Congratulations to the 2026 Emily Winners and Finalists!

Contemporary Romance

Perfect for Him by Kristine Marie – Dublin, Ireland
2nd Place ~ The Cadence Crush by Christine Ashdown – Austin, Texas
3rd Place ~ The Unmarriageable One by Susannah McAlwey – Western Australia

Novel with Romantic Elements

Christmas in Honeybee Harbor by Amy Woods – Pflugerville, Texas
2nd Place ~ Head to Head by Kate Beattie – Victoria, Australia
3rd Place ~ Final Curtain Call by Holly Brunnbauer – Victoria, Australia

Fantasy Futuristic, Paranormal

The Oakleigh Bride by Michele Wyan – Florence, Kentucky
2nd Place ~ Shepherd by Rebecca Loren – St. Louis, Missouri
3rd Place ~ Unconventional Sorcery by Georgia Beau – Marenisco, Michigan

Historical Romance

The Spy and the Nightingale by Lea Hollis – Coralville, Iowa
2nd Place ~ The Lady Tattooist by Jacie Anderson – Hillarys, Washington
3rd Place ~ My Sister’s Fiancé by Vicki Milliken – Williamstown, Australia

Romantic Suspense

The Comfort of Starlight by Kimberly Rosa – Grafton, Wisconsin
2nd Place ~ Beautifully Assured Destruction by Georgia Beau – Marenisco, Michigan
3rd Place ~ Christmas On Forest Mountain by Kelly Larivee – Gold Beach, Oregon

Best of the Best

The Comfort of Starlight by Kimberly Rosa – Grafton, Wisconsin