1997 RITA® Winners
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The following authors were awarded the RITA by the Romance Writers of America in 1997:
Contents
- 1 Best First Book
- 2 Best Traditional Romance
- 3 Best Short Contemporary Series
- 4 Best Long Contemporary Series
- 5 Best Paranormal Romance
- 6 Best Inspirational Romance
- 7 Best Regency Romance
- 8 Best Short Historical Romance
- 9 Best Long Historical Romance
- 10 Best Romantic Suspense
- 11 Best Contemporary Single Title
Best First Book
- Finalists:
Best Traditional Romance
- Finalists:
- For The Love Of Emma by Lucy Gordon, Harlequin Romance
- Temporary Husband by Day Leclaire, Harlequin Romance
- The Honeymoon Quest by Dana Lindsey, Silhouette Romance
- Undercover Daddy by Lindsay Longford, Silhouette Romance
- Ending In Marriage by Debbie Macomber, Harlequin Romance
- The Daddy Trap by Leigh Michaels, Harlequin Romance
Best Short Contemporary Series
- Finalists:
- Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie, Harlequin Temptation
- The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie, Loveswept
- Family First by Marcia Evanick, Loveswept
- Angel On A Harley by Janis Reams Hudson, Loveswept
- Spring Bride by Sandra Marton, Harlequin Presents
- Christmas With Eve by Elda Minger, Harlequin Temptation
Best Long Contemporary Series
- Finalists:
- Expectant Father by Leanne Banks, Silhouette Special Edition
- My Fair Gentleman by Jan Freed, Harlequin Superromance
- His Runaway Son by Dee Holmes, Harlequin Superromance
- Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard, Silhouette Intimate Moments
- The Fall Of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts, Silhouette Intimate Moments
- Megan's Mate by Nora Roberts, Silhouette Intimate Moments
- Having His Baby by Karen Young, Harlequin Superromance
Best Paranormal Romance
- Finalists:
- A Ghost Of A Chance by Casey Claybourne, Berkley
- Frankly My Dear by Sandra Hill, Dorchester
- Dream Catcher by Dinah McCall, Harper
- Breath Of Magic by Teresa Medeiros, Bantam
- Now And Forever by Kimberly Raye, Silhouette Shadows
- The Faery Bride by Lisa Ann Verge, Zebra
- The Wolf & The Woman's Touch by Ingrid Weaver, Silhouette Special Edition
Best Inspirational Romance
- Finalists:
Best Regency Romance
- Finalists:
Best Short Historical Romance
- Finalists:
Best Long Historical Romance
- Finalists:
- Gold Dust by Emily Carmichael, Warner
- The Bad Luck Wedding Dress by Geralyn Dawson, Bantam
- The Love Charm by Pamela Morsi, Avon
- The Marshall & The Heiress by Patricia Potter, Bantam
- Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney, Penguin
- Denim & Lace by Patricia Rice, Dutton/Signet
- The Outsider by Penelope Williamson, Warner
Best Romantic Suspense
- Finalists:
Best Contemporary Single Title
- Finalists: