2006 Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

2006 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

Best African-American Novels

• African-American Fiction Novel
  • I Know I've Been Changed - Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Pocket (February 2006)

• African-American Romance
  • Through The Fire - Seressia Glass, Genesis Press/Indigo (March 2006)

• First African-American Fiction Novel
  • A Perfect Place To Pray - I.L. Goodwin, Genesis/Black Coral (December 2006)

• First African-American Romance
  • The Nick Of Time - San Culberson, Dafina (December 2006)

Best Contemporary & Paranormal Romances

• Contemporary Paranormal Romance
  • Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank, Zebra (December 2006)

• Contemporary Romance
  • Hurricane Hannah - Sue Civil-Brown, Hqn (June 2006)

• Futuristic Romance
  • True Blood - Patricia Waddell, Tor (September 2006)

• Vampire Romance
  • Lover Awakened - J.R. Ward, Signet (September 2006)

• Werewolf Romance
  • Master Of Wolves - Angela Knight, Berkley Sensation (April 2006)

Best Erotic Romance & Erotica Novels

• Erotic Fiction
  • The Switch - Diane Whiteside, Berkley Trade (January 2006)

• Erotic Romance
  • Maiden And The Monster - Michelle M. Pillow, Ellora’s Cave (April 2006)

• Paranormal/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Erotic Romance
  • A Breath Of Heat - Judy Mays, Ellora's Cave (June 2006)

Best Historical Novels

• American-Set Historical Romance
  • A Reason To Live - Maureen McKade, Berkley Sensation (September 2006)

• British Isle-Set Historical Romance
  • Promise Me Forever - Lorraine Heath, Avon (April 2006)

• First Historical Romance
  • A Lady's Pleasure - Renee Bernard, Pocket (November 2006)

• Historical Biography
  • Abundance - Sena Jeter Naslund, Morrow (October 2006)

• Historical Fantasy
  • The Grail King - Joy Nash, Love Spell (August 2006)

• Historical Fiction
  • The Boleyn Inheritance - Philippa Gregory, Touchstone (December 2006)

• Historical K.I.S.S. Hero
  • Lachlan Mclean in Beloved Stranger - Patricia Potter, Berkley Sensation (February 2006)

• Historical Love & Laughter
  • Jack Of Clubs - Barbara Metzger, Signet Eclipse (March 2006)

• Historical Paranormal
  • Touch Of Desire - Susan Spencer Paul, St. Martin's (October 2006)

• Historical Romance Adventure
  • Penelope And Prince Charming - Jennifer Ashley, Leisure (April 2006)

• Historical Romance Of The Year
  • Simply Love - Mary Balogh, Delacorte (August 2006)

• Historical Romantic Mystery/Gothic
  • Darkest Dreams - Jennifer St. Giles, Berkley Sensation (December 2006)

• Medieval Historical Romance
  • Sinful Pleasures - Mary Reed McCall, Avon (June 2006)

• Most Innovative Historical Romance
  • What, No Roses? - Marianne Mancusi, Love Spell (July 2006)

• Regency-Set Historical Romance
  • In The Thrill Of The Night - Candice Hern, Signet Eclipse (February 2006)

• Sensual Historical Romance
  • The Raven Prince - Elizabeth Hoyt, Warner (November 2006)

Best Inspirational Novels

• Inspirational Novel
  • Abraham's Well - Sharon Ewell Foster, Bethany House (November 2006)

Best Mainstream & Chick Lit Fiction Novels

• Chick Lit Novel
  • Stupid And Contagious - Caprice Crane, 5 Spot (May 2006)

• Women's Fiction
  • Sandcastles - Luanne Rice, Bantam (June 2006)

• Young Adult Novel
  • Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist - Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, Knopf (May 2006)

Best Mystery Novels

• Amateur Sleuth
  • Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris, Ace (May 2006)

• Contemporary Mystery
  • Snow Blind - P.J. Tracy, Putnam (August 2006)

• First Mystery
  • Blown Away - Shane Gericke, Pinnacle (May 2006)

• Historical Mystery
  • North By Northanger - Carrie Bebris, Forge (March 2006)

• P.I./Procedural Novel
  • The Finishing School - Michele Martinez, Morrow (January 2006)

• Suspense
  • The Kill - Allison Brennan, Ballantine (March 2006)

Best Romantic Suspense/Intrigue Novels

• Paranormal Romantic Suspense
  • Deadly Gamble - Linda Lael Miller, Hqn (November 2006)

• Romantic Intrigue
  • Crazy Wild - Tara Janzen, Dell (February 2006)

• Romantic Suspense
  • Shiver - Lisa Jackson, Kensington (April 2006)

Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels

• Epic Fantasy Novel
  • The Privilege Of The Sword - Ellen Kushner, Bantam Spectra (August 2006)

• Fantasy Novel
  • Eyes Of Crow - Jeri Smith-Ready, Luna (November 2006)

• Modern-Day Fantasy Novel
  • Working For The Devil - Lilith Saintcrow, Warner (March 2006)

• Science Fiction Novel
  • Farthing - Jo Walton, Tor (August 2006)

Best Series Romance Novels

• First Series Romance
  • Dirty Harriet - Miriam Auerbach, Harlequin Next (April 2006)

• Harlequin American Romance
  • Simple Gifts - Shelley Galloway, (October 2006)

• Harlequin Blaze
  • If You Could Read My Mind... - Jeanie London, (August 2006)

• Harlequin Intrigue
  • The Secret Night - Rebecca York, (April 2006)

• Harlequin Next
  • Who Makes Up These Rules, Anyway? - Stevi Mittman,(February 2006)

• Harlequin Presents
  • The Desert Virgin - Sandra Marton, (March 2006)

• Harlequin Romance
  • The Marriage Miracle - Liz Fielding, (March 2006)

• Harlequin Superromance
  • A Man She Can Trust - Roxanne Rustand, (February 2006)

• Kimani Romance
  • My Lover, My Friend - Shirley Hailstock, (November 2006)

• Silhouette Bombshell
  • Dressed To Slay - Harper Allen, (October 2006)

• Silhouette Desire
  • Heartbreaker - Diana Palmer, (September 2006)

• Silhouette Intimate Moments
  • Shadow Force - Linda Conrad, (April 2006)

• Silhouette Romance
  • In Good Company - Teresa Southwick, (March 2006)

• Silhouette Special Edition
  • Dancing In The Moonlight - Raeanne Thayne, (May 2006)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired
  • An Unexpected Blessing - Merrillee Whren, (June 2006)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense
  • On Wings Of Deliverance - Elizabeth White, (April 2006)

Best Small Press

• Small Press Contemporary Paranormal/Futuristic Romance
  • Into A Dangerous Mind - Tina Gerow, Triskelion Publishing (April 2006)

• Small Press Romance
  • Keeper Of The Spirit - Ruby Storm, Cerridwen Press (March 2006)