2008 Great Expectations Contest Winners
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Historical
Tessa Woodward ~ Editorial Assistant, Avon Books
First: The Duchess Competition by Vicky Dreiling
Second: Midnight Promises by Anne Barton Ardizzone
Third: Passionate Persuasions by Jennifer Ziros
Fourth: The Making of Jenny Keeble by Courtney Milan
Inspirational
Melissa Endlich ~ Editor, Harlequin Books
First: New Hope by Yvonne Harris (requested)
Second: Miranda's Mistake by Jessica R. Ferguson (requested)
Third: Sarah's Rainbow by Margaret Brownley
Fourth: Sourdough Creek by Caroline Fyffe
Contemporary Series
Megan Long ~ Editorial Assistant, Harlequin Books
First: The Nanny's Secret by Ami Weaver (requested)
Second: Diner Girl by Mary Malcom (requested)
Third: The Cleopatra Secret by Greta MacEachern
Fourth: The Goblin's Trick by Lori Philbin
Mainstream with Romantic Elements
Liza Schwarz ~ Editorial Assistant, New American Library
First: Kingdom on Fire by Yvonne Harris (requested)
Second: All For One by Chris Keniston
Third: Heart Wishes by Edie Ramer
Fourth: Twisted Snare of Fate by Gracie Stanners
Young Adult
Karen Chaplin ~ Associate Editor, Puffin (Penguin)
First: Super Chick by Kimberly Duffy (requested)
Second: Megan Delaney, Psychic Misfit by Bonnie Starling (requested)
Third: Fear of Falling by Amber Royer (requested)
Fourth: The Art of Selling My Sister by Shana Silver
Romantic Suspense
Allison Brandeau ~ Editorial Assistant, Berkley/Jove
First: Lying Eyes by Amy Atwell (requested)
Second: The Surrogate by Tina Butts (requested)
Third: See Jane Run by Angi Platt
Fourth: The Chameleon Effect by Tina Butts
Single Title
Alex Logan ~ Assistant Editor, Grand Central Publishing
First: The Weight of Love by Drue Allen (requested)
Second: The Cost of Love by Drue Allen
Third: Saints and Sinners by Catherine Chant
Fourth: Once Upon A Margarita by Heidi Luchterhand
Specialized ~ Futuristic/Fantasy/Time Travel/Paranormal
Chris Keeslar ~ Senior Editor, Dorchester/Leisure
First: The Night Caller by L.A. Mitchell
Second: To Tame His Heart by Lori Sowell
Third: Love Bites...Literally by Michelle Lauren
Fourth: The Slayer's Circle by Michelle Odell
Erotic
Raelene Gorlinsky ~ Senior Editor, Ellora's Cave
First: Running From the Past by Katie Reus (requested)
Second: Wings of Desire by Cynthia Arends
Third: Eternally Three Perfection by Lee Swift