Congratulations to all our finalists. We had a wonderful turnout for our contest this year and competition was extremely tough.

2005 CONNections Winners

Series Contemporary - Susan Litman, Harlequin/Silhouette

1. Loving Lisa, Lyn Wagner *
2. Indigo Dreams, Mary Lou Wilson
3. Target Heart Rate, Laurie Benner *
HM Lethal Medicine, Victoria Wasserman *
HM Mr. Right Now, Laura Barone

Single Title - Hilary Sares, Kensington

1. Desperate, Divorced & Dating, Christie Craig *
2. Desperate, Divorced & Delicious, Christie Craig *
3. My Everything, Courtney Murati
HM Along Came Quinn, Susan Peek
HM Undercover Lover, Kerry Swift

Historical - May Chen, Avon

1. The Reluctant Bridegroom, Karen E. Foley
2. Treasured, Patty Agnes Stern
3. Debt of the Heart, Kat Falls
HM His Beloved Outlaw, Patty Agnes Stern
HM The Lion Rampant, Carolyn Heinemann

Romantic Suspense - Allison Lyons, Harlequin/Silhouette

1. Adios Means Goodbye, Carol Ericson *
2. Don't Look Back, Vicki Tharp
3. Flight of Angels, Sharon Wray
HM When Death Whispers, Diane Burke
HM Last Beginning, Kat Falls

Paranormal - Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester

1. The Vampire Hunter, Elyse Brunnemer *
2. Treasure of the Heart, Holliday Rohrbaugh
3. Her Man in the Moon, Gail Foreman
HM Woman in the Woods, Darcy Carson
HM Wishing You Were Here, Catherine Chant

Spicy/Sensual - Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora's Cave

1. Brothers in Arms: Honorbound, Nancy Kattenfeld *
2. Spellbound, Kirsten Griffone *
3. Heaving Bosoms, Cynthia K. Gregory *
HM Tempt Me, Linda Ingmanson
HM Teddi Turns On, Sharon Chafin

Connections Award /Best First Meeting Hero & Heroine - Melissa Endlich, Harlequin/Silhouette

1. Flight of Angels, Sharon Wray
2. Desperate, Divorced & Dating, Christie Craig
3. Don't Look Back, Vicki Tharp
HM Treasured, Patty Agnes Stern
HM Teddi Turns On, Sharon Chafin

* Indicates full manuscript requested

Awards:

Five finalists in each round will receive certificates. The first place winner of each category will receive a cash prize of $25.00 and a certificate. Results will be publicized.

The CONNection Award

A separate prize will be given to the entry judged to have the best first "CONNection" (meeting) between hero and heroine. Winner receives a sterling silver heart pendant. Top five entries will be judged by an editor or agent. In case of a tie, the CONNection Award score and the overall score will be averaged to determine the winner.

All questions should be directed to Lorraine Yetke, Contest Coordinator.

Click on the links below to access a PDF version of the Contest Rules, Entry Form, and Scoresheet. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.

Contest Rules

Entry Form

Scoresheet

2004 Winners