2013 Great Expectations Winners

Congratulations to all of our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated!

Contemporary Series 

Final Round Judge: Shana Smith, Harlequin

First: The Wedding Deception by Amanda Barber**

Second: Second Time Around by Katalina M. James**

Third: The Resort by Tami Lund

Honorable Mention: Buried Threads by Kaylin McFarren

Honorable Mention: One More Time by Catherine Cervantes

Historical Romance 

Final Round Judge: Mallory Braus, Carina Press

First: Fool's Gold by Caril Davis **

Second: The Lost Chord by Suzanne Turner**

Third: Secrets and Sapphires by Diana Walker

Honorable Mention: The Tin Man's Heart by Laura Huskins

Honorable Mention: Edward Rochester: The Master of Thornfield by Nancy Hurst

Erotic Romance

Final Round Judge: Kelli Collins, Ellora's Cave

First: Onyx by CT Green**

Second: Her Guardian by CT Green**

Third: Three Weeks with a Sheik - Casea Major

Honorable Mention: Secret Sin by Lisa McKinney

Honorable Mention: The Horse List by Anna Moder

Inspirational

Final Round Judge: Becky Monds, Thomas Nelson

First: In the Light of Day by Kristy Cambron**

Second: A Virtuous Ruby by Piper Huguley**

Third: Edward Rochester: The Master of Thornfield by Nancy Hurst*

Honorable Mention: Knowing Hope by Stacy Monson

Honorable Mention: Love's Forgiving Heart by Katherine McDermott

Mainstream with Romantic Elements

Final Round Judge: Emilia Pisani, Simon and Schuster

First: Unforgettable by Carrie Christie

Second: The Day The Merry Go Round Stopped by Orly Konig-Lopez

Third: The Duel by Catherine Lawrence

Honorable Mention: Love Sick Love by Barbara Flores

Honorable Mention: Divide and Conquer by Carmen Fox

Romantic Suspense

Final Round Judge: Libby Murphy, Entangled

First: Not Quite Legal by Christina Elle

Second: Her Unreasonable Doubt by Anne-Marie Carroll

Third: Shadows at Midnight by Kelli Carlson

Honorable Mention: Fighting Fear by Jo-Ann Carson

Honorable Mention: Starting Over by Brenda Roberts

Single Title

Final Round Judge: Sue Grimshaw, Random House

First: Second Times the Charm by Vanessa M. Knight

Second: In Too Deep by Tracey Alvrez

Third: By Proxy by Kary Regnery

Honorable Mention: Audrey's Promise by Susan Sheehey

Honorable Mention: Gravity by Julie Dove

Specialized (alternate earth, dystopian, fantasy, futuristic, paranormal & time travel)

Final Round Judge: Deborah Nemeth, Carina Press

First: Guardian by Tara Sheets** 

First: The Sins of Madeline Montgomery by Wendy Gray** 

Second: Her Guardian by  C.T. Green

Third: Shift Happens by Jasmin McKenzie

Honorable Mention: Other Than by Mia Celeste

Honorable Mention: Jazz's Cubs by Nancy Corrigan

Young Adult

Final Round Judge: Erin Black, Scholastic 

First: The Abolitionist's Daughter  by Gigi Orlowski**

Second: Awakening by Lori Freeland**

Third: Dehtroned by Beth Burgoon

Honorable Mention: Charming Cassandra by Michele Griskey

Honorable Mention: Macha and the River Blue by Barbara Gabriel

** indicates a request for a full

* indicates a request for a partial