Below are the winners of the ROMANCE IN COLOR READERS' FAVORITES based on tabulated votes from readers. Rochelle Alers dominated most of the categories indicating her immense popularity. Her only serious competition historical author, Beverly Jenkins. ROMANCE IN COLOR congratulates them and their runners-up!
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ALWAYS AND FOREVER - Beverly Jenkins Runner-up JUST BEFORE DAWN - Rochelle Alers |
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ROCHELLE ALERS Runner-up Brenda Jenkins |
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NEW AUTHOR NIOBIA BRYANT Runner-up - Tamara Sneed |
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COVER
ALWAYS AND FOREVER - Beverly Jenkins |
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HEROINE SARA STERLING JUST BEFORE DAWN - Rochelle Alers
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SALEM LASSITER JUST BEFORE DAWN - Rochelle Alers |
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