Indiana Golden Opportunity Winners
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1996 |1994
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BEST OF THE BEST WINNER:
Scandal's
Daughter by Christine Diehm aka
Christine Wells
Chosen by editor Kate Seaver of Berkley
Release Date: November 2007, Berkley Sensation
BEST OF THE BEST FINALISTS:
1st Place -- The Greek Rule by Alexandra Alichos
1st Place -- Scandal's Daughter by Christine Diehm
1st Place -- A Lady In Danger by Susan Kenney Paytas
1st Place -- Guardian Witness by Laura Jochum
1st Place -- Rescued Hearts by Terry Odell
2006 CATEGORY WINNERS:
Contemporary Series
1st Place -- The Greek Rule by Alexandra Alichos
2nd Place -- Contrary Evidence by Stacey Joy Netzel
3rd Place -- There's Only Been You by Donna Kowalczyk
Historical
1st Place -- Scandal's Daughter by Christine Diehm
2nd Place -- Only My Heart by Inara Scott
3rd Place -- Forfeit's Lady by Patricia Detweiler
Mainstream/Single Title
1st Place -- A Lady In Danger by Susan Kenney Paytas
2nd Place -- Nearly Departed by Susan Peek
3rd Place -- Crossing Paths by Dorrie Parini & Paul Laferriere
Paranormal
1st Place -- Guardian Witness by Laura Jochum
2nd Place -- Lord of Fire by Lynne Simpson
3rd Place -- The Healer by Dani Collins
Romantic Suspense
1st Place -- Rescued Hearts by Terry Odell
2nd Place -- Trial by Fire by Jodie Dittman
3rd Place -- Unknown Origins by Lori Sowell
BEST OF THE BEST WINNER
One Shot, Two Kills by Kimberley Howe
Agent: Pattie Steele-Perkins
Lethal Medicine
by Victoria Wasserman
Horsewitch
by Sherril Green
The Devil Has Dimples by Donna Caubarreaux
Once Bitten, Never Shy by Sharie Kohler
One Shot, Two Kills by
Kimberley Howe
Contemporary Series
1. Lethal Medicine
by Victoria Wasserman
2. Love's Duet by Dawn Groszek
3. Hearts Under Fire by Karen M.
Beeching
Editor: Kathryn Lye,
Harlequin/Silhouette
Historical/Regency
1.
Horsewitch by Sherril Green
2.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Regan Loyd
3. The Reluctant Bridegroom by Karen Foley
Editor: Melissa Endlich,
Harlequin Historicals
Paranormal/Time Travel
1.
Once Bitten, Never Shy by Sharie Kohler
2.
The Prophecy by Mai Thao
3.
Game Time by MaryAnn G. Chulick
Agent: Marta Justak, Justak
Literary Agency
Romantic Suspense
1. One Shot, Two Kills by
Kimberley Howe
2.
Long Run Home by Judi Romaine
3.
Redemption by Allison Carmody
Editor: Gina Bernal,
Berkley/Jove
Single Title/Mainstream
1.
The Devil Has Dimples by Donna Caubarreaux
2.
Skin Deep by Marissa Doyle
3.
Three Times A Charm by Kate Keckler Dandel
Agent: Roberta Brown, The Brown Literary Agency
2004 IGO Finalists & Winner
BEST OF THE BEST WINNER
Winner:
Almost Too Much by Sylvia Day Wolicki
Agent: Evan Fogelman
'BEST OF THE BEST' FINALISTS:
Countdown To Love by Cheryl Ann Martin
Almost Too Much by Sylvia Day Wolicki
Singapore Sling by Karen Szymczyk
The Ritual by Cassondra Murray
Agent: Evan Fogelman, The
Fogelman Literary Agency
Rankings:
1st: Countdown To Love by Cheryl Ann
Martin
2nd: 24 Hours To Love by Julie Mettenburg
3rd: Conditionally Yours by Susan Seyfarth
Editor: Patience Smith, Harlequin/Silhouette
HISTORICAL/REGENCY
1st: Almost Too Much by
Sylvia Day Wolicki
2nd: Guardian of My Heart
by Annette McCleave
3rd: Eye of the Storm by Rhonda Mason
Editor: Kelly Harms, Avon
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL
1st: Singapore Sling by Karen
Szymczyk
2nd: Delinda's Plan by Toni L. Andrews
3rd: The Winds of Caledonia by Heidi Shayla
Editor: Gina Bernal, Berkley/Jove
SINGLE TITLE/MAINSTREAM
1st: The Ritual by Cassondra Murray
2nd: A Stranger's Touch by Donna Ann Tunney
3rd: By Jove! by Marissa Doyle
Editor: Kim Cardascia, St. Martin's Press
2003 Best of the Best:
American Heiress by Tracy Seybold
(Historical Category judged by Agent Stephanie Kip Rostan,
Levine Literary Agency)
HISTORICAL:
Judge Kimberly Cardascia, St. Martin's Press
1. American Heiress by Tracy Seybold. *request for full
2. A Sea Change by Elizabeth Spurlock * request for full
3. Savage Savior by Lois Templin
4. Destiny in Disguise by Cheryl Sallick
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE:
Judge Kim Nadelson, Harlequin Intrigue
1. Guarding Julia by Babette de Jongh * request for full
2. The Copycat Killer by Allison Brennan
3. Flashback by Donna Meier
4. Disappeared by Karen Brown
CONTEMPORARY:
Judge Julia Barret, Harlequin Silhouette Bombshell
1. Undercover Nanny by Karen Muir *request for full
2. Dragonslayer by Beth Cornelison
3. The Reporter's One Night Stand by Marianne Mancusi
4. Shadows of Doubt by Kira Bazzel
PARANORMAL:
Judge Cindy Hwang, Berkley
1. The Witches Daughter by Kathleen Bolton
* request for full
2. Star Talisman by Ann Jones-Rodriguez * request for full
3. Time of Choosing by Allison Brennan
4. Guardian Angel by Nancy Northcott
2002 Best of the Best:
Kiss Daddy Goodbye by YL Harris
(Mainstream/Single Title Category)
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE:
First Place: Kiss Daddy Goodbye by YL Harris
Second Place: Hard Lies by Lorelle Marinello
Third Place: Ash on the Wind by Gina Robinson
Fourth Place: It Happened One Night by Christina Powell
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: In Murphy's Eyes by Peggy Anderson
Second Place: Daddy Makes Two by Anna DeStefano
Third Place: Firefly Run by Trish Milburn
Fourth Place: Michael's Surrender by Missy Tippens
HISTORICAL:
First Place: The Duke's Decision by Lisa Manuel
Second Place: An Angel's Kiss by Stacey Lynn Riemer
Third Place: The Isleman by Pam Palmer Poulsen
Fourth Place: Annora's Wolf by Renee Luke
PARANORMAL:
First Place: The Fifth Essence by Cindy Barry
Second Place: The Stone Princeby Gena Showalter
Third Place: The Oldest Kind of Magic by Fredericka
Meiners
Fourth Place: A Knight in Central Park by Theresa Ragan
2001 Best of the Best:
Mending Fences by Shelisa Loertscher
(Long Contemporary Category)
MAINSTREAM/SINGLE TITLE:
First Place: Kissing Games by Jenny Low
Second Place: Building Bridges by Nancy Herkness Theodorou
Third Place: Blessing, Texas by Sherri Godsey
Fourth Place: Overture by Elizabeth Sternberg
SHORT CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: A Nanny For Hire by Renee Roy
Second Place: Trouble in Paradise by Donna deMedicis
Third Place: Taking Chances by Susannah Keagle
Fourth Place: The Non-Wedding Wedding Shower by Jill
Floyd
LONG CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: Mending Fences by Shelisa Loertscher
Second Place: Stronger Than Goodbye by Karen Muir
Third Place: Just Say Yes! by Cherly Swafford
Fourth Place: City Trouble by Renae Hand
HISTORICAL:
First Place: Lady Wicked by Nadele Jacobs
Second Place: Answer to a Prayer by Maureen Hardegree
Third Place: The Miser's Moneybags by Louise Bergin
Fourth Place: New Eden by Cynthia Tady
PARANORMAL:
First Place: Little Big Heart by Delores Wilson
Second Place: Lakewood by Deborah Gilbert
Third Place: Rayvn's Flight by Patti Olszowska
Fourth Place: It Takes A Thief by Sharron McClellan
2000 Best of the Best:
First Place: Tempting Fate by Kay Hudson
(Paranormal Category)
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: The Life of Riley by Linda Kearney
Second Place: The Homecoming by Dorien Kelly
Third Place: Jennifer's Prince Charming by Nicole Burnham Onsi
Fourth Place: Temporary Wife by Jenel Looney
HISTORICAL:
First Place: The Night of the Silver Dollar Moon by Kerrelyn
Sparks
Second Place: Raven's Angel by Catherine Kean
Third Place: Emerald's Fire by Pamela Fryer
Fourth Place: My Greatest Desire by Amy Tolnitch
PARANORMAL:
First Place: Tempting Fate by Kay Hudson
Second Place: Kissed by Magic by Gloria Harchar
Third Place: Scent of the Wolf by Tracy Jones
Fourth Place: The Twa Corbies by Elizabeth Minogue English
1999 Best of the Best:
Hagen's Pride by Linda Rooks
(Paranormal Category)
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: Echoes by Jennifer Wagner
Second Place: Daddy Blues by Catherine Mann
Third Place: Wedding at White Sands by Catherine Mann
Fourth Place: Chasing a Dream by Beth Cornelison
HISTORICAL:
First Place: The Emerald Lady by Jennifer Ashley
Second Place: The Baron and Miss Patterton by Cara
King
Third Place: Betrayals by Michelle Hoppe
Fourth Place: Voice of the Goddess by Judith Hand
PARANORMAL:
First Place: Hagan's Pride by Linda Rooks
Second Place: Arabella's Gift by Susan McDonough
Sanchez
Third Place: Bewitching Angel by Heide Katros
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: Oh, Baby by Kat Bragg
Second Place: Miracle Baby by Merilee Whren
Third Place: Day and Knight by Bobbie Thiobodeaux
Fourth Place: No One to Trust by Denise Bogdanovich
HISTORICAL:
First Place: The Loner and the Lady by Kathleen Gerberick
Second Place: Elizabeth by Holly Lane
Third Place: Windswept Promises by Kathryn Albright
Fourth Place: Lucky Charm by Diana L. Rowe
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL:
First Place: Middlebrook by Victoria Harden
Second Place: Oceans of Time by Liza Smith
Third Place: Prophecy by Barbara O’Neal
Fourth Place: Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry
1997 Best of the Best
Lavender and Thistle by Beth
Pattillo
(Historical Category)
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: A Bird in the Hand by Diane G. McVey
Second Place: Shadow of Doubt by Linda D. Castillo
Third Place: Satin Pleasures by Karen L. Docter
Honorable Mention: Autumn Interlude by Sherry Crane
HISTORICAL:
First Place: Lavendar and Thistle by Beth Pattillo
Second Place: Fire Dance by Nadele Jacobs
Third Place: Shade of Honor by Wendy S. Bores
Honorable Mention: Rogue’s Honor by Hope C. Tarr
PARANORMAL/TIME TRAVEL:
First Place: Fallen Angel by Pamela Britton
Second Place: Warriors in the Wind by Sherree Henry Whitefeather
Third Place: A Lasting Vow by Claire Fried Huffaker
Honorable Mention: A Little More than Human by Patty Calvert
(IRWA Members Only)
WINNERS:
First Place: Garthia Anderson
Second Place: Peggy Emard
Third Place: Pam Durant
WINNERS:
First Place: Marie Orozco
Second Place: Ceil Tilney
Third Place: Kristine McLay
WINNERS:
HISTORICAL:
First Place: Gail Feyer
Second Place: Lucille Grijalva
CONTEMPORARY:
First Place: Judie Aitken
Second Place: Kathleen Babcock
1992 Stormy Weather II
(No record of winners)
1991 Stormy Weather I
(No record of winners)