1986 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists

From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the RITA® was known as The Golden Medallion. In 1986, the Golden Medallion category changes were minimal, though the Mainstream Category was renamed as Single Title Release.

Historical Romance

* Winner: Not So Wild A Dream - Francine Rivers

• Finalists:

Gentle Warrior - Julie Garwood

Glory - Janice Young Brooks

The Lady And The Outlaw - Joyce Brandon

Legacy Of Amber - Alla Crone

Nevada Nights - Ruth Ryan Langan

Inspirational Romance

* Winner: From This Day Forward - Kathleen Karr

• Finalists:

Forever Eden by Barbara Bennett

Honorable Intentions - Susan Phillips

Tender Adversary - Judy Baer

Long Contemporary Romance

* Winner: Today, Tomorrow And Always -Georgia Bockoven

• Finalists:

The Heart's Yearning - Ginna Gray

Pursuit In The Wilderness - Jan Michaels

Star-Crossed - Ruth Ryan Langan

When Angels Dance - Vicki Lewis Thompson

The Wild Rose - Ruth Alana Smith

Regency Romance

* Winner: The Beauty's Daughter - Monette Cummings

Short Contemporary Romance

* Winner: A Much Needed Holiday - Joan Hohl

• Finalists:

Ain't Misbehaving - Jeanne Grant

By Love Possessed - Linda Barlow

The Light Side - Joan Bramsch

Shady Lady - Jan Mathews

Swept Away - Jacqueline Topaz

Single Title Release Romance

* Winner: Banish Misfortune - Anne Stuart

• Finalists:

Arctic Rose - Claire Harrison

Separate Beds - LaVyrle Spencer

Traditional Romance

* Winner: The Crystal Unicorn - Doreen Owens Malek

• Finalists:

Cassie Come Home - Barbara Turner

A Deeper Meaning - Brittany Young

Lady Moonlight - Rita Rainville

Promise Me Forever - Debbie Macomber

Where The Wind Blows Free - Emily Spenser

Young Adult Romance

* Winner: Waiting For Amanda - Cheryl Zach

• Finalists:

Call Back Yesterday - Doreen Owens Malek

Emily - Candice Ransom

Learning To Love - Janice Boies

Something Out There - Leslie Davis