Write Touch: Past Winners

2019

Contemporary – Short: Desperate Strangers by Carla Cassidy
Contemporary – Mid-Length: Headlights, Dipsticks, & My Ex’s Brother by Heather Novak
Contemporary – Long: Within Six Months by Cleo Scornavacca
Erotic: Waking to Black by V. H. Luis
Historical: The Good, the Bad, and the Duke by Janna MacGregor
Paranormal: Hellfire and Handbaskets by Kathryn Hills
Inspirational: From Shards to Sea Glass by Michele Wilder
Romantic Suspense: Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross
Mainstream Fiction: Race for the Sun by Minette Lauren
Young Adult: Between Silk and Sand by Marissa Doyle

2018

Contemporary Long – Seana Kelly – Welcome Home, Katie Gallagher
Contemporary Midlength – LeAnne Bristow – Her Texas Rebel
Contemporary Short – Cathy McDavid – A Baby for the Deputy
Erotic Romance – Shelly Bell – At His Mercy
Historical – Anna Durbin – King of Swords
Inspirational – Laura Scott – His Only Witness
Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance Theme – Angie Stanton – If Ever
Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy – Lauren Smith- Grigori: A Royal Dragon Romance
Romantic Suspense – Bev Pettersen – Shadows of the Mountain
Young Adult – C.C. Hunter – The Mortician’s Daughter: One Foot in the Grave

2017

Contemporary Long – Melynda Price – Fighting For Control
Contemporary Midlength – Sara Dahmen – Wine and Children
Contemporary Short – Stacey Joy Netzel – Spring Dreams
Erotic Romance – Jade Chandler – Enough
Historical – Margaret Mallory – Claimed by a Highlander (The Douglas Legacy)
Inspirational – Laura Scott – Shielding His Christmas Witness
Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance Theme – Robin Perini – Forgotten Secrets
Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy – Marissa Doyle- Skin Deep
Romantic Suspense – Abbie Roads -Hunt the Dawn
Young Adult – Tricia Cerrone – Glisten

2016

Contemporary Long – A Winter Wedding by Brenda Novak
Contemporary Midlength – Power Privilege & Pleasure: Queens of Kings: Book 4 by LaQuette
Fiction with Romantic Elements – Backstretch Baby  by Bev Pettersen
Historical – The Gunslinger and the Heiress by Kathryn Albright
Paranormal – Spirit Bound by Tessa McFionn
Romantic Suspense – Saving Andi by Barbara Raffin

2015

Contemporary Long – The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak
Contemporary Midlength – New Year’s Promise by Anna Clifton
Romantic Elements – Amber Light by Virginia McCullough
Historical Long – Rebel Marquess by Amy Sandas
Historical Short – Triumph and Treasure by Collette Cameron
Inspirational – The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall
Paranormal – That Magic Touch by Donna Marie Rogers
Romantic Suspense – Danger Close by Kaylea Cross
Young Adult Romance – Innocent by Callie James

2014

Short Series Contemporary – The Cradle Conspiracy by Robin Perini
Long Series Contemporary – Fatal Exposure by Gail Barrett
Single Title Contemporary – Unchained Memories by Maria Imbalzano
Romantic Suspense – Twice a Target by Susan Vaughan
Historical – Sweet Madness by Heather Snow
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – A Soul for Vengeance by Crista McHugh
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – It Happened at the Fair by Deeanne Gist
Erotica/Romantica – Too Fast by Alexia Haynes
Inspirational/Traditional – Undercover Cowboy by Laura Scott
Young Adult Everything You Know by Mary Beth Bass

2013

Short Series Contemporary – Unlocking The Surgeon’s Heart by Jessica Matthews
Single Title Contemporary – When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak
Romantic Suspense – Blue Ridge Fear by Robin Weaver
Historical – Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed by Anna Campbell
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – Fortune’s Hero by Jenna Bennett
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
Erotica/Romantica – Unbridled and Unjustified by Elle Saint James
Inspirational/Traditional – All Roads Lead Home by Christine Johnson
Young Adult Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry

2012

Short Series Contemporary – Cowboy Under Siege by Gail Barrett
Long Series Contemporary – A Deliberate Father by Kate Kelly
Single Title Contemporary – Don’t Mess With Texas by Christie Craig
Romantic Suspense – Lost in Italy by Stacey Joy Netzel
Historical – Redeeming the Rogue by Donna MacMeans
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic – Biting Me Softly by Mary Hughes
Mainstream w/Romantic Elements – Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Grover Swank
Erotica/Romantica – Bastian, The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber Inspirational/Traditional – Secrets of the Heart by Jillian Kent
Young Adult (tie) – Love Story by Jennifer Echols and Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter

2011

Short Series Contemporary – Single Dad Sheriff by Lisa Childs
Long Series Contemporary (tie) – Quarterback Daddy by Linda Barrett and A One-Of-A-Kind Family by Holly Jacobs
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – Shut Up And Kiss Me by Christie Craig and Remember Me by Laura Moore
Romantic Suspense – Deadly Intent by Kylie Brant
Historical – The Hawk by Monica McCarty
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel (tie) – Unchained: The Dark Forgotten by Sharon Ashwood and Rapture Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Erotica/Romantica – Love, Unexpectedly by Susan Fox
Inspirational/Traditional – High Plains Bride by Valerie Hansen

2010

Short and Long Series Contemporary – Summer at the Lake by Linda Barrett
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – Mistletoe Rules by Stacey Joy Netzel and CEO’s Don’t Cry by Joselyn Vaugh
Romantic Suspense – Black Ribbon Affair by Casey Clifford
Historical (tie) – If He’s Wicked by Hannah Howell and The Wild One by Denise Eagan and Where The Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Erotica/Romantica – In The Flesh by Livia Dare
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Final Exposure by Roxanne Rustand
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Turning Thirty Twelve by Sandy James

2009

Short and Long Series Contemporary – Finding Mr. Right by Helen Brenna
Single Title Contemporary – Love With a Welcome Stranger by Lynette Baughman
Romantic Suspense – Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers
Historical (tie) – Siren’s Song by Trish Albright and An Improper Aristocrat by Deb Marlowe
Paranormal – Wicked is the Night by Catherine Mulvany
Erotica/Romantica (tie) – Menagerie by Lara Santiago and Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander
Inspirational/Traditional – MIA: Missing in Atlanta by Debby Guisti
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Who Killed Walter Dobbs? by JD Tynan

2008

Short and Long Contemporary – Shadow Whispers by Linda Conrad
Single Title Contemporary – There Goes the Bride by Lori Wilde
Romantic Suspense – Dead Giveaway by Brenda Novak
Historical – Lady be Bad by Candice Hern
Paranormal – Lord of the Fading Land by C.L. Wilson
Erotica/Romantica – Voyeur by Lacey Alexander
Inspirational – As I Have Loved You by Nikki Arana
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Veil of Fire by Marlo Schalesky

2007

Short Contemporary – Here With Me by Holly Jacobs
Long Contemporary – The Last Warrior by Kylie Brant
Single Title Contemporary (tie) – My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair and Sweet Water by Anna Jeffrey and Love on the Ropes by Pat White
Romantic Suspense – Jill 9 by J.D. Tynan
Historical – Twilight Magic by Shari Anton
Paranormal (tie) – Eternal Nights by Patti O’Shea and Eyes of Crow by Jeri Smith-Ready
Erotica/Romantica – Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
Inspirational – Front Porch Princess by Kathryn Springer
Mainstream with Romantic Elements (tie) – Calamity Jayne by Kathleen Bacus and The Crossroads Café by Deborah Smith

2006

Short Contemporary – First Date by Karen Kendall
Long Contemporary – Big Girls Don’t Cry by Brenda Novak
Single Title Contemporary – Falling for Gracie by Susan Mallery
Romantic Suspense – Paternity Unknown by Jean Barrett
Historical – A Match Made in Scandal by Melody Thomas
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Moon’s Web by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
Erotica/Romantica – Shockingly Sensual by Lori Wilde
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Hero Dad by Marta Perry
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – The Color of Light by Karen White
Traditional Regency – Lord Will and Her Grace by Sophia Nash

2005

Short Contemporary – Beyond Control by Bronwyn Jameson
Long Contemporary – One Perfect Man by Lynda Sandoval
Single Title Contemporary – Shower of Stars by Nancy Herkness
Romantic Suspense – Sudden Recall by Jean Barrett
Historical (Long and Short) – Once a Gentleman by Candice Hern
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – A Man in a Kilt by Sandy Blair
Erotica/Romantica – In Ice by Leigh Wyndfield
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – Catching Katie by Robin Lee Hatcher
Mainstream with Romantic Elements – Unsettling by Lynda Sandoval
Traditional Regency – A Passionate Endeavor by Sophia Nash

2004

Short Contemporary Series – Sleeping Beauty & the Marine by Cathie Linz
Long Contemporary Series – Christmas at Shadow Creek by Roxanne Rustand
Single Title Contemporary – After the Rain by Karen White
Romantic Suspense – Taking the Heat by Brenda Novak
Historical (Long and Short) – By Starlight by Marliss Moon
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time Travel – Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – An Angel’s Gift by Sherry Ann Miller
Traditional Regency – Emily’s Beau by Allison Lane

2003

Short Contemporary – Into the Fire by Leslie Kelly
Long Contemporary – Operation Mistletoe by Roxanne Rustand
Single Title – Hometown Girl by MaryJane Meier
Romantic Suspense – Rafe Sinclair’s Revenge by Gayle Wilson
Historical (Long and Short) – Irish Gypsy by Ana Seymour
Alternative Reality – Contact by Susan Grant
Inspirational/Traditional Contemporary – His Secretary’s Secret by Barbara McMahon
Traditional Regency – Kindred Spirits by Allison Lane

2002

Short Contemporary – His Baby Surprise by Kathie Denosky
Long Contemporary – Leave It To Max by Lori Handeland
Single Title/Romantic Suspense – Never Say Never by Carla Jeanne Bingham
Short Historical – White Lion’s Lady by Tina St.John
Long Historical – The Prince’s Bride by Victoria Alexander
Traditional – A Nurse’s Patience by Jessica Matthews