Vicki Hopkins, Author - a Winning Finalist in the 2012 USA Best Book Awards

Hillsboro, OR, November 20, 2012 --(PR.com)-- On November 16, 2012, it was announced that Vicki Hopkins, historical romance author, was honored as a "Winning Finalist in the 'Fiction: Romance' category of The 2012 USA Best Book Awards, sponsored by USA Book News."

Over 400 winners and finalists were acknowledged in various categories for the 9th annual competition. The finalist novel entitled “Dark Persuasion,” received industry approval by judges with extensive editorial, PR, marketing, and design expertise.

In August of 2012, the Victorian romance also received a five-star top pick award from Night Owl Romance Reviews, being described as a “powerful, haunting, poignant and angst-filled” read that will stay with you.

Dark Persuasion, published in August of 2012, is available in eBook and print worldwide.

For more information about the author's full line of publications, visit her website at http://vickihopkins.com.