ACRA proudly presents
this years’ competition
Finalists
In the MOST EMOTIONAL category, the Finalists are:
The Measure of a Lady
Deeanne Gist
Publisher: Bethany House
A Candle for Nick
Thelma Zirkelback
Publisher: Silhouette Special Edition
The Italian Single Dad
Jennifer Ryan
Publisher: Harlequin Romance
In the MOST HUMOROUS category, the Finalists are:
Spying in High Heels
Gemma Halliday
Publisher: Making It
Big Trouble
Marrianne Jameson
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Tulle Little, Tulle Late
Kimberly Llewellyn
Publisher: Berkley Trade
In the BEST PLOT category, the Finalists are:
Promises To Keep
Deb Larson
Publisher: Helm Publishing
Liberty
Kim Headlee
Publisher: HQN Historical
A Candle for Nick
Thelma Zirkelback
Publisher: Silhouette Special Edition
Eye of the Dream
Elizabeth Sinclair
Publisher: Medallion Press
In the BEST CHEMISTRY category, the Finalists are:
A Thief In A Kilt
Sandy Blair
Couple: Kate Templeton and Ian MacKay
Publisher: Zebra
It's A Wonderful Sexy Life
Hope Tarr
Couple: Mandy Delinski and Josh Thornton
Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
Fall Dead
Ann Bruce
Couple: Nick Markov and Augusta Langan
Publisher: Cerridwen Press
In the BEST HERO category, the Finalists are:
The Other Sister
Lynda Sandoval
Hero: Brody Austin
Publisher: Silhouette, Special edition
The Commander
Kate Bridges
Hero: Ryan Reid
Publisher: Harlequin Historical
Deja You
Lynda Sandoval
Hero: Nate Walker
Publisher: Silhouette Special edition
In the BEST HEROINE category, the Finalists are:
The Knight Before Christmas
Jacquelyn Goforth
Heroine: Kendran
Publisher: Zebra
Vampire Close
Susanne Saville
Heroine: Fiona MacPhee
Publisher: New Concepts
Baptism In Fire
Elizabeth Sinclair
Heroine: Rachel Lansing
Publisher: Silhouette, Intimate Moments