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The 2007 [[RITA]] awards will be held in Dallas on July 14, 2007. The 2007 RITA Finalists are: | The 2007 [[RITA]] awards will be held in Dallas on July 14, 2007. The 2007 RITA Finalists are: | ||
===[[RITA®: Best First Book|'''Best First Book''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best First Book|'''Best First Book''']]=== | ||
+ | *''[[The Husband Trap]]'' - [[Tracy Anne Warren]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor | ||
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*Finalists: | *Finalists: | ||
**''[[A Killing Tide]]'' - [[P.J. Alderman]], Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Alicia Condon, editor | **''[[A Killing Tide]]'' - [[P.J. Alderman]], Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Alicia Condon, editor | ||
**''[[Rekindled]]'' - [[Tamera Alexander]], Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor | **''[[Rekindled]]'' - [[Tamera Alexander]], Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor | ||
**''[[Adiós to My Old Life]]'' - [[Caridad Ferrer]], Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor | **''[[Adiós to My Old Life]]'' - [[Caridad Ferrer]], Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor | ||
− | **''[[Spying | + | **''[[Spying In High Heels]]'' - [[Gemma Halliday]], Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor |
**''[[Blind-Date Marriage]]'' - [[Fiona Harper]], Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor | **''[[Blind-Date Marriage]]'' - [[Fiona Harper]], Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor | ||
**''[[Ten Thousand Charms]]'' - [[Allison Pittman]], Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor | **''[[Ten Thousand Charms]]'' - [[Allison Pittman]], Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor | ||
− | **''[[Eyes | + | **''[[Eyes Of Crow]]'' - [[Jeri Smith-Ready]], Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor |
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===[[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title|'''Best Contemporary Single Title''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title|'''Best Contemporary Single Title''']]=== | ||
+ | *''[[Adiós to My Old Life]]'' - [[Caridad Ferrer]], Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor | ||
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*Finalists: | *Finalists: | ||
**''[[The Kept Woman]]'' - [[Susan Donovan]], St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor | **''[[The Kept Woman]]'' - [[Susan Donovan]], St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor | ||
− | **''[[Ride | + | **''[[Ride A Painted Pony - Kathleen Eagle|Ride A Painted Pony]]'' - [[Kathleen Eagle]], Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Leslie Wainger, editor |
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**''[[Lucy Gets Her Life Back]]'' - [[Stef Ann Holm]], Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Valerie Gray, editor | **''[[Lucy Gets Her Life Back]]'' - [[Stef Ann Holm]], Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Valerie Gray, editor | ||
− | **''[[Irresistible]]'' - [[Susan Mallery]], Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor | + | **''[[Irresistible - Susan Mallery|Irresistible]]'' - [[Susan Mallery]], Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor |
**''[[Heiress For Hire]]'' - [[Erin McCarthy]], Berkley (Sensation), Cindy Hwang, editor | **''[[Heiress For Hire]]'' - [[Erin McCarthy]], Berkley (Sensation), Cindy Hwang, editor | ||
**''[[Must Love Mistletoe]]'' - [[Christie Ridgway]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor | **''[[Must Love Mistletoe]]'' - [[Christie Ridgway]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor | ||
**''[[Aussie Rules]]'' - [[Jill Shalvis]], Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor | **''[[Aussie Rules]]'' - [[Jill Shalvis]], Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor | ||
− | **''[[Summer | + | **''[[Summer At Willow Lake]]'' - [[Susan Wiggs]], Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor |
===[[RITA®:Best Inspirational Romance|'''Best Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®:Best Inspirational Romance|'''Best Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ||
+ | *''[[Revealed]]'' - [[Tamera Alexander]], Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor | ||
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*Finalists: | *Finalists: | ||
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**''[[Rekindled]]'' - [[Tamera Alexander]], Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor | **''[[Rekindled]]'' - [[Tamera Alexander]], Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor | ||
**''[[Be My Neat-Heart]]'' - [[Judy Baer]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor | **''[[Be My Neat-Heart]]'' - [[Judy Baer]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor | ||
**''[[A Family Forever]]'' - [[Brenda Coulter]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor | **''[[A Family Forever]]'' - [[Brenda Coulter]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor | ||
− | **''[[The Measure | + | **''[[The Measure Of A Lady]]'' - [[Deeanne Gist]], Bethany House Publishers, David Long and Julie Klassen, editors |
**''[[Ten Thousand Charms]]'' - [[Allison Pittman]], Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor | **''[[Ten Thousand Charms]]'' - [[Allison Pittman]], Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor | ||
**''[[My So-Called Love Life]]'' - [[Allie Pleiter]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor | **''[[My So-Called Love Life]]'' - [[Allie Pleiter]], Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor | ||
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===[[RITA®: Best Long Contemporary Series|'''Best Long Contemporary Romance''']] === | ===[[RITA®: Best Long Contemporary Series|'''Best Long Contemporary Romance''']] === | ||
+ | *''[[The Mommy Quest]]'' - [[Lori Handeland]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor | ||
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*Finalists: | *Finalists: | ||
**''[[Enemy Husband]]'' - [[Nina Bruhns]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Jessica Alvarez and Patience Smith, editors | **''[[Enemy Husband]]'' - [[Nina Bruhns]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Jessica Alvarez and Patience Smith, editors | ||
− | **''[[Heat Of The Moment]]'' - [[Diana Duncan]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Susan Litman, editor | + | **''[[Heat Of The Moment - Diana Duncan|Heat Of The Moment]]'' - [[Diana Duncan]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Susan Litman, editor |
− | **''[[ | + | **''[[Under His Spell - Kristin Hardy|Under His Spell]]'' - [[Kristin Hardy]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor |
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**''[[Make-Believe Cowboy]]'' - [[Terry McLaughlin]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Laura Shin, editor | **''[[Make-Believe Cowboy]]'' - [[Terry McLaughlin]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Laura Shin, editor | ||
**''[[Up All Night]]'' - [[Joanne Rock]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Wanda Ottewell, editor | **''[[Up All Night]]'' - [[Joanne Rock]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Wanda Ottewell, editor | ||
− | **''[[Man With A Past]]'' - [[Kay Stockham]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor | + | **''[[Man With A Past - Kay Stockham|Man With A Past]]'' - [[Kay Stockham]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor |
− | **''[[Family First]]'' - [[Margaret Watson]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Victoria Curran, editor | + | **''[[Family First - Margaret Watson|Family First]]'' - [[Margaret Watson]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Victoria Curran, editor |
===[[RITA®: Best Long Historical Romance|'''Best Long Historical Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Long Historical Romance|'''Best Long Historical Romance''']]=== | ||
+ | *''[[On The Way To The Wedding]]'' - [[Julia Quinn - 1|Julia Quinn]], Avon Books, Lyssa Keusch, editor | ||
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*Finalists: | *Finalists: | ||
− | **''[[Surrender]]'' - [[Pamela Clare]], Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Alicia Condon, editor | + | **''[[Surrender - Pamela Clare|Surrender]]'' - [[Pamela Clare]], Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Alicia Condon, editor |
**''[[Lady Of Sin]]'' - [[Madeline Hunter]], Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor | **''[[Lady Of Sin]]'' - [[Madeline Hunter]], Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor | ||
**''[[The Marriage Spell]]'' - [[Mary Jo Putney]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor | **''[[The Marriage Spell]]'' - [[Mary Jo Putney]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor | ||
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**''[[The Slightest Provocation]]'' - [[Pam Rosenthal]], Signet (Eclipse), Laura Cifelli, editor | **''[[The Slightest Provocation]]'' - [[Pam Rosenthal]], Signet (Eclipse), Laura Cifelli, editor | ||
**''[[The Husband Trap]]'' - [[Tracy Anne Warren]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor | **''[[The Husband Trap]]'' - [[Tracy Anne Warren]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor | ||
===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Novella|'''Best Romantic Novella''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Novella|'''Best Romantic Novella''']]=== | ||
+ | *"'Tis the Silly Season" in ''[[A NASCAR Holiday]]'' - [[Roxanne St.Claire]], Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor | ||
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*Finalists | *Finalists | ||
**"Summer Breeze" in ''[[Come September]]'' - [[Jacquie D'Alessandro]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Alethea Spiridon, editor | **"Summer Breeze" in ''[[Come September]]'' - [[Jacquie D'Alessandro]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Alethea Spiridon, editor | ||
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**"Reluctant Hero" in ''[[My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys]]'' - [[Lorraine Heath]], Kensington Books, Audrey LeFehr, editor | **"Reluctant Hero" in ''[[My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys]]'' - [[Lorraine Heath]], Kensington Books, Audrey LeFehr, editor | ||
**"Ready & Willing" in ''[[The Boys Are Back in Town]]'' - [[Tanya Michaels]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Jennifer Green, editor | **"Ready & Willing" in ''[[The Boys Are Back in Town]]'' - [[Tanya Michaels]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Jennifer Green, editor | ||
− | **"An Affair to Remember" in ''[[And | + | **"An Affair to Remember" in ''[[And The Envelope, Please]]'' - [[Emilie Rose]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Tina Colombo, editor |
− | + | **"You Can Count on Me" in ''[[I'll Be Home For Christmas - Anthology|I'll Be Home For Christmas]]'' - [[Roxanne St.Claire]], Pocket Books, Micki Nuding, editor | |
− | **"You Can Count on Me" in ''[[I'll Be Home | ||
===[[RITA®: Best Paranormal Romance|'''Best Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Paranormal Romance|'''Best Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[A Hunger Like No Other]]'' - [[Kresley Cole]], Pocket Books (Star), Lauren McKenna, editor | |
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− | His Mistress By Morning | + | *Finalists |
− | Avon Books | + | **''[[The Dream Thief]]'' - [[Shana Abe]], Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor |
− | Lyssa Keusch, editor | + | **''[[His Mistress By Morning]]'' - [[Elizabeth Boyle]], Avon Books (Treasure), Lyssa Keusch, editor |
− | + | **''[[Eye Of Heaven]]'' - [[Marjorie M. Liu]], Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Chris Keeslar, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Shadow Touch]]'' - [[Marjorie M. Liu]], Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Chris Keeslar, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Secrets Of The Highwayman]]'' - [[Sara Mackenzie]], Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Date Me, Baby, One More Time]]'' - [[Stephanie Rowe]] Warner (Forever), Melanie Murray, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Magic Study]]'' - [[Maria V. Snyder]], Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor | |
− | Eye | ||
− | Dorchester Publishing | ||
− | Chris Keeslar, editor | ||
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− | Shadow Touch | ||
− | Dorchester Publishing | ||
− | Chris Keeslar, editor | ||
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− | Secrets | ||
− | Avon Books | ||
− | Erika Tsang, editor | ||
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− | Date Me, Baby, One More Time | ||
− | Warner | ||
− | Melanie Murray, editor | ||
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− | Magic Study | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor | ||
===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Suspense|'''Best Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Suspense|'''Best Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[Blackout]]'' - [[Annie Solomon]], Warner Books, Melanie Murray, editor | |
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− | Under The Wire | + | *Finalists: |
− | St. Martin's Press | + | **''[[The Kill]]'' - [[Allison Brennan]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor |
− | Monique Patterson, editor | + | **''[[Under The Wire]]'' - [[Cindy Gerard]], St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor |
− | Relentless | + | **''[[Relentless - Jo Leigh|Relentless]]'' - [[Jo Leigh]], Harlequin Enterprises (Blaze), Birgit Davis-Todd, editor |
− | Harlequin Enterprises | + | **''[[Deadly Gamble]]'' - [[Linda Lael Miller]], Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor |
− | Birgit Davis-Todd, editor | + | **''[[Quiet As The Grave]]'' - [[Kathleen O'Brien]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Laura Shin, editor |
− | + | **''[[Tempting The Devil]]'' - [[Patricia Potter]], Berkley (Sensation), Christine Zika, editor | |
− | Deadly Gamble | + | **''[[Born In Death]]'' - [[J.D. Robb]], Penguin Putnam, Leslie Gelbman, editor |
− | Harlequin Enterprises | + | **''[[The Bachelor Trap - Elizabeth Thornton|The Bachelor Trap]]'' - [[Elizabeth Thornton]], Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor |
− | Joan Marlowe Golan, editor | ||
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− | Quiet | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Laura Shin, editor | ||
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− | Tempting The Devil | ||
− | Berkley | ||
− | Christine Zika, editor | ||
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− | Born | ||
− | Penguin Putnam | ||
− | Leslie Gelbman, editor | ||
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===[[RITA®: Best Short Contemporary Series|'''Best Short Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Short Contemporary Series|'''Best Short Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[From The First]]'' - [[Jessica Bird]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Stacy Boyd, editor | |
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− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
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− | + | *Finalists: | |
− | Harlequin Enterprises | + | **''[[Rapid Fire]]'' - [[Jessica Andersen]], Harlequin Enterprises (Intrigue), Allison Lyons, editor |
− | + | **''[[The Lost Prince]]'' - [[Cindy Dees]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense), Demetria Lucas, editor | |
− | + | **''[[The Perfect Boyfriend]]'' - [[Barbara Dunlop]], Harlequin Mills & Boon (Modern Romance Extra), Kathryn Lye, editor | |
− | The Lost Prince | + | **''[[House Of Midnight Fantasies]]'' - [[Kristi Gold]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Desire), Patience Smith, editor |
− | Harlequin Enterprises | + | **''[[The Specialist - Rhonda Nelson|The Specialist]]'' - [[Rhonda Nelson]], Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Brenda Chin, editor |
− | Demetria Lucas, editor | + | **''[[Married In Haste - Christine Rimmer|Married In Haste]]'' - [[Christine Rimmer]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor |
− | + | **''[[The Boss And Miss Baxter]]'' - [[Wendy Warren]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Susan Litman, editor | |
− | The Perfect Boyfriend | ||
− | Harlequin Mills & Boon | ||
− | Kathryn Lye, editor | ||
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− | House | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Patience Smith, editor | ||
− | The Specialist | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Brenda Chin, editor | ||
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− | Married | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Gail Chasan, editor | ||
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− | The Boss | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Susan Litman, editor | ||
===[[RITA®: Best Short Historical Romance|'''Best Short Historical Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Short Historical Romance|'''Best Short Historical Romance''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[The Book Of True Desires]]'' - [[Betina Krahn]], Berkley, Jove, Christine Zika, editor | |
− | The | ||
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− | She's No Princess | + | *Finalists: |
− | Avon Books | + | **''[[The Barefoot Princess]]'' - [[Christina Dodd]], Avon Books, Carrie Feron, editor |
− | Erika Tsang, editor | + | **''[[She's No Princess]]'' - [[Laura Lee Guhrke]] Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor |
− | + | **''[[A Duke Of Her Own]]'' - [[Lorraine Heath]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor | |
− | + | **''[[The Taming Of The Duke]]'' - [[Eloisa James]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor | |
− | A Duke | + | **''[[Devil In Winter]]'' - [[Lisa Kleypas]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor |
− | Avon Books | + | **''[[Scandal In Spring]]'' - [[Lisa Kleypas]], Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor |
− | Lucia Macro, editor | + | **''[[The Devil's Waltz]]'' - [[Anne Stuart]], Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor |
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− | The Taming | ||
− | Avon Books | ||
− | Lucia Macro, editor | ||
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− | Devil In Winter | ||
− | Avon Books | ||
− | Lucia Macro, editor | ||
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− | Scandal In Spring | ||
− | Avon Books | ||
− | Lucia Macro, editor | ||
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− | The Devil's Waltz | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Margaret Marbury, editor | ||
===[[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|'''Novel With Strong Romantic Elements''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|'''Novel With Strong Romantic Elements''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[A Lady Raised High]]'' - [[Jennifer Ashley]] writing as [[Laurien Gardner]], Berkley, Ginjer Buchanon, editor | |
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− | + | **''[[On Blue Falls Pond]]'' - [[Susan Crandall]], Warner (Forever), Karen Kosztolnyik, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Spying In High Heels]]'' - [[Gemma Halliday]], Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor | |
− | + | **''[[Magic Hour - Kristin Hannah|Magic Hour]]'' - [[Kristin Hannah]], Ballantine, Linda Marrow, editor | |
− | Spying | + | **''[[Her Perfect Life]]'' - [[Vicki Hinze]], Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Susan Litman, editor |
− | Dorchester Publishing | + | **''[[California Demon]]'' - [[Julie Kenner]], Berkley (Trade), Ginjer Buchanon, editor |
− | Leah Hultenschmidt, editor | + | **''[[Dead End Dating]]'' - [[Kimberly Rae]], Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor |
− | + | **''[[Eyes Of Crow]]'' - [[Jeri Smith-Ready]], Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor | |
− | Magic Hour | ||
− | Ballantine | ||
− | Linda Marrow, editor | ||
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− | Her Perfect Life | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Susan Litman, editor | ||
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− | California Demon | ||
− | Berkley | ||
− | Ginjer Buchanon, editor | ||
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− | Dead End Dating | ||
− | Ballantine | ||
− | Charlotte Herscher, editor | ||
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− | Eyes | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Stacy Boyd, editor | ||
===[[RITA®: Best Traditional Romance|'''Best Traditional Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Traditional Romance|'''Best Traditional Romance''']]=== | ||
− | + | *''[[Claiming His Family - Barbara Hannay|Claiming His Family]]'' - [[Barbara Hannay]], [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]] ([[Tender Romance]]), Kimberley Young, editor | |
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− | + | *Finalists: | |
− | Harlequin | + | **''[[A Woman Worth Loving]]'' - [[Jackie Braun]], Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Stacy Boyd, editor |
− | + | **''[[Blind-Date Marriage]]'' - [[Fiona Harper]], Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor | |
− | + | **''[[The Doctor's Proposal]]'' - [[Marion Lennox]], Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor | |
− | Blind-Date Marriage | + | **''[[The Surgeon's Family Miracle]]'' - [[Marion Lennox]], Harlequin Mills & Boon (Medical Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor |
− | Harlequin Mills & Boon | + | **''[[Domesticating Luc]]'' - [[Sandra Paul]], Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Romance), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor |
− | Kimberley Young, editor | ||
− | The Doctor's Proposal | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Sheila Hodgson, editor | ||
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− | The Surgeon's Family Miracle | ||
− | Harlequin Mills & Boon | ||
− | Sheila Hodgson, editor | ||
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− | Domesticating Luc | ||
− | Harlequin Enterprises | ||
− | Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor |
Latest revision as of 21:37, 3 April 2009
The 2007 RITA awards will be held in Dallas on July 14, 2007. The 2007 RITA Finalists are:
Contents
- 1 Best First Book
- 2 Best Contemporary Single Title
- 3 Best Inspirational Romance
- 4 Best Long Contemporary Romance
- 5 Best Long Historical Romance
- 6 Best Romantic Novella
- 7 Best Paranormal Romance
- 8 Best Romantic Suspense
- 9 Best Short Contemporary Romance
- 10 Best Short Historical Romance
- 11 Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- 12 Best Traditional Romance
Best First Book
- The Husband Trap - Tracy Anne Warren, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Finalists:
- A Killing Tide - P.J. Alderman, Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Alicia Condon, editor
- Rekindled - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Adiós to My Old Life - Caridad Ferrer, Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Spying In High Heels - Gemma Halliday, Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor
- Blind-Date Marriage - Fiona Harper, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- Ten Thousand Charms - Allison Pittman, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor
- Eyes Of Crow - Jeri Smith-Ready, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor
Best Contemporary Single Title
- Adiós to My Old Life - Caridad Ferrer, Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Finalists:
- The Kept Woman - Susan Donovan, St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor
- Ride A Painted Pony - Kathleen Eagle, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Leslie Wainger, editor
- Lucy Gets Her Life Back - Stef Ann Holm, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Valerie Gray, editor
- Irresistible - Susan Mallery, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor
- Heiress For Hire - Erin McCarthy, Berkley (Sensation), Cindy Hwang, editor
- Must Love Mistletoe - Christie Ridgway, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Aussie Rules - Jill Shalvis, Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor
- Summer At Willow Lake - Susan Wiggs, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor
Best Inspirational Romance
- Revealed - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Finalists:
- Rekindled - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Be My Neat-Heart - Judy Baer, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor
- A Family Forever - Brenda Coulter, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor
- The Measure Of A Lady - Deeanne Gist, Bethany House Publishers, David Long and Julie Klassen, editors
- Ten Thousand Charms - Allison Pittman, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor
- My So-Called Love Life - Allie Pleiter, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor
- Violette Between - Alison Strobel, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Shannon Hill, editor
Best Long Contemporary Romance
- The Mommy Quest - Lori Handeland, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor
- Finalists:
- Enemy Husband - Nina Bruhns, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Jessica Alvarez and Patience Smith, editors
- Heat Of The Moment - Diana Duncan, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Susan Litman, editor
- Under His Spell - Kristin Hardy, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor
- Make-Believe Cowboy - Terry McLaughlin, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Laura Shin, editor
- Up All Night - Joanne Rock, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Wanda Ottewell, editor
- Man With A Past - Kay Stockham, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor
- Family First - Margaret Watson, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Victoria Curran, editor
Best Long Historical Romance
- On The Way To The Wedding - Julia Quinn, Avon Books, Lyssa Keusch, editor
- Finalists:
- Surrender - Pamela Clare, Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Alicia Condon, editor
- Lady Of Sin - Madeline Hunter, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
- The Marriage Spell - Mary Jo Putney, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- The Slightest Provocation - Pam Rosenthal, Signet (Eclipse), Laura Cifelli, editor
- The Husband Trap - Tracy Anne Warren, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
Best Romantic Novella
- "'Tis the Silly Season" in A NASCAR Holiday - Roxanne St.Claire, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor
- Finalists
- "Summer Breeze" in Come September - Jacquie D'Alessandro, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Alethea Spiridon, editor
- "Her Mad Grace" in Bad Boys Ahoy! - Sylvia Day, Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor
- "Somebody's Lover" in Somebody's Lover - Jasmine Haynes, Berkley (Sensation), Christine Zika, editor
- "Reluctant Hero" in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys - Lorraine Heath, Kensington Books, Audrey LeFehr, editor
- "Ready & Willing" in The Boys Are Back in Town - Tanya Michaels, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Jennifer Green, editor
- "An Affair to Remember" in And The Envelope, Please - Emilie Rose, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Tina Colombo, editor
- "You Can Count on Me" in I'll Be Home For Christmas - Roxanne St.Claire, Pocket Books, Micki Nuding, editor
Best Paranormal Romance
- A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole, Pocket Books (Star), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Finalists
- The Dream Thief - Shana Abe, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
- His Mistress By Morning - Elizabeth Boyle, Avon Books (Treasure), Lyssa Keusch, editor
- Eye Of Heaven - Marjorie M. Liu, Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Chris Keeslar, editor
- Shadow Touch - Marjorie M. Liu, Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Chris Keeslar, editor
- Secrets Of The Highwayman - Sara Mackenzie, Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor
- Date Me, Baby, One More Time - Stephanie Rowe Warner (Forever), Melanie Murray, editor
- Magic Study - Maria V. Snyder, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor
Best Romantic Suspense
- Blackout - Annie Solomon, Warner Books, Melanie Murray, editor
- Finalists:
- The Kill - Allison Brennan, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Under The Wire - Cindy Gerard, St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor
- Relentless - Jo Leigh, Harlequin Enterprises (Blaze), Birgit Davis-Todd, editor
- Deadly Gamble - Linda Lael Miller, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor
- Quiet As The Grave - Kathleen O'Brien, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Laura Shin, editor
- Tempting The Devil - Patricia Potter, Berkley (Sensation), Christine Zika, editor
- Born In Death - J.D. Robb, Penguin Putnam, Leslie Gelbman, editor
- The Bachelor Trap - Elizabeth Thornton, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
Best Short Contemporary Romance
- From The First - Jessica Bird, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Stacy Boyd, editor
- Finalists:
- Rapid Fire - Jessica Andersen, Harlequin Enterprises (Intrigue), Allison Lyons, editor
- The Lost Prince - Cindy Dees, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense), Demetria Lucas, editor
- The Perfect Boyfriend - Barbara Dunlop, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Modern Romance Extra), Kathryn Lye, editor
- House Of Midnight Fantasies - Kristi Gold, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Desire), Patience Smith, editor
- The Specialist - Rhonda Nelson, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Brenda Chin, editor
- Married In Haste - Christine Rimmer, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor
- The Boss And Miss Baxter - Wendy Warren, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Susan Litman, editor
Best Short Historical Romance
- The Book Of True Desires - Betina Krahn, Berkley, Jove, Christine Zika, editor
- Finalists:
- The Barefoot Princess - Christina Dodd, Avon Books, Carrie Feron, editor
- She's No Princess - Laura Lee Guhrke Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor
- A Duke Of Her Own - Lorraine Heath, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- The Taming Of The Duke - Eloisa James, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Devil In Winter - Lisa Kleypas, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Scandal In Spring - Lisa Kleypas, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- The Devil's Waltz - Anne Stuart, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor
Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- A Lady Raised High - Jennifer Ashley writing as Laurien Gardner, Berkley, Ginjer Buchanon, editor
- Finalists:
- On Blue Falls Pond - Susan Crandall, Warner (Forever), Karen Kosztolnyik, editor
- Spying In High Heels - Gemma Halliday, Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor
- Magic Hour - Kristin Hannah, Ballantine, Linda Marrow, editor
- Her Perfect Life - Vicki Hinze, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Susan Litman, editor
- California Demon - Julie Kenner, Berkley (Trade), Ginjer Buchanon, editor
- Dead End Dating - Kimberly Rae, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Eyes Of Crow - Jeri Smith-Ready, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor
Best Traditional Romance
- Claiming His Family - Barbara Hannay, Mills & Boon (Tender Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- Finalists:
- A Woman Worth Loving - Jackie Braun, Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Stacy Boyd, editor
- Blind-Date Marriage - Fiona Harper, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- The Doctor's Proposal - Marion Lennox, Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor
- The Surgeon's Family Miracle - Marion Lennox, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Medical Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor
- Domesticating Luc - Sandra Paul, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Romance), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor