RITA®: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements

The Novel With Strong Romantic Elements, after much debate, was introduced by the RWA into the RITA® awards in 2004. In 2006, to create a consistent naming scheme, the category was called Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements.

Winners

• Barbara O'Neal - 2010 - The Lost Recipe For Happiness by Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Discovery
• Nora Roberts - 2009 - Tribute by Penguin Group USA, Putnam
• Deanna Raybourn - 2008 - Silent In The Grave by Harlequin Enterprises, MIRA
• Jennifer Ashley writing as Laurien Gardner - 2007 - A Lady Raised High - Berkley
• Barbara Samuel - 2006 - Lady Luck's Map of Vegas, Ballantine Books
• Evelyn Vaughn - 2005 - A.K.A. Goddess; Silhouette Books
• Kristin Hannah - 2004 - Between Sisters