2008 Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

2008 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

Best African-American Novels

• African-American Fiction Novel
  • His First Wife - Grace Octavia, Dafina (October 2008)

• African-American Romance
  • Not Even If You Begged - Francis Ray, St. Martin's Griffin (February 2008)

Best Contemporary & Paranormal

• Contemporary Paranormal Romance
  • Noah - Jacquelyn Frank, Zebra (September 2008)

• Contemporary Romance
  • Accidentally Yours - Susan Mallery, HQN (January 2008)

• Futuristic / Fantasy Romance
  • Shades Of Dark - Linnea Sinclair, Bantam (August 2008)

• Paranormal Action Adventure Romance
  • Dark Magic - Cheyenne Mccray, St. Martin's (November 2008)

• Paranormal Fiction
  • Undead And Unworthy - Maryjanice Davidson, Berkley Sensation (July 2008)

• Shapeshifter Romance
  • The Dragon Master - Allyson James, Berkley Sensation (November 2008)

• Vampire Romance
  • Because Your Vampire Said So - Michele Bardsley, Signet Eclipse (May 2008)

Best Erotic Romance & Erotica

• Erotic Romance Historical
  • Black Silk - Sharon Page, Aphrodisia (April 2008)

• Erotic Romantic Suspense
  • Jaded - Karin Tabke, Pocket (June 2008)

• Erotica Fiction
  • Sleeping With The Devil - Vanessa Marlow, St. Martin's Griffin (April 2008)

• Paranormal / Fantasy / Sci-Fi Erotic Romance
  • Undercover - Lauren Dane, Berkley Heat (December 2008)

Best Historical Novels

• American-Set Historical Romance
  • Guarded Heart - Jennifer Blake, Mira (February 2008)

• British Isle-Set Historical Romance
  • The Wicked Ways Of A Duke - Laura Lee Guhrke, Avon (January 2008)

• First Historical Romance
  • Private Arrangements - Sherry Thomas, Bantam (April 2008)

• Historical Biography
  • The King's Daughter - Sandra Worth, Berkley (December 2008)

• Historical Fiction
  • The Tsarina's Daughter - Carolly Erickson, St. Martin's (October 2008)

• Historical K.I.S.S. Hero
  • Wyatt Yarbro from The Rustler - Linda Lael Miller, HQN (October 2008)

• Historical Love & Laughter
  • The Trouble With Moonlight - Donna Macmeans, Berkley Sensation (June 2008)

• Historical Paranormal
  • Phantom - Lindsay Randall, Love Spell (June 2008)

• Historical Romance Of The Year
  • To Taste Temptation - Elizabeth Hoyt, Forever (May 2008)

• Historical Romantic Adventure
  • Seduced By A Spy - Andrea Pickens, Forever (March 2008)

• Historical Romantic Mystery / Gothic
  • Dark Temptation - Allison Chase, Signet Eclipse (November 2008)

• Historical Vampire / Werewolf Romance
  • The Ravening - Dawn Thompson, Love Spell (February 2008)

• Regency-Set Historical Romance
  • Wicked As Sin - Jillian Hunter, Ballantine (July 2008)

• Scotland-Set Historical Romance
  • Border Wedding - Amanda Scott , Forever (March 2008)

• Sensual Historical Romance
  • Don't Tempt Me - Sylvia Day, Brava (April 2008)

Best Inspirational Novels

• Inspirational Novel
  • Forevermore - Cathy Marie Hake, Bethany House (January 2008)

Best Mainstream & Chick Lit Fiction

• Chick Lit Novel
  • Fifteen Minutes Of Shame - Lisa Daily, Plume (April 2008)

• Women's Fiction
  • The Sugar Queen - Sarah Addison Allen, Bantam (June 2008)

• Young Adult Novel
  • The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins, Scholastic (October 2008)

Best Mystery & Suspense Novels

• Amateur Sleuth
  • Too Pretty To Die - Susan McBride, Avon (February 2008)

• Contemporary Mystery
  • Sleep Softly - Gwen Hunter, Mira (February 2008)

• First Mystery
  • Stalking Susan - Julie Kramer, Doubleday (July 2008)

• Historical Mystery
  • Where Serpents Sleep - C.S. Harris, Obsidian (November 2008)

• P.I. / Procedural Novel
  • The Dirty Secrets Club - Meg Gardiner, Dutton (June 2008)

• Suspense / Thriller
  • Dark Summer - Iris Johansen, St. Martin's (October 2008)

Best Romantic Suspense/Intrigue Novels

• Paranormal Romantic Suspense
  • Acheron - Sherrilyn Kenyon, St. Martin's (August 2008)

• Romantic Intrigue
  • To Catch A Thief - Christina Skye, HQN (September 2008)

• Romantic Suspense
  • Fire And Ice - Anne Stuart, Mira (May 2008)

Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels

• Epic Fantasy Novel
  • The Hero Of Ages - Brandon Sanderson, Tor (October 2008)

• Fantasy Novel
  • The House Of The Stag - Kage Baker, Tor (September 2008)

• Science Fiction Novel
  • Half A Crown - Jo Walton, Tor (October 2008)

• Urban Fantasy Novel
  • Magic Burns - Ilona Andrews, Ace (April 2008)

• Urban Fantasy Protagonist
  • Anna Strong in Legacy - Jeanne C. Stein, Ace (September 2008)

Best Series Romance Novels

• Best Continuity
  • Flashpoint - Connie Hall, Silhouette (April 2008)

• First Series Romance
  • Strangers In The Night - Kerry Connor, Harlequin Intrigue (June 2008)

• Harlequin American Romance
  • The Right Mr. Wrong - Cindi Myers, (February 2008)

• Harlequin Blaze
  • Ms. Match - Jo Leigh, (October 2008)

• Harlequin Intrigue
  • Guardian Angel - Debra Webb, (February 2008)

• Harlequin NASCAR
  • Peak Performance - Helen Brenna, (May 2008)

• Harlequin Presents
  • The Magnate's Indecent Proposal - Ally Blake, (September 2008)

• Harlequin Presents Extra
  • Angelo's Captive Virgin - India Grey, (September 2008)

• Harlequin Romance
  • The Boss's Unconventional Assistant - Jennie Adams, (August 2008)

• Harlequin Superromance
  • To Protect The Child - Anna Destefano, (June 2008)

• Kimani Romance
  • Tame A Wild Stallion - Deborah Fletcher Mello, (June 2008)

• Silhouette Desire
  • The Desert Lord's Baby - Olivia Gates, (May 2008)

• Silhouette Nocturne
  • Veiled Truth - Vivi Anna, (October 2008)

• Silhouette Romantic Suspense
  • A Soldier's Homecoming - Rachel Lee, (July 2008)

• Silhouette Special Edition
  • The Millionaire's Makeover - Lilian Darcy, (May 2008)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired
  • Family Treasures - Kathryn Springer, (November 2008)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical
  • Legacy Of Secrets - Sara Mitchell, (April 2008)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense
  • Shadows At The Window - Linda Hall, (July 2008)

Best Small Press

• Small Press Contemporary Paranormal / Futuristic
  • Clockwork Heart - Dru Pagliassotti, Juno (April 2008)

• Small Press Romance
  • Windswept - Ann Macela, Medallion (February 2008)