessa M. Knight ~ Inked Publishing (Self-Published)

Second Place ~ Somewhere in the Middle by Linda Palmer ~ Uncial Press

Third Place ~ Young Witchcraft by Stephanie Burkhart ~ Victory Tales Press

**Novel**

First Place ~  The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet by Charity Tahmaseb ~ Self-Published

Second Place ~ The Gryphon & His Thief by Karen Michelle Nutt ~ Rebecca J. Vickery Publishing (PbRJV)

Third Place ~ The Fine Art of Holding Your Breath by Charity Tahmaseb ~ Self-Published

Fourth Place ~ Reluctant Prince by Dani-Lyn Alexander ~ Lyrical Press

Fifth Place ~ Butterfly by Elle Harper ~ Self-Published

~~Paranormal Category~~

**Short**

First Place ~  Blue Moon by Silver James ~ Silver James Books

Second Place ~ Man of Her Dreams by Gerald Costlow ~ Rebecca J Vickery Press

Third Place ~ Leap into the Knight by M.J. Schiller ~  Kismet Publishing (Self-Published)

Fourth Place ~ Second Skin by Linda Palmer ~ Self-Published

Fifth Place ~ Snow Globe Tales by Cara Marsi ~ The Painted Lady Press (Self-Published)

**Novel**

First Place ~  Dark Summoner by D.D. Miers ~ Self-Published

Second Place ~ Forever Mine by Monica Burns ~ Maroli SP Imprints (Self-Published)

Third Place ~ Titanium by Linda Palmer ~ Uncial Press

Fourth Place ~ Bronze Fox by Diana Green ~ Bronze Fox

Fifth Place ~ Empathy by Carolyn Wren ~ Secret Cravings

~~Suspense Category~~

**Novel**

** The ‘short’ category was canceled due to low entries

First Place ~  Dangerous Love Lost & Found

by Jean C. Joachim and Ben Tanner ~ Secret Cravings

Second Place ~ Proving Ground by Stanalei Fletcher ~ The Wild Rose Press

Third Place ~ TIE: The Wrong Hero by Nancy Brophy ~ Self-Published

AND

Eyes of a Hero by Cheryl Yeko ~ Self-Published

Fourth Place ~ Saving the Children by Fran McNabb ~ The Wild Rose Press

Fifth Place ~ Stealing the Golden Dream by Sally J Smith and Jean Steffens ~ Camel Press

PAST WINNERS

2014

~~Contemporary Category~~

**Novel**

1st Place: WIND CHIME CAFÉ  by Sophie Moss – Publisher: Sea Rose Publishing

2nd Place: CUB CREEK by Grace Greene – Kersey Creek Books
3rd Place: FALLING FOR THE WINGMAN by Crista McHugh – Publisher: Self-Published
4th Place: FULL STRENGTH by Katie Kenyhercz – Publisher: Crimson Romance
5th Place (tie): ON THE FLY by Katie Kenyhercz – Publisher: Crimson Romance
5th Place (tie): HIS SOUTHERN TEMPTATION by Robin Covingtom – Publisher: Entangled

**Short**

1st Place: BE MINE THIS CHRISTMAS NIGHT by L.A. Sartor – Publisher: Self-Published

2nd Place:  TEMPEST by Chantilly White – Publisher: SnapDragon Press
3rd Place (tie): LOVE AT CHRISTMAS by Lita Harris – Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
3rd Place (tie): DANCING IN THE DARK by Virginia Kelly –  Publisher: Self-Published
4th Place:  PARIS ROSE by Dawn Douglas – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

~~Erotica Category~~

**Novel**

1st Place: TEMPTING MEREDITH by Samantha Ann King – Publisher: Carina Press

2nd Place: CAPTURE AND SURRENDER by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov – Publisher: Riptide Publishing
3rd Place: TAMING A HEALER by Kathleen Lash – Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
4th Place: INTOXICATED by Jeana E. Mann – Publisher: Ishkadiddle Publishing
5th Place:  THE PRINCESS AND THE PORN STAR by Lauren Gallagher – Publisher: Samhain

**Short**

1st Place: STROKE OF MIDNIGHT by Kelli Scott – Publisher: Decadent

2nd Place: WAITING FOR TY by Samantha Ann King – Publisher: Carina Press

~~Historical Category~~

**Novel**

1st Place: WICKED DESIGNS by Lauren Smith – Publisher: Samhain

2nd Place:  THE LAWMAN’S AGREEMENT by Nancy Fraser and Pattie Shenberger – Publisher: Entangled
3rd Place: A PERFECT SECRET by Donna Hatch – Publisher: Mirror Lake Press
4th Place: KEEPING SECRETS by Donna Hechler Porter – Publisher: Self-Published
5th Place (tie): WITH THIS CURSE by Amanda DeWees – Publisher – Self-Published
5th Place (tie): FLY WITH A ROGUE by Elena Greene – Publisher – Self-Published

**Short**

1st Place: HERO’S REDEMPTION by Georgie Lee – Publisher: Carina Press

2nd Place:  TRAIL OF HOPE (Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
3rd Place: THE THEFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Cheryl Bolen – Publisher: Harper & Appleton
4th Place: LOVING BYRNE by Donna Dalton – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
5th Place: LAWLESS LOVE by Andrea Downing – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

~~Inspirational Category~~

**Novel**

1st Place: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY by Marianne Evans – Publisher: Pelican Books

2nd Place:  THE REDMPTION OF CARALYNNE by Carole Brown – Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
3rd Place: BEACH WINDS by Grace Greene – Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
4th Place: SECOND TIME PROMISE (Decisions Book 3) by Shirley Kiger Connolly – Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
5th Place: Second Chance Ranch by Audra Harders – Publisher: Self-Published

**Short**

1st Place: Maria’s Angel by Marianne Evans – Publisher: Pelican Books

2nd Place: JODIE”S SONG by Marianne Evans – Publisher: Pelican Books

~~Paranormal~~

**Novel**

1st Place: AHUNTER4RESCUE by Cynthia A. Clement – Publisher: Self-Published

2nd Place:  FINDER by Connie Suttle – Publisher: SubtleDemon Publishing
3rd Place: DAWN OF A DARK KNIGHT by Zoe Forward – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
4th Place: CLOUD DUST by Connie Suttle – Publisher: SubtleDemon Publishing
5th Place: THE DARK HUNTSMAN, A Fantasy Romance of the Black Court by Jessican Aspen – Publisher: Abracadabra Publishing

**Short**

1st Place: THAT OL’ BLACK MAGIC (The Penumbra Papers) by Silver James – Publisher: Silver James Books

2nd Place (tie):  DANCES WITH DEMONS by Lori Handeland – Publisher: Self-Published
2nd Place (tie): SING FOR THE DEAD by PJ Schnyder – Publisher: Carina Press
3rd Place (tie): CHRISTMAS MOON (A Moonstruck Novella) by Silver James – Publisher: Silver James Books
3rd Place (tie): BITE ME by PJ Schnyder – Publishers: Carina Press

~~Suspense~~

**Novel**

1st Place: HAUNTED BY DEATH by Dale Mayer – Publisher: Valley Publishing

2nd Place: IN HIS EYES by Nina Pierce – Publisher: Seaside Publications
3rd Place: LAKOTA DREAMING by Constance Gillam – Publisher: Self-Published
4th Place: HOSTILE GROUND by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov – Publisher: Riptide Publishing
5th Place: STUDS AND STILETTOS by Bev Petterson – Publisher: Westerhall

**Short**

1st Place: MOUNTAIN HERO by Cheryl Yeko – Publisher: Self-Published

2nd Place: THE LAST DAUGHTER by Jessy Ferguson – Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
3rd Place: JUST ONE LOOK by Virginia Kelly – Publisher: Self-Published

~~Young Adult~~

1st Place: STARSTRUCK by Brenda Hiatt – Publisher: Self-Published

2nd Place:  A LADY OF SPIRIT by Shelley Adina – Publisher: Moonshell Books
3rd Place: A LADY OF RESOURCES by Shelly Adina – Publisher: Moonshell Books
4th Place: SONG OF THE SPIRIT by M. Lee Prescott – Publisher: Mt. Hope Press
5th Place: STUDENT BODYGUARD FOR HIRE by Callie James – Publisher: Self-Published.

~~Book Trailer Winner~~

Alicia Dean – Cupid’s Beau

 ~~2013 Winners~~

~~Contemporary Category~~

Novel Winner: Stephanie Queen – Playing the Game Short Winner: Vonnie Davis – Those Violet Eyes
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
(tie) Kathryn Shay – It Had To Be YouCara Marsi – A Captured Romance Patricia Kiyono – The Christmas Phoenix
Kathy Wheeler – Quotable Kat Henry Doran (Class of ’85) – Embraceable You
Nancy Marie Bell – Christmas Storm  Cara Marsi – Storm of Desire
Ellen L. Ekstrom – A Knight on Horseback  Silver James – Best Laid Plans (Dearly Beloved)

~~Erotica Category~~

Novel Winner: Samantha Ann King – Sharing Hailey Short Winner: Jenna Ives – Snow White and Her Seven Lovers
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Rose Anderson – Loving Leonardo Jeffe Kennedy – Hunting the Siren
Piper Denna – Fantasies, Inc.: Victoria’s Secret Wish Kristine Cayne – Under His Command (Six-Alarm Sexy #1)
Heidi Lynn Anderson – Christmas Longing
Kelli Scott – Passion Pill

~~Historical Category~~

Novel Winner: Laurel O’Donnell – Angel’s Assassin Short Winner: Vonnie Davis – Tumbleweed Letters
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
J. F. Ridgley – Vows of Revenge Bess Gilmartin – Convince Me
(tie) Margaret Tanner – Savage PossessionShirley Halstock – Joy Road Diana Layne – Pirate’s Proposal (Tales of the Scrmshaw Doll)
Dawn Leudecke – Ghost Ship’s Cry
(tie) Barbara Monajem – A Lady’s Lesson in SeductionBarbara Monajem – The Unrepentant Rake

~~Inspirational Category~~

Novel Winner: Julie Lessman – A Light in the Window Short Winner: (tie) E.A. West – The Key to CharlotteMarianne Evans – Operation Breathless
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Leah St. James – Christmas Dance Mary Connealy – The Sweetest Give (A Home for Christmas #2)
Dana Rollins – Love’s Blessing Carla Rossi – Dr. Noah and the Sugar Plum Fairy
Lilly Maytree – Home Before Dark

 

~~Paranormal~~

Novel Winner (tie): Jeffe Kennedy – Rogue’s PawnT.C. Archer – Chain Reaction (The Phenom League) Short Winner: Silver James – Blood Moon
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Silver James – Hunter’s Moon Silver James – Bad Moon
Natalie J. Damschroder – Soul of the Dragon Mina Khan – The Djinn’s Dilemma
Kelly Whitley – Into the Red
Jacqueline Farrell – Sophronia and the Vampire

~~Suspense~~

Novel Winner: Alicia Dean – Death Offerings (The Northland Crime Chronicles Book 2) Short Winner: Anna Kittrell – Skinbound (Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll)
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Blair Bancroft – Shadowed Paradise Alicia Dean – Thicker Than Water (Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll)
Anne Marie Becker – Avenging Angel Winter Frost – Lady in the Mist
Carol Stephenson – Her Dark Protector
Shirley Hailstock – Mirror Image

~~Young Adult~~

Combined Novel Winner: Arley Cole – The Blacksmith’s Daughter **Novel and Short Entries combine for one category
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
NHeaven Leigh Eldeen – The Human Side
Wendy Laharnar – The Unhewn Stone



~~Trailer Winner~~

Sandra Edwards – Vegas, Baby

 

~~2012 Winners~~

~~Contemporary Category~~

Novel Winner: Sloan Parker – Take Me Home Short Winner: Kelly Fitzpatrick – Dodging Cupid
Novel Finalists:    Short Finalists:
Kandy Shepherd – The Castaway Bride Silver James – Promises, Promises
Marilyn Brant – Double Dipping Jane Kent – Angel’s Luck
Julie Rowe – Icebound
Susan Lute – The London Affair


~~Erotica Category~~

Novel Winner: Lauren Gallagher – Damaged Goods Short Winner:Jeffe Kennedy – Sapphire
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Sloan Parker – More Taryn Kincaid – Sleepy Hollow Dreams
Dee Brice – Chosen Jeffe Kennedy – Petals and Thorns
Kelli Scott – Stormy Wedding
Jennifer Jakes – Twice in A Lifetime


~~Historical Category~~

Novel Winner: Cheryl Bolen – My Lord Wicked Short Winner: Barbara Monajem – Notorious Eliza
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Sadie & Sophie Cuffe – The Wainwright TrilogyBook One: FAITH IN THE SHADOWS Elaine Golden – An Imprudent Lady
Cheryl Bolen – The Earl’s Bargain Taryn Kincaid – Healing Hearts
Cheryl Bolen – With His Lady’s Assistance Elaine Golden – A Disgraceful Miss
B. J. Scott – Highland Legacy Callie Hutton – A Wife By Christmas


~~Inspirational Category~~

Winner: Carrie Turansky – Surrendered Hearts
Finalists:
Shirley Kiger Connolly – Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Pam Hillman – Stealing Jake


~~Paranormal Category~~

Novel Winner: Keri Stevens – Stone Kissed Short Winner: JK Coi – Far From Broken
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Tori Scott – Superstition Leah St. James – Adrienne’s Ghost
Jacqueline Paige – Twice Cursed Rachel Firasek – The Last Awakening
Karen McCullough – Magic, Murder and Microcircuits L.A. Witt – A Chip in His Shoulder
Ann Macela – Legendary Magic PJ Schnyder – Red’s Wolf


~~Suspense~~

Novel Winner: Kathy Ivan – Desperate Choices Short Winner: Natasha Deen – What Happens in Vegas
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Natalie J. Damschroder – Fight or Flight Morgan Q. O’Reilly – Til Death Undo Us
Susan C. Muller – The Secrets on Forest Bend Cara Marsi – Murder Mi Amore
Carol Stephenson – Courting Disaster
Alicia Dean – Death Notice


~~Young Adult~~

Novel Winner: Arley Cole – The Blacksmith’s Daughter Short Winner: Timothy Davis – Sea Cutter
Novel Finalists:   Short Finalists:
Nancy Marie Bell – A Step Sideways Stephy Smith – Gentry’s Gallery of Angels
Heaven Liegh Eldeen – The Demon Side Stephy Smith – Lizzie and the Rebel



~~Trailer Winner~~

Jennifer Jakes – Twice In A Lifetime