Congratulations to all of the finalists!

Winners will be announced in June!

Thank you to all of our entrants and our reader judges!

Short Contemporary

• Changing His Plans – Jo McNally
• Undercover Billionaire – Amy Andrews
• A Home for the Holidays – Jeannie Watt
• A Spark of Romance – Jamie K. Schmidt
• Taking on the Billionaire – Robin Covington

Long Contemporary

• My Heart Before You – Laura Langa
• Forbidden Promises – Synithia Williams
• The Road Home – L.A. Witt
• Rock Star – Leigh Court
• A Christmas Proposal – Linda Warren

Extra Spicy/Erotic

• Playing for Keeps – Ashley Bostock
• Watch Me – Stacey Kennedy
• The Redemption – Nikki Sloane
• Rewrite the Stars – Jean Joachim
• Pure Satisfaction – Rebecca Hunter

Historical

• Rags-to-Riches Wife – Catherine Tinley
• Nothing but a Rakehell – Deb Marlowe
• A Lady’s Revenge – Edie Cay
• The Outlaw’s Daughter – Margaret Brownley
• WolfeSword – Kathryn Le Veque

Short Inspirational

• Alaskan Christmas Redemption – Belle Calhoune
• The Truth About Fame – Toni Shiloh
• Jocelyn: A Sweet Romantic Comedy – Sarah Monzon
• The Rancher’s Family Secret – Myra Johnson
• Ready to Trust – Tina Radcliffe

Long Inspirational

• Made in Hollywood – Michelle Keener
• Point of Danger – Irene Hannon
• Lost Down Deep – Sara Davison
• The Solid Grounds Coffee Company – Carla Laureano
• At Love’s Command – Karen Witemeyer

Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary

• Head Over Paws – Debbie Burns
• Claiming Carter – Jennifer Bonds
• Her Cowboy Prince – Madeline Ash
• The Marriage Game – Sara Desai
• A Cowboy State of Mind (Creedence Horse Rescue Book 1) – Jennie Marts

Novel with Romantic Elements

• Code of  Honor – April White
• The Night’s Chosen – E.E. Hornburg
• How Lulu Lost Her Mind – Rachel Gibson
• Cardinal Virtue – J.R. Lesperance
• Christmas Charms – Teri Wilson

Novella

• Running Wild in Reno – Shirley T. Hailstock
• Fair as a Star – Mimi Matthews
• Inn for a Surprise – Karen Witemeyer
• Love and the Library – Lauren Connolly
• Merry MacNaughton Mishap – Aubrey Wynne

Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy

• Hidden in Shadows – Lark Brennan
• The Seventh Sun – Lani Forbes
• Summoned in Time – Barbara Longley
• Ancient Enemy – Katie Reus
• Calypso’s Heart – M.C. Solaris

Romantic Suspense

• Holding His Hostage – Amy Gamet
• Secret Investigation – Elizabeth Heiter
• Critical Doubt – Barbara Freethy
• Hemingway – Zoe Dawson
• Cold Wicked Lies – Toni Anderson

Best First Book

• My Heart Before You – Laura Langa
• Stealing Time – B.W. Haggart
• Cardinal Virtue – J.R. Lesperance
• The Seventh Sun – Lani Forbes
• Calypso’s Heart – M.C. Solaris

Best Book by a Virginia Author

• Tangled Fates – Denise D. Young
• Sweet Talkin’ Lover – Tracey Livesay
• Cardinal Virtue – J.R. Lesperance
• The Love Factor – Quinn Ivins
• My Heart Before You – Laura Langa