The Southern Louisiana (SOLA) Chapter of the Romance Writers of America is pleased to announce the winners in the 3^rd Annual Dixie Kane Memorial Contest

Better Dead by Pamela Kopfler won the highest overall score

Short Contemporary:

First Place       Andrew Comes Home by Philip L. Levin

Second Place  Light the Fire by Mary Stahlke

Third Place     Shifting Sands by Karen Dodd

Romantic Suspense:

First Place        Body Language by Robin S. Sorrentino

Second Place   Got Lola on my Mind by Don Wicks

Third Place      Queen Of Envy by Madeline Vann

Single Title Contemporary:

First Place       Whatever It Takes by Louise Knott Ahern

Second Place  Barn Dance by Vicki Bendau

Third Place     Dealer’s Choice by Anne Krist

Historical:

First Place      Quiet As The Grave by Marilyn Robbins

Second Place  Come Spy With Me by Bethany Miller Cole

Third Place    Upon A Moonlit Sea by Jennifer Bray-Weber and

Waltz With A Stranger by Valerie M. Schwager

Paranormal:

First Place       Better Dead by Pamela Kopfler

Second Place   Time Hunter by Nancy Litzau

Third Place      Shrine of the Heavens by Shauna Roberts

Novel With Romantic Elements:

First Place     Ebon Wings by John David Roundtree

Second Place   Is It Safe? by Jerol Anderson

Third Place     Loves Leaves No One Behind by Claudia

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