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== 1996 RRA-L Book Awards == | == 1996 RRA-L Book Awards == | ||
* '''Best Short Series Romance''' - [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | * '''Best Short Series Romance''' - [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[A Nice Girl Like You|''A Nice Girl Like You'']] by [[Alexandra Sellers]], [[Don't Fence Me In|''Don't Fence Me In'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]], [[The Loner And The Lady|''The Loner And The Lady'']] by [[Eileen Wilks]], and [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[A Nice Girl Like You|''A Nice Girl Like You'']] by [[Alexandra Sellers]], [[Don't Fence Me In - Kathleen Korbel|''Don't Fence Me In'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]], [[The Loner And The Lady|''The Loner And The Lady'']] by [[Eileen Wilks]], and [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] |
* '''Best Long Series Romance''' - [[When You Call My Name|''When You Call My Name'']] by [[Sharon Sala]] | * '''Best Long Series Romance''' - [[When You Call My Name|''When You Call My Name'']] by [[Sharon Sala]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Expectant Father - Leanne Banks|''Expectant Father'']] by [[Leanne Banks]], [[The Bartered Bride - Cheryl Reavis|''The Bartered Bride'']] by [[Cheryl Reavis]], [[Lion's Legacy|''Lion's Legacy'']] by [[Suzanne Barclay]], and [[Bad To The Bone|''Bad To The Bone'']] by [[Debra Dixon]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Expectant Father - Leanne Banks|''Expectant Father'']] by [[Leanne Banks]], [[The Bartered Bride - Cheryl Reavis|''The Bartered Bride'']] by [[Cheryl Reavis]], [[Lion's Legacy|''Lion's Legacy'']] by [[Suzanne Barclay]], and [[Bad To The Bone|''Bad To The Bone'']] by [[Debra Dixon]] | ||
* '''Best Contemporary Single Title Romance''' - [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | * '''Best Contemporary Single Title Romance''' - [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Jackson Rule|''Jackson Rule'']] by [[Dinah McCall]], [[Home Again|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Iron Lace|''Iron Lace'']] by [[Emilie Richards]], and [[Shades Of Twilight|''Shades Of Twilight'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Jackson Rule|''Jackson Rule'']] by [[Dinah McCall]], [[Home Again - Kristin Hannah|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Iron Lace - Emilie Richards|''Iron Lace'']] by [[Emilie Richards]], and [[Shades Of Twilight|''Shades Of Twilight'']] by [[Linda Howard]] |
* '''Best Historical Single Title Romance''' - [[The Shattered Rose|''The Shattered Rose'']] by [[Jo Beverley]] | * '''Best Historical Single Title Romance''' - [[The Shattered Rose|''The Shattered Rose'']] by [[Jo Beverley]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Dance|''Dance'']] by [[Judy Cuevas]], [[Day Dreamer|''Day Dreamer'']] by [[Jill Marie Landis]], [[Annie's Song|''Annie's Song'']] by [[Catherine Anderson]], [[The Thief's Mistress|''The Thief's Mistress'']] by [[Gayle Feyrer]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Dance|''Dance'']] by [[Judy Cuevas]], [[Day Dreamer - Jill Marie Landis|''Day Dreamer'']] by [[Jill Marie Landis]], [[Annie's Song|''Annie's Song'']] by [[Catherine Anderson]], [[The Thief's Mistress|''The Thief's Mistress'']] by [[Gayle Feyrer]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]] |
* '''Best Regency Romance''' - [[River Of Fire|''River Of Fire'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney]] | * '''Best Regency Romance''' - [[River Of Fire|''River Of Fire'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[An Affair Of Honor|''An Affair Of Honor'']] by [[Candice Hern]], [[The Lady's Companion|''The Lady's Companion'']] by [[Carla Kelly]], [[The Irish Rake|''The Irish Rake'']] by [[Emma Lange]], and [[The Famous Heroine|''The Famous Heroine'']] by [[Mary Balogh]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[An Affair Of Honor - Candice Hern|''An Affair Of Honor'']] by [[Candice Hern]], [[The Lady's Companion|''The Lady's Companion'']] by [[Carla Kelly]], [[The Irish Rake|''The Irish Rake'']] by [[Emma Lange]], and [[The Famous Heroine|''The Famous Heroine'']] by [[Mary Balogh]] |
* '''Best Romantic Suspense/Msytery/Adventure''' - [[Rapture In Death|Rapture In Death]] by [[J.D. Robb]] | * '''Best Romantic Suspense/Msytery/Adventure''' - [[Rapture In Death|Rapture In Death]] by [[J.D. Robb]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[See How They Run|''See How They Run'']] by [[Bethany Campbell]], [[Don't Talk To Strangers|''Don't Talk To Strangers'']] by [[Bethany Campbell]], [[Two For The Dough|''Two For The Dough'']] by [[Janet Evanovich]], and [[Guilty As Sin|''Guilty As Sin'']] by [[Tami Hoag]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[See How They Run|''See How They Run'']] by [[Bethany Campbell]], [[Don't Talk To Strangers|''Don't Talk To Strangers'']] by [[Bethany Campbell]], [[Two For The Dough|''Two For The Dough'']] by [[Janet Evanovich]], and [[Guilty As Sin - Tami Hoag|''Guilty As Sin'']] by [[Tami Hoag]] |
* '''Best Alternative Realities Romance''' - [[Amaryllis|''Amaryllis'']] by [[Jayne Castle]] | * '''Best Alternative Realities Romance''' - [[Amaryllis|''Amaryllis'']] by [[Jayne Castle]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Prince Of Shadows|''Prince Of Shadows'']] by [[Susan Krinard]], [[Home Again|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Wrapped In Wishes|''Wrapped In Wishes'']] by [[Olga Bicos]], and [[Rapture In Death|''Rapture In Death'']] by [[J.D. Robb]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Prince Of Shadows|''Prince Of Shadows'']] by [[Susan Krinard]], [[Home Again - Kristin Hannah|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Wrapped In Wishes|''Wrapped In Wishes'']] by [[Olga Bicos]], and [[Rapture In Death|''Rapture In Death'']] by [[J.D. Robb]] |
| − | * '''Best Time Travel Romance''' - [[Once Upon A Rose|''Once Upon A Rose'']] by [[Judith O'Brien]] | + | * '''Best Time Travel Romance''' - [[Once Upon A Rose - Judith O'Brien|''Once Upon A Rose'']] by [[Judith O'Brien]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Just In Time|''Just In Time'']] by [[Marilyn Campbell]], [[Miracle Of Love|''Miracle Of Love'']] by [[Victoria Chancellor]], [[A Dance Through Time|''Dance Through Time'']] by [[Lynn Kurland]], and [[Enslaved - Virginia Henley|''Enslaved'']] by [[Virginia Henley]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Just In Time - Marilyn Campbell|''Just In Time'']] by [[Marilyn Campbell]], [[Miracle Of Love|''Miracle Of Love'']] by [[Victoria Chancellor]], [[A Dance Through Time|''Dance Through Time'']] by [[Lynn Kurland]], and [[Enslaved - Virginia Henley|''Enslaved'']] by [[Virginia Henley]] |
* '''Best Love and Laughter Romance''' - [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | * '''Best Love and Laughter Romance''' - [[Anyone But You|''Anyone But You'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[High Energy|''High Energy'']] by [[Dara Joy]], [[Carried Away|''Carried Away'']] by [[Jill Barnett]], [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]], [[Last Night|''Last Night'']] by [[Meryl Sawyer]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[High Energy|''High Energy'']] by [[Dara Joy]], [[Carried Away - Jill Barnett|''Carried Away'']] by [[Jill Barnett]], [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]], [[Last Night|''Last Night'']] by [[Meryl Sawyer]] |
* '''Best Multicultural Romance''' - [[Bed Of Roses - Rebecca Paisley|''Bed Of Roses'']] by [[Rebecca Paisley]], [[Sunrise Song|''Sunrise Song'']] by [[Kathleen Eagle]], [[Dancing Moon|''Dancing Moon'']] by [[Barbara Samuel]], [[Starlight Passage|''Starlight Passage'']] by [[Anita Bunkley]], and [[White Diamonds|''White Diamonds'']] by [[Shirley Hailstock]] | * '''Best Multicultural Romance''' - [[Bed Of Roses - Rebecca Paisley|''Bed Of Roses'']] by [[Rebecca Paisley]], [[Sunrise Song|''Sunrise Song'']] by [[Kathleen Eagle]], [[Dancing Moon|''Dancing Moon'']] by [[Barbara Samuel]], [[Starlight Passage|''Starlight Passage'']] by [[Anita Bunkley]], and [[White Diamonds|''White Diamonds'']] by [[Shirley Hailstock]] | ||
* '''Best All-Around Romance''' - [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | * '''Best All-Around Romance''' - [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Jackson Rule|''Jackson Rule'']] by [[Dinah McCall]], [[Home Again|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]], and [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Jackson Rule|''Jackson Rule'']] by [[Dinah McCall]], [[Home Again - Kristin Hannah|''Home Again'']] by [[Kristin Hannah]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]], and [[The Cinderella Deal|''The Cinderella Deal'']] by [[Jennifer Crusie]] |
== 1996 RRA-L Author Awards == | == 1996 RRA-L Author Awards == | ||
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** Other nominees were: [[Dinah McCall]]/[[Sharon Sala]], [[Julie Garwood]], [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], and [[Jayne Ann Krentz]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Dinah McCall]]/[[Sharon Sala]], [[Julie Garwood]], [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], and [[Jayne Ann Krentz]] | ||
* '''Best All-Time Historical Romance''' - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | * '''Best All-Time Historical Romance''' - [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Lord Of Scoundrels|''Lord Of Scoundrels'']] by [[Loretta Chase]], [[Twice Loved|''Twice Loved'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Whitney, My Love|''Whitney, My Love'']] by [[Judith McNaught]], and [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Lord Of Scoundrels|''Lord Of Scoundrels'']] by [[Loretta Chase]], [[Twice Loved - LaVyrle Spencer|''Twice Loved'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Whitney, My Love|''Whitney, My Love'']] by [[Judith McNaught]], and [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] |
| − | * '''Best All-Time Contemporary Romance''' - [[It Had To Be You|''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: [[A Soldier's Heart|''A Soldier's Heart'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]], [[Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts|''Carnal Innocence'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Bitter Sweet|''Bitter Sweet'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Dream Man|''Dream Man'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[A Soldier's Heart - Kathleen Korbel|''A Soldier's Heart'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]], [[Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts|''Carnal Innocence'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Bitter Sweet|''Bitter Sweet'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Dream Man - Linda Howard|''Dream Man'']] by [[Linda Howard]] |
* Best All-Time Favorite Romance - [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] | * Best All-Time Favorite Romance - [[Flowers From The Storm|''Flowers From The Storm'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] | ||
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Jane Eyre|''Jane Eyre'']] by [[Charlotte Bronte]], [[It Had To Be You|''It Had To Be You'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[Again|''Again'']] by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]], [[A Rose In Winter|''A Rose In Winter'']] by [[Kathleen Woodiwiss]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Jane Eyre|''Jane Eyre'']] by [[Charlotte Bronte]], [[It Had To Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips|''It Had To Be You'']] by [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]], [[Again|''Again'']] by [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]], [[A Rose In Winter|''A Rose In Winter'']] by [[Kathleen Woodiwiss]] |
* '''Best All-Time Favorite Regency Romance''' - [[The Rake And The Reformer|''The Rake And The Reformer'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney | * '''Best All-Time Favorite Regency Romance''' - [[The Rake And The Reformer|''The Rake And The Reformer'']] by [[Mary Jo Putney | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Dancing With Clara|''Dancing With Clara'']] by [[Mary Balogh]], [[Devil's Cub|''Devil's Cub'']] by [[Georgette Heyer]], [[Persuasion|''Persuasion'']] by [[Jane Austen]], [[Reforming Lord Ragsdale|''Reforming Lord Ragsdale'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Dancing With Clara|''Dancing With Clara'']] by [[Mary Balogh]], [[Devil's Cub|''Devil's Cub'']] by [[Georgette Heyer]], [[Persuasion|''Persuasion'']] by [[Jane Austen]], [[Reforming Lord Ragsdale|''Reforming Lord Ragsdale'']] by [[Carla Kelly]] | ||
* '''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: [[Lightning That Lingers|''Lightning That Lingers'']] by [[Laura London]] aka [[Tom and Sharon Curtis]], [[All The Possibilities|''All The Possibilities'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Lord Of The Island|''Lord Of The Island'']] by [[Kimberli Wagner]], [[A Rose For Maggie|''A Rose For Maggie'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Lightning That Lingers|''Lightning That Lingers'']] by [[Laura London]] aka [[Tom and Sharon Curtis]], [[All The Possibilities|''All The Possibilities'']] by [[Nora Roberts]], [[Lord Of The Island - Kimberli Wagner|''Lord Of The Island'']] by [[Kimberli Wagner]], [[A Rose For Maggie|''A Rose For Maggie'']] by [[Kathleen Korbel]] |
* '''Best All-Time Classic Romance Author''' - [[Nora Roberts]] | * '''Best All-Time Classic Romance Author''' - [[Nora Roberts]] | ||
** Other nominees were: [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], [[Judith McNaught]], [[Jo Beverley]], and [[Mary Balogh]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], [[Judith McNaught]], [[Jo Beverley]], and [[Mary Balogh]] | ||
| − | * Best Romance Cover - [[Dream Man|''Dream Man'']] by [[Linda Howard]] | + | * Best Romance Cover - [[Dream Man - Linda Howard|''Dream Man'']] by [[Linda Howard]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Forbidden|''Forbidden'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], [[The Love Charm|''The Love Charm'']] by [[Pamela Morsi]], [[Untamed|''Untamed'']] by [[Elizabeth Lowell]], [[The Dream Hunter|''The Dream Hunter'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Forbidden - Jo Beverley|''Forbidden'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], [[The Love Charm|''The Love Charm'']] by [[Pamela Morsi]], [[Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell|''Untamed'']] by [[Elizabeth Lowell]], [[The Dream Hunter|''The Dream Hunter'']] by [[Laura Kinsale]] |
| − | * '''Romance with Best Sweet Love Scene''' - [[The Bride|''The Bride'']] by [[Julie Garwood]], [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] | + | * '''Romance with Best Sweet Love Scene''' - [[The Bride - Julie Garwood|''The Bride'']] by [[Julie Garwood]], [[Outlander|''Outlander'']] by [[Diana Gabaldon]] |
** Other nominees were: [[Years|''Years'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]], [[Something Shady|''Something Shady'']] by [[Pamela Morsi]] | ** Other nominees were: [[Years|''Years'']] by [[LaVyrle Spencer]], [[Always To Remember|''Always To Remember'']] by [[Lorraine Heath]], [[Something Shady|''Something Shady'']] by [[Pamela Morsi]] | ||
| − | * '''Romance with Best Spicy Love Scene''' - [[Untamed|''Untamed'']] by [[Elizabeth Lowell]] | + | * '''Romance with Best Spicy Love Scene''' - [[Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell|''Untamed'']] by [[Elizabeth Lowell]] |
| − | ** Other nominees were: [[Blush|''Blush'']] by [[Suzanne Forster]], [[Silver Flame|''Silver Flame'']] by [[Susan Johnson]], [[Forbidden|''Forbidden'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], and [[Forbidden Fantasy|''Forbidden Fantasy'']] by [[Tiffany White]] | + | ** Other nominees were: [[Blush|''Blush'']] by [[Suzanne Forster]], [[Silver Flame|''Silver Flame'']] by [[Susan Johnson]], [[Forbidden - Jo Beverley|''Forbidden'']] by [[Jo Beverley]], and [[Forbidden Fantasy|''Forbidden Fantasy'']] by [[Tiffany White]] |
Latest revision as of 11:37, 17 September 2008
The following are the winners and nominees for the 1996 RRA-L awards.
1996 RRA-L Book Awards
- Best Short Series Romance - Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
- Other nominees were: A Nice Girl Like You by Alexandra Sellers, Don't Fence Me In by Kathleen Korbel, The Loner And The Lady by Eileen Wilks, and The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
- Best Long Series Romance - When You Call My Name by Sharon Sala
- Other nominees were: Expectant Father by Leanne Banks, The Bartered Bride by Cheryl Reavis, Lion's Legacy by Suzanne Barclay, and Bad To The Bone by Debra Dixon
- Best Contemporary Single Title Romance - Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Other nominees were: Jackson Rule by Dinah McCall, Home Again by Kristin Hannah, Iron Lace by Emilie Richards, and Shades Of Twilight by Linda Howard
- Best Historical Single Title Romance - The Shattered Rose by Jo Beverley
- Other nominees were: Dance by Judy Cuevas, Day Dreamer by Jill Marie Landis, Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson, The Thief's Mistress by Gayle Feyrer, Always To Remember by Lorraine Heath
- Best Regency Romance - River Of Fire by Mary Jo Putney
- Other nominees were: An Affair Of Honor by Candice Hern, The Lady's Companion by Carla Kelly, The Irish Rake by Emma Lange, and The Famous Heroine by Mary Balogh
- Best Romantic Suspense/Msytery/Adventure - Rapture In Death by J.D. Robb
- Other nominees were: See How They Run by Bethany Campbell, Don't Talk To Strangers by Bethany Campbell, Two For The Dough by Janet Evanovich, and Guilty As Sin by Tami Hoag
- Best Alternative Realities Romance - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
- Other nominees were: Prince Of Shadows by Susan Krinard, Home Again by Kristin Hannah, Wrapped In Wishes by Olga Bicos, and Rapture In Death by J.D. Robb
- Best Time Travel Romance - Once Upon A Rose by Judith O'Brien
- Other nominees were: Just In Time by Marilyn Campbell, Miracle Of Love by Victoria Chancellor, Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland, and Enslaved by Virginia Henley
- Best Love and Laughter Romance - Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
- Other nominees were: High Energy by Dara Joy, Carried Away by Jill Barnett, The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie, Last Night by Meryl Sawyer
- Best Multicultural Romance - Bed Of Roses by Rebecca Paisley, Sunrise Song by Kathleen Eagle, Dancing Moon by Barbara Samuel, Starlight Passage by Anita Bunkley, and White Diamonds by Shirley Hailstock
- Best All-Around Romance - Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Other nominees were: Jackson Rule by Dinah McCall, Home Again by Kristin Hannah, Always To Remember by Lorraine Heath, and The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
1996 RRA-L Author Awards
- Best Contemporary Author - Nora Roberts
- Other nominees were: Linda Howard, Suzanne Forster, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Anne Stuart
- Best Historical Romance Author - Mary Jo Putney
- Other nominees were: Mary Balogh, Christina Dodd, Kathleen Eagle, and Patricia Gaffney
- Best Series/Category Romance Author - Jennifer Crusie
- Other nominees were: Modean Moon, Cheryl Reavis, Emilie Richards, and Justine Davis
1996 Best Romance Classics
- Best All-Time Romance Author - Nora Roberts
- Other nominees were: Dinah McCall/Sharon Sala, Julie Garwood, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Jayne Ann Krentz
- Best All-Time Historical Romance - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Other nominees were: Lord Of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, Twice Loved by LaVyrle Spencer, Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught, and Flowers From The Storm by Laura Kinsale
- Best All-Time Contemporary Romance - It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Other nominees were: A Soldier's Heart by Kathleen Korbel, Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts, Bitter Sweet by LaVyrle Spencer, Dream Man by Linda Howard
- Best All-Time Favorite Romance - Flowers From The Storm by Laura Kinsale
- Other nominees were: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel, A Rose In Winter by Kathleen Woodiwiss
- Best All-Time Favorite Regency Romance - The Rake And The Reformer by [[Mary Jo Putney
- Other nominees were: Dancing With Clara by Mary Balogh, Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer, Persuasion by Jane Austen, Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly
- Best All-Time Series Romance - Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
- Other nominees were: Lightning That Lingers by Laura London aka Tom and Sharon Curtis, All The Possibilities by Nora Roberts, Lord Of The Island by Kimberli Wagner, A Rose For Maggie by Kathleen Korbel
- Best All-Time Classic Romance Author - Nora Roberts
- Other nominees were: Jayne Ann Krentz, Judith McNaught, Jo Beverley, and Mary Balogh
- Best Romance Cover - Dream Man by Linda Howard
- Other nominees were: Forbidden by Jo Beverley, The Love Charm by Pamela Morsi, Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell, The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale
- Romance with Best Sweet Love Scene - The Bride by Julie Garwood, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Other nominees were: Years by LaVyrle Spencer, Always To Remember by Lorraine Heath, Something Shady by Pamela Morsi
- Romance with Best Spicy Love Scene - Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell
- Other nominees were: Blush by Suzanne Forster, Silver Flame by Susan Johnson, Forbidden by Jo Beverley, and Forbidden Fantasy by Tiffany White
