57 books, 27 contest finalists, and 10 publishing commitments. Awesome!
Book Releases (by release date)
Pamela DuMond, Cupcakes, Paws, and Bad Santa Claus (Annie Graceland Mysteries), December 31, Pamela DuMond
Claire Davon, Sense of Adventure, December 31, Claire Davon
Charlene Sands, The Cowboy Contract, December 31, Charlene Sands
Pamela DuMond, The Messenger (Mortal Beloved Romance), December 26, Pamela DuMond
Robena Grant, Gone Tropical, December 26, The Wild Rose Press
Maggie Marr, Hollywood Hit (Hollywood Girls Club), December 17, NLA Digital LLC
Claire Davon, It’s Not Love, December 7, Claire Davon
Kate McKinley, A Duchess in the Dark (By Invitation Only), December 3, Hachette Forever Yours
Ana Krista Johnson, Jade’s Treasure, December 2, Crimson Romance
Jennifer Haymore, The Rogue’s Proposal, November 19, Hachette Book Group: Forever
Tanya Hanson, Claiming His Heart, November 15, Prairie Rose Publications
Sylvie Fox
- Impasse, November 19, Penner Media
- Unlikely, November 18, Penner Media
Christine London, Soul in His Eyes, audio version, November 4, Celeritas Unlimited
Charlene Sands, The Secret Heir of Sunset Ranch, November 1, Harlequin Desire
Carol Arens, Rebel With a Heart, November 1, Harlequin Historical
Sabrina Darby, Private Research, October 29, Avon Red Impulse
Felice Fox, Hold Me Together, October 26, M. Scribes Press
Samanthe Beck, Falling For the Marine (McCade Brothers), October 25, Entangled Brazen
Mia Hopkins, Here’s My Problem, Dr. Kinsey (Dirty Little Numbers), October 23, Go Deeper Press
Robin Bielman, Her Accidental Boyfriend (A Secret Wishes Novel), October 14, Entangled Bliss
Roz Lee, Switch Hitter (Mustangs Baseball), October 8, Roz Lee
Veronica Scott, Dancer of the Nile (Gods of Egypt), October 4, Veronica Scott
Carol Arens, Christmas Cowboy Kisses, October 1, Harlequin Historical
Jennifer Haymore, His For Christmas (House of Trent), October 1, Hachette Forever Yours
Carol Ericson, Trap, Secure: Navy SEAL Security (Brothers in Arms: Fully Engaged), September 30, Harlequin Intrigue
Veronica Scott, Warrior of the Nile (Gods of Egypt), September 16, Carina Press
Kathy Bennett, A Deadly Justice, September 13, Kathy Bennett
Carol Malone w/a Jill Tunney, Ladies Night, September 4, Fight Card Books
Jayna Vixen, Leather and Sand, September 3, Jayna Vixen
Veronica Scott, Escape from Zulaire, August 30, Veronica Scott
Robin Bielman, Risky Surrender, August 26, Entangled: Indulgence
Suzanne Lazear, Charmed Vengeance (The Aether Chronicles), August 1, Flux
Janie Emaus, Confucius Say: When Shit Hits Fan, Girlfriends Bring Pooper Scooper (You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth), July 31, PRG Media
Jennifer Haymore, The Duchess Hunt (House of Trent), June 25, Hachette Forever Yours
Christine London, Caught Being Good (55 Portobello Road), June 25, Christine London
Roz Lee, Bases Loaded (Mustangs Baseball), June 24, State of Mind Publishing
Dee J. Adams, Against the Wall (High Stakes), June 16, Totally Irish Productions
Linda O. Johnston, Nonstop Spaniels, June 4, Penguin Group
Lynne Marshall, NYC Angels: Making the Surgeon Smile, June 1, Harlequin Medical Romance
Roz Lee, Free Agent (Mustangs Baseball), May 24, State of Mind Publishing
Dee J. Adams, Living Dangerously (Adrenline Highs), May 20, Carina Press
Robin Bielman, Kissing the Maid of Honor (A Secret Wishes Novel), May 13, Entangled Bliss
Sylvie Fox, Puppy Love, April 29, Crimson Romance
Felice Fox
- Hotter Than Sext (The Right Kind of Wrong #3), April 22, M. Scribes Press
- Perfect Sext (The Right Kind of Wrong #2), April 22, M. Scribes Press
- It’s Just Sext (The Right Kind of Wrong #1), April 22, M. Scribes Press
Robena Grant, Desert Exposure (Desert Heat Book 3), April 20, The Wild Rose Press
Charlene Sands, Sunset Surrender, March 1, Harlequin Desire
Dolores W. Maroney, Lost Melody, February 12, State of Mind Publishing
Linda O. Johnston
- Oodles of Poodles, February 5, Berkley
- Undercover Wolf, February 1, Harlequin Nocturne
Robena Grant
- The Blue Dolphin (Desert Heat Book 2), January 24, The Wild Rose Press
- Unlock the Truth, January 24, The Wild Rose Press
Ericka Scott, A Twisted Tide, January 20
Rebekah Weatherspoon, Blacker Than Blue (Vampire Sorority Sisters Book 2), January 1, Bold Strokes Books
Carol Arens, Rebel With a Cause, January 1, Harlequin Historical
Book Deals (alphabetical by author)
Robin Bielman
- 3 book deal with Entangled
- Single title paranormal romance deal with Samhain
Robena Grant, Gone Tropical, contract with Wild Rose Press
Jennifer Haymore, 3 book historical romance deal with Grand Central/Forever
Kate Willoughby, 2 book hockey romance deal with Carina Press
Contests & Recognition (alphabetical by author)
Dee J. Adams, Against the Wall, Amazon Best Selling Suspense and Romantic Suspense list
Zoe Archer
- Skies of Gold, Library Journal’s Best E-Book Romances list
- Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, innovative historical
C J Bahr, Walking Through Fire, Chesapeake Romance Writers “Finish the Damn Book!” Contest, paranormal 2nd place
Robin Bielman
- Worth the Risk, Orange County Chapter RWA OCC Book Buyers Best award
- Yours at Midnight, Orange County Chapter RWA OCC Book Buyers Best, finalist
Carol Ericson, Deception, Volusia Country Romance Writers Laurel Wreath Award, contemporary 1st place
Robena Grant, Corsica Gate, Utah RWA Heart of the West Contest, contemporary 2nd place
S.L. Hannah, The Need, Florida Romance Writers Golden Palm Contest, New Adult 1st place
Kelly Hartog
- Word Painting, Toronto Romance Writers The Catherine Contest, strong romantic elements 2nd place
- Word Painting, Charter Oak Romance Writers Golden Acorn Contest, mainstream 1st place
Jennifer Haymore
- The Rogue’s Proposal, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, best historical romance adventure
- His for Christmas, featured in USA Today Happy Ever After blog
Jennifer Johnston, Coming Home, Central Florida Romance Writers Touch of Magic Contest, short contemporary 1st place
Harley Jane Kozak, Keeper of the Moon, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, best first series
Roz Lee, Inside Heat, Ancient City Romance Authors Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award, contemporary 3rd place
Jennie Lin, The Lotus Palace, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, historical romance adventure
Lynne Marshall
- The Medic’s Homecoming, Cataromance Reviewers’ Choice Awards, special edition
- Making the Surgeon Smile, Cataromance Reviewers’ Choice Awards, medical romance
- One for the Road, Amazon Best Selling Romantic Comedy, #1
Allison Morse
- Hollywood Gothic, Utah RWA Heart of the West Contest, YA/NA 3rd place
- Dancing by Proxy, Orange County Chapter RWA Orange Rose Contest, single title finalist
Veronica Scott
- Wreck of the Nebula Dream, Volusia Country Romance Writers Laurel Wreath Award, paranormal time travel fantasy 2nd place
- Escape from Zulaire, Amazon Best Selling Science Fiction list
Jayna Vixen, Leather and Sand, Amazon Best Selling Romantic Suspense list
Kady Winter
- Golden Apples, Virginia Romance Writers Fool for Love Contest, YA 1st place
- Golden Apples, Orange County Chapter RWA Orange Rose Contest, finalist