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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