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