| 2024 Winners |
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| Historical Romance: Sinfully Wed by Kathleen Ayers |
| Romantic Suspense: Cold Snap by Toni Anderson |
| Specialized Romance: Leopold: The Lion's Den Series, Book 1 by Dania Voss |
| Contemporary Romance ~ Low Heat: The Baker's Batter by Jennifer Looft |
| Contemporary Romance ~ Mid/High Heat: Delayed by Jessica Jayne |
| 2023 Winners |
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| Historical Romance: Eloping With the Laird by Jeanine Englert |
| Romantic Suspense: Resolute Justice by Leslie Marshman |
| Specialized Romance: Hometown Pride by Philippa Lodge |
| Contemporary Romance ~ Low Heat: His Hometown Redemption by LeAnn Bristow |
| Contemporary Romance ~ Mid/High Heat: Wild at Heart by Stacy Gold |
| 2022 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Heatwave by Blaine Kistler |
| LGBTQ Romance: Investigating Helen by Benna Bos |
| Historical Romance: Spirit of the Winds by Judy Kentrus |
| Romantic Suspense: Serve ‘N’ Protect by Tee O’Fallon |
| Specialized Romance: Unwed, Unfed, and the Undead: A Love Story by Fenley Grant |
| Contemporary Romance: Red Velvet Crinkles and Christmas Sprinkles by Maria Imbalzano |
| 2021 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Beyond Regret by Barbara Nolan |
| Historical Romance: Felice by Kathleen Bittner Roth |
| Romantic Suspense: Crossroads by Dianna Wilkes |
| Specialized Romance: Witches, Werewolves, and War: A Love Story by Fenley Grant |
| Contemporary Romance: The Bartender’s Secret by Caro Carson |
| 2020 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Whiskey Surprises by Lauren Owens |
| Romantic Suspense: Perilous Pursuit by Kathleen Tailer |
| Historical Romance: Earl of Darby by Aubrey Wynne |
| Specialized Romance: Angel Fire by Marie Johnston |
| Contemporary Romance: Evening the Score by Lauren Owens |
| 2019 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: No Going Back by Christie Adams |
| LGBTQ Romance: The Husband Gambit by L.A. Witt |
| Romantic Suspense: Federal Agent Under Fire by Julie Anne Lindsey |
| Historical Romance: Gift of Honor by Alexa Aston |
| Specialized Romance: Bewitching Breeze by K.M. Daughters |
| Contemporary Romance: Headlights, Dipsticks, & My Ex's Brother by Heather Novak |
| 2018 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: At His Mercy by Shelly Bell |
| Romantic Suspense: Main Street by Dianna Wilkes |
| Historical Romance: The Highlander's Princess Bride by Vanessa Kelly |
| Specialized Romance: The Mortician's Daughter by Christie Craig |
| Contemporary Romance: The Color of Truth by Stacy Monson |
| 2017 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Pretty Wild Thing by Jeana E. Mann |
| Romantic Suspense: Forgotten Secrets by Robin Perini |
| Historical Romance: The Beast of Yorkshire by Tammy Jo Burns |
| Specialized Romance: Assassin's Kiss by Sharon Kay |
| Contemporary Romance: The All-Star Antes Up by Nancy Herkness |
| Series Action Adventure Romance: Armored Attraction by Janie Crouch |
| 2016 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Wicked Indulgence by Anne Lange |
| Romantic Suspense: Two Left Feet by Lori Lyn |
| Historical Romance: No Conventional Miss by Eleanor Webster |
| Specialized Romance: Inherit the Stars by Laurie Green |
| Contemporary Romance: Chance of a Lifetime by Marissa Clark |
| 2015 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Tempting Meredith by Samantha Ann King |
| Romantic Suspense: Secret Obsession by Robin Perini |
| Historical Romance: Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith |
| Specialized Romance: Haunting You by Viola Estrella |
| Inspirational Romance: The Last Truth by Leann Harris |
| Contemporary Romance: Southern Comforts by Nan Dixon |
| 2014 Winners |
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| Erotic Romance: Dark Fancy by Sabrina York |
| Romantic Suspense: Jeanne Guzman by Jeanne Guzman |
| Historical Romance: The Christmas Crossing by Bev Petterson |
| Specialized Romance: Sharon Kay by Sharon Kay |
| Inspirational Romance: Catherine's Pursuit by Lena Nelson Dooley |
| Contemporary Romance: Perfect Summer by Katie Graykowski |
| Series Action Adventure Romance: A Kiss to Die For by Gail Barrett |
| Main Stream with Romantic Elements: A Christmas Miracle by Sandy Loyd |
