Previous Merritt Contest Results
2009 Final Ranking
*** means a full was requested
HISTORICAL – Tessa Woodward, Avon
- FIRST - Once Upon A Stormy Night by Rebecca B. Lees
- SECOND - A Man Like That by Alison Henderson
- THIRD - Spanish Eyes by Shellee Roberts
- FOURTH - Fallen Angels in Paradise by Cathy Leming
- FIFTH - My Celestial Love by Kristyne Raley
PARANORMAL – Rose Hilliard, St. Martin’s
- FIRST - Fire of the Dragon by Lori D. Stacy***
- SECOND - The Shadows of Time by Sandra De Taranto
- THIRD - Charm School by Deanna Carlyle
- FOURTH - Witch Ever Way You Can by Deborah Blake
- FIFTH - Thirty by Tracy St. Hilaire
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE – Latoya Smith, Grand Central
- FIRST - Buried Deep by Jean Mason***
- SECOND - Edge of Deception by Elizabeth Bemis***
- THIRD - Pleasant Lake P.D. by Kelly Fitzpatrick***
- FOURTH - The Gavel’s Echo by Anne-Marie Carroll
- FIFTH - Lady of the Lake by Tracy St. Hilaire
SERIES CONTEMPORARY – Patience Smith, Silhouette
- FIRST - Rodeo Redemption by Teri Wilson***
- SECOND - Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson***
- THIRD - Passion by Jeanell Bolton
- FOURTH - The One by Lu Ann Long
- FIFTH - Restoring Mitch’s Heart by Nancy Evertz
SINGLE TITLE/MAINSTREAM WITH R. E. – Megan McKeever, Pocket
- FIRST - Death, Taxes and a French Manicure by Diane O’Brien Kelly
- SECOND - Love and Oreos by Elizabeth Bemis
- THIRD - Busted by Diane O’Brien Kelly
- FOURTH - Prior Sins by Deborah Gross
- FIFTH - After the War by Jessica Scott
2008 Final Ranking
Historical Finalists
- Beverley Kendall - A Midseason Night's Folly
- Anne Barton Ardizzone - Midnight Promises
- Tanya Hanson - Marrying Minda
Paranormal Finalists
- Debbie Gilbert - Dawn’s Shadow
- Margaret Batschelet - Medium Rare
- Robin Perini - Dark Guardian
Single Title Finalists
- Sharon Calvin - Just Breathe
- Pamela Hodges - Depths of Love
- Elaine McKee - The Trouble With Tessa
Thanks to everyone who participated, both contestants and judges!