3.02.2009

2009 Winners!

Short Stories & Novellas

Best Vampire Romance Story
A Fling in Vampiropolis by Selena Illyria - Changeling Press


Best Shapeshifter Romance Story
Masqued Tails by Dawn Montgomery - Changeling Press


Best Paranormal Romance Story
Hot Rio Nights by Stella and Audra Price - Phaze


Best Fantasy Romance Story
A Fairy Special Gift by Gia Dawn - Samhain Publishing


Best Futuristic Romance Story - TIE!
Leandros: Sairah’s Salvation by Michelle Hasker - Changeling Press
Unity by Kim Knox - Liquid Silver Books


Best Sci Fi Romance Story
Spaceport: Bounty by Dawn Montgomery - Changeling Press


Best Overall Speculative Romance Story - TIE!
Caging Kat by Kayleigh Jamison - Tease Publishing
Wildish Things by Carolan Ivey - Samhain Publishing



NOVELS

Best Vampire Romance *
The Ravening by Dawn Thompson - Love Spell


*Note: At Lynn Viehl's request, we removed her book from the running. She stated she does not participate in "publishing industry" awards. We regret she did not realize we have nothing to do with the "publishing industry" and are a fan-run group. In future, we will not entertain any reader nominations of her books, at her request.

Best Werewolf Romance - TIE!
The Howl and the Pussycat by Ann Cory - Samhain Publishing
Cascadia Wolves: Fated by Lauren Dane - Samhain Publishing


Best Shapeshifter (non-wolf) Romance
Deep Water by Stella and Audra Price - Tease Publishing


Best Psychic Romance
Mercury's War by Lora Leigh - Berkley


Best Demonic Romance
Frost and Flame by Stella and Audra Price - Tease Publishing


Best Overall Paranormal Romance
Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon - St. Martin's Press


Best Epic Fantasy Romance
FireDrake by Bianca D'Arc - Samhain Publishing


Best Urban Fantasy Romance
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter - HQN Books


Best Faerie Tale Romance - TIE!
Princess of Thieves by Gia Dawn - Samhain Publishing
A Spell for Susannah by Jody Wallace - Samhain Publishing


Best Overall Fantasy Romance
FireDrake by Bianca D'Arc - Samhain Publishing


Best Post-Apocalyptic Romance
Davin's Quest by Bianca D'Arc - Samhain Publishing


Best Futuristic Romance
Zandia by Tilly Greene - Samhain Publishing


Best Space Opera Romance
Moonlight on Water By Kate Hill - Ellora's Cave


Best Overall Sci Fi Romance
Jaci's Experiment by Bianca D'Arc - Samhain Publishing


Congratulations to all our 2009 Winners! Feel free to grab one of our graphics (in a separate post) to crow about your WIN!

3.01.2009

2009 Winner Graphics

Winners are welcome to snag any of the graphics below to brag about their win. Congratulations!

2.13.2009

2009 WINNERS - Cover Art

And the winners are...



Best Overall Speculative Romance Cover Art

The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter - HQN Books


Best Sci Fi Romance Cover Art

Sons of Amber: Ezekiel and Michael by Bianca D'Arc

Artist: Stella Price for Phaze


Best Futuristic Romance Cover Art

Unity by Kim Knox

Artist: Anne Cain for Liquid Silver Books


Best Fantasy Romance Cover Art

The Bodyguard: Sorin by Michelle Hasker

Artist: Croco Designs for Loose I.D.


Best Paranormal Romance Cover Art

Frights and Delights by Melissa Glisan

Artist: Valerie Tibbs for Aspen Mountain Press

2.01.2009

Finalist Graphics

Finalists may snag any of these graphics for their Websites and/or blogs. Congratulations!