I was fortunate to be a finalist for the Booksellers Best Award. Those of us present for the winners’ announcements enjoyed a fabulous evening of getting to know other authors and a delicious “spread” of appetizers. Please understand. I never expected to win. I was up against Hannah Howell and Anna Campbell in the long historical category. I was just happy to be in the mix. Hannah Howell was our winner. She and I spent some time on Thursday discussing books (naturally) and skunks (from the original post below).
Which of these nominees have you read?
TRADITIONAL: From the Outside (Helen Brenna); Italian Tycoon, Secret Son (Lucy Gordon); Invitation to the Boss’s Ball (Fiona Harper); Dreaming of Home (Glynna Kaye); CEOs Don’t Cry (Joselyn Vaughn)
SHORT CONTEMPORARY: The Perfect Country & Western Story (Christine Columbus); The Billionaire’s Fake Engagement (Robyn Grady); Having the Billionaire’s Baby (Sandra Hyatt); What Family Means (Geri Krotow); Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father (Lynne Marshall); Twin Temptation (Cara Summers); Christmas Male (Cara Summers)
LONG CONTEMPORARY: Simple Wishes (Lisa Dale); A Kid to the Rescue (Susan Gable); No Hero Like Him (Elaine Grant); Hot Mail (Janice Maynard); A Small Town Reunion (Terry McLaughlin); Simon Says Mommy (Kay Stockham); Caitlyn’s Prize (Linda Warren)
SINGLE TITLE: One Reckless Summer (Toni Blake); According to Jane (Marilyn Brant); Breakfast in Bed (Robyn Kaye); Hot on Her Heels (Susan Mallery); The Lost Hours (Karen White)
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE: Waking the Dead (Kylie Brandt); Rock and Roll Queen of Bedlam (Marilee Brothers); Skin Game (Ava Gray); Free Falling (Sandy James)
EROTIC: Riding on Instinct (Jaci Burton); The Satin Sash ( Red Garnier); Rogue’s Run (Lara Santiago); Take Me (Shelli Stevens); Tracy Wolff (Full Exposure)
SHORT HISTORICAL: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Jennifer Ashley); Where the Wind Blows (Caroline Fyffe); Indiscreet (Carolyn Jewel); Knight of Pleasure (Margaret Mallory); Lord Braybrook’s Penniless Bride (Elizabeth Rolls); Wicked Little Game (Christine Wells)
LONG HISTORICAL: Captive of Sin (Anna Campbell); If He’s Wicked (Hannah Howell); If He’s Sinful (Hannah Howell); Darcy’s Temptation (Regina Jeffers)
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL/FUTURISTIC: Ravenous:The Dark Forgotten (Sharon Ashwood); Vanished (Maureen Child); Immortal Bride (Lisa Childs); New Blood (Gail Dayton); Midnight’s Master (Cynthia Eden); Dyad Dreams (Ann Hinnenkamp); The Warrior (Sharon Sala)
INSPIRATIONAL: Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida (Sandra Bricker); Paper Roses (Amanda Cabot); An Eye for an Eye (Irene Hannon); Sunset Beach (Trish Perry); If Tomorrow Never Comes (Marlo Schalesky); Missy Tippens (His Forever Love)
BEST FIRST BOOK: According to Jane (Marilyn Brant); The Satin Sash (Red Garnier); Dyad Dreams (Ann Hinnehkamp); Dreaming of Home (Glynna Kaye)