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Congratulations to these talented authors! 

Our readers have singled them out as extraordinary authors.  Winners will be announced at RomCon 2010 in Denver, Colorado, at the Readers' Crown Awards Ceremony.

 

Readers' Crown Finalists
Short Contemporary Romance
Mary Sullivan

No Ordinary Cowboy



Author website: http://www.marysullivanbooks.com/
Linda Warren

The Sheriff of Horseshoe, Texas



Author website: http://www.lindawarren.net/
Holly Jacobs

Unexpected Gifts



Author website: http://www.hollyjacobs.com/
Abby Gaines

Her So-Called Fiance



Author website: http://abbygaines.com/
Short Contemporary Romantic Suspense/Adventure
Carol Snow

Here Today, Gone to Maui



Author website: http://www.carolsnow.com
K.M. Daughters

Beyond The Code Of Conduct



Author website: http://www.kmdaughters.com/
Delores Fossen

Christmas Guardian



Author website: http://www.dfossen.com/
Kay Thomas

Better Than Bulletproof



Author website: http://www.kaythomas.net/Kay_Thomas/Welcome.html
Long Contemporary Romance
Erin McCarthy

Hard and Fast



Author website: http://www.erinmccarthy.net/
Jill Shalvis

Double Play



Author website: http://jillshalvis.com/
Julie James

Practice Makes Perfect



Author website: http://www.juliejamesbooks.com
Susan Mallery

Sunset Bay



Author website: http://www.susanmallery.com
Long Contemporary Romantic Suspense/Adventure
Julia Harper

For the Love of Pete



Author website: http://www.juliaharper.com/
Susan Crandall

Seeing Red



Author website: http://www.susancrandall.net/
Bella Andre

Wild Heat



Author website: http://www.bellaandre.com
Catherine Mann

Defender



Author website: http://www.catherinemann.com/cm/
Short Historical Romance
Terri Brisbin

The Conqueror's Lady



Author website: http://www.terribrisbin.com
Terri Brisbin

A Storm of Passion



Author website: http://www.terribrisbin.com
Blythe Gifford

In The Master's Bed



Author website: http://www.blythegifford.com
Bronwyn Scott

The Viscount Claims His Bride



Author website: http://www.bronwynnscott.com/
Long Historical Romance
Elizabeth Hoyt

To Desire a Devil



Author website: http://www.elizabethhoyt.com/
Deeanne Gist

A Bride in the Bargain



Author website: http://www.deeannegist.com/
Anna Campbell

Captive of Sin



Author website: http://www.annacampbell.info/
Jodi Thomas

The Lone Texan



Author website: http://www.jodithomas.com/
Romance Novella
Courtney Milan

This Wicked Gift in THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS



Author website: http://www.courtneymilan.com
Emily Bryan

My Lady Below Stairs in A CHRISTMAS BALL



Author website: http://www.emilybryan.com/
Jade Lee

Weekend Tigress in WINTER HEAT



Author website: http://www.jadeleeauthor.com/
Erin McCarthy

Out of the Light, Into the Shadows in UNDEAD MAN'S HAND



Author website: http://www.erinmccarthy.net
Paranormal Romance
Carolyn Jewel

My Forbidden Desire



Author website: http://www.carolynjewel.com/index.php
Shannon K. Butcher

Finding the Lost



Author website: http://www.shannonkbutcher.com/
Shannon K. Butcher

Burning Alive



Author website: http://www.shannonkbutcher.com/
Keena Kincaid

Ties That Bind



Author website: http://keenakincaid.com/
Urban Fantasy with Romantic Elements
Jenna Maclaine

Bound by Sin



Author website: http://www.jennamaclaine.com/
Julie Kenner

Tainted



Author website: http://www.juliekenner.com/
Anya Bast

Witch Fury



Author website: http://www.anyabast.com/
Lori Devoti

Amazon Ink



Author website: http://www.loridevoti.com/
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Futuristic/Time-Travel Romance
Veronica Wolff

Lord of the Highlands



Author website: http://www.veronicawolff.com/
Anne Marsh

The Hunt



Author website: http://annemarsh.wordpress.com/
Melissa Mayhue

A Highlander of Her Own



Author website: http://www.melissamayhue.com
Jess Granger

Beyond the Rain



Author website: http://www.jessgranger.com/
Erotic Romance
Maya Banks

Sweet Persuasion



Author website: http://www.mayabanks.com/
Maya Banks

Into The Lair



Author website: http://www.mayabanks.com/
Sunny

Mona Lisa Darkening



Author website: http://www.sunnyauthor.com/
Joey W. Hill

Beloved Vampire



Author website: http://storywitch.com/
Best First Book
Anne Marsh

The Hunt



Author website: http://annemarsh.wordpress.com/
Margaret Mallory

Knight of Desire



Author website: http://www.margaretmallory.com/
Susan Gee Heino

Mistress By Mistake



Author website: http://www.susangh.com/
Vanessa Kelly

Mastering the Marquess



Author website: http://www.vanessakellyauthor.com/
Readers' Crown Winners
Short Contemporary Romance
Abby Gaines

The Groom Came Back



Author website: abbygaines.com/
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Short Contemporary Romantic Suspense/Adventure
Sheri Whitefeather

Protecting Their Baby



Author website: www.sheriwhitefeather.com
read more
Long Contemporary Romance
Carly Phillips

Lucky Break



Author website: www.carlyphillips.com
read more
Long Contemporary Romantic Suspense/Adventure
Cindy Gerard

Whisper No Lies



Author website: www.cindygerard.com/indexh.html
read more
Short Historical Romance
Robyn DeHart

Seduce Me



Author website: www.robyndehart.com/home.html?p=index
read more
Long Historical Romance
Jennifer Ashley

The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie



Author website: www.jennifersromances.com/
read more
Romance Novella
Sophia Nash

Four Dukes and a Devil in CATCH OF THE CENTURY



Author website: www.sophianash.com/
read more
Paranormal Romance
Jory Strong

Ghostland



Author website: www.jorystrong.com/
read more
Urban Fantasy with Romantic Elements
S.J. Day

Eve of Darkness



Author website: www.sjday.net/
read more
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Futuristic/Time-Travel Romance
Sandra Hill

Viking Heat



Author website: www.sandrahill.net/
read more
Erotic Romance
Livia Dare

In The Flesh



Author website: www.sylviaday.com/livia-dare/
read more
Best First Book
Mary Sullivan

No Ordinary Cowboy



Author website: www.marysullivanbooks.com/
read more
Contest Destails
  Contest Details - The contest is open to all romance authors published by a non-vanity, non-subsidy publisher, in both traditional print and electronic publishing. The entrant is responsible for… read more
Category Descriptions
ALL Categories: The romance needs to be the primary focus of the story and there should be a “Happily Ever After” or “Happy For Now” style ending.  Mainstream novels, literary fiction,… read more
Timeline
The Readers’ Crown™ Contest entry deadline has been extended to February 28, 2010.  To enter the contest, you will need to submit your entry form and payment and your books… read more
Contest Rules
Entry Qualifications and Rules for All ContestantsThe contest is open to all romance authors published by a non-vanity, non-subsidy publisher/imprint/line, in both traditional print and electronic publishing. Entrants may designate… read more
Sample Score Sheets
Common Questions These questions are ones most judges are likely to encounter. Was the author's writing style enjoyable? After reading this book, were you excited about this author and interested… read more
How to Enter
  How to Enter - The contest is open to all romance authors published by a non-vanity, non-subsidy publisher, in both traditional print and electronic publishing. The entrant is responsible… read more
Submit Your Entry
  Submit Your Entry - The contest is open to all romance authors published by a non-vanity, non-subsidy publisher, in both traditional print and electronic publishing. The entrant is responsible… read more
Judges Needed!
Judges Needed - The contest is open to all romance authors published by a non-vanity, non-subsidy publisher, in both traditional print and electronic publishing. The entrant is responsible for selecting… read more
Questions? E-mail the 2010 Contest Coordinator at Contest@RomConInc.com
 
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