Ranking of 2013 Cleveland Rocks Romance Finalists
Contemporary Series
1st Her Favorite Mistake by Barbara Lohr
2nd Sometimes a Fantasy by Danni Price
3rd Her Little Secret by Melanie Mc Carthy
Single Title Contemporary
1st Resist Me by Ryann Murphy
2nd What Goes on Tour by Claire Boston
3rd A Little Night Music by Beth Seeber
Honorable Mention
Cerulean Eyes, Sapphire Hearts by Veronica Forand
Shifting Careers by Jane Lewachowicz
Historical Romance
1st The Worth of a Kiss by Christy Carlyle
2nd Hidden Shoals by Jo Grafford
3rd For the Love of Julietta by Amani D’Shan and Sierra Corsetti
Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements
1st Goddess of Suburbia by Stephanie Kepke Kaplan
2nd Unforgettable by Carrie Christie
3rd The Lyneage by Vanessa Lillie
Honorable Mention
Love Springs Eternal by Lisa Hayden
Paranormal Romance
1st Key to the Lair by Heather Leonard
2nd Treasured Claim by Jami Gold
3rd Wonderfully Wicked by C.J. Burright
Romantic Suspense
1st Rubies, Race Cars and Revenge by Deborah Evans 2nd Mesmerized in Madagascar by Amani D’Shan 3rd Dangerous Dreams by Abbie Rhoades
Erotic
1st Intoxicated by Jeana Mann
2nd Her Guardian by C.T. Green
3rd Her Husband’s Lover by Ellanor Kelsey
Young Adult
1st Awakening by Lori Freeland
2nd Phantom Limbs by Paula Garner
3rd Welcome to Hickville High by Mary Karlik
The June Lund Shiplett Award
(for the NEORWA member with the highest first round score) goes to Mary Baumhoer for A Season for Scandal