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2009 Golden Quill
Award Winners and Finalists |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Winner: The Secret
Soldier by Jennifer Morey
Courting Miss
Adelaide by Jean Dean
The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
Her One Desire by Kimberly Killion
Romancing Rebecca by Amber Polo |
EROTIC ROMANCE
Winner: Black Silk by
Sharon Page
Lyon, The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth
Amber
She's On Top by Susan Lyons
Hot Silk by Sharon Page
Menagerie by Lara Santiago
Caitlyn's Kisses, Vol. IV by Caitlyn Willows
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HISTORICAL
Winner: To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt
Kidnapped By The Cowboy by Pam Crooks
Shadow Rider by Kathryn Dennis
Gentlemen Behaving Badly by Michelle Marcos
The Kiss by Sophia Nash
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HOT, SEXY & SENSUOUS
Winner: Sex Straight Up by Kathleen O'Reilly
A Sexy Time of It by Cara Summers
Lie With Me by Cara Summers
Does She Dare? by Tawny Weber
Risquι Business by Tawny Weber |
INSPIRATIONAL
Winner:
For Pete's Sake
by Linda Windsor
Love Finds You in Valentine, Nebraska by Irene Brand
Mulberry Park by Judy Duarte
Beach Dreams by Trish Perry
Bluegrass Hero by Allie Pleiter
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LONG CONTEMPORARY
Winner: Be My Babies by
Kathryn Shay
The
Wedding Heiress by Pamela Ford
More Than A Memory by Roz Denny Fox
Always A Mother by Linda Warren
No Place Like Home by Margaret Watson |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Winner: Sweet Spot by
Susan Mallery
Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery
Taking The Heat by Kathryn Shay
Addicted to Love by Lori Wilde |
NOVELLA
Winner: Aunt Delia's
Legacy (Snowbound) by Cara Summers
Shotgun Vows (Western Weddings) by
Kate Bridges
Snowbound Bride (Christmas Weddings) by Shirley Jump
I Can Still Feel You (Tex Appeal) by Cara Summers
By New Year's Day (The Holiday Inn) by Phyllis Bourne Williams |
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
Winner: Soul of a
Highlander by Melissa Mayhue
Your Magic or Mine? by Ann Macela
Wicked Is The Night by Catherine Mulvany
In Twilight's Shadow by Patti O'Shea
Dark Deceiver by Pamela Palmer
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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Winner: Trust Me by
Brenda Novak
Lie To Me by Starr Ambrose
Running From Strangers by C.C. Harrison
Watch Me by Brenda Novak
Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers |
TRADITIONAL
Winner: The Heart
Surgeon's Secret Son by Janice Lynn
The Soldier's Homecoming by Donna
Alward
Saying Yes To A Millionaire by Fiona Harper
Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh
The Rancher's Doorstep Baby by Patricia Thayer
The Millionaire's Proposal by Trish Wylie
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SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Winner: The Firefighter
And The Single Mum by Laura Iding
Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs
Marry-Me Christmas by Shirley Jump
You, And No Other by Lynda Sandoval
Texas Heir by Linda Warren |
FANTASY, SCI-FI, FUTURISTIC
Winner: Dragonborn by
Jade Lee
Queen of the Dragons by Shana Abι
Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy
Double Enchantment by Kathryne Kennedy
Electra Galaxy's Mr. Intersteller Feller by Candace Sams
King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson
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REGENCY
Winner: The Vanishing
Viscountess by Diane Gaston
Scandalizing the Ton by Diane Gaston
The Stranger She Married by Donna Hatch
Miss Quinn's Quandary by Shirley Marks
An Improper Aristocrat by Deb Marlowe
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2008 Golden Quill
Award Winners and Finalists |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Winner: The Charmstone by C.C. Harrison
Dark Rider by Kathrynn Dennis
The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna
MacMeans
The Dark Gate by Pamela Palmer
First, There is a River by Kathy Steffen
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EROTIC ROMANCE
Winner: Touch Me by Susan Lyons
The Dark Garden by Eden Bradley
Blood Red by Sharon Page
Mona Lisa Blossoming by Sunny
Teamwork by Caitlyn Willows
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HISTORICAL
Winner: My Fair Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren
Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks
Wicked Woman by Denise Eagan
The Perfect Bride by Brenda Joyce
Surrender to a Scoundrel by Julianne
MacLean
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HOT, SEXY & SENSUOUS
Winner: The P.I. by Cara Summers
Underneath It All by Lori Borrill
Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy by HelenKay
Dimon
Hard and Fast by Lisa Renee Jones
Beyond Seduction by Kathleen O'Reilly |
INSPIRATIONAL
Winner: Buried Secrets by Margaret Daley
Mountains Stand Strong by Irene Brand
Vanished by Margaret Daley
Surrender Bay by Denise Hunter
Love's Healing Touch by Jane Myers Perrine
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LONG CONTEMPORARY
Winner: Her Sister's Child by Cynthia Thomason
The Sister Switch by Pamela Ford
The Rancher Needs a Wife by Terry
McLaughlin
Betting on Santa by Debra Salonen
Small Town Family by Margaret Watson |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Winner: Close to You by Kathryn Shay
Really Something by Shirley Jump
Knock Off by Rhonda Pollero
First, There is a River by Kathy Steffen
There Goes the Bride by Lori Wilde |
ROMANTIC NOVELLA
Winner: Blame it on Karma (Jinxed!) by Jacquie
D'Alessandro
One Magic Eve (Western Winter Wonderland)
by Pam Crooks
Hot Down Under (The Firefighter) by Susan
Lyons
Dear Santa (A Blazing Little Christmas) by
Kathleen O'Reilly
Diss-Connected (Names I Call My Sister) by
Lynda Sandoval
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PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
Winner: Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
Dark Lies by Vivi Anna
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by
Melissa Mayhue
Highland Guardian by Melissa Mayhue
Night Hunter by Cathy McDavid
Love in the Fast Lane by Jenna McKnight
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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Winner: The Charmstone by C.C. Harrison
White Heat by Cherry Adair
Dead Giveaway by Brenda Novak
Lone Star Legacy by Roxanne Rustand
Love, Lies and a Double Shot of Deception
by Lois Winston
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TRADITIONAL
Winner: The Boss's Little Miracle by Barbara
McMahon
Back to Mr. & Mrs. by Shirley Jump
Princess Australia by Nicola Marsh
Raising the Rancher's Family by Patricia
Thayer
A Mother For The Tycoon's Child by Patricia
Thayer
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SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Winner: His Only Wife by Cathy McDavid
Shadow Whispers by Linda Conrad
Red Wolf's Return by
Mary J. Forbes
One Cool Lawman by Diane Pershing
Deja You by Lynda Sandoval
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FANTASY
Winner: Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
Insufficient Mating Material by Rowena
Cherry
Anaz-Voohri by Vijaya Schartz
Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny
Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson
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REGENCY
Winner: The Earl's Secret by Terri Brisbin
The Rake's Redemption by Georgina Devon
A Certain Want of Reason by Kate Dolan
A Limited Engagement by Saralee Etter
The Secret Hunter by Susanne Saville
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2007 Golden Quill
Award Winners and Finalists |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Winner -
Step Into Darkness Naomi Bells
Mona Lisa Awakening Sunny
Eyes of Crow Jeri Ready-Smith
The Raven Prince Elizabeth Hoyt
Calamity Jane Kathleen Bacus |
EROTIC ROMANCE
Winner -
Champagne Rules Susan Lyons
Mona Lisa Awakening Sunny
Seduced by Magic Cheyenne McCray
Hot in Here Susan Lyons
Caitlyn's Kisses, Vol. 3 Caitlyn Willows |
HISTORICAL
Winner:
The Husband Trap Tracy Anne Warren
Lady X's Cowboy Zoe Archer
Maidensong Diana Groe
Portrait of a Lover Julianne MacLean
Tempting Juliana Lauren Royal |
HOT, SEXY & SENSUOUS
Winner -
When She Was Bad Cara Summers
Asking for Trouble Leslie Kelly
Real Women Don't Wear Size 2 Kelly St. John
Tell Me Your Secrets Cara Summers
A Tall Dark Cowboy Mackenzie McKade |
INSPIRATIONAL
Winner -
No Place Like Home Debra Clopton
Rekindled Tamera Alexander
Reclaiming Nick Susan May Warren
An Unexpected Blessing Merrillee Whren
Revealed Tamera Alexander |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Winner -
Family First Margaret Watson
Shadow Watch Linda Conrad
The Cowboy's Return Linda Warren
Make-Believe Cowboy Terry McLaughlin
Angels of the Big Sky Roz Denny Fox |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Winner -
River's Edge Marie Bostwick
The Marcelli Bride Susan Mallery
Sweet Water Anna Jeffrey
Best Man for the Job Susan Yarina
Pieces of the Heart Karen White |
ROMANTIC NOVELLA
Winner -
Viva Las Vampires Jennifer Ashley
Just Like the Ones We Used to Know Brenda Novak
Once Upon a Christmas Catherine Mulvany
You Can't Steal First Annette Blair
Chocolate Kisses Renee Luke
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PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
Winner -
Sojourn Jana G. Oliver
Eyes of Crow Jeri Smith-Ready
Always Mine Sophia Johnson
Haunted Lisa Childs
Beloved Angel: Heart of the Highlands Victoria Noxon |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Winner -
You Only Love Twice Lori Wilde
Dead Silence Brenda Novak
Invisible Recruit Mary Buckham
Shadow Lines Carol Stephenson
The Last Warrior Kylie Brant |
TRADITIONAL
Winner -
Here With Me Holly Jacobs
Found: His Family Nicola Marsh
Snowbound Reunion Barbara McMahon
His Inherited Wife Barbara McMahon
The Sheikh's Secret Barbara McMahon
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SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Winner -
Mr. and Mistress Heidi Betts
Bedded Then Wed Heidi Betts
The Unexpected Millionaire Susan Mallery
Seven-Year Seduction Heidi Betts
Court Me, Cowboy Barbara White Daille |
FANTASY
Winner -
Crimson Rogue Liz Maverick
Eternal Nights Patti O'Shea
Men in Chains Virginia Reede
The Charade Mackenzie McKade |
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2006 Golden Quill
Award Winners and Finalists |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Jane Millionaire
by Janice Lynn
Finalists
Courting Claudia by Robyn DeHart
My Hero by Marianna Jameson
Dance of Desire by Catherine Kean
Worth Every Risk by Dianna Love Snell |
EROTIC ROMANCE
Crime Tells: Calista's Men
by Jory Strong
Finalists
Sins and Secrets by Denise A. Agnew
Return to Wonderland: Lord Kir of Oz by Cheyenne McCray &
Mackenzie McKade
Treasure Hunters by Caitlyn Willows
Undercover Lover by Caitlyn Willows |
HISTORICAL
Lady Dearing's Masquerade
by Elena Greene
Finalists
If You Dare by Kresley
Cole
Courting Claudia by Robyn DeHart
Tender is the Knight by Jackie Ivie
Lost in Temptation by Lauren Royal |
HOT, SEXY & SENUOUS
Confessions of a "Wicked" Woman
by Susanna Carr
Finalists
Confessions of a Lingerie Addict by Jennifer Ashley
Lip Lock by Susanna Carr
Playing with Fire by Cathy McDavid
Silk Confessions by Joanne Rock |
INSPIRATIONAL
Her Brother's Keeper
by Valerie HansenFinalists
Light in the Storm by Margaret Daley
A Land of Sheltered Promise by Jane Kirkpatrick
Finding Christmas by Gail Gaymer Martin
Loving Feelings by Gail Gaymer Martin |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Forgotten Son
by Linda Warren
Finalists
Taking Back Mary Ellen Black
by Lisa Childs
A Stranger in Town by Brenda Novak
His Case, Her Child by Linda Style
Rules of Engagement by Bonnie K. Wynn |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
My Hero
by Marianna Jameson
Finalists
Promises to Keep by Susan Crandall
Blood Moon Over Britain
by Morag McKendrick Pippin
Fool's Gold by Jennifer Skully
Saving Allegheny Green by Lori Wilde |
ROMANTIC NOVELLA
The Accidental Duchess
by Sandy Blair
Finalists
A Single Girl's Guide to Christmas
by Jennifer Ashley
Skin Deep by Jasmine Haynes
Merry Texmas by Linda Warren
Secrets Vol. 12: White Heat
by Leigh Wyndfield |
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
Shadows All Around Her
by Catherine Mulvaney
Finalists
Stone Maiden by Tina Gerow
The Last Bride by Sandra Landry
Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
Through a Crimson Veil by Patti O'Shea |
REGENCY
Ask Jane
by Victoria Hinshaw
Finalists
Twin Peril by Susannah Carleton
The Captain by Lynn Collum
Least Likely Lovers by Victoria Hinshaw
The Convenient Bride by Teresa McCarthy |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Back in Texas
by Roxanne Rustand
Finalists
The Business of Strangers
by Kylie Brant
Camouflage Heart by Dana Marton
The Sheik's Safety by Dana Marton
Every Waking Moment by Brenda Novak |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
X-treme Dating
by Cathy McDavid
Finalists
Bought by a Millionaire by Heidi Betts
When the Lights Go Down by Heidi Betts
Bound by Honor by Donna Clayton
One Night in Texas by Jane Sullivan |
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2005 Golden Quill
Award Winners and Finalists |
TRADITIONAL
Marriage in Name Only
by Barbara McMahon
Harlequin RomanceFinalists:
The Bowen Bride by Nicole Burnham
Her Frog Prince by Shirley Jump
The Daddy's Promise by Shirley Jump
Wyatt's Ready-Made Family by Patricia Thayer
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SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Tall, Dark and Texan
by Jane Sullivan
Harlequin Temptation
Finalists:
One Bachelor to Go by Nicole Burnham
Between Strangers by Linda Conrad
Hung Up On You by Holly Jacobs
When He Was Bad by Jane Sullivan
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LONG CONTEMPORARY
Most Wanted
by Jean Brashear
Harlequin SuperRomance
Finalists:
A Family of Her Own by Brenda Novak
Operation Texas by Roxanne Rustand
Which Child is Mine? by Karen Rose Smith
The Witness by Linda Style
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PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
Sight Unseen
by Gayle Wilson
Harlequin Intrigue
Finalists:
Echoes by Erin Grady
Stone Heart by Candace Sams
Racing Against the Clock by Lori Wilde
TimeQuest by Susan Yarina
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INSPIRATIONAL
Winter Winds
by Gayle Roper
Multnomah Publishers
Finalists:
A Family for Tory by Margaret Daley
Gold in the Fire by Margaret Daley
Mending Places by Denise Hunter
A Nest of Sparrows by Deborah Raney
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BEST FIRST BOOK
Ain't Love Grand?
by Dana Taylor
Echelon EmbraceFinalists:
To the Limit by Virginia Kelly
Never Naughty Enough by Jill Monroe
The Mistress of Trevelyan by Jennifer St. Giles
The Dark Plain by Sloan St. James
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REGENCY
Saving Lord Verwood
by Elena Greene
Signet Regency/NAL
Finalists:
Lady Scandal by Shannon Donnelly
The Madcap Marriage by Allison Lane
A Proper Introduction by Christine Locksy
Lady Elinor's Escape by Linda McLaughlin
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HISTORICAL
Once a Gentleman
by Candice Hern
Avon RomanceFinalists:
Moon in the Water by Elizabeth Grayson
An Affair Most Wicked by Julianne MacLean
My Favorite Thief by Karyn Monk
The Knight's Redemption by Joanne Rock
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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Maximum Security
by Tracy Montoya
Harlequin Intrigue
Finalists:
Dangerous Deception by Kylie Brant
Echoes by Erin Grady
Cold Feet by Brenda Novak
Charmed and Dangerous by Lori Wilde
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MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Killing Time
by Leslie Kelly
Harlequin Special Release
Finalists:
Secret Shadows by Judie Aitken
Shower of Stars by Nancy Herkness
In Your Eyes by Laura Moore
Unsettling by Lynda Sandoval
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HOT, SEXY AND SENSUOUS
Very Truly Sexy
by Dawn Atkins
Harlequin BlazeFinalists:
Absolute Pleasure by Jamie Denton
Colt's Choice by Patrice Michelle
Never Naughty Enough by Jill Monroe
Gotta Have It by Lori Wilde
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Erotic Romance
Wonderland: King of Clubs
by Cheyenne McCray
Ellora's CaveFinalists:
Summer Heat by Jaci Burton
My Immortal Knight: Love Bites
by Delilah Devlin
Vampire Dreams by
Cheyenne McCray & Annie Windsor
Caitlyn's Kisses--Volume I by Caitlyn Willows
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Futuristic
The Power of Two
by Patti O'Shea
Dorchester, Love Spell
Finalists:
Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry
Dark Passion by April Reid
Operation: Pleiades Relics by Vijaya Schartz
White Tiger by Vijaya Schartz
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2004 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
The Wish
by Diane Pershing
Silhouette Romance |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
The Montana Bride
by Barbara Clark
Wings ePress, Inc. |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Completely Smitten
by Susan Mallery
Silhouette Special Edition |
PARANORMAL
Dance with the Devil
by Sherilyn Kenyon
St. Martin's Press |
INSPIRATIONAL
Promised to Me
by Robin Lee Hatcher
Zondervan |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Back Roads
by Susan Crandall
Warner Books/Warner Forever |
REGENCY
The Redwyck Charm
by Elena Greene
Signet Regency/NAL |
HISTORICAL
Rose
by Lauren Royal
NAL/Signet Books |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Christmas at Shadow Creek
by Roxanne Rustand
Harlequin Superromance |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
The Sparkling One
by Susan Mallery
Pocket Star |
HOT, SEXY AND SENSUOUS
A Mutual Favor
by Anna Jacobs
Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc. |
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2003 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
A Husband in Her Eyes
by Karen Rose Smith |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Double Exposure
by Vicki Lewis Thompson |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Cowboy at the Crossroads
by Linda Warren |
PARANORMAL
Midnight Embrace
by Amanda Ashley |
INSPIRATIONAL
Summer Shadows
by Gayle Roper |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Love Me Again
by Wendy Burge |
REGENCY
Duel of Hearts
by Diane Farr |
HISTORICAL
Lady in Waiting
by Nicole Byrd |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Behind the Mask
by Metsy Hingle |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Doctor, Doctor
by Carmen Green |
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2000-2001 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
A Mother for Molly
by Barbara McMahon |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Expecting the Boss's Baby
by Leanne Banks |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
The Cowboy and the Heiress
by Anna DeForest |
PARANORMAL
A Touch of Fire
by Barbara Clark |
INSPIRATIONAL
The Negotiator
by Dee Henderson |
BEST FIRST BOOK
A Perfect Love
by Sandra Landry |
REGENCY
The Christmas Charm
by Lynn Collum |
HISTORICAL
A Scandalous Proposal
by Julia Justiss |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
More Than Gold
by Shirley Hailstock |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Kiss and Tell
by Cherry Adair |
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1999-2000 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
The Nine Dollar Daddy
by Day Leclaire |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Say "Ahh..."
by Donna Sterling |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Yours for Ninety Days
by Barbara McMahon |
PARANORMAL
A Cry at Midnight
by Victoria Chancellor |
INSPIRATIONAL
Daughter of Joy
by Kathleen Morgan |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Kentucky Dream
by Terry Blain |
REGENCY
Annabella's Diamond
by Judith A. Lansdowne |
HISTORICAL
Red Roses Mean Love
by Jacquie D'Alessandro |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Secret Legacy
by Carolee Joy |
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE
Duplicity
by Vicki Hinze |
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1998-1999 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
The Twenty-Four Hour Bride
by Day LeClaire |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Operation Gigolo
by Vicki Lewis Thompson |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Cop of the Year
by Kathryn Shay |
PARANORMAL
This Time for Keeps
by Kathleen Kane |
INSPIRATIONAL
The Golden Cross
by Angela Hunt |
BEST FIRST BOOK
Willow King
by Chris Platt |
REGENCY
Devall's Angel
by Allison Lane |
HISTORICAL
Balmorrow's Bride
by Judith Lansdowne |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Suspicion
by Christiane Heggan |
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1997-1998 Golden Quill
Award Winners |
TRADITIONAL
Her Secret Santa
by Day LeClaire |
SHORT CONTEMPORARY
Marry Me Cowboy
by Peggy Moreland |
LONG CONTEMPORARY
Michael's Family
by Kathryn Shay |
PARANORMAL
Dared to Dream
by Tammy Hilz McCallum |
INSPIRATIONAL
Morning Song
by Patricia Rushford |
REGENCY
Francesca's Rake
by Lynn Kerstan |
LONG HISTORICAL
White Heather
by Jaclyn Reding |
SHORT HISTORICAL
Texas Destiny
by Lorraine Heath |
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
No Regrets
by Pat Warren
and
Too Close for Comfort
by Eve Gaddy |