Finalists Announced!

North Texas RWA is proud to announce the finalists of the 2012 Great Expectations Contest.

~~ Please forward ~~

North Texas RWA congratulates the following finalists of the 2012 Great Expectations contest. We wish everyone the best of luck in the final round. 

~~ Contemporary SERIES Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Denise Zaza, Harlequin

·         Dangerous Exposure  by Tracey Alvrez

·         The Italian’s Return by Angela Bissell

·         Southern Comforts by Nancy Evertz

·         Blueprint for Love by Gina Nelson

~~ EROTIC ROMANCE Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR:  Katherine Pelz, Berkley Heat

·         Final Girl  by Kylie Breakey

·         Second Chances by Anna Moder

·         Teach Me by Ella Sheridan

~~ HISTORICAL CATEGORY ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Sue Grimshaw, Random House

·         The Winds of Fate by Elizabeth Bysiek

·         The Secret of Whitfield Manor by Kerry Feldmann

·         The League of Rogues by Lauren Smith

·         Between the Devil and the Deep Blue See by Lea Taddonio

~~ INSPIRATIONAL Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Natalie Hanemann, Thomas Nelson

·       The Lady’s Masquerade by Sherrinda Ketchersid

·       The Centurion by Tina Leonard

·       The Heir of Stainsby Hall by Susan Mason

·       Suburban Straightjacket by Carol Moncado

~~ MAINSTREAM with romantic elements Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Emilia Pisani, Gallery and Pocket Books

·       Fire Point  by Meg Mims

·       Taylor Made  by Kary Rader

·       Barefoot Family Chronicles by Kristi Rhodes

·       Good Liars by Genevieve Wilson

~~ Romantic Suspense Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Libby Murphy, Entangled Publishing

·       Mesmerized in Madagascar by gg guthridge

·       To Trust a SEAL by Julie-Ann Miskell

·       Dancing with Danger by Laura Sheehan

·       Edge of Danger by Danniele Worsham

~~ Single Title Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR:  Meredith Giordan, Berkley

• Betting Brenda by Jennifer Britt
• Alive at 5 by Linda Bond
• One Final Night by Nancy Evertz
• Balancing Act by Pamela Gibson

~~ SPECIALIZED Category

      Fantasy, Futuristic, Paranormal & Time Travel ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR:  Talia Platz, New American Library

·       Moon Borne by Heather Boey

·       Dark Bringer by Mia Celeste

·       When Angels Soared by Lana Douglas

·       The Book of Dracon by Briana MacWilliam

~~ YOUNG ADULT Category ~~

FINAL ROUND EDITOR: Elizabeth Bistrow, New American Library

·       Invisible by Clover Autrey

·       Alyce in Werewolf Land by Lynda Bailey

·       Dead Lucky by Abby Gaines

·       The Gift by S. A. Tudhope