2023 GOLDIE FINALISTS
The 2023 Goldie Finalists are listed below. Congratulations to all of the finalists!!!
Ann Bannon
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Any Experience | Ann E. Terpstra | NineStar Press | Buy |
| Broken Beyond Repair | Emily Banting | Sapphfic Publishing | Buy |
| Christmas Mouse | Rachel Spangler | Brisk Press | Buy |
| Dead Letters from Paradise | Ann McMan | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Delafield | Katherine V. Forrest | Spinsters Ink | Buy |
| Endurance | Elaine Burnes | Mindancer Press/Bedazzled Ink | Buy |
| Falling For Who | Erica Lee | Self-published | Buy |
| Full Circle | Susan X. Meagher | Brisk Press | Buy |
| If I Don't Ask | E. J. Noyes | Bella Books | Buy |
| Just a Touch Away | Jae | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| No Strings | Lucy Bexley | Self-published | Buy |
| Observations on the Danger of Female Curiosity | Suzanne Moss | Aesculus Books | Buy |
| Purposefully Accidental | G Benson | Self-published | Buy |
| The Barrens | Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson | Arcade - Skyhorse | Buy |
| The Forever and The Now | KJ | Self-published | Buy |
| The Last Lavender Sister | Melissa Brayden | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| The New Shore | Caren J. Werlinger | Corgyn Publishing | Buy |
| The Santorini Setup | Becky Bohan | NanBec Books | Buy |
Audiobook Narrator
| Title | Narrator | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Whisper of Solace | Abby Craden | Tantor Media | Buy |
| Almost Perfect | Lula Larkin | ACX titles available on Audible | Buy |
| Dead Letters from Paradise | Christine Williams | Susie Bright, Audible Studios | Buy |
| Dead Woman's Revenge | Rebecca Lowman | OrangeSky Audio | Buy |
| Mistakes Were Made | Quinn Riley, Stephanie Németh-Parker | St. Martin's Publishing Group (Macmillan) | Buy |
| No Rings Attached | Zara Hampton-Brown | Brilliance Audio | Buy |
| Royal Exposé | Amy Putt | ACX titles available on Audible | Buy |
Contemporary Romance: Short Novels
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Comes in Threes | D. Jackson Leigh | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Mabel and Everything After | Hannah Safren | Bella Books | Buy |
| Perfect Rivalry | Radclyffe | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Something to Talk About | Ronica Black | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Take Two | TB Markinson and Miranda MacLeod | Self-published | Buy |
| The Seductress Trap | Jac Sherry | Bella Books | Buy |
| Trial and Error | Carsen Taite | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Truly Wanted | J.J. Hale | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length Novels
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Long Way to Fall | Elle Spencer | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| An Art to Love | Helena Harte | Butterworth Books | Buy |
| Christmas Mouse | Rachel Spangler | Brisk Press | Buy |
| Cupid is a Cat | Lise Gold | Lise Gold Books | Buy |
| Greener Pastures | Aurora Rey | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| I Dare You to Love Me | Lori G. Matthews | Bella Books | Buy |
| Love and Other Rare Birds | Angie Williams | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Only This Summer | Radclyffe | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Rescuing Hearts | Ruby Scott | D&V Publishing | Buy |
| Serendipity | Kris Bryant | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| She'll Steal Your Heart | Rachel Lacey | Self-published | Buy |
| The Last Lavender Sister | Melissa Brayden | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Where Love Leads | KC Luck | KC Luck Media | Buy |
| With a Twist | Georgia Beers | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
Contemporary Romance: Long Novels
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Any Experience | Anne E. Terpstra | NineStar Press | Buy |
| Broken Beyond Repair | Emily Banting | Sapphfic Publishing | Buy |
| Chemistry | Rachael Sommers | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| Full Circle | Susan X. Meagher | Brisk Press | Buy |
| Hard Pressed | Aurora Rey | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| If I Don't Ask | E. J. Noyes | Bella Books | Buy |
| Just a Touch Away | Jae | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| Over the Moon with You | Jaime Clevenger | Bella Books | Buy |
| Plain English | Rachel Spangler | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Purposefully Accidental | G Benson | Self-published | Buy |
| Something's Different | Quinn Ivins | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| To Be With You | TJ O'Shea | Bella Books | Buy |
Debut Novel
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Any Experience | Anne E. Terpstra | NineStar Press | Buy |
| Beyond the Blue | TJ O'Shea | Bella Books | Buy |
| Honey in the Marrow | Emily Waters | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| Last Chance Chicago | Diana DiGangi | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Love and Duty | Catherine Young | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Observations on the Danger of Female Curiosity | Suzanne Moss | Aesculus Books | Buy |
| Scatter | Molly J. Bragg | Desert Palm Press | Buy |
| The Barrens | Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson | Arcade - Skyhorse | Buy |
| The Lines of Happiness | Venetia Di Pierro | Bella Books | Buy |
| The Rules of Forever | Nan Campbell | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| The Seductress Trap | Jac Sherry | Bella Books | Buy |
| Truly Wanted | J.J. Hale | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
Erotic Novels
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
| Escorted | Renee Roman | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Music from Stone | Brenda Murphy | NineStar Press | Buy |
| Under Her Wing | Danielle Grainger | Bibi Books | Buy |
| Writer's Block | Ali Vali | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
Fiction Anthologies/Collections
| Title | Editor | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiant Hearts | Lee Lynch | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Stranded Hearts | Kris Bryant, Amanda Radley, Emily Smith | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| The Lonely Hearts Rescue | Morgan Lee Miller, Nell Stark, Missouri Vaun | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
General Fiction
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Letters from Paradise | Ann McMan | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Golden Hour | Kat Jackson | Bella Books | Buy |
| The Barrens | Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson | Arcade - Skyhorse | Buy |
| The New Shore | Caren J. Werlinger | Corgyn Publishing | Buy |
General Non-Fiction
| Title | Author | Publsher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half In: A Coming-of-Age Memoir of Forbidden Love | Felice Cohen | Dividends Press | Buy |
| Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine | Patricia Grayhall | She Writes Press | Buy |
Historical Fiction
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observations on the Danger of Female Curiosity | Suzanne Moss | Aesculus Books | Buy |
| Once in Berlin | Jo Havens | Self-published | Buy |
| The Language of Light | Kathleen Brady | Bywater Books | Buy |
| The Secret of Matterdale Hall | Marianne Ratcliffe | Bellows Press | Buy |
| The Veracity of Lies | Anna Woiwood | Self-published | Buy |
Mystery/Thriller/Crime
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| As You Look | Verónica Gutiérrez | Bella Books | Buy |
| Delafield | Katherine V. Forrest | Spinsters Ink | Buy |
| Hunting Gold | Ann Aptaker | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Last Chance Chicago | Diana DiGangi | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Legacy in the Blood | Catherine Maiorisi | Bella Books | Buy |
| Steadying the Ark | Rebecca K. Jones | Bella Books | Buy |
| Ultimate Blue | Abigail Padgett | Bywater Books | Buy |
New Adult Fiction
| Title | Author | Publsher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catching Feelings | Ana Hartnett Reichardt | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Reaction Time | Emily O'Beirne | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| Schuss | E. J. Noyes | Bella Books | Buy |
Paranormal/Occult/Horror
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Blood | Genevieve McCluer | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Harsh Reality | Elle E. Ire | DSP Publications | Buy |
| The Laws of Magic | M. Ullrich | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| The Mermaid Hypothesis | Siri Caldwell | Brussels Sprout Press | Buy |
| The Wicked and the Willing | Lianyu Tan | Shattered Scepter Press | Buy |
Poetry Poems/Collections
| Title | Author/ Editor |
Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adela Zamudio: Selected Poetry & Prose | Lynette Yetter | Fuente Fountain Books | Buy |
| Time Out of Time | Arleen Paré | Caitlin Press & Dagger Editions | Buy |
Romantic Blend
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Despite Chaos | Stacy Lynn Miller | Bella Books | Buy |
| Enigma | Suzie Clarke | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Honey in the Marrow | Emily Waters | Ylva Publishing | Buy |
| Perilous Obsession | Carsen Taite | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Secret Agent | Michelle Larkin | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Secret Sanctuary | Nance Sparks | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| The Santorini Setup | Becky Bohan | NanBec Books | Buy |
| Whitewater Awakening | Rita Potter | Sapphire Publishing | Buy |
Science Fiction/Fantasy
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fox in Shadow | Jane Fletcher | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Endurance | Elaine Burnes | Mindancer Press/Bedazzled Ink | Buy |
| Love and Duty | Catherine Young | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Scatter | Molly J Bragg | Desert Palm Press | Buy |
| The Mage and the Monster | Barbara Ann Wright | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
Tee Corinne
| Title | Cover Artist | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Game of Two Hearts | Cath Grace | Self-published | Buy |
| A Whisper of Solace | Em Schreiber | Self-published | Buy |
| Dead Letters from Paradise | Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio | Bywater Books | Buy |
| Defiant Hearts | Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio | Bold Strokes Books | Buy |
| Fall Into Me | Sally Soika | Write Way Publishing | Buy |
| Observations on the Danger of Female Curiosity | Suzanne Moss | Aesculus books | Buy |
| Take Two | Stephanie Shea | Sef-published | Buy |
| The Forever and the Now | Em Schreiber | Self-published | Buy |
Young Adult Fiction
| Title | Author | Publisher | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can I Trust Her? | Frances Lucas | Bella Books | Buy |
| Falling For Who | Erica Lee | Self-Published | Buy |
| The Valkyrie's Daughter | Tiana Warner | Entangled Teen | Buy |
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