Contemporary Romance (includes romantic comedy) 3rd place: Jennifer Hudson Taylor , By His Plan 2nd place: Jennifer Lynn Cary , On The Court 1st place: Audra Harders , Rough Ride Historical Romance 3rd place: Audra Harders , Precious Possessions 2nd place: Jennifer Hudson Taylor , Promised Blessings 1st place: Pam Hillman , Stealing Jake's Heart Romantic Suspense 3rd place: Suzan Robertson , The Circle Game 2nd place: Dineen Miller , Manna Reign 1st place: Marci J. Burke, Shadow of Doubt Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory 3rd place: Rebecca Grabill , Out of Darkness 2nd place: Chris Mikesell , Revival 1st place: Sally A. Apokedak , The Kisses of an Enemy Historical Fiction 3rd place: Marcia Gruver , Love Never Fails AND Yvonne Anderson, Mom's Mirror 2nd place: Tina Helmuth , Hidden Snares 1st place: Carla Stewart , A Dandelion Day Young Adult 3rd place: Sally Apokedak , Prisoners of the Throne 2nd place: Linda Fulkerson , The Rod of Schmazel 1st place: Rachael Phillips , Song of the Orph...