Washington Romance Writers is delighted to announce The 2008 Marlene Awards.

Congratulations to all of the following writers for a splendid job!

Young Adult—Final judge: Karen Chaplin, Penguin

• Winner: Kickin’ It: A “Chick Jocks” Novel by Liz Eliot
• First runner-up: Ellie and the King by Anita L. Nolan
• Second runner-up: Tangled in the Power Lines by Suzanne Kaufman Kalb*

Historical—Final judge: May Chen, Avon

• Winner: The Lady Falcon by Candy Lyons*
• First runner-up: Lost in Love by Pamela Bolton-Holifield
• Second runner-up: Addie’s Choice by Keli Gwyn
• Third runner-up: Highland Magic by Alexis Walker

Single Title—Final judge: Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin’s Press

• Winner: Old Flames by Marianna Jameson
• First runner-up: Come Morning by Laura Graham Booth*
• Second runner-up: Race of Her Life by D’Anne Avner
• Third runner-up: Buried Alive by Jean Mason

Series Contemporary—Final judge: Keyren Gerlach, HQN

• Winner: Relic Hearts by Lee Roland
• First runner-up: Her Responsibility by Kathy Altman*
• Second runner-up: Playing the Billionaire’s Game by Greta MacEachern

Paranormal—Final judge: Alicia Condon, Dorchester

• Winner: Rogue Moon by Melinda Leigh
• First runner-up: The Ruby Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan
• Second runner-up: Magic Heart by Kerry McCleskey

Romantic Elements—Final judge: Kate Duffy, Kensington

• Winner: Five O’Clock Whistle by Nancy Lytle
• First runner-up: Fat Chance by Linda Lovely
• Second runner-up: Where There’s Smoke by Melinda Leigh

The winners were announced at the 2008 WRW Retreat at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland, on April 26, 2008.

*Indicates WRW member.