Congratulations to the following winners in the 2012 Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest
Historical/Regency
Winner: A Treasure Worth Keeping by Marie Patrick*
Second: Into the Grey by Bobbi Groover
Third: Rules for Not Marrying an Earl by Robin Delany*
Judges: Editor – Lauren Plude Editorial Assistant Grand Central Publishing
Agent –Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Literary Agency
Fantasy/Sci-fi/Paranormal
Winner: The Treasure of a Dragon’s Heart by Jami Gold
Second: Must Love Breeches by Angela Quarles*
Third: Dark Heart of the Sun by Susan K. Maier
Fourth: Eternal Seduction by Sasha Cain
Judges: Editor – Holly Blanck, St. Martins
Agent –Suzie Townsend New Leaf Literary and Media
Romantic Suspense
Winner: The Duel by Catherine Lawrence*
Second: Luck is a Lady by Mari Manning*
Third: Guard My Life by Rebecca Giallongo
Fourth: Jae’s Assignment by Bernice Layton
Judges: Editor –Deborah Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc.
Agent –Elaine English PLLC Literary
Contemporary Single Title/Series
Winner: God Whisperer by Kimberley Troutte
Second: Synchrony’s Call by Susan J. Bickford*
Third: Love Waltz’s In by Alana Albertson
Fourth: Hawaiian Heat: The Marriage Trap by Diane Garner*
Judges: Editor –Katherine N. Pelz, The Berkley Publishing Group,
Agent –Paige Wheeler, Folio Literary Management,
Editor – Leanne Morgena, Senior Editor, Sweetheart Rose, The Wild Rose Press
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Winner: The Treasure of a Dragon’s Heart by Jami Gold