1988 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists

From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the RITA® was known as The Golden Medallion.

Historical Romance

The Gamble by LaVyrle Spencer - Berkley/Jove – Damaris Rowland

Ladylight by Victoria Pade

Love Unwilling by Shirl Henke

Wanton Angel by Linda Lael Miller

Wild For Love by Linda Benjamin

Winterbourne by Susan Carroll

Long Contemporary Romance

In The Defense Of Love by Kathleen Creighton - Silhouette, Intimate Moments – Leslie Wainger

Bayou Midnight by Emilie Richards

Call after Midnight by Tess Gerritsen

Northern Knights (aka Knights of the North) by Bobby Hutchinson

The Perfect Love Test by Jan Oliver

Run Away Home by Marianne Shock

Regency Romance

Sugar Rose by Susan Carroll - Fawcett/Crest - Barbara Dicks

The Diabolical Baron by Mary Jo Putney

The Elusive Countess by Elizabeth Barron

The Impetuous Twin by Irene Saunders

Midsummer Moon by Laura Kinsale

Short Contemporary Romance

Stolen Moments by Terri Herrington - Dell, Ecstasy – John Collins

Double Solitaire by Sara Chance

Midnight Rambler by Linda Barlow

On the Wild Side by Kate Jenkins

Partners for Life by Helen R. Myers

A Winning Combination by Maris Soule

Single Title Release Romance

Twilight Whispers by Barbara Delinsky - Warner/Popular Library – Claire Zion

Before the Dawn by Lisa Gregory

Hot Ice by Nora Roberts

Traditional Romance

It Takes A Thief by Rita Rainville - Silhouette, Romance – Leslie Wainger

All or Nothing by Brittany Young

For Karin's Sake by Samantha Day

A Pearl beyond Price by Lucy Gordon

Snow Bird by Lass Small

A Tender Trail by Moyra Tarling

Young Adult Romance

Young Adult Romance: Does Your Nose Get In The Way, Too? by Arlene Erlbach - Crosswinds – Nancy Jackson

Love Lights by Kristi Andrews

Winner Takes All by Laurie Lykken