2011 Published Divas - Award of Excellence Published Author Contest

Colorado Romance Writers is pleased to announce the following Award of Excellence Winners!
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Short Contemporary

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*** Winner *** Her Lone Cowboy ~ Donna Alward
Sally Williamson, Harlequin

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The Sheriff's Secret Wife ~ Christyne Butler
Charles Griemsman, Silhouette

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SOS: Convenient Husband Required ~ Liz Fielding
Bryony Green, Harlequin
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Sasha's Dad ~ Geri Krotow
Paula Eykelhaf, Harlequin
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Royal Holiday Baby ~ Leanne Banks
Gail Chesen ~ Silhouette
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Long Contemporary

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*** Winner *** Skylar's Outlaw ~ Linda Warren
Kathleen Scheibling, Harlequin
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Can't Stand the Heat? ~ Margaret Watson
Victoria Curran, Harlequin
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Life Rewritten ~ Margaret Watson
Victoria Curran, Harlequin
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An Unlikely Setup ~ Margaret Watson
Victoria Curran, Harlequin
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Poisoned Kisses ~ Stephanie Draven
Tara Gavin, Harlequin
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Single Title

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*** Winner *** Never Too Hot ~ Bella Andre
Shauna Summers, Bantam

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Knock Me For a Loop ~ Heidi Betts
John Scognamiglio, Kensington
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The True Love Quilting Club ~ Lori Wilde
Lucia Macro, Avon
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On Shadow Beach ~ Barbara Freethy
Micki Nuding, Pocket
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Thieves Like Us ~ Starr Ambrose
Danielle Poiese & Abby Zidle, Simon and Schuster
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Romantic Suspense

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*** Winner *** Cold Sight ~ Leslie Parrish
Laura Cifelli, Signet
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Killer Heat ~ Brenda Novak
Paula Eykelhof, MIRA
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Edge of Sight ~ Roxanne St. Claire
Amy Pierpont, Grand Central
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White Heat ~ Brenda Novak
Paula Eykelhof, MIRA
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Deadly Intent ~ Kylie Brant
Cindy Hwang, Berkley
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Erotic Romance

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*** Winner *** With Grace ~ Samantha Wayland
Meghan Conrad, Ellora's Cave
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Taming an Angel ~ Kathleen Lash
Jaynie Ritchie, Ellora's Cave
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I Spy a Naughty Game ~ Jo Davis
Tracy Bernstein, NAL
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Trauma Alert ~ Radclyffe
Ruth Sternglantz, Bold Strokes Books
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Rampant ~ Saskia Walker
Susan Swinwood, Harlequin
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Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy/Futuristic
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*** Winner *** Eat Prey Love ~ Kerrelyn Sparks
Erika Tsang, Harper Collins ~ Avon
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A Highlander's Homecoming ~ Melissa Mayhue
Megan McKeever, Pocket
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A Highlander's Destiny ~ Melissa Mayhue
Megan McKeever, Pocket
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The Mists of Time ~ Susan Squires
Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin's Press
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The Vampire and the Virgin ~ Kerrelyn Sparks
Erika Tsang, Harper Collins ~ Avon
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Mainstream with Romantic Elements

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*** Winner *** She's Gone Country ~ Jane Porter
Karen Kosztolnyik, Grand Central
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The First Love Cookie Club ~ Lori Wilde
Lucia Mario, Avon
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On Folly Beach ~ Karen White
Cindy Hwang, New American Library – Accent
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Tales From Home ~ Shirley Ann Howard
Tracy Fabre, Stone Garden
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Inspirational
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*** Winner *** The Preachers Bride ~ Jody Hedlund
David Long & Sharon Asmus, Bethany House
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End Game ~ Roxanne Rustand
Johanna Raisanen, Steeple Hill
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Whisper on The Wind ~ Maureen Lang
Stephanie Broene, Tyndale House
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Pursuit of Justice ~ DiAnn Mills
Karen Watson, Tyndale House
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Mended Heart ~ Mary Manners
Nicola Martinez, White Rose Publishing
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Historical
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*** Winner *** An Earl to Enchant ~ Amelia Grey
Deb Werksmen, Sourcebooks
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Nothing But Deception ~ Allegra Gray
Megan Records, Kensington
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The Hawk ~ Monica McCarty
Kate Collins, Ballantine
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Knight of Passion ~ Margaret Mallory
Alex Logan, Grand Central Publishing
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One Wicked Sin ~ Nicola Cornick
Kimberley Young, Harlequin

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