Hearts Through History Romance Writers

RTTA Contest Winners

2023 Romance Through the Ages Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Romance Through the Ages annual writing contest. Congratulations to all and a heartfelt thank you to all of our entrants, judges, and coordinators!

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final Judge: Kathryn Le Veque, Dragonblade Publishing

  • Rome’s Redemption by Leigh Rogers
  • The Priestess & The Pagan by Susannah Nash
  • Faceless Angel by LuAnn Nies

Georgian/Victorian

Final Judge: Erin Molta, Entangled Publishing

  • Miss Forster, My Love by Nan Stone**
  • Her One & Only by Carly Shilling
  • The Christmas Present by Gloria Ferguson

Regency

Final Judge: Rachel Gilmer, Sourcebooks/Casablanca

  • An Imperfect Bride by Addie Bealer
  • Sin & Serendipity by Sylvie Sinclair
  • Pride & Progress by Catherine Marie Scott

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final Judge: Melanie Billings, The Wild Rose Press

  • Heiress to War by Susannah Nash**
  • Gold Rush Betrothal by Rachel J. Good**
  • Lucy & The Privateer by Cheryl Ann Smith

*Denotes request for partial manuscript

** Denotes request for full manuscript

 

Post-Victorian/World Wars/Modern

Final Judge: Amanda Maurer, Berkley/Penguin Random House

  • The Devil’s Disciple by Daphne Chase**
  • Or What’s a Heaven For? by Michal Scott
  • Lottie’s War by Jeanne M. Dickson

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final Judge: Sabrina Flemming, Grand Central/Forever

  • Whiskey Business by Kate Happ**
  • Woman in the Painting by Christina Boyd*
  • Possessed by the Past by Michal Scott

Young Adult Historical

Final Judge: Letty Mundt, Sourcebooks/Bloom Books

  • Engineering Kit Sinclair by Lana Pattinson
  • Dragons Unleashed by Rachel J. Good

Legend—Most Memorable Lead Character

Final Judge: Liz Sellers, Berkley/Penguin Random House

  • Hawke – The Duke & Lady Lucifer by Jess Merryn (REG)
  • Marcus – Pride & Progress by Catherine Marie Scott (REG)
  • Lucy – Lucy & The Privateer by Cheryl Ann Smith (CWW)

 

 

 

2022 Romance Through the Ages Results

2022 Romance Through the Ages Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Romance Through the Ages annual writing contest. Congratulations to all and a heartfelt thank you to all of our entrants, judges, and coordinators!

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final Judge: Violetta Rand, Dragonblade Publishing

  • The Autumn Bride by Jennifer Mason**
  •  The Viking & the Selkie by Joan Koster**
  •  A Captive to Cordova by Andre Valle-Rosa*

Georgian/Victorian

Final Judge: Erin Molta, Entangled Publishing

  • Nine Sins by Annie R. McEwen
  • The Brewery Bargain by Esme Rose Cooper**
  • The Bargain Bride by Donna Maloy

Regency

Final Judge: Rachel Gilmer, Sourcebooks/Casablanca

  • Impropriety by Ann Peterson**
  • A Duke in the Hand by Kate Happ
  • The One You’re With by Kathryn Fuller

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final Judge: Nancy Schumacher, Melange Books

  • Three Gallows by Lila Grange**
  • That Dickinson Girl by Joan Koster
  • The Devil Among Us by Lizzie Jenks

Post-Victorian/World Wars/Modern

Final Judge: Amy Stapp, Wolfson Literary Agency

  • Selkie Bride by Jennifer Rupp*
  • Tamsin Lee & the Jaguar God by Annie R. McEwen*
  • A Gambling Woman by Ember Stokes

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final Judge: Sabrina Flemming, Grand Central/Forever

  • Dark Night of the Ripper by Helen Pilz*
  • Woman in the Painting by Christina Boyd
  • Somewhen by S.E. Dillinger

Young Adult Historical

Final Judge: Letty Mundt, Sourcebooks/Bloom Books

  • The Chosen One by Christina Rich**
  • The Loyal Traitor by Christine Trent
  • The Cinderella Letters by Llewella Forgie
  • Much Ado About Something by Lynn Lovegreen

Legend—Most Memorable Lead Character

Final Judge: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

  • Cora – A Duke In the Hand by Kate Happ (REG)**
  • Ruth – The Devil Among Us by Lizzie Jenks (CWW)
  • Anatu – The Chosen One by Christina Rich (YAH)

*Denotes request for partial manuscript

** Denotes request for full manuscript

 

2021 Romance Through the Ages Results

2021 Romance Through the Ages Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Romance Through the Ages annual writing contest. Congratulations to all and a heartfelt thank you to all of our entrants, judges, and coordinators!

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final Judge: Violetta Rand, Dragonblade Publishing

  • Stealing a Highland Bride by Kimberly Nielsen*
  •  Knight’s Promise by Lenora Gray
  •  Lace by Shannon Arthur

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final Judge: Erin Molta, Entangled Publishing

  • The Earl’s Inconvenient Bride by Leah Vale**
  • The Perils of Pretty and Bella by D. Doulos
  • A Deal With the Duke by Leslie Holman**

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final Judge: Debby Gilbert, Soulmate Publishing

  • Inherited Sin by Sherry Siwinski**
  • Texas Inheritance by Claudia Shelton**
  • The Vendetta by Kathryn Shaw**

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final Judge: Nancy Schumaker, Melange Books, LLC

  • Baby and the Bank Robber by Katie Berrett
  • Whiskey Shores by EK Singer
  • Grace Notes by Janice Laird

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final Judge: Deb Werkman, Senior Editor, Casablanca/Sourcebooks

  • The Awakening by Greta Smyth
  • Lord Byron’s Daughter by Susan B. James (tied for 2nd)
  • Moonlight Whispers by Kimberly Nielsen (tied for 2nd)

Young Adult Historical

Final Judge: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency

  • Outlaws by Susan Chapek
  • The Wildwoods by K. Elizabeth Young*
  • Long Norwegian Night by Christine Gunderson**

Legend—Most Memorable Lead Character

Final Judge: Jennie Conway, St. Martin’s Press

  • Inherited Sin by Sherry Siwinski (CWW)
  • Baby and the Bank Robber by Katie Berrett (PVW)
  • The Wildwoods by K. Elizabeth Young. (YAH)

     

    *Denotes request for partial manuscript

    ** Denotes request for full manuscript

     

     

 

 

2020 Romance Through the Ages Results

2020 Romance Through the Ages Results

*Contest was canceled due to pandemic.

2019 Romance Through the Ages Results

2019 Romance Through the Ages Results

* Denotes a manuscript request.

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final round judge: Kathryn LeVeque, Dragonblade Publishing

  1. Back From The Dead Red* by Sara Harris
  2. Dove in Flight by Charlotte Brothers
  3. The Alchemists Lover by Julia Masters

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final round judge: Erin Molta, Entangled

  1. The Awakening of Lord Ambrose* by Chasity Bowlin
  2. An Offer From a Duke* by Kathleen McClain
  3. The King’s Secret by Blake Ferre

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final round judge: Amy Stapp, Wolfson Literary Agency

  1. Maiden of Dreams by Susan Varno
  2. When Cupid Came to Town by Elizabeth D. Spencer
  3. Muskets and Minuets by Lindsey Fera

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final round judge: Melissa Jeglinski, Knight Agency

  1. Queen of Hearts by Jeanine Englert
  2. Memories and Moonbeams by Averil Reisman
  3. Silent Stream by Marie Wells Coutu

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final round judge: Debby Gilbert, Soul Mate Publishing

  1. The Secrets of Shadows* by Tabetha Waite
  2. The Thief of Versailles* by Blake Ferre
  3. Stealing Time* by William Haggart

Modern History

Final round judge: Keri Buckely, Carina Press

  1. What I’m Looking For by Karen Grey
  2. A Scent of Lilac by Frances McCoy
  3. Studio 54 by Shelby Roberts

Legend—A Man for All Reasons

Final round judge: Jennie Conway, St. Martin’s Press

  1. The Boxer and the Blacksmith by Katie Stine (GRV)
  2. The Awakening of Lord Ambrose by Chasity Bowling (GRV)
  3. The Alchemists Lover by Julia Masters (AMR)

 

2018 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final round judge: Kathryn LeVeque, Dragonblade Publishing

  1. Lady in Waiting, by Charlotte Brothers **
  2. Stealing A Highland Bride, by Kimberly Nielsen
  3. The Blind Seer, by Kelly Ann Scott

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final round judge: Elle Keck, Avon Books/HarperCollins

  1. Miss Chelsea’s Secret Night, by Barbara Bettis
  2. The Goddess of Scandal, by Miranda Dane
  3. Never Trust an Irishman, by Emily Sullivan

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final round judge: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

  1. Appetites and Vices, by Felicia Grossman
  2. The Cost of Hope, by G. S. Carr
  3. Bride of Baxter Ridge, by Becky Lower

 

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final round judge: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

  1. Artifice and Valor, by Felicia Grossman*
  2. The Stingaree, by Marie LaVanier Gollias
  3. A More Perfect Love, by Kate Forest

Modern History

Final round judge: Deborah Gilbert, Soul Mate Publishing

  1. The Circle Unbroken, by Nancy Massand**
  2. Sowing Northern Fields, by Donna Lovitz
  3. What Comes After Four, Miranda Darrow

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final round judge: Danielle Egan-Miller, Brown and Miller Literary Associates

  1. Marisol’s Pirate, by Lillian Ortiz
  2. Moonlight Whisper, by Kimberly Nielsen
  3. Connachta: Blood Prophecy, by Judy Conner

Legend—A Man for All Reasons

Final round judge: Jennie Conway, St. Martin’s Press

  1. Bride of Baxter Ridge, by Becky Lower
  2. The Blind Seer, by Kelly Ann Scott
  3. What Comes After Four, by Miranda Darrow

 

 

 

 

2017 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final round judge: Aletha Spiridon, Entangled Publishing

  1. Black Dragon’s Bride by Christine Scardicchio
  2. Whitecliff by Valen Cox
  3. Seduction of a Warrior by Christine Scardicchio

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final round judge: Deborah Nemeth, Carina Press

  1. Secrets and Smoke by Esme Rose Cooper
  2. A Scandalous Liason by Laura Harper
  3. Heart of Ice by Julia Jones

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final round judge: Janet Clementz, Soulmate Publishing

  1. Tangled Up In You by Molly Owen
  2. Rebellious Hearts by Marsha McDonald
  3. Prairie Heart by Laura Harper

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final round judge: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

  1. The Nine Lives of Eric Merry by Aubrey Wynn
  2. Wings by Tracey Dragon
  3. The Orient Pearls by Denise Griffon

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final round judge: Rose Pender, Wild Rose Press

  1. The Arrow and the Pistol by M. L. Guida
  2. It’s About Time by Anastasia Abboud
  3. Awakening the Blade by Alexia Chantel

Legend—A Man for All Reasons

Final round judge: Junessa Viloria, Penguine Random House

  1. Black Dragon’s Bride by Christine Scardicchio
  2. Awakening the Blade by Alexia Chantel
  3. The Nine Lives of Eric Merry by Aubrey Wynn
  4. Heart of Ice by Julia Jones

(Four finalists due to a tie score.)

 

 

2016 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final round judge: Junessa Viloria, Penguin Random House

  1. As it Pleases the King by Sara Barnard
  2. Lady of the Raj by Deborah C. Wilding
  3. Traitor’s Knot by Cryssa Bazos

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final round judge: Allison Carroll, Harlequin

  1. Dangerous by Genevieve LaViolette
  2. Scandalous by Genevieve LaViolette
  3. Barbarous by Genevieve LaViolette

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final round judge: Jess Verdi, Crimson Romance

  1. Saving Columbine Ranch by Karen Miller
  2. Green Mountain Rogue by Alyssa Roberts
  3. The Paradox of Love by Teri Harman

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final round judge: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

  1. This is Us by Eleri Grace
  2. Edge of No Return by J’nellCiesielski
  3. Love at Five Thousand Feet by Pamela Hudson

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final round judge: Robin Haseltine, Entangled Publishing

  1. The Seductress by Jessica Kelley
  2. The Bridge Between by Christy Smith
  3. Gilded Ghost by Diana Billert

Legend—A Man for All Reasons

Final round judge: Gabrielle Keck, Harper Collins

  1. Gilded Ghost by Diana Biller
  2. This Is Us by Eleri Grace*
  3. To Love A Scandalous Duke by Liana De la Rosa*
    Six Weeks With An Earl by Eve Pendle*

(*3 way tie)

2015 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Final round judge: Nicole D’Arienzo, Wild Rose Press

  1. A Knights Ransom by Edwina Moore (full manuscript requested)
  2. Queen of Heka by Michalea Moore (full manuscript requested)
  3. Her Stolen Virtue by Kara Collins

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Final round judge: Katherine Pelz, Penguin Group

  1. A Rebel without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet (full manuscript requested)
  2. The Secret Affairs of a Duke’s Daughter by Janna MacGregor (partial manuscript requested)
  3. Three Proposals by Justine Covington

Colonial/Western/Civil War

Final round judge: Allison Carroll, Harlequin

  1. The House Carpenter by Rose Itaska
  2. Amaryllis by Joyce Proell
  3. The Falcon’s Prize by Kelly Jameson

Post-Victorian/World WarII

Final round judge: Laura Bradford, The Bradford Agency

  1. A Buttercup in Winter by Mary-Teresa Heath (full manuscript requested)
  2. Simple Acts of Grace by Adriana Allegri
  3. Rhapsody in Red by Frances Fowlkes

Time-Travel/Paranormal

Final round judge: Debby Gilbert, Soul Mate Publishing

  1. Footprints in Time by Hanna Rhys Barnes (full manuscript requested)
  2. Thieves Honor by Jamalia Brinkley (full manuscript requested)
  3. Stealing Time by William Haggart

Historical YA

Final round judge: Chris Keeslar, Burroughs Publishing

  1. Touched by Leanne Farrell
  2. Isle of My Heart by Lana Pattinson
  3. Wild Horses by Chan Cox Elder

Legend—A Man for All Reasons

Final round judge: Nephele Tempest, The Knight Agency

  1. Amaryllis by Joyce Proell
  2. Rhapsody in Red by Fran Fowlkes
  3. Capturing the Master of Strathburn by Amy Rose Bennett
  4. The Secret Affairs of a Duke’s Daughter by Janna MacGregor
2013 Romance Through the Ages Results

AMR/GRV

Final Round Judge: Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein, senior agent at McIntosh & Otis Literary Agency

  1. The Price of a Gentleman by Pamela Bolton-Holifield, writing as Louisa Cornell
  2. Masquerade by Sonja Goedde
  3. The Wager by Cassandra Pennington, writing as Cassandra Samuels

PVV

Final Round Judge Mary Sue Seymour, The Seymour Agency

  1. vMeme’s War by Barbara Whittaker
  2. The Touch of her Enemy by Cheri S. Miller
  3. The Song that Stole her Heart Away by Joanna Lloyd

CWW

Final Round Judge Rhonda Helms, Carina Press

  1. Fool’s Gold by Cari Davis
  2. Return to Ravish by Angelyn Schmid
  3. The Wicked North by Gina Danna

Legend

Final Round Judge Lois Winston, agent, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

  1. Fool’s Gold by Cari Davis
  2. Masquerade by Sonja Goedde
  3. Meme’s War by Barbara Whittaker
2012 Romance Through the Ages Results

Published Contest

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

  1. The Sinner by Margaret Mallory
  2. The Guardian by Margaret Mallory
  3. My Wild Highlander by Vonda Sinclair

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

    1. Redeeming the Rogue by Donna McMeans
    2. vThe Angel & St. Claire

by Diana Hussey

  1. The Rogue Who Loved Me by Ingela Hyatt

Romantic Suspense

  1. Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant
  2. Deadly Sins by Kylie Brant
  3. Courting Death by Carol Stephenson

Best First Book

  1. Night Walker by Lisa Kessler
  2. Mind Over Matter by S J Clarke
  3. A Run for Love by Callie Hutton

Best First Historical

  1. Blood and Treasure by Jenn Bray-Weber
  2. Healing Hearts by Taryn Kincaid

Colonial/Civil War/Western

  1. Much Ado About Marshalls by Jacquie Rogers
  2. West of Heaven by Barbara Scott
  3. Dashing Druid by Lyn Horner

Novella Historical

  1. Christmas at Farley Manor by Cheryl Bolen
  2. The Trinket Seller’s Daughter by Nicole Hurley-Moore
  3. A Wife by Christmas by Callie Hutton

Novella

  1. The Djinn’s Dilemma by Mina Khan
  2. Butterflies are Free by Debby Lee

Contemporary

  1. After Midnight by Sarah Grimm
  2. Talk of the Town by Barbara Scott

Fantasy/Futuristic/Paranormal/Time Travel

  1. Night Walker by Lisa Kessler
  2. Past Her Time by Melissa Jarvis
  3. Twist of Time by Sandy James

Inspirational/YA Historical

  1. The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson
  2. Passage to November by Phyllis DeMarco
  3. Washed Under the Waves by Gloria Clover

Unpublished Contest

Colonial/Civil War

judged by Rhonda Helms, editor, Carina Press

  1. A House Divided by Ashlyn Macnamara (Full manuscript requested)
  2. A Pearl of Great Price by Anna Taylor Sweringen
  3. Last Limner in Bohemia by Ann Prehn

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

judged by Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein, senior agent at McIntosh & Otis Literary Agency

  1. Lord Somerton’s Heir by Alison Brideson (Full manuscript requested)
  2. Joanna Shupe, Drawn to the Earl and Angela Quarles, Must Love Breeches (tie)
2011 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance (AMR)

    Final Round Judge: Kevan Lyon – Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

  1. The Secret Daughter by Leanne T. Farrell
  2. The Bruised Sky by Jennifer Bray-Weber
  3. Jerusalem’s Harlot by Wanda Thomas

Georgian/Regency/Victorian (GRV)

Final Round Judge: Emmanuelle Morgan, Judith Ehrlich Agency

  1. An Autumn for Seduction by Jennifer McQuiston
  2. Imperial Guard by Elaine Schwertz
  3. Ella by Virginia Taylor

Colonial/Western/Civil War (CWW)

Final Round Judge: Rhonda Stapleton, Carina Press

  1. Gray’s Menagerie by Nancy Connally
  2. Hart’s Desire by Chris Fullerton
  3. Night Angel by Marlene Urso

Post-Victorian/World War II (PVW)

Final Round Judge: Rebecca Strauss, MacIntosh and Otis Literary Agency

  1. Soldier’s Serenade by Ellen Lindseth
  2. To Cuba With Love by Averil Reisman
  3. The Spy’s Dilemma by Ellen Lindseth

Time-Travel/Historical Paranormal (TTP)

Final Round Judge: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks Inc.

  1. Bewitched By a Kiss by Kristin Anderson
  2. The Devil of Whitechapelv by Rebecca Skrabi
  3. Queen of Heka by Michalae Moore

Historical Erotic (HER)

Final Round Judge: Alicia Condon, Kensington Books

  1. Lessons From a Scoundrel by Christa McHugh
  2. Magic Wars by Camryn Rhys
  3. Wanted Renegade by Carol Hedgepeth

LEGEND, A Man for all Reasons

Final Round Judge: Kelly Schaub, The Wild Rose Press

  1. The Soldier’s Serenade by Ellen Lindseth
  2. Ella by Virginia Taylor
  3. Night Angel by Marlene Urso
  4. Love Never Dies by Kathy Bone
  5. Magic Wars by Camryn Rhys
  6. Jerusalem’s Harlot by Wanda Thomas
  7. Bealtaine’s Bride by Mary-Teresa Heath
2010 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance (AMR)

    Final Round Judge: Kevan Lyon – Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

  1. Loving the Norseman by Kris Tualla
  2. Witch Hazel by Coreene Smith
  3. Hooves of Thunder, Hearts of Silk by Vicki J. Bendau

Georgian/Regency/Victorian (GRV)

Final Round Judge: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency

  1. Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  2. By the Light of the Moon by Eleanor Nystrom (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  3. (tie) A Deceitful Widow by Constance Hussey
    The Heiress Returns by Jennifer Harrington
    Pirate by Night by Katherine Bone
    Dark Heart by Lisa Chaplin

Colonial/Western/Civil War (CWW)

Final Round Judge: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks

  1. Divine Gamble by Charlene Raddon (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  2. The Secret Life of Jennie Quinn by Wendy Gray
  3. Paper Hearts by Kay Hudson

Post-Victorian/World War II (PVW)

Final Round Judge: Jennifer Miller, Samhain Publishing

  1. Rachel’s War by Robert Hecker (Request for Full Manuscript Submission with revisions)
  2. Her Secret Flyboy by Jeanne Dickson
  3. Wings by Tracey Barnes

Time-Travel/Historical Paranormal (TTP)

Final Round Judge: Alicia Condon, Kensington

  1. Into the Fire by Coreene Smith (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  2. My Cursed Highlander by Kimberly Killion
  3. Stealing Time by William Haggart

Historical Erotic (HER)

Final Round Judge: Audrey LeFehr, Kensington

  1. The Seduction of Phaeton Black by G. Jillian Stone (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  2. The Loving of Lord Loxley by Madeline Smyth (Request for Full Manuscript Submission)
  3. Submitting to the Rake by Emily Chang Brown
  4. The Scent of Joy by Krista Pergande Callas

LEGEND, A Man for all Reasons

Final Round Judge: Esi Sogah, Morrow/Avon Books

  1. The Heiress Returns (GRV) by Jennifer Harrington
  2. The Scourge of the Soaring Phoenix (TTP) by Mary Guida
  3. Wicked West (CWW) by Jacqui Nelson
  4. Dark Heart (GRV) by Lisa Chaplin
  5. Witch Hazel (AMR) by Coreene Smith
  6. The Loving of Lord Loxley (HER) by Madeline Smyth
  7. Rachel’s War (PVW) by Robert Hecker

And finally, our 2010 Best of the Best is Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow.Congratulations to you all!

2009 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance (AMR)

Final Round Judge: Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove

  1. The Devil’s Mistress by Laura Williams
  2. Butterfly Swords by Chi-Nguyen-Rettig
  3. A Kiss in the Wind by Jennifer Bray-Weber
  4. Silk and Seduction by Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Georgian/Regency/Victorian (GRV)

Final Round Judge: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency

  1. Rakes and Radishes by Susan Newman
  2. MisMatched by Alleyne Dickens
  3. The Highwayman’s Legacy by Louise Bergin

Colonial/Western/Civil War (CWW)

Final Round Judge: Nicole D’Arienzo, The Wild Rose Press

  1. Vigilante’s Bride by Yvonne Harris
  2. (tie) Something Fierce by Carolyn Martin
  3. (tie) Outlaw Bride by Tanya Hanson
  4. Harvest of Dreams by Alison Henderson

Post-Victorian/World War II (PVW)

Final Round Judge: Faith Black, Avalon Books

  1. The Aviatrix by Christine Johnson
  2. Where the Past Lies by Susan Speers
  3. Hollywood and Wine by Roberta Pala

Time-Travel/Historical Paranormal (TTP)

Final Round Judge: Alicia Condon, Dorchester

  1. Mystic Taxi by Karen Duvall
  2. Magic In His Arms by Anna Aycock
  3. A Pirate’s Fate by Ashlynn Pearce
  4. Wrecking the Hurricane by Christine Johnson

LEGEND, A Man for all Reasons

Final Round Judge: Esi Sogah, Morrow/Avon Books

  1. Butterfly Swords (AMR) by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
  2. (tie) Wrecking the Hurricane (TTP) by Christine Johnson
  3. (tie) Love in the Shadows (GRV ) by LaVerne Z. Coan
  4. Harvest of Dreams (CWW) by Alison Henderson
  5. Vigilante’s Bride (CWW, tie) by Yvonne Harris
  6. Where the Past Lies (PVW) by Susan Speers

Congratulations all!

2008 Romance Through the Ages Results

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

(Final Judge – Rose Hilliard, St. Martin’s Press)

    1. Wanting Finian by Kris Kennedy
    2. Virtue and Vice by Kimberly Brody
    3. (tie) The Woodcutter’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

 

    1. (tie) A Multitude of Vengeance by Amanda Lee Mole

 

 

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

(Final Judge – Kate Seaver, Berkley/Jove)

  1. The Making of Jenny Keeble by Courtney Milan
  2. Filigree and Shadow by Lenore Nash
  3. Once Upon a Masquerade by Tamara Hughes

Colonial/Western/Civil War

(Final Judge – Nicole D’Arienzo, The Wild Rose Press)

  1. The McCutcheons by Caroline Fyffe
  2. Hers to Captivate by Marlene Urso
  3. A Hearing Heart by Bonnie Davidson

Post Victorian – WW2

(Final Judge – Leanne Burroughs, Highland Press)

  1. Shattered Innocence by Averil Reisman
  2. Miss Lennie by Deborah Ledgerwood
  3. Jewel Beyond Price by Alleyne Dickens
  4. Away to Moss Castle by Jeanne Dickson

Time Travel/Paranormal

(Final Judge – Lindsay Nouis, NAL)

  1. Cry Wolf by Pamela Labud
  2. Fallen Angels in Paradise by Cathy Leming
  3. His Warrior Angel by Lucy Farago
  4. Lord of Abydos by Michalea Moore

Legend Award – A Man for All Reasons

– is given to the entry with the most desirable, most developed hero. All entries are eligible for this award.
(Final Judge – Tessa Woodward, Avon)

  1. The Making of Jenny Keeble by Courtney Milan
  2. (tie) Wanting Finian by Kris Kennedy
    (tie) Shattered Innocence by Averil Reisman
  3. The McCutcheons by Caroline Fyffe
  4. Lord of Abydos by Michalea Moore

And finally, our

2008 Best of the Best

is Shattered Innocenceby Averil Reisman.
Congratulations to you all!