2022 HOLT Medallion Finalists
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
- A Santa Fe Christmas – Cecelia Guzman
- Home for the Holly Days – Cindy Kirk
- V is for Valentine – Jeannie Watt
- In the Key of Family – Makenna Lee
- Cinderella and the Brooding Billionaire – Michelle Douglas
Mid-Length Contemporary
- Bride on the Run – Anna J Stewart
- The Christmas Cruise – Barbara Lohr
- Trusting the Rancher with Christmas – Cari Lynn Webb
- Mr. Write – Catherine Rull
- Gray Hair Don’t Care – Karen Booth
Long Contemporary
- The Matchmaker Bride – Ginny Baird
- How To Cowboy: Creedence Horse Rescue Book 3 – Jennie Marts
- Ancient Winds – Kristy McCaffrey
- Yes & I Love You – Roni Loren
- A Waterfront Wedding – Leigh Duncan
Extra Spicy/Erotic
- Ruthless Creatures – J.T. Geissinger
- Carnal Urges – J.T. Geissinger
- Neon Gods – Katee Robert
- King of Battle and Blood – Scarlett St. Clair
- Keep Me (Phoenix #2) – Stacey Kennedy
Historical
- Not Quite a Marriage – Bliss Bennet
- Sleepless in Southampton – Chasity Bowlin
- Why Do Earls Fall in Love – Deb Marlowe
- The Scot Who Loved Me – Gina Conkle
- A Cowboy Christmas Legend – Linda Broday
Short Inspirational
- Amish Country Threats – Dana R. Lynn
- Covert Amish Investigation – Dana R. Lynn
- Buried Evidence – Kellie VanHorn
- Wyoming Mountain Escape – Laura Scott
- The Billionaire’s Secret: A Christian Romance – Meghann Whistler
Long Inspirational
- Blackberry Beach – Irene Hannon
- Labyrinth of Lies – Irene Hannon
- A Deep Divide – Kimberley Woodhouse
- Beyond the Tides – Liz Johnson
- Hostile Intent – Lynette Eason
Young Adult
- The Summer of Broken Rules – K. L. Walther
- Please Fall for Me – M.W. McKinley
- What Lies Beneath – Marissa Doyle
- Be Dazzled – Ryan La Sala
Novel with Romantic Elements
- The Keeper of Happy Endings – Barbara Davis
- The Golden Hearts Club – Cinda Swalley
- Summer by the River – Debbie Burns
- When Evil Finds Us – Linda J. White
- Under the Italian Sun – Sue Moorcroft
Romance Novella
- A Texas Christmas Carol (in Under the Texas Mistletoe) – Karen Witemeyer
- Unintended Target – Katie Reus
- Falling for Irish – Katie Reus
- Seduced by a Selkie – Lauren Connolly
- One More Kiss – Tara September
Romantic Suspense
- On My Terms – Ashley Farley
- Twist My Heart – Brooke Taylor
- The Rough Ride – Nonna Henry
- Mountain Rescue – Sandra Owens
- Incendiary Attraction – Sarah Andre
Speculative
- Night’s Illusion – Amanda Ashley
- A Moment After Dark – Janet Raye Stevens
- Honorable Rogue – Linda J. Parisi
- Taming Her Highland Legend – Maeve Greyson
- The Duke is Wicked – Tracy Sumner
Best First Book
- The Golden Hearts Club – Cinda Swalley
- Cole for Christmas – Janet Raye Stevens
- The Rough Ride – Nonna Henry
- Buried Cold Case Secrets – Sami A. Abrams
- The Viking’s Stolen Princess – Sarah Rodi
Best Book by a Virginia Author
- On My Terms – Ashley Farley
- Alaskan Christmas Escape – Juno Rushdan
- When Evil Finds Us – Linda J. White
- Wild Chance – Mari Carr
- Protecting Her Witness – Sarah Hamaker