Maggie Award 2022 Finalists & Winners
Published Finalists & Winners
Contemporary Romance
Winner: Forrest for the Trees by Kilby Blades
What Happens in Denver by Liz Crowe
The Love Con by Seressia Glass
Mr. Write by Catherine Rull
Just for Kicks by Tracy Solheim**
Second Chance Christmas by Tracy Solheim**
Historical Romance
Winner: Pippa and the Prince of Secrets by Grace Calloway
Love’s Refrain by KG Fletcher**
Lily by Kathleen Bittner Roth
The Physician’s Dilemma by K. Lyn Smith
The Gingerbread Man by Kim Turner**
Mainstream Fiction With a Central Romance
Under Cover of Night by Constance Gillam
Winner: You Spin Me by Karen Grey
Solo in the City by Zola Joyce
Cup-Tied by Marina Reznor
No Friend of Mine by Catherine Rull
Paranormal Romance
Ensnared by Innocence by Larissa Lyons
Ancient Vendetta by Katie Reus
Finding Salus by Meg M. Robinson
Winner: The Duke is Wicked by Tracy Sumner
Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements
Buried Cold Case Secrets by Sami A. Abrams
Lost and Found Faith by Laurel Blount
Cornerstone by Nancy J. Farrier
Winner: Healing Skye by Janet W. Ferguson
Amish Christmas Escape by Dana R. Lynn
A Life Redeemed by Olivia Rae
Romantic Suspense:
Winner: Stay Hidden by Julie Anne Lindsey
Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor
Memories and Moonbeams by Averil Reisman
Mystery on Spirit Mountain by Brenda Whiteside
Protect My Heart by Diane Wiggs
Young Adult/New Adult:
What Lies Beneath by Marissa Doyle
Eyeful by C. R. Grissom
Winner: Please Fall for Me by M. W. McKinley
Cursed by Nancy Knight & Berta Platas
** Denotes GRW Member.
Prepublished Finalists & Winners
Contemporary Romance
Honorable Mention: The Unexpected Gift by Wendy Cederberg
3rd Place: Unaware by Allie J. Rae
2nd Place: Just Fake Married by Marty Vees
Winner: Lark Lake Lodge by Maggie Eliot
Historical Romance
Honorable Mention: Who Wants to Marry a Marquess by Josie Carlisle
Honorable Mention: If the Slipper Fits by Kimberly Keyes
3rd Place: Sincerely, Your Enemy by Josie Carlisle
2nd Place: The Duke & Vix McCoy by Kelli Larivee
Winner: A Scandal Changes Everything by Josie Carlisle
Mainstream Fiction w/Central Romance
Honorable Mention: Into the Shattered Night by Sia Huff **
3rd Place: Stalling in Love by Emily Morris Matheis
2nd Place: The Wife's Secret by Christine Gunderson
Winner: The Guardian's Mark by Victoria Farhat
Paranormal Romance
Honorable Mention: In the Woods, Bears by Willow Bern
Honorable Mention: The Shadow of Death by Trisza Ray
3rd Place: Sunsets and Other Dangerous Things by Dani Frank
2nd Place: The Shadow of Death by Trisza Ray
Winner: A Kiss of Blood and Fire by Crystal Ramos **
Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements
Honorable Mention: Love’s True Calling by Lori DeJong
Honorable Mention: 2033 Ancestor Resurrection by Deborah DeHaemer
3rd Place: Second First Impression by Jayna Breigh
2nd Place: Of Feuds and Faith by Bonnie Martin
Winner: The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh
Romantic Suspense
Honorable Mention: Going for Broke by Victoria Elliot
Honorable Mention: Lethal Lies by Victoria Elliot
3rd Place: Burn Me Once by Elle Bjorlie
2nd Place: Missed Opportunity by C.S. Smith
Winner: Change in Plan by Mia Kay
Young Adult/New Adult
Honorable Mention: Blue Serenity by Jennifer Dyer
Honorable Mention: Darkest Time by Jenna Grinstead
Honorable Mention: Periodic Attraction by Lana J Pattinson
3rd Place: Leap of Faith by TL Sumner
2nd Place: The Stage by Sarah Curtis
Winner: No Space Between Us by Lana J Pattinson
**Denotes GRW member