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History

'This award is the only one of its kind in Australia, designed to mirror the submission process. Initially, you enter 10,000 words to be judged by romance readers. If your entry makes it to the second round, you will be asked to submit the full novel. Three finalists will go to the final judge for placings.' (http://romanceaustralia.com/contests-overview/the-emerald-award/

Notes

  • Previously the Emma Darcy Award: the award was renamed when Romance Writers of Australia took over full sponsorship in 2006.

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2023

winner Emma Mugglestone for The Reality of Us

Year: 2016

winner y separately published work icon Island Redemption Suzanne Cass , Perth : Suzanne Cass , 2017 18740339 2017 single work novel romance

'She’ll do whatever it takes. He’s a tempting distraction. But in the end, there can be only one winner.

'Cilla Parsons isn’t fooled by the soft sandy beaches and crystal-clear water on this beautiful island. It’s no paradise. There’s a battle for survival going on and she’s here to win. And things are all going according to plan. Until she meets broad-shouldered, irresistible Tam Conner.

'Tam isn’t fooled by Cilla’s fierce independence. But when he and Cilla become close after she’s injured in a wild tropical storm, he starts to understand there’s more to life than just money.

'As an undeniable attraction sizzles between them, will Cilla tell Tam she loves him, or reveal her ruthless side and win at all costs?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Year: 2015

winner y separately published work icon The Hermit Next Door P. J. Vye , Australia : P. J. Vye , 2015 20983982 2015 single work novel romance

'Who doesn't want to be famous?

'Willa Jones doesn't.

'She lives in a shack near the river, alone and isolated. When she inadvertently appears on a reality TV show, she captures the world’s attention with her unique voice. Everyone wants a piece of her, but she wants none of it.

'If she doesn’t stay hidden, the world might discover her sordid past. The only thing worse than hating yourself, would be if the entire world hated you too.'

Source : publisher's blurb

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