2005 Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

2005 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award Winners

Best African-American Novels

• African-American Fiction Novel
  • Blind Trust - Leslie Esdaile, Dafina (September 2005)

• African-American Romance
  • When It Rains... - Angie Daniels, Dafina (February 2005)

• First African-American Novel
  • The Party - Saundra E. Harris, Saphari Books (January 2005)

Best Contemporary & Paranormal Romances

• Contemporary Paranormal Romance
  • Tiger Eye - Marjorie M. Liu, Love Spell (March 2005)

• Contemporary Romance
  • The Fixer Upper - Judith Arnold, Mira (July 2005)

• Futuristic Romance
  • The Dare - Susan Kearney, Tor (July 2005)

• Small Press Contemporary Paranormal Romance
  • Miracle In The Mist - Elizabeth Sinclair, Medallion (December 2005)

• Small Press Romance
  • Tales From The Treasure Trove, Volume I - Jewels Of The Quill, Whiskey Creek (September 2005)

• Vampire Romance
  • Seize The Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon, St. Martin's (January 2005)

• Werewolf Romance
  • Moon's Web - C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, Tor (August 2005)

Best Erotic Romance & Erotica Novels

• Erotic Romance
  • Knockin' Boots - Tracy Price-Thompson, One World (November 2005)

• Erotica
  • Love And Rockets - Charlene Teglia, Ellora's Cave (September 2005)

• Paranormal Erotic Romance
  • Animal Instincts - Jaci Burton, Ellora's Cave (November 2005)

Best Historical Novels

• American-Set Historical Romance
  • Her Bodyguard - Geralyn Dawson, HQN (June 2005)

• British Isle-Set Historical Romance
  • It's In His Kiss - Julia Quinn, Avon (July 2005)

• First Historical Romance
  • The Lady Lies - Samantha Saxon, Berkley Sensation (June 2005)

• Historical Fiction
  • Pinkerton's Sister - Peter Rushforth, Macadam/Cage (March 2005)

• Historical K.I.S.S. Hero
  • Marcus North in To Pleasure A Prince - Sabrina Jeffries, Avon (March 2005)

• Historical Love & Laughter
  • Lady In Waiting - Kathryn Caskie, Warner (January 2005)

• Historical Paranormal/Fantasy
  • To Tame A Wolf - Susan Krinard, Hqn (May 2005)

• Historical Romance Of The Year
  • The Smoke Thief - Shana Abe, Bantam (September 2005)

• Historical Romantic Adventure
  • If You Dare - Kresley Cole, Pocket (May 2005)

• Historical Romantic Mystery/Gothic
  • The Perfect Desire - Leslie Lafoy, St. Martin's (January 2005)

• Historical Saga
  • Courtesan - Dora Levy Mossanen, Touchstone (July 2005)

• Historical Vampire
  • The Remarkable Miss Frankenstein - Minda Webber, Love Spell (July 2005)

• Medieval Historical Romance
  • Temptress - Lisa Jackson, Onyx (October 2005)

• Regency-Set Historical Romance
  • Love According To Lily - Julianne MacLean, Avon (August 2005)

• Sensual Historical Romance
  • Passion - Lisa Valdez, Berkley Sensation (July 2005)

Best Inspirational Novels

• Inspirational Novel
  • Beyond The Blue - Leslie Gould, Waterbrook Press (April 2005)

Best Mainstream Fiction Novels

• Chick Lit Novel
  • Tart - Jody Gehrman, Red Dress Ink (July 2005)

• Women's Fiction
  • The Sunflower - Richard Paul Evans, Simon And Schuster (October 2005)

• Young Adult Novel
  • Life, Love, And The Pursuit Of Hotties - Katie Maxwell, Smooch (June 2005)

Best Mystery Novels

• Amateur Sleuth
  • Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris, Berkley Prime Crime (October 2005)

• Contemporary Mystery
  • Bloodlines - Jan Burke, Simon And Schuster (January 2005)

• First Mystery
  • Kitty And The Midnight Hour - Carrie Vaughn, Warner Aspect (November 2005)

• Historical Mystery
  • The Sudbury School Murders - Ashley Gardner, Berkley Prime Crime (June 2005)

• PI/Procedural Novel
  • Entombed - Linda Fairstein, Scribner (January 2005)

• Suspense
  • Vanish - Tess Gerritsen, Ballantine (August 2005)

Best Regency Romance Novel

• Regency Romance Novel
  • Lady Dearing's Masquerade - Elena Greene, Signet (September 2005)

Best Romantic Suspense/Intrigue Novels

• Romantic Intrigue
  • Flirting With Danger - Suzanne Enoch, Avon (March 2005)

• Romantic Suspense
  • Hot Ice - Cherry Adair, Ballantine (August 2005)

Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels

• Epic Fantasy Novel
  • Elantris - Brandon Sanderson, Tor (May 2005)

• Fantasy Novel
  • The Hallowed Hunt - Lois McMaster Bujold, Eos (June 2005)

• Modern-Day Fantasy Novel
  • The Strange Adventures Of Rangergirl - Tim Pratt, Bantam Spectra (December 2005)

• Science Fiction Novel
  • Children Of The Company - Kage Baker, Tor (November 2005)

Best Series Romance Novels

• First Series Romance
  • The Bridal Bet - Trish Wylie, Harlequin Romance (April 2005)

• Harlequin American Romance
  • The Mommy Wish - Pamela Browning, (June 2005)

• Harlequin Blaze
  • Open Invitation? - Karen Kendall, (October 2005)

• Harlequin Flipside
  • Dishing It Out - Molly O'Keefe, (April 2005)

• Harlequin Intrigue
  • John Doe On Her Doorstep - Debra Webb, (April 2005)

• Harlequin Next
  • Grin And Bear It - Leslie Lafoy, (December 2005)

• Harlequin Presents
  • The Disobedient Virgin - Sandra Marton, (November 2005)

• Harlequin Romance
  • In The Shelter Of His Arms - Jackie Braun, (April 2005)

• Harlequin Superromance
  • A Soldier's Quest - Lori Handeland, (August 2005)

• Harlequin Temptation
  • Her Last Temptation - Leslie Kelly, (June 2005)

• Silhouette Bombshell
  • The Contestant - Stephanie Doyle, (July 2005)

• Silhouette Desire
  • A Most Shocking Revelation - Kristi Gold, (December 2005)

• Silhouette Intimate Moments
  • Secrets Of The Wolf - Karen Whiddon, (December 2005)

• Silhouette Romance
  • Trading Places With The Boss - Raye Morgan, (March 2005)

• Silhouette Special Edition
  • Where There's Smoke - Kristin Hardy, (November 2005)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired
  • To Heal A Heart - Arlene James, (January 2005)

• Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense
  • Die Before Nightfall - Shirlee McCoy, (September 2005)