91 books, 35 contest finalists, 3 new USA Today Best Sellers, and 17 publishing commitments! 2014 was a good year for LARA members!
Book Releases (by release date)
Leigh Court, Fear of Flying, December 23, Leigh Court
Dee J. Adams, Over The Top (High Stakes), December 22, Totally Irish Productions
Jayna Vixen, The Captive, December 19, Jayna Writes
Maggie Marr, The Christmas Wish (Powder Springs), December 13, NLA Digital LLC
Sarah Vance-Tompkins, Celebrate Me Home, December 8, Books To Go Now
Ophelia Bell, Breath of Fate (Rising Dragons), December 5, Ophelia Bell
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Jamen’s Yuletide Bride (Fairelle), December 3, Fallen Angel Press
J. Haymore, Swept Away, Volume 4 (Swept Away), December 1, Jennifer Haymore
Maggie Marr, A Christmas Billionaire (Eligible Billionaires), November 20, NLA Digital LLC
J. Haymore, Swept Away, Volume 3 (Swept Away), November 17, Jennifer Haymore
Tanya Hanson, The Christmas Room (Twelve Brides of Christmas), November 17, The Wild Rose Press
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Reign of the Vampires (The Society), November 17, Lyrical Press
J.L. Hammer, Nothing But Trouble (Vegas Vixens), November 17, Entangled Ignite
Sylvie Fox, Qualified Immunity (Casey Cort), November 17, Penner Media
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Saving Christmas (Otherworlder), November 8, Fallen Angel Press
J. Haymore, Swept Away, Volume 2 (Swept Away), November 3, Jennifer Haymore
Debra Kristi, The Moorigad Dragon (Age of the Hybrid), October 23, Ghost Girl Publishing
Erin Finnegan, Sotto Voce, October 21, Interlude Press
Samanthe Beck, Light Her Fire, October 21, Entangled Brazen
J. Haymore, Swept Away, Volume 1 (Swept Away), October 20, Jennifer Haymore
Christine Ashworth, Christmas Star, October 17, Boroughs Publishing Group
Ophelia Bell, Breath of Flame & Shadow (Rising Dragons), October 8, Ophelia Bell
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Snow the Vampire Slayer (Fairelle), September 22, Fallen Angel Press
Maggie Marr, Easy Glamour (The Glamour Series), September 16, NLA Digital LLC
Sylvie Fox, Don’t Judge Me (Judgment), September 8, Penner Media
Sabrina Darby, Lord of Regrets, September 8, Entangled Scandalous
Carol Ericson, The Wharf (Brody Law), September 1, Harlequin Intrigue
Jennifer Haymore, A Highlander’s Heart, August 31, Jennifer Haymore
Kathy O’Rourke, Knowing Beth (The Men of Nirvana Flats), August 28, Kathy O’Rourke
Maggie Marr, One Night For Love (Eligible Billionaires), August 27, NLA Digital LLC
Robin Bielman, Keeping Mr. Right Now, August 18, Entangled Bliss
Veronica Scott, Mission to Mahjundar, August 16, Veronica Scott
Kate Willoughby, Across the Line (In the Zone), August 11, Carina Press
Suzanne Lazear, Fragile Destiny (The Aether Chronicles), August 8, Flux
Dee J. Adams, Imminent Danger (Adrenaline Highs), August 4, Carina Press
Charlene Sands, Redeeming the CEO Cowboy, August 1, Harlequin Desire
Michelle Roth, Unexpectedly Yours (Private Relations), July 29, Siren Publishing
Pamela DuMond, Part-time Princess (Ladies-in-Waiting), July 28, Pamela DuMond
Kara Winters, Trusting the Knot, July 28, Kara Winters
Robin Bielman, Veiled Target, July 22, Samhain Publishing
Ophelia Bell, Breath of Memory (Rising Dragons), July 14, Ophelia Bell
Vala Kaye, Ghost Writer, July 6, Amazon Digital Services
Tanya Hanson, Seeing Daylight (Hearts Crossing Ranch), June 27, White Rose Publishing
Ophelia Bell, Breath of Destiny (Rising Dragons), June 23, Ophelia Bell
Kaitlyn Stone, Walk With Me, June 17, Siren Publishing
Lynne Marshall, A Doctor For Keeps, June 17, Harlequin Special Edition
Samanthe Beck, Best Man With Benefits, June 9, Entangled Brazen
René Gilley, Just Sing (The Seven Oaks), June 5, The Writer’s Coffee Shop
Jayna Vixen, Blood & Honor (Riding the Line), June 5, Jayna Writes
Jesse Pearle, Second Skin, June 6, Etopia Press
Tanya Hanson, Her Hurry-Up Husband (Lassoing A Mail-Order Bride), June 3, Prairie Rose Publications
Michelle Roth, Lip Service (Private Relations), May 28, Siren Publishing
Jennifer Haymore, The Scoundrel’s Seduction (House of Trent), May 27, Hachette Book Group
Sabrina Darby, Wed at Leisure (Taming Series), May 27, Avon Impulse
Kara Winters, Breaking the Chains, May 25, Kara Winters
Sabrina Darby, Woo’d In Haste, May 13, Avon Impulse
Ophelia Bell, Ascend (Sleeping Dragons), May 12, Ophelia Bell
Linda O. Johnston, The Glass Slipper, May 11, Linda O. Johnston
Michelle Roth, Just a Taste (Private Relations), May 6, Siren Publishing
Christine Leo, Veggies Not Included, May 5, Christine Leo
Lynne Marshall, American Surgeon in London (200 Harley Street), May 1, Harlequin Medical Romance
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Red the Were Hunter (Fairelle), May 1, Fallen Angel Press
Ophelia Bell, Nexus (Sleeping Dragons), April 28, Ophelia Bell
Maggie Marr, Broken Glamour, April 22, NLA Digital LLC
Kate McKinley, How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days, April 21, Kate McKinley
Robin Bielman, Wild About Her Wingman (Secret Wishes), April 14, Entangled Bliss
Kate Willoughby, On the Surface (In the Zone), April 14, Carina Press
Ophelia Bell, Shadows (Sleeping Dragons), April 14, Ophelia Bell
Elise Forier Edie, The Devil in Midwinter, April 6, World Weaver Press
Susan B. James, Time and Forever, April 4, Soul Mate Publishing
Veronica Blade, Thrown to the Wolves (Shapes of Autumn prequel), March 31, Crush Publishing
Roz Lee, Spring Training (Mustangs Baseball), March 30, State of Mind Publishing
Ophelia Bell, After You, March 27, Ophelia Bell
Mia Hopkins, Remember (Cowboy Heat: Western Romance for Women), March 18, Cleis Press
Jennifer Haymore, The Reunion (Sugar Cay), March 14, StoryFront
Veronica Scott, Magic of the Nile (Gods of Egypt), March 9, Veronica Scott
Ophelia Bell, Gemini (Sleeping Dragons), March 9, Ophelia Bell
Claire Davon, Beginning Time, March 8, Claire Davon
Jane Ashford, The Bride Insists, March 4, Sourcebooks Casablanca
Sylvie Fox, The Good Enough Husband, March 3, Penner Media
Charlene Sands, The Texas Renegade Returns, March 1, Harlequin Desire
Ophelia Bell, Tabula Rasa (Sleeping Dragons), February 15, Ophelia Bell
Jenna Ives, Programmed to Protect, February 1, Jenna Ives
Veronica Blade, Wolves at the Door (Shapes of Autumn book 2), January 26, Crush Publishing
Roz Lee, The Middlethorpe Chronicles, January 25, State of Mind Publishing
Ophelia Bell, Animus (Sleeping Dragons), January 23, Ophelia Bell
Charlene Sands, Smooth-Talking the Hometown Girl, January 16, Charlene Sands
Jennifer Haymore, The Remix (Sugar Cay), January 15, StoryFront
Rebekah R. Ganiere, Dead Awakenings, January 8, Etopia Press
- Cupcakes, Sales, and Cocktails (Annie Graceland Mysteries), January 7, Pamela DuMond
- Cupcakes, Pies, and Hot Guys (Annie Graceland Mysteries), January 7, Pamela DuMond
- Cupcakes, Lies, and Dead Guys (Annie Graceland Mysteries), January 7, Pamela DuMond
Book Deals (alphabetical by author)
- Star Tide Talent Agency three book contract, Boroughs Publishing Group
- Lunchbox Romance short story, Boroughs Publishing Group
Deanne Avner, Hollywood Calling now repped by Stonesong Literary Agency
- Contemporary romance Corsica Gate, sold to Wild Rose Press
- Romantic suspense Ring Me Later, sold to Wild Rose Press
- Four book contract (bringing total to 26), Harlequin Intrigue
- Ebook contract, Harlequin Noir
J.L. Hammer, two book contract, Entangled
Allison Morse, The Sweetheart Deal, Wild Rose Press
Charlene Sands, Beachtown Billionaires three book contract, 2015, Harlequin
Contests & Recognition (alphabetical by author)
Dee J. Adams, Living Dangerously, Southern Magic Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, Romantic Suspense Single Title winner
- All That Shimmers, Virginia Romance Writers Fool for Love Contest, Historical 3rd place
- All That Shimmers, Southern Magic Linda Howard Award of Excellence, Unpublished Historical finalist
- All That Shimmers, Orange County Chapter RWA Orange Rose Contest for Unpublished Writers, Honorable Mention
Christine Ashworth, BelleBooks ImaJinn a Romance 2014 contest, 3rd place
- Falling for the Marine, USA Today Best-Selling Books List, March 13, Entangled Brazen
- Private Practice, RWA RITA Awards, Best First Book finalist
- Private Practice, RWA RITA Awards, Erotic Romance finalist
- Kissing the Maid of Honor, USA Today Best-Selling Books List, April 24, Entangled Bliss
- Her Accidental Boyfriend, RWA RITA Awards, Short Contemporary Romance finalist
Veronica Blade, My Wolf’s Bane, Las Vegas Romance Writers I Heart Indie Contest, Young Adult finalist
Claire Davon, Fire Danger, Orange County Chapter RWA Orange Rose Contest for Unpublished Writers, 2nd place
Alison Diem, The Farmer and the Medic, East Valley Authors Query Contest, 2nd place
Carol Ericson, Conceal, Protect, Greater Detroit RWA Booksellers’ Best Award, Short Contemporary winner
- Snow the Vampire Slayer, Florida Romance Writers Golden Palm Contest, paranormal finalist
- Red the Were Hunter, Utah/Salt Lake Romance Writers Great Beginnings Contest, 2nd place
- Red the Were Hunter, Hudson Valley RWA Hook Line and Sinker Contest, 2nd place
Jennifer Haymore, The Rogue’s Proposal, RWA RITA Awards, Historical Romance finalist
- Valley Forge Romance Writers The Sheila Contest, Contemporary Single Title 3rd place
- CIMRWA Abalone Awards, Contemporary Single Title finalist
Jenna Ives, Programmed to Please, Virginia Romance Writers Holt Medallion Contest, Extra Spicy / Erotic Award of Merit
- Inside Heat (Playing for Passion), USA Today Best-Selling Books List, September 25, Night Shift Publishing
- Spring Training, Las Vegas Romance Writers I Heart Indie Contest, Erotic finalist
- Lost Melody, Greater Detroit RWA Booksellers’ Best Award, Single Title finalist
- Lost Melody, Virginia Romance Writers Holt Medallion Contest, Mainstream / Single Title Award of Merit
Charlene Sands, The Texas Renegade Returns, Romantic Times Top Pick for March
- Dancer of the Nile, Desert Rose RWA Golden Quill Awards, Paranormal / Urban Fantasy finalist
- Escape From Zulaire, First Coast Romance Writers National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards, Paranormal and Futuristic Romance winner
- Escape From Zulaire, SFR Galaxy Award, Best Presentation of Alien Mysticism
- Wreck of the Nebula Dream, Volusia Country Romance Writers Laurel Wreath Awards, 2nd place
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, BelleBooks ImaJinn a Romance 2014 contest, winner
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Chesapeake Romance Writers “Finish the Damn Book!” Contest, YA/NA winner
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, East Valley Authors Query Contest, winner
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Authors On the Far Side Contest, New Adult winner
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Utah/Salt Lake Romance Writers Great Beginnings Contest, YA/NA 2nd place
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Yosemite Romance Writers The Smooch Writing Contest, 3rd place
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Yellow Rose RWA Winter Rose Competition for Unpublished Authors, Contemporary Series 3rd place
- The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook, Southern Magic Linda Howard Award of Excellence, 3rd place