2009 Finalists

Contemporary Series Romance Category
Final Judge: Patience Smith, Harlequin
Jennifer Stroka Wildfire On Roca Mountain
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar The Latin Millionaire's Defiant Ex-Wife
Nancy Evertz Redemption
Rob Preece The Billionaire's Purchased Princess
Elizabeth Pina When Jonny Came

Contemporary Single Title
Final Judge: Esi Sogah, Avon
Jennifer Hopkins The Hunted
Nancy Evertz Steel Hearts
Donna Meier Dangerous Choices
Tracy St. Hilaire Lady of the Lake
Abby Gaines Make It Perfect

Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements
Final Judge: Leis Pederson, Berkley/Penguin
Cathryn Pritchard The End at River's Bend
Deborah Gross Prior Sins
Abby Gaines Unforgettable
Corrina Lavitt Above the Fold
Linda Lovely Degrees of Death

Historical Category
Final Judge: Chris Keesler, Dorchester
Sharon Calvin Dangerous Desires
Sally Orr Rake By Any Other Name
Julie Johnstone Decoding Deception
Yvonne Harris Vigilante's Bride
G. Jillian Stone The Yard Man

Paranormal Category
Final Judge: Heather Osborn, Tor
Barbara Longley Legend of the Druid Laird
Liese Sherwood-Fabre Magic School Drop-out
Leslie Duvall Darkness Dawns
Jean B. Newlin Dream Weaver
Jennette Heikes Machine Slave
Zita Christian Magick in the Marrow

Inspirational Category
Final Judge: Tina Colombo, Steeple Hill
Christine E. Johnson The Aviatrix
Dani Pettrey Quest
Selena Fulton Like A Bad Penny
Raynene Burgess Merry's Go Round
Cara Slaughter Love on Assignment