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'''Contemporary Single Title Romance''': ''[[Again]]'' by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Onyx - Jennifer Enderlin | '''Contemporary Single Title Romance''': ''[[Again]]'' by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Onyx - Jennifer Enderlin | ||
| − | Crazy for Lovin' You by Lisa G. Brown - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino | + | :''Crazy for Lovin' You'' by Lisa G. Brown - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino |
| − | Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle - HarperCollins, Avon - Ellen Edwards | + | :''Fire and Rain'' by [[Kathleen Eagle]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Ellen Edwards |
'''First Book''': ''[[Ghostly Enchantment]]'' by [[Angie Ray]] - HarperCollins, HarperPrism | '''First Book''': ''[[Ghostly Enchantment]]'' by [[Angie Ray]] - HarperCollins, HarperPrism | ||
| − | All Things Beautiful by Cathy Maxwell - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Christey Bahn | + | :''All Things Beautiful'' by Cathy Maxwell - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Christey Bahn |
| − | Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation | + | :''Dear John...'' by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation |
| − | Elizabeth's Gift by Donna Davidson - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jennifer Enderlin | + | :''Elizabeth's Gift'' by Donna Davidson - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jennifer Enderlin |
| − | The Heart's Desire by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell & Angela Catalano | + | :''The Heart's Desire'' by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell & Angela Catalano |
| − | Rain Shadow by Cheryl St. John - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury | + | :''Rain Shadow'' by Cheryl St. John - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury |
| − | Rhapsody in Time by Judith O'Brien - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow | + | :''Rhapsody in Time'' by Judith O'Brien - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow |
| − | The Third Christmas by Margot Early - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof | + | :''The Third Christmas'' by Margot Early - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof |
'''Historical Romance''' : ''[[To Tame a Texan's Heart]]'' by [[Jodi Thomas]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond - Gail Fortune | '''Historical Romance''' : ''[[To Tame a Texan's Heart]]'' by [[Jodi Thomas]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond - Gail Fortune | ||
| − | Crooked Hearts by Patricia Gaffney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr | + | :''Crooked Hearts'' by Patricia Gaffney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr |
| − | Dreaming by Jill Barnett - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow | + | :''Dreaming'' by Jill Barnett - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow |
| − | Greatest Lover in All England by Christina Dodd - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino | + | :''Greatest Lover in All England'' by Christina Dodd - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino |
| − | If You Believe by [[Kristin Hannah]] - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Elisa Wares | + | :''If You Believe'' by [[Kristin Hannah]] - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Elisa Wares |
| − | Parting Gifts by [[Lorraine Heath]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz | + | :''Parting Gifts'' by [[Lorraine Heath]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz |
| − | Sweet Escape by Susan Macias - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond, Hillary Cige | + | :''Sweet Escape'' by Susan Macias - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond, Hillary Cige |
| − | Sweet Lullaby by [[Lorraine Heath]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz | + | :''Sweet Lullaby'' by [[Lorraine Heath]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz |
'''Inspirational Romance''': ''[[An Echo in the Darkness]]'' by [[Francine Rivers]] - Tyndale House - Karen Ball | '''Inspirational Romance''': ''[[An Echo in the Darkness]]'' by [[Francine Rivers]] - Tyndale House - Karen Ball | ||
| − | Out of the Whirlwind by Gilbert Morris - Tyndale House - Karen Ball | + | :''Out of the Whirlwind'' by Gilbert Morris - Tyndale House - Karen Ball |
| − | Unanswered Prayers by Penny Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Crystal Creek - Marsha Zinberg | + | :''Unanswered Prayers'' by Penny Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Crystal Creek - Marsha Zinberg |
'''Long Contemporary Romance''': ''[[A Soldier's Heart]]'' by [[Kathleen Korbel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lucia Macro | '''Long Contemporary Romance''': ''[[A Soldier's Heart]]'' by [[Kathleen Korbel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lucia Macro | ||
| − | Annie and the Outlaw by Sharon Sala - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger | + | :''Annie and the Outlaw'' by Sharon Sala - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger |
| − | The Eight Second Wedding by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Debra Matteucci | + | :''The Eight Second Wedding'' by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Debra Matteucci |
| − | Left at the Altar by Justine Davis - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger | + | :''Left at the Altar'' by [[Justine Davis]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger |
| − | No Easy Way Out by Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger | + | :''No Easy Way Out'' by Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger |
| − | Single...with Children by Connie Bennett - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Zilla Soriano | + | :''Single...with Children'' by Connie Bennett - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Zilla Soriano |
| − | The Trouble with Joe by Emilie Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Leslie Wainger | + | :''The Trouble with Joe'' by Emilie Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Leslie Wainger |
| − | Uncertain Angels by Kim Cates - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette - Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey | + | :''Uncertain Angels'' by Kim Cates - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette - Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey |
'''Long Historical Romance''': ''[[Dancing on the Wind]]'' by [[Mary Jo Putney]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Hilary Ross | '''Long Historical Romance''': ''[[Dancing on the Wind]]'' by [[Mary Jo Putney]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Hilary Ross | ||
| − | Circle in the Water (aka At the King's Command) by Susan Wiggs - HarperCollins, Harper by Carolyn Marino | + | :''Circle in the Water"" (aka ''At the King's Command'') by Susan Wiggs - HarperCollins, Harper by Carolyn Marino |
| − | The Dream Hunter by [[Laura Kinsale]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron | + | :''The Dream Hunter'' by [[Laura Kinsale]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron |
| − | More Than Magic by Olga Bicos - Kensington, Pinnacle, Denise Little Presents - Denise Little | + | :''More Than Magic'' by Olga Bicos - Kensington, Pinnacle, Denise Little Presents - Denise Little |
| − | No Brighter Dream by Katherine Kingsley - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr | + | :''No Brighter Dream'' by Katherine Kingsley - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr |
| − | The Raider's Daughter by Kimberly Cates - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow | + | :''The Raider's Daughter'' by Kimberly Cates - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow |
| − | River of Sky by Karen Harper - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Dutton- Hilary Ross | + | :''River of Sky'' by Karen Harper - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Dutton- Hilary Ross |
| − | Wild Sage by Peggy Hanchar - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dick | + | :''Wild Sage'' by Peggy Hanchar - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dick |
'''Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel Romance''': ''[[Lord of the Storm]]'' by [[Justine Davis]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Dreamspun - Hilary Ross | '''Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel Romance''': ''[[Lord of the Storm]]'' by [[Justine Davis]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Dreamspun - Hilary Ross | ||
| − | Cinderman by Anne Stuart - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Julianne Moore | + | :''Cinderman'' by Anne Stuart - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Julianne Moore |
| − | Demon Prince by Kathleen Morgan - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon | + | :''Demon Prince'' by Kathleen Morgan - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon |
| − | Ghostly Enchantment by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Abigal Kamen-Holland | + | :''Ghostly Enchantment'' by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Abigal Kamen-Holland |
| − | Hour of the Rose by Christina Skye - HarperCollins, Avon -Ellen Edwards | + | :''Hour of the Rose'' by Christina Skye - HarperCollins, Avon -Ellen Edwards |
| − | Silent Rose by Kasey Mars - Kensington, Pinnacle - Denise Little | + | :''Silent Rose'' by Kasey Mars - Kensington, Pinnacle - Denise Little |
| − | Twilight Memories by [[Maggie Shayne]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Shadows - Melissa Senate | + | :''Twilight Memories'' by [[Maggie Shayne]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Shadows - Melissa Senate |
'''Regency Romance''': ''[[Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand]]'' by [[Carla Kelly]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jean Marie Lemense | '''Regency Romance''': ''[[Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand]]'' by [[Carla Kelly]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jean Marie Lemense | ||
| − | An Angel for the Earl by Barbara Metzger - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dicks | + | :''An Angel for the Earl'' by Barbara Metzger - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dicks |
| − | Christmas Belle by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | + | :''Christmas Belle'' by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross |
| − | Dark Angel by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | + | :''Dark Angel'' by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross |
| − | The Genuine Article by Patricia Rice - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | + | :''The Genuine Article'' by Patricia Rice - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross |
| − | Tempting Harriet by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | + | :''Tempting Harriet'' by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross |
'''Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance''': ''[[Hidden Riches]]'' by [[Nora Roberts]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron | '''Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance''': ''[[Hidden Riches]]'' by [[Nora Roberts]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron | ||
| − | Silent Sonata by Deborah Nicholas - PRH/Random House, Dell - Tina Moskow | + | :''Silent Sonata'' by Deborah Nicholas - PRH/Random House, Dell - Tina Moskow |
| − | Sins by Jillian Grey - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio | + | :''Sins'' by Jillian Grey - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio |
| − | Suspect by Jo Leigh - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Karen Taylor-Richman | + | :''Suspect'' by Jo Leigh - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Karen Taylor-Richman |
'''Short Contemporary Romance''': ''[[Getting Rid of Bradley]]'' by [[Jennifer Crusie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Sherie Posesorski | '''Short Contemporary Romance''': ''[[Getting Rid of Bradley]]'' by [[Jennifer Crusie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Sherie Posesorski | ||
| − | Aftershock by Lynn Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik | + | :''Aftershock'' by Lynn Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik |
| − | Blackthorne's Woman by Victoria Leigh - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Elizabeth Barrett | + | :''Blackthorne's Woman'' by Victoria Leigh - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Elizabeth Barrett |
| − | Close Encounters by Terry Lawrence - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Susann Brailey | + | :''Close Encounters'' by Terry Lawrence - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Susann Brailey |
| − | Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Laura Shin & Malle Vallik | + | :''Dear John...'' by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Laura Shin & Malle Vallik |
| − | The Mercenary by Cherry Adair - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik | + | :''The Mercenary'' by Cherry Adair - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik |
| − | Murdock's Family - Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Leslie Wainger | + | :''Murdock's Family'' - Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Leslie Wainger |
| − | The Return of Caine O'Halloran by Joann Ross - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik | + | :''The Return of Caine O'Halloran'' by Joann Ross - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik |
'''Traditional Romance''': ''[[Oh Baby!]]'' by [[Lauryn Chandler]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Anne Canadeo | '''Traditional Romance''': ''[[Oh Baby!]]'' by [[Lauryn Chandler]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Anne Canadeo | ||
| − | The Baby Battle by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson | + | :''The Baby Battle'' by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson |
| − | Child of Her Dreams by Sandra Steffen - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Melissa Jeglinski | + | :''Child of Her Dreams'' by Sandra Steffen - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Melissa Jeglinski |
| − | Expectations by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson | + | :''Expectations'' by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson |
| − | McCullough's Bride by Anne Peters - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Mary-Theresa Hussey | + | :''McCullough's Bride'' by Anne Peters - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Mary-Theresa Hussey |
| − | Traveling Man by Leigh Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson | + | :''Traveling Man'' by Leigh Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson |
'''Young Adult Romance''': ''[[Second to None]]'' by [[ArLynn Presser]] - Kensington, Z*Fave - Elise Donner | '''Young Adult Romance''': ''[[Second to None]]'' by [[ArLynn Presser]] - Kensington, Z*Fave - Elise Donner | ||
| − | Paradise by Cheryl Zach - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperPrism - Francoise Bui | + | :''Paradise'' by Cheryl Zach - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperPrism - Francoise Bui |
Revision as of 13:23, 5 June 2021
Contemporary Single Title Romance: Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Onyx - Jennifer Enderlin
- Crazy for Lovin' You by Lisa G. Brown - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino
- Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle - HarperCollins, Avon - Ellen Edwards
First Book: Ghostly Enchantment by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, HarperPrism
- All Things Beautiful by Cathy Maxwell - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Christey Bahn
- Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation
- Elizabeth's Gift by Donna Davidson - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jennifer Enderlin
- The Heart's Desire by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell & Angela Catalano
- Rain Shadow by Cheryl St. John - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury
- Rhapsody in Time by Judith O'Brien - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
- The Third Christmas by Margot Early - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof
Historical Romance : To Tame a Texan's Heart by Jodi Thomas - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond - Gail Fortune
- Crooked Hearts by Patricia Gaffney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr
- Dreaming by Jill Barnett - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
- Greatest Lover in All England by Christina Dodd - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino
- If You Believe by Kristin Hannah - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Elisa Wares
- Parting Gifts by Lorraine Heath - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz
- Sweet Escape by Susan Macias - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond, Hillary Cige
- Sweet Lullaby by Lorraine Heath - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz
Inspirational Romance: An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers - Tyndale House - Karen Ball
- Out of the Whirlwind by Gilbert Morris - Tyndale House - Karen Ball
- Unanswered Prayers by Penny Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Crystal Creek - Marsha Zinberg
Long Contemporary Romance: A Soldier's Heart by Kathleen Korbel - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lucia Macro
- Annie and the Outlaw by Sharon Sala - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
- The Eight Second Wedding by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Debra Matteucci
- Left at the Altar by Justine Davis - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
- No Easy Way Out by Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
- Single...with Children by Connie Bennett - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Zilla Soriano
- The Trouble with Joe by Emilie Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Leslie Wainger
- Uncertain Angels by Kim Cates - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette - Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey
Long Historical Romance: Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Hilary Ross
- Circle in the Water"" (aka At the King's Command) by Susan Wiggs - HarperCollins, Harper by Carolyn Marino
- The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron
- More Than Magic by Olga Bicos - Kensington, Pinnacle, Denise Little Presents - Denise Little
- No Brighter Dream by Katherine Kingsley - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr
- The Raider's Daughter by Kimberly Cates - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
- River of Sky by Karen Harper - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Dutton- Hilary Ross
- Wild Sage by Peggy Hanchar - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dick
Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel Romance: Lord of the Storm by Justine Davis - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Dreamspun - Hilary Ross
- Cinderman by Anne Stuart - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Julianne Moore
- Demon Prince by Kathleen Morgan - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon
- Ghostly Enchantment by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Abigal Kamen-Holland
- Hour of the Rose by Christina Skye - HarperCollins, Avon -Ellen Edwards
- Silent Rose by Kasey Mars - Kensington, Pinnacle - Denise Little
- Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Shadows - Melissa Senate
Regency Romance: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jean Marie Lemense
- An Angel for the Earl by Barbara Metzger - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dicks
- Christmas Belle by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- Dark Angel by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- The Genuine Article by Patricia Rice - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- Tempting Harriet by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance: Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron
- Silent Sonata by Deborah Nicholas - PRH/Random House, Dell - Tina Moskow
- Sins by Jillian Grey - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio
- Suspect by Jo Leigh - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Karen Taylor-Richman
Short Contemporary Romance: Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Sherie Posesorski
- Aftershock by Lynn Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik
- Blackthorne's Woman by Victoria Leigh - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Elizabeth Barrett
- Close Encounters by Terry Lawrence - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Susann Brailey
- Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Laura Shin & Malle Vallik
- The Mercenary by Cherry Adair - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik
- Murdock's Family - Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Leslie Wainger
- The Return of Caine O'Halloran by Joann Ross - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik
Traditional Romance: Oh Baby! by Lauryn Chandler - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Anne Canadeo
- The Baby Battle by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson
- Child of Her Dreams by Sandra Steffen - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Melissa Jeglinski
- Expectations by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson
- McCullough's Bride by Anne Peters - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Mary-Theresa Hussey
- Traveling Man by Leigh Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson
Young Adult Romance: Second to None by ArLynn Presser - Kensington, Z*Fave - Elise Donner
- Paradise by Cheryl Zach - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperPrism - Francoise Bui
