Short Contemporary Category

1st Place
A Different Beat by Susan Breeden

2nd Place
Balancing Act by Pamela Gibson

3rd Place
Back in the Saddle by Susan Breeden

Finalist Judge
Elizabeth Mazer, Assistant Editor, Harlequin

Long Contemporary Category

1st Place
Clear As Glass by Lynn Kellan**

2nd Place
Love at First Face Plant by Ali Cunliffe

3rd Place
Bid on Me by Michele Zaytoun

Finalist Judge
Meredith Giordan, Assistant Editor, Berkley Publishing Group

Historical Category

1st Place
The Dressmaker’s Duke by Jessica Gibbons

2nd Place
The Scientist’s Daughter by Jacqui Nelson

3rd Place
From You I Cannot Hide by Cora Lee

Finalist Judge
Lucy Gilmour, Harlequin Editor

Paranormal Category

1st Place
Stalking Horse by Alleyne Dickens*

2nd Place
Dark Moon by Leisl Leighton

3rd Place
Must Love Breeches by Angela Quarles

Finalist Judge
Amanda Barnett, Senior Editor, The Wild Rose Press

Inspirational Category

1st Place
Whichever Bride Stays by Melissa Jagears**

2nd Place
Love Bears All Things by Jan Drexler

3rd Place
Living Peace by Stacy Monson

Finalist Judge
Raela Schoenherr, Acquisitions Editor, Bethany House