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| + | [[category:Romance Industry Awards]][[category:RRA Awards]] | ||
| + | [[RRA Award Winners|Annual awards]] given by the [[RRA-L]] (Romance Readers Anonymous) list serve. | ||
== 2001 RRA-L Book Awards == | == 2001 RRA-L Book Awards == | ||
| − | * '''Best Series Romance''' - [[Anne's Perfect Husband| | + | * '''Best Series Romance''' - [[Anne's Perfect Husband|''Anne's Perfect Husband'']] by [[Gayle Wilson]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Born A Hero|''Born A Hero'']] by [[Paula Detmer Riggs]], [[Night And Day|''Night And Day'']] by [[Anne Stuart]]/[[Gayle Wilson]], [[Hush Little Baby|''Hush Little Baby'']] by [[Judith Arnold]], [[Taming The Beast|''Taming The Beast'']] by [[Amy J. Fetzer]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Born A Hero|''Born A Hero'']] by [[Paula Detmer Riggs]], [[Night And Day - Harlequin Intrigue|''Night And Day'']] by [[Anne Stuart]]/[[Gayle Wilson]], [[Hush Little Baby|''Hush Little Baby'']] by [[Judith Arnold]], [[Taming The Beast|''Taming The Beast'']] by [[Amy J. Fetzer]] |
| − | * '''Best Contemporary Single Title Romance''' - [[This Heart | + | * '''Best Contemporary Single Title Romance''' - [[This Heart Of Mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips|''This Heart Of Mine'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[On Bear Mountain|''On Bear Mountain'']] by [[Deborah Smith]], [[Heaven And Earth|''Heaven And Earth'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Some Kind Of Wonderful|''Some Kind Of Wonderful'']] by [[Barbara Freethy]], [[Summer Light|''Summer Light'']] by [[Luanne Rice]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[On Bear Mountain|''On Bear Mountain'']] by [[Deborah Smith]], [[Heaven And Earth - Nora Roberts|''Heaven And Earth'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Some Kind Of Wonderful - Barbara Freethy|''Some Kind Of Wonderful'']] by [[Barbara Freethy]], [[Summer Light|''Summer Light'']] by [[Luanne Rice]] |
* '''Best Historical Single Title Romance''' - [[The Indiscretion|''The Indiscretion'']] by [[Judith Ivory]] | * '''Best Historical Single Title Romance''' - [[The Indiscretion|''The Indiscretion'']] by [[Judith Ivory]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[Halfway To Heaven|''Halfway To Heaven'']] by [[Susan Wiggs]], [[The Proper Wife|''The Proper Wife'']] by [[Julia Justiss]], [[Nightingale's Gate|''Nightingale's Gate'']] by [[Linda Francis Lee]], [[Whispers Of Heaven|''Whispers Of Heaven'']] by [[Candice Proctor]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[Halfway To Heaven - Susan Wiggs|''Halfway To Heaven'']] by [[Susan Wiggs]], [[The Proper Wife|''The Proper Wife'']] by [[Julia Justiss]], [[Nightingale's Gate|''Nightingale's Gate'']] by [[Linda Francis Lee]], [[Whispers Of Heaven|''Whispers Of Heaven'']] by [[Candice Proctor]] |
* '''Best Regency Romance (Traditional)''' - [[One Good Turn|''One Good Turn'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | * '''Best Regency Romance (Traditional)''' - [[One Good Turn|''One Good Turn'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Tallie's Knight|''Tallie's Knight'']] by [[Anne Gracie]], [[Miss Westlake'S Windfall|''Miss Westlake's Windfall'']] by [[Barbara Metzger]], [[Miss Lacey's Last Fling|''Miss Lacey's Last Fling'']] by [[Candice Hern]], [[A Diamond In The Rough|''A Diamond In The Rough'']] by [[Andrea Pickens]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Tallie's Knight|''Tallie's Knight'']] by [[Anne Gracie]], [[Miss Westlake'S Windfall|''Miss Westlake's Windfall'']] by [[Barbara Metzger]], [[Miss Lacey's Last Fling|''Miss Lacey's Last Fling'']] by [[Candice Hern]], [[A Diamond In The Rough|''A Diamond In The Rough'']] by [[Andrea Pickens]] | ||
* '''Best Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Adventure''' - [[Open Season|''Open Season'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | * '''Best Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Adventure''' - [[Open Season|''Open Season'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Over The Edge|''Over The Edge'']] by [[Suzanne Brockmann]], [[The Defiant Hero|''The Defiant Hero'']] by [[Suzanne Brockmann]], [[Darkling, I Listen|''Darkling, I Listen'']] by Katherine [[Sutcliffe]], [[Night And Day|''Night And Day'']] by [[Anne Stuart]]/[[Gayle Wilson]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Over The Edge - Suzanne Brockmann|''Over The Edge'']] by [[Suzanne Brockmann]], [[The Defiant Hero|''The Defiant Hero'']] by [[Suzanne Brockmann]], [[Darkling, I Listen|''Darkling, I Listen'']] by Katherine [[Sutcliffe]], [[Night And Day - Harlequin Intrigue|''Night And Day'']] by [[Anne Stuart]]/[[Gayle Wilson]] |
* '''Best Alternative Realities or Time Travel Romance''' - [[Seduction In Death|''Seduction In Death'']] by [[J.D. Robb]] | * '''Best Alternative Realities or Time Travel Romance''' - [[Seduction In Death|''Seduction In Death'']] by [[J.D. Robb]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[The Fiery Cross|''The Fiery Cross'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]], [[Dark Fire|''Dark Fire'']] by [[Christine Feehan]], [[Ritual Of Proof|''Ritual Of Proof'']] by [[Dara Joy]], [['' | + | ** Other nominees were: [[The Fiery Cross|''The Fiery Cross'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]], [[Dark Fire - Christine Feehan|''Dark Fire'']] by [[Christine Feehan]], [[Ritual Of Proof|''Ritual Of Proof'']] by [[Dara Joy]], [[HeartMate|''HeartMate'']] by [[Robin Owens]] |
* '''Best Love and Laughter Romance Award''' - [[Fast Women|''Fast Women'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | * '''Best Love and Laughter Romance Award''' - [[Fast Women|''Fast Women'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[The Husband Test|''The Husband Test'']] by [[Betina Krahn]], [[I Got You Babe|''I Got You Babe'']] by [[Jane Graves]], [[Stuck With You|''Stuck With You'']] by [[Trish Jensen]] | ** Other nominees were: [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[The Husband Test|''The Husband Test'']] by [[Betina Krahn]], [[I Got You Babe|''I Got You Babe'']] by [[Jane Graves]], [[Stuck With You|''Stuck With You'']] by [[Trish Jensen]] | ||
* '''Best Romance Novella Award''' - "The Demon's Mistress" by [[Jo Beverley]] from [[In Praise Of Younger Men|''In Praise Of Younger Men'']] | * '''Best Romance Novella Award''' - "The Demon's Mistress" by [[Jo Beverley]] from [[In Praise Of Younger Men|''In Praise Of Younger Men'']] | ||
** Other nominees were: "Luring Lucy" by [[Lori Foster]] from [[Hot And Bothered|''Hot And Bothered'']], "Dark Dream" by [[Christine Feehan]], from [[After Twilight|''After Twilight'']], "Manna from Heaven" by [[Karen Robards]] from [[Wait Until Dark|''Wait Until Dark'']], "Keeper of the Well" by [[Deb Stover]] from [[Murder Most Romantic|''Murder Most Romantic'']] | ** Other nominees were: "Luring Lucy" by [[Lori Foster]] from [[Hot And Bothered|''Hot And Bothered'']], "Dark Dream" by [[Christine Feehan]], from [[After Twilight|''After Twilight'']], "Manna from Heaven" by [[Karen Robards]] from [[Wait Until Dark|''Wait Until Dark'']], "Keeper of the Well" by [[Deb Stover]] from [[Murder Most Romantic|''Murder Most Romantic'']] | ||
| − | * '''Best Romantic Novel outside the Romance Genre''' - [[Sentimental Journey|''Sentimental Journey'']] by [[Jill Barnett]] | + | * '''Best Romantic Novel outside the Romance Genre''' - [[Sentimental Journey - Jill Barnett|''Sentimental Journey'']] by [[Jill Barnett]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[The Curse Of Chalion|''The Curse Of Chalion'']] by [[Lois McMaster Bujold]],[[ Pilots Choice|''Pilots Choice'']] by [[Sharon Lee and Steve Miller]], [[Dead Until Dark|''Dead Until Dark'']] by [[Charlaine Harris]], [[Hoodwinked|''Hoodwinked'']] by [[R.J. Kaiser]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[The Curse Of Chalion|''The Curse Of Chalion'']] by [[Lois McMaster Bujold]],[[ Pilots Choice|''Pilots Choice'']] by [[Sharon Lee and Steve Miller]], [[Dead Until Dark|''Dead Until Dark'']] by [[Charlaine Harris]], [[Hoodwinked - R.J. Kaiser|''Hoodwinked'']] by [[R.J. Kaiser]] |
* '''Best All-Around 2001 Romance''' - [[One Good Turn|''One Good Turn'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | * '''Best All-Around 2001 Romance''' - [[One Good Turn|''One Good Turn'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[This Heart Of Mine|''This Heart Of Mine'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[Heaven And Earth|''Heaven And Earth'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Halfway To Heaven|''Halfway To Heaven'']] by [[Susan Wiggs]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[This Heart Of Mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips|''This Heart Of Mine'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[The Bridal Season|''The Bridal Season'']] by [[Connie Brockway]], [[Heaven And Earth - Nora Roberts|''Heaven And Earth'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Halfway To Heaven - Susan Wiggs|''Halfway To Heaven'']] by [[Susan Wiggs]] |
== 2001 Author Awards == | == 2001 Author Awards == | ||
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** Other nominees were: [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[Jennifer Crusie]], N[[ora Roberts]], [[Deborah Smith]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[Jennifer Crusie]], N[[ora Roberts]], [[Deborah Smith]] | ||
* '''Best Historical Romance Author of 2001''' - [[Mary Jo Putney]] | * '''Best Historical Romance Author of 2001''' - [[Mary Jo Putney]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Jo Beverley]], [[Julia Quinn]], [[Connie Brockway]], [[Deb Stover]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Jo Beverley]], [[Julia Quinn - 1|Julia Quinn]], [[Connie Brockway]], [[Deb Stover]] |
* '''Best Regency Romance Author of 2001''' - [[Carla Kelly]] | * '''Best Regency Romance Author of 2001''' - [[Carla Kelly]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Anne Gracie]], [[Barbara Metzger]], [[Diane Farr]], [[Andrea Pickens]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Anne Gracie]], [[Barbara Metzger]], [[Diane Farr]], [[Andrea Pickens]] | ||
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** Other nominees were: [[Nora Roberts]], [[Carla Kelly]], [[Connie Brockway]], [[Susan Wiggs]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Nora Roberts]], [[Carla Kelly]], [[Connie Brockway]], [[Susan Wiggs]] | ||
| − | == 2001 Best | + | == 2001 Best All-Time Romances == |
* '''Best All-Time Series Romance''' - [[Mackenzie's Mountain|''Mackenzie's Mountain'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | * '''Best All-Time Series Romance''' - [[Mackenzie's Mountain|''Mackenzie's Mountain'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]],[[ Getting Rid Of Bradley|''Getting Rid Of Bradley'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]], [[Lightning That Lingers|''Lightning That Lingers'']] by [[Tom and Sharon Curtis|Sharon and Tom Curtis]], [[A Rose for Maggie|''A Rose For Maggie'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]],[[ Getting Rid Of Bradley|''Getting Rid Of Bradley'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]], [[Lightning That Lingers|''Lightning That Lingers'']] by [[Tom and Sharon Curtis|Sharon and Tom Curtis]], [[A Rose for Maggie|''A Rose For Maggie'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]] | ||
| − | * '''Best All-Time Contemporary Romance''' - [[It Had To Be You]] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | + | * '''Best All-Time Contemporary Romance''' - [[It Had To Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips|It Had To Be You]] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[In The Midnight Rain]] by [[Ruth Wind]], [[Again]] by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]], [[Dream Man]] by [[Linda Howard]], [[One Summer]] by [[Karen Robards]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[In The Midnight Rain]] by [[Ruth Wind]], [[Again]] by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]], [[Dream Man - Linda Howard|Dream Man]] by [[Linda Howard]], [[One Summer - Karen Robards|One Summer]] by [[Karen Robards]] |
* '''Best All-Time Historical Romance''' - [[Lord Of Scoundrels]] by [[Loretta Chase]] | * '''Best All-Time Historical Romance''' - [[Lord Of Scoundrels]] by [[Loretta Chase]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Flowers From The Storm ]]by [[Laura Kinsale]], [[The Bride]] by [[Julie Garwood]], [[To Have And To Hold]] by [[Patricia Gaffney]], [[Katherine]] by [[Anya Seton]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Flowers From The Storm ]]by [[Laura Kinsale]], [[The Bride - Julie Garwood|The Bride]] by [[Julie Garwood]], [[To Have And To Hold]] by [[Patricia Gaffney]], [[Katherine]] by [[Anya Seton]] |
* '''Best All-Time Regency Romance''' - [[The Rake And The Reformer|''The Rake And The Reformer'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney]] | * '''Best All-Time Regency Romance''' - [[The Rake And The Reformer|''The Rake And The Reformer'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[An Unwilling Bride|''An Unwilling Bride'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], [[Sylvester, Or The Wicked Uncle|''Sylvester, Or the Wicked Uncle'']] by [[Georgette Heyer]], [[The Temporary Wife|''The Temporary Wife'']] by [[Mary Balogh]], [[The Devil's Delilah|''The Devil's Delilah'']] by [[Loretta Chase]] | ** Other nominees were: [[An Unwilling Bride|''An Unwilling Bride'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], [[Sylvester, Or The Wicked Uncle|''Sylvester, Or the Wicked Uncle'']] by [[Georgette Heyer]], [[The Temporary Wife|''The Temporary Wife'']] by [[Mary Balogh]], [[The Devil's Delilah|''The Devil's Delilah'']] by [[Loretta Chase]] | ||
* '''Best Romance Novel of All Time''' - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | * '''Best Romance Novel of All Time''' - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Jane Eyre|''Jane Eyre'']] by [[Charlotte Bronte]], [[Lord Of Scoundrels|''Lord Of Scoundrels'']] by [[Loretta Chase]], [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]], [[It Had To Be You|''It Had To Be You'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Jane Eyre|''Jane Eyre'']] by [[Charlotte Bronte]], [[Lord Of Scoundrels|''Lord Of Scoundrels'']] by [[Loretta Chase]], [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]], [[It Had To Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips|''It Had To Be You'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] |
* '''Best All-Around Romance Author of All Time''' - [[Nora Roberts]] | * '''Best All-Around Romance Author of All Time''' - [[Nora Roberts]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Mary Jo Putney]], [[Georgette Heyer]], [[Julie Garwood]], [[Linda Howard]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Mary Jo Putney]], [[Georgette Heyer]], [[Julie Garwood]], [[Linda Howard]] | ||
* '''Best All-Time Paranormal Romance Novel''' (Write-in) - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | * '''Best All-Time Paranormal Romance Novel''' (Write-in) - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Green Darkness|''Green Darkness'']] by [[Anya Seton]], [[Lord Of The Storm|''Lord Of The Storm]]'' by [[Justine Davis]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Green Darkness|''Green Darkness'']] by [[Anya Seton]], [[Lord Of The Storm|''Lord Of The Storm]]'' by [[Justine Davis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 3 October 2008
Annual awards given by the RRA-L (Romance Readers Anonymous) list serve.
2001 RRA-L Book Awards
- Best Series Romance - Anne's Perfect Husband by Gayle Wilson
- Other nominees were: Born A Hero by Paula Detmer Riggs, Night And Day by Anne Stuart/Gayle Wilson, Hush Little Baby by Judith Arnold, Taming The Beast by Amy J. Fetzer
- Best Contemporary Single Title Romance - This Heart Of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Other nominees were: On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith, Heaven And Earth by Nora Roberts, Some Kind Of Wonderful by Barbara Freethy, Summer Light by Luanne Rice
- Best Historical Single Title Romance - The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
- Other nominees were: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway, Halfway To Heaven by Susan Wiggs, The Proper Wife by Julia Justiss, Nightingale's Gate by Linda Francis Lee, Whispers Of Heaven by Candice Proctor
- Best Regency Romance (Traditional) - One Good Turn by Carla Kelly
- Other nominees were: Tallie's Knight by Anne Gracie, Miss Westlake's Windfall by Barbara Metzger, Miss Lacey's Last Fling by Candice Hern, A Diamond In The Rough by Andrea Pickens
- Best Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Adventure - Open Season by Linda Howard
- Other nominees were: Over The Edge by Suzanne Brockmann, The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann, Darkling, I Listen by Katherine Sutcliffe, Night And Day by Anne Stuart/Gayle Wilson
- Best Alternative Realities or Time Travel Romance - Seduction In Death by J.D. Robb
- Other nominees were: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Dark Fire by Christine Feehan, Ritual Of Proof by Dara Joy, HeartMate by Robin Owens
- Best Love and Laughter Romance Award - Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
- Other nominees were: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway, The Husband Test by Betina Krahn, I Got You Babe by Jane Graves, Stuck With You by Trish Jensen
- Best Romance Novella Award - "The Demon's Mistress" by Jo Beverley from In Praise Of Younger Men
- Other nominees were: "Luring Lucy" by Lori Foster from Hot And Bothered, "Dark Dream" by Christine Feehan, from After Twilight, "Manna from Heaven" by Karen Robards from Wait Until Dark, "Keeper of the Well" by Deb Stover from Murder Most Romantic
- Best Romantic Novel outside the Romance Genre - Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett
- Other nominees were: The Curse Of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold,Pilots Choice by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris, Hoodwinked by R.J. Kaiser
- Best All-Around 2001 Romance - One Good Turn by Carla Kelly
- Other nominees were: This Heart Of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway, Heaven And Earth by Nora Roberts, Halfway To Heaven by Susan Wiggs
2001 Author Awards
- Best Series/Category Romance Author of 2001 - Virginia Kantra
- Other nominees were: Paula Detmer Riggs, Eileen Wilks, Elizabeth Bevarly, Susan Fox
- Best Contemporary Romance Author of 2001 - Suzanne Brockmann
- Other nominees were: Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Jennifer Crusie, Nora Roberts, Deborah Smith
- Best Historical Romance Author of 2001 - Mary Jo Putney
- Other nominees were: Jo Beverley, Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway, Deb Stover
- Best Regency Romance Author of 2001 - Carla Kelly
- Other nominees were: Anne Gracie, Barbara Metzger, Diane Farr, Andrea Pickens
- Best Alternative Realities or Time Travel Romance Author of 2001 - J.D. Robb
- Other nominees were: Catherine Asaro, Diana Gabaldon, Christine Feehan, Kathleen Nance
- Best All-Around Romance Author of 2001 - Suzanne Brockmann
- Other nominees were: Nora Roberts, Carla Kelly, Connie Brockway, Susan Wiggs
2001 Best All-Time Romances
- Best All-Time Series Romance - Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
- Other nominees were: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie,Getting Rid Of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie, Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis, A Rose For Maggie by Kathleen Korbel
- Best All-Time Contemporary Romance - It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Other nominees were: In The Midnight Rain by Ruth Wind, Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel, Dream Man by Linda Howard, One Summer by Karen Robards
- Best All-Time Historical Romance - Lord Of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
- Other nominees were: Flowers From The Storm by Laura Kinsale, The Bride by Julie Garwood, To Have And To Hold by Patricia Gaffney, Katherine by Anya Seton
- Best All-Time Regency Romance - The Rake And The Reformer by Mary Jo Putney
- Other nominees were: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley, Sylvester, Or the Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer, The Temporary Wife by Mary Balogh, The Devil's Delilah by Loretta Chase
- Best Romance Novel of All Time - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Other nominees were: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Lord Of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, Flowers From The Storm by Laura Kinsale, It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Best All-Around Romance Author of All Time - Nora Roberts
- Other nominees were: Mary Jo Putney, Georgette Heyer, Julie Garwood, Linda Howard
- Best All-Time Paranormal Romance Novel (Write-in) - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Other nominees were: Green Darkness by Anya Seton, Lord Of The Storm by Justine Davis
