Congratulations to the
 FINALISTS, 2008 


Contemporary
Final Judge: Esi Sogah, Avon

  • Jaclyn DiBona Whims of Fate
  • Tina M. Radcliffe In Her Wildest Dreams
  • Becke Martin Over Easy
  • Anne Hall Return to Gull Island
  • Jennifer G. Margeson Return to Me

Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements
Final Judge: Mary-Margaret Scrimger, MIRA

  • Polly Iyer InSight
  • Tina Kane The Wolf at the Door
  • Louise Forster The Secret Life Of Bob
  • Tiffany Yates Attack of the Merry Widows
  • Liese Sherwood-Fabre Heads Up, St. Anthony

Paranormal
Final Judge: Chris Keesler, Dorchester

  • Sena Conway Shadowalker
  • Rebecca Cline R.A.V.E.N.
  • Ann Marsh-Flores The Goblin
  • Margaret Batschelet Medium Rare
  • Nina Paules Love's Freedom

Historical
Final Judge: Hilary Sares, Kensington

  • Leah Brown The Redemption
  • Leslie LaCoste Montana Stage
  • Averil Reisman Shattered Innocence
  • Lori Sowell To Tame His Heart
  • Susan Newman Rakes and Radishes

Romantic Suspense
Final Judge: Patience Smith, Harlequin

  • Joan Ramsey Trust No One
  • Kristal Hinds Singletary Wilderness Mafia
  • Celesta Hofmann A Shot in the Dark
  • Christine Keach Dance Away, Danger
  • Ruth Logan Herne Neither Race nor Creed

Inspirational
Final Judge: Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill

  • Dianne K. Burns Defending Glory
  • Lorna Seilstad Watercolors
  • Caroline Fyffe Sourdough Creek
  • Mary Galusha Sapphire Skies
  • Dorothy Canada The Anchoring Ground
     
 Winners to be announced by the end of June 

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