Great Expectations 2013 Winners
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the winners or the contest, please contact the contest coordinator.
Series Contemporary Category
Shana Smith ~ Editor with Harlequin Books
First: The Wedding Deception by Amanda Barber (full manuscript requested)
Second: Second Time Around by Katalina M. James (full manuscript requested)
Third: The Resort by Tami Lund
Fourth: Buried Threads by Kaylin McFarren
Fifth: One More Time by Catherine Cervantes
Erotic Romance Category
Kelli Collins ~ Ellora’s Cave
First: Onyx by CT Green (full manuscript requested)
Second: Her Guardian by CT Green (full manuscript requested)
Third: Three Weeks with a Sheik by Casea Major
Fourth: Secret Sin by Lisa McKinney
Fifth: The Horse List by Anna Moder
Historical Category
Mallory Braus ~ Carina Press
First: Fool’s Gold by Caril Davis (full manuscript requested)
Second: The Lost Chord by Suzanne Turner (full manuscript requested)
Third: Secrets and Sapphires by Diana Walker
Fourth: The Tin Man’s Heart by Laura Huskins
Fifth: Edward Rochester: The Master of Thornfield by Nancy Hurst
Inspirational Category
Becky Monds ~ Thomas Nelson
First: In the Light of Day by Kristy Cambron (full manuscript requested)
Second: A Virtuous Ruby by Piper Huguley (full manuscript requested)
Third: Edward Rochester: The Master of Thornfield by Nancy Hurst (partial manuscript requested)
Fourth: Knowing Hope by Stacy Monson
Fifth: Love’s Forgiving Heart by Katherine McDermott
Mainstream with Romantic Elements
Emilia Pisani ~ Simon and Schuster
First: Unforgettable by Carrie Christie
Second: The Day the Merry Go Round Stopped by Orly Konig-Lopez
Third: The Duel Catherine Lawrence
Fourth: Love Sick Love by Barbara Flores
Fifth: Divide and Conquer by Carmen Fox
Romantic Suspense Category
Libby Murphy ~ Entangled
First: Not Quite Legal by Christina Elle
Second: Her Unreasonable Doubt by Anne-Marie Carroll
Third: Shadows at Midnight by Kelli Carlson
Fourth: Fighting Fear by Jo-Ann Carson
Fifth: Starting Over by Brenda Roberts
Single Title Category
Sue Grimshaw ~ Random House
First: Second Time’s the Charm by Vanessa M. Knight
Second: In Too Deep by Tracey Alvrez
Third: By Proxy by Katy Regnery
Fourth: Audrey’s Promise by Susan Sheehey
Fifth: Gravity by Julie Dove
Specialized Category
Deborah Nemeth ~ Carina Press
First: The Sins of Madeline Montgomery by Wendy Gray (full manuscript requested)
First: Guardian by Tara Sheets (full manuscript requested)
Second: Her Guardian by CT Green
Third: Shift Happens by Jasmin McKenzie
Fourth: Other Than by Mia Celeste
Fifth: Jazz’s Cubs by Nancy Corrigan
Young Adult Category
Erin Black ~ Scholastic
First: The Abolishionist’s Daughter by Gigi Orlowski (full manuscript requested)
Second: Awakening by Lori Freeland (full manuscript requested)
Third: Dethroned by Beth Burgoon
Fourth: Charming Cassandra by Michele Griskey
Fifth: Macha and the River Blue by Barbara Gerry