ENTHRALLMENT by Meg Evans – Paranormal Romance, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Suspenseful and steamy, Enthrallment will leave you yearning for more Recommended!
The SEA ARCHER by Jeny Heckman – Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance Series
When one woman’s world falls apart, it is in the letting go she rediscovers herself, and the unexpected prophecy that seals her fate. A fantasy romance – perfect for the summer! Recommended.
The FORTUNE FOLLIES by Catori Sarmiento – Dark Fantasy/Horror, Alternative History – Sci-fi, Romance
With rich, lyrical writing, Sarmiento gives us an alternative history of the WWII era, complete with dark fantasy roots and a twist of Sci-fi on the side. Cross genre-lovers will eat this one up! Recommended.
The Semi-Finalists Announcement for the CHATELAINE Book Awards for Romantic Fiction – a division of the 2019 CIBAs
Congratulations to the Chatelaine Book Awards Semi-Finalists!
BLAME it on the BET (Whiskey Sisters, Book 1) by L.E. Rico – Wholesome Romance, Small-Town Romance, Family Values
A fabulously fun romance novel that hits high marks and is destined to be a favorite among readers of the genre. Well done and recommended!
The HOUSE at LADYWELL by Nicola Slade – Clean & Wholesome Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense
A rich, romantic story of how beauty comes from brokenness, set against a tapestry of all those who have found hope and healing at Ladywell. Highly Recommended.
The MAGIC CAPE CAPER by Steve Dimeo – Noir Private Eye, Detective Mystery, Mystery Romance
A noir with a lot of heart and fun – perfect for Moonlighting and Castle fans!
Daughter of Aithne: The Silver Web Series, Book 3 by Karin Rita Gastreich – Romance Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Magic Realism
In a world where female practitioners of magic are feared, who do you trust? Dig your claws into this Y/A High Fantasy and find out for yourself. Highly recommended!
NATURE’S CONFESSION by JL Morin – Time Travel Romance, Science Fiction, Y/A Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction
Part sci-fi, part love story, and ALL ecological coming of age novel that spans the universe.
The CHATELAINE Book Awards for Romantic Fiction – the Long List for the 2019 CIBAs
We are pleased to announce these romantic fiction novels and their authors whose works have moved forward from the slush pile to the Longlist. Good luck to all as your works compete for 2019 Chatelaine Book Awards Shortlist positions.