Chicago-North RWA® is pleased to announce the results of the 9th Annual Fire and Ice Contest:

Single Title Contemporary
Final Judge:  Laura Cifelli, NAL

1. Longing - by Victoria Wasserman
2. October Surprise - by Victoria Wasserman
3. The Weight of Love - by Drue Allen

• Breaking Daylight - by Mary Fechter
• Missionary Position - by Kit Wilkinson

Series Contemporary
Final Judge:  Melissa Jeglinski, Silhouette Desire

1. Caitlin's Cowboy - by Patricia Morgan
2. The Christmas Bargain - by Cat Schlied
3. Blown Away - by Kim Wenger

Historical Romance
Final Judge:  Megan McKeever, Pocket Books

1. The Dakota Kid - by Lisa Cooke
2. My Dangerous Duchess - by Tamyra Novinger
3. A Secret Heart - by Deb Yates

Chick Lit
Final Judge:  Kathryn Lye, Red Dress Ink

1. No Strings Attached - by Beth Watson
2. Swimming in the Shallow Pool - by Patrice Wilton
3. I Do, Don't I - by Beth Watson

Paranormal Romance
Final Judge:  Nephele Tempest, The Knight Agency

1. Into the Dark - by Abigail Strom
2. Hedda's Sword - by DeAnne R. Wildes-Mickelson
3. True - by Barbara Longley

A big thank you to our judges for their time, effort, and attention to our deadline. Many thanks to Joelle Charbonneau-Blanco, our Contest Coordinator, for organizing the 2007 contest. And an especially big thank you to the category coordinators: Liz Evans, Deb Gross, Caroline Nelson Walters, Martha Whitehead and Karen Harris, who allowed their homes to be inundated with entries. We couldn't have pulled off this contest without you!

Last, but not least, thank you to everyone who participated. The quality of the writing exceeded expectations and made for a great contest.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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