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Past Winners - Southern Heat
2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002
Final Results 2008 Southern Heat Contest
*Full MS Requested **Partial MS Requested
Mainstream/single title
1st - Crowded Cabin by Robin Weaver *
2nd - Notorious by Sarah Castleberry
3rd – Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane O’Brien Kelly
HM-Busted by Diane O’Brien Kelly
Inspirational
1st - Learning to Let Go by Elizabeth Pina *
2nd - No Turning Back by Sandra Orchard
3rd – Angel Unawares by Rachel Good
HM-Red Skies at Morning by Donna Dotson
Short Contemporary
1st – The Christmas Bargain by Cat Schield *
2nd – The Marriage Bargain by Sandra Edwards *
3rd – The Whims of Fate by Jaclyn Vieira Di Bona
HM-Rodeo Bum by Darnella Simpson
Paranormal/Erotica
1st – Barataria by Mary Ann Loesch *
2nd – Traveling Companions by Christy Gentry *
3rd – Vamp Squad: Strange Beginnings (Book 1) by Miriam Matthews
HM-Mind Games by Nara Malone
Historical
1st – Intrigue at Silver Creek by Kathy Crouch **
2nd – Enchantress by Stephanie Lake
3rd – Husbands May Run…But They Can’t Hide by Connie Queen
HM-The Scandalous Guardian by Lisa Lindsay
Southern Heat 2007 Contest Results
Congratulations to all the finalists!
Paranormal Category
Angela James, Samhain Publishing
1st: Should My Boyfriend Have A Pulse? Kathy Shaull
2nd: Dimitri's Sacrifice Heidi Vanlandingham
3rd: Residual Mary Ann Loesch
Honorable Mention: Lord of Abydos Michalea Moore
Short Contemporary Category
Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
1st: Sixty Days To a Perfect Marriage Philine Tucker
2nd: Husband On Notice Sharon Arkell
3rd: Mistaken Identity Noel Jamisey
Honorable Mention: Southern Misfit Noel Jamisey
Long Contemporary Category
Paula Eykelhof, Harlequin
1st: The Porch Pam Menz Baker
2nd: Another New Year Karen Hankins
3rd: For One Night Kendra DeSantolo
HM: A Place Called Home Tina Radcliffe
Erotica Category
Nick Conrad, Ellora's Cave
1st: A Gentleman For Her Ava March
2nd: Seedbearer's Choice Jennifer Brassel
3rd: Heart For Hire Mary Rhyan
HM: Blowing The Curve Jillian Hallowell
Inspirational Category
Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill
1st: Love on a Dime Cara Slaughter
2nd: Playing on Heartstrings Keli Gwyn
3rd: Addie's Choice Keli Gwyn
HM: Love in Bloom Keli Gwyn
Historical Category
Faith Black, Avalon
1st: Waking Beauty Maggie Robinson
2nd: Alchemy Stephanie Lake
3rd: Donne With Love Sally Orr
HM: Deirval: Belle Angel Lisa Lindsay
Single Title Category
Tessa Woodward, Harper Collins
1st: Beauty and the Geek Sarah Castleberry
2nd: Guardian's Promise Sharon Wray
3rd: Guardian's Angel Sharon Wray
HM: Secret Reflection Jennifer Brassel
Southern Heat 2006 Final Results
Historical
Judge: Hilary Sares with Kensington Publishing
First Place Fire At Midnight Lisa Marie Wilkinson
Second Place Ravish Me Roberta Winegard
Third Place Belhaven Keep Roberta Winegard
Honorable Mention The Diddikai Lisa Marie Wilkinson
Single Title
Judge: Margo Lipschultz with Harlequin/HQN
Affair At Midnight Sharon Wray
Blood Kin Teri Bradburn
Flights Of Angels Sharon Wray
Once Upon A Time Diane Della Maggiora
Paranormal
Judge: Leah Hultenschmidt with Dorchester Publishing
Chasing Midnight Laura Martello
Winter's Breath Deborah Gilbert
Forbidden Laura Cooper
Dark Embers Deborah Gilbert
Inspirational
Judge: Melissa Endlich with Steeple Hill
To Win A Gladiator Carla Hughes
A Second Chance For Moses Kimberly Fish (*requested)
Buried Treasures Mary Stahlke
Light The Fire Mary Stahlke
Contemporary
Judge: May Chen with Avon/Harper Collins
Eye Of The Beholder Diane Della Maggiora
Last Resort: Marriage Pamela Stone
Payback Wanda Hogan
Misbehaving Sarah Castleberry
Final Results of Southern Heat Contest 2005
Single Title under Keyren Gerlach
First Place The Foundation by Alan Chaput
Second Place Die Again by Annie Oortman
Third Place Southern Sweet Tarts by Laura Post
Honorable Mention Not On A Bet by Jackie Stephens
Historical under Kim Lionetti
First Place Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea by Regan Loyd
Second Place A Mission Of Her Own by Beth Ayers
Third Place Apache Summer by Carol Ann Didier
Tie for Honorable Mention Maiden Lane Angel by Lisa Lindsay
and Nightingale by Sharon Ervin
Paranormal under Gina Bernal
First Place Beauty And The Best by Judi Fennell
Second Place Magic In The Storm by Merry Banjeri
Third Place The Corpse Whisperer by Chris Raymond
Honorable Mention Cinda Bella by Judi Fennell
Inspirational under Sha-Shana Crichton
First Place Second Chances by Christine Anderson
Second Place To Love Again by Christine Anderson
Third Place Broken Trust by Katie Cushman
Honorable Mention Redesigning Emma by Diane Owens
Contemporary under Jessica Alvarez
First Place Undercover Lover by Cheril Vernon
Second Place Just Joe by Wanda Hogan
Third Place Fair As A Star by Lisa Lindsay
Honorable Mention A Kiss Worth Waiting For by Danielle Sibarium-Tsapp
2004 Southern Heat Contest:
Mainstream/Single Title - Megan McKeever, Pocket Books
1)Contraband--Jan English
2)Perfect Pitch--Terry McLaughlin
3)Strip or Treat--Janice Lynn
Wide Open Spaces--Terry McLaughlin
Honorable Mention--Souls of the Wind--Debbie Bell
Inspirational - Krista Stroever, Steeple Hill
1)Cruising For Love--Sandra Lee Smith
2)The Highest Bidder--Rosalyn Alsobrook
3)A Fragile Bloom--Beth Goddard
HM--The Shield Bearer--Beth Goddard
Southern Comfort--Beth Goddard
Paranormal - Alicia Condon, Dorchester Publishing
1)A Sorceress of His Own--Leslie Duvall
2)Stuck On You--Kathy Carmichael
3)Star Dust--Tammy ann O'Bannon-Beals
HM--Terms of Surrender--Jan English
Historical - Tina Brown, NAL
1)The Lady and the Raven-- Jan Scarbrough
2)To Tame a Tiger--Joanne Quigley
3)Decurion--Linda Raper
SOUTHERN HEAT CONTEST WINNERS - RWA-ETC 2003
MAINSTREAM SINGLE TITLE -- SELENA JAMES, POCKET BOOKS
INDIA CHARLIE Charity Tahmaseb 1ST PLACE
(manuscript requested)
SNAKE CHARMIN MAMA Jane Perrine 2ND PLACE
THE RIGHT MATCH Laurie Kellogg 3RD PLACE
THE DEVIL HAS DIMPLES Donna Caubarreaux HONORABLE MENTION
PARANORMAL - ALICIA CONDON, DORCHESTER PUBLISHING
A FAIRY GODMOTHER NAMED FRED Jane Perrine 1ST PLACE
(manuscript requested)
FATAL SECRETS Allison Brennan 2ND PLACE (manuscript requested)
PROVOCATEUR Donna Gimarc 2ND PLACE (tie)
FIRESTORM Melanie Rosenberg 3RD PLACE
REACH ANY STAR Beverly Harshman HONORABLE MENTION
CONTEMPORARY -- ALLISON LYONS, SILHOUETTE BOOKS/HARLEQUIN
WATCHING OVER IVY Tracy Warren 1ST PLACE (manuscript requested)
A PERFECT MATCH Kelli Wilkins 2ND PLACE
CHASING ADRIENNE Janice Lynn 3RD PLACE
HER FOREVER MAN Theresa Scardina HONORABLE MENTION
HISTORICAL -- KIMBERLY LIONETTI, BERKLEY PUBLISHING
FIREWALKER Linda Raper 1ST PLACE (manuscript requested)
WINTERLEA Tracy Warren 2ND PLACE
THE FOX Carla Hughes 3RD PLACE
MASTER OF THE HEART Jesica Trapp HONORABLE MENTION
INSPIRATIONAL -- KRISTA STROEVER, STEEPLE HILL/HARLEQUIN
CATEGORY CANCELED
2002 Contest Winners
MAINSTREAM /SINGLE TITLE CATEGORY:
Editor: Selena James - Pocket Books
FIRST PLACE: PRIVATE EYE CONFESSIONS
By: Laurie Vanzura (Full Manuscript Requested)
SECOND PLACE: THE INN AT RIPPEN ROCK
By: Anne Hottel
THIRD PLACE: THE INCIDENT
By: Catherine Anderson
HONORABLE MENTION: PROVOCATEUR
By: Donna Gilmarc
CONTEMPORARY CATEGORY:
Editor: Allison Lyons - Silhouette Books
FIRST PLACE: WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR
By: Judy Johns (Full Manuscript Requested)
SECOND PLACE: TROUBLE IN TEXAS
By: Rhonda Penders
THIRD PLACE: (tie): THE SWEET SMELL OF DEATH
By: Sylvia Rochester
THIRD PLACE: (tie): A NANNY FOR HIRE
By: Renee Roy
HONORABLE MENTION: BABY BY CHANCE
By: Jodi Copeland
PARANORMAL CATEGORY:
Editor: Alicia Condon - Dorchester Publishing
FIRST PLACE WINNER: WAR OF HEARTS
By: Mary Curry (Full Manuscript Requested)
SECOND PLACE: THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
By: Donna Gilmarc
THIRD PLACE: ONE STARRY NIGHT
By: Hebby Roman
HONORABLE MENTION: CHASTE KISS
By: Robbie Barrett
HISTORICAL CATEGORY:
Editor: Kim Waltemyer - Berkley/Jove Publishing
FIRST PLACE: MY CANDID HEART
By: Lisa Songne' (Full Manuscript Requested)
SECOND PLACE: NOT EVEN IF
By: Linda Roybal
THIRD PLACE: RECKLESS HEARTS
By: Donna Grant
HONORABLE MENTION: CROSSROADS
By: Diane Della Maggiora
INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY:
Editor: Ann Leslie Tuttle - Steeple Hill
FIRST PLACE: MICHAEL'S SURRENDER
By: Missy Tippens (under consideration with another editor)
SECOND PLACE: A LITTLE FAITH
By: Rosalyn Alsobrook (Full manuscript requested)
THIRD PLACE: THE CORNER OF EDEN
By: Mirta Schultz (Full manuscript requested)
HONORABLE MENTION: THE HEALER'S TOUCH
By: Leigh Germann
Congratulations to all our Winners
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