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===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Long|'''Contemporary Romance: Long''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Long|'''Contemporary Romance: Long''']]=== | ||
| − | Baby, It's You by | + | ''[[Baby, It's You]]'' by J[[ane Graves]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Michele Bidelspach |
| − | The Best Medicine by Tracy Brogan - Amazon, Montlake - Kelli Martin | + | :''[[The Best Medicine]]'' by [[Tracy Brogan]] - Amazon, Montlake - Kelli Martin |
| − | Fever Pitch by Heidi Cullinan - Samhain - Sasha Knight | + | :''[[Fever Pitch]]'' by [[Heidi Cullinan]] - Samhain - Sasha Knight |
| − | It's in His Kiss by Jill Shalvis - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan | + | :''[[It's in His Kiss]]'' by [[Jill Shalvis]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan |
| − | The Place I Belong by Nancy Herkness - Amazon, Montlake - JoVon Sotak | + | :''[[The Place I Belong]]'' by [[Nancy Herkness]] - Amazon, Montlake - JoVon Sotak |
| − | Slow Tango with a Prince by Nicole Burnham - Self-published - Valerie Susan Hayward | + | :''[[Slow Tango with a Prince]]'' by [[Nicole Burnham]] - Self-published - Valerie Susan Hayward |
| − | Somebody Like You by Beth K. Vogt - Simon & Schuster, Howard - Jessica Wong | + | :''[[Somebody Like You]]'' by [[Beth K. Vogt]] - Simon & Schuster, Howard - Jessica Wong |
| − | The Sweetest September by Liz Talley - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Megan Long & Wanda Ottewell | + | :''[[The Sweetest September]]'' by [[Liz Talley]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Megan Long & Wanda Ottewell |
| − | To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein | + | :''[[To Scotland with Love]]'' by [[Patience Griffin]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein |
| − | The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery - Self-published - Chris Belden & Melissa Demeo | + | :''[[The Vixen and the Vet]]'' by [[Katy Regnery]] - Self-published - Chris Belden & Melissa Demeo |
===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length|'''Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length|'''Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length''']]=== | ||
| − | One in a Million by Jill Shalvis - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan | + | ''[[One in a Million]]'' by [[Jill Shalvis]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan |
| − | Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Cindy Hwang | + | :''[[Carolina Man]]'' by [[Virginia Kantra]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Cindy Hwang |
| − | Her Cowboy Hero by Tanya Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Johanna Raisanen | + | :''[[Her Cowboy Hero]]'' by [[Tanya Michaels]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Johanna Raisanen |
| − | Her Kind of Trouble by Sarah Mayberry - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell | + | :''[[Her Kind of Trouble]]'' by [[Sarah Mayberry]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell |
| − | Her Temporary Hero by Jennifer Apodaca - Entangled, Indulgence - Kate Fall & Alethea Spiridon Hopson | + | :''[[Her Temporary Hero]]'' by [[Jennifer Apodaca]] - Entangled, Indulgence - Kate Fall & Alethea Spiridon Hopson |
| − | Love with a Perfect Cowboy by Lori Wilde - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro | + | :''[[Love with a Perfect Cowboy]]'' by [[Lori Wilde]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro |
| − | Once a Family by Tara Taylor Quinn - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof | + | :''[[Once a Family]]'' by [[Tara Taylor Quinn]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof |
| − | Reforming the Playboy by Inara Scott - Entangled, Indulgence - Alethea Spiridon Hopson | + | :''[[Reforming the Playboy]]'' by [[Inara Scott]] - Entangled, Indulgence - Alethea Spiridon Hopson |
| − | Starting with June by Emilie Rose - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell & Karen Reid | + | :''[[Starting with June]]'' by [[Emilie Rose]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell & Karen Reid |
| − | Worth the Fall by Caitie Quinn - Self-published - Jenn Harris | + | :''[[Worth the Fall]]'' by [[Caitie Quinn]] - Self-published - Jenn Harris |
===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Short|'''Contemporary Romance: Short''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Contemporary Romance: Short|'''Contemporary Romance: Short''']]=== | ||
| − | A Texas Rescue Christmas by Caro Carson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan | + | ''[[A Texas Rescue Christmas]]'' by [[Caro Carson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan |
| − | The Bachelor Doctor's Bride by Caro Carson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan | + | :''[[The Bachelor Doctor's Bride]]'' by [[Caro Carson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan |
| − | Bad Girl by Julie Miller - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue NOIR - Allison Lyons | + | :''[[Bad Girl]]'' by [[Julie Miller]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue NOIR - Allison Lyons |
| − | Blueprint for a Kiss by Nancy Warren - Self-published - Trish Milburn | + | :''[[Blueprint for a Kiss]]'' by [[Nancy Warren]] - Self-published - Trish Milburn |
| − | A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother by Emily McKay - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Charles Griemsman | + | :''[[A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother]]'' by [[Emily McKay]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Charles Griemsman |
| − | Enemies with Benefits by Louisa George - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Modern Tempted/KISS - Flo Nicoll | + | :''[[Enemies with Benefits]]'' by [[Louisa George]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Modern Tempted/KISS - Flo Nicoll |
| − | The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz - Harlequin, E-Shivers - Danielle Padula | + | :''[[The Headmaster]]'' by [[Tiffany Reisz]] - Harlequin, E-Shivers - Danielle Padula |
| − | Her Unforgettable Royal Lover by Merline Lovelace - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Gail Chasan | + | :''[[Her Unforgettable Royal Lover]]'' by [[Merline Lovelace]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Gail Chasan |
| − | What the Greek Can't Resist by Maya Blake - Harlequin Mills & Boon, Presents - Suzanne Clarke | + | :''[[What the Greek Can't Resist]]'' by [[Maya Blake]] - Harlequin Mills & Boon, Presents - Suzanne Clarke |
| − | Yours Forever by Farrah Rochon - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Kimani - Tara Gavin | + | :''[[Yours Forever]]'' by [[Farrah Rochon]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Kimani - Tara Gavin |
===[[RITA®: Erotic Romance|'''Erotic Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Erotic Romance|'''Erotic Romance''']]=== | ||
| − | The Saint by Tiffany Reisz - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Susan Swinwood | + | ''[[The Saint]]'' by [[Tiffany Reisz]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Susan Swinwood |
| − | Bonds of Denial by Lynda Aicher - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms | + | :''[[Bonds of Denial]]'' by [[Lynda Aicher]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms |
| − | Call Me Saffron by Talia Surova - Self-published | + | :''[[Call Me Saffron]]'' by [[Talia Surova]] - Self-published |
| − | Purely Professional by Elia Winters - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley | + | :''[[Purely Professional]]'' by [[Elia Winters]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley |
| − | Wanted by J. Kenner - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Shauna Summers | + | :''[[Wanted]]'' by [[J. Kenner]] - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Shauna Summers |
===[[RITA®: First Book|'''First Book''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: First Book|'''First Book''']]=== | ||
| − | Run to You Part I: First Sight (aka Deception So Deadly) by Clara Kensie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson | + | ''[[Run to You Part I: First Sight]]'' (aka ''[[Deception So Deadly]]'') by [[Clara Kensie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson |
| − | A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev - Kensington - Martin Biro | + | :''[[A Bollywood Affair]]'' by [[Sonali Dev]] - Kensington - Martin Biro |
| − | The Dress Thief by Natalie Meg Evans - Hachette, Quercus - Kathryn Taussig | + | :''[[The Dress Thief]]'' by [[Natalie Meg Evans]] - Hachette, Quercus - Kathryn Taussig |
| − | Fake by Beck Nicholas - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Annabel Blay | + | :''[[Fake]]'' by [[Beck Nicholas]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Annabel Blay |
| − | For Such a Time by Kate Breslin - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr | + | :''[[For Such a Time]]'' by [[Kate Breslin]] - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr |
| − | Mind Sweeper by A. E. Jones - Self-published - Faith Freewoman | + | :''[[Mind Sweeper]]'' by [[A. E. Jones]] - Self-published - Faith Freewoman |
| − | Purely Professional by Elia Winters - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley | + | :''[[Purely Professional]]'' by [[Elia Winters]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley |
| − | The Smuggler Wore Silk by Alyssa Alexander - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Julie Mianecki | + | :''[[The Smuggler Wore Silk]]'' by [[Alyssa Alexander]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Julie Mianecki |
| − | To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein | + | :''[[To Scotland with Love]]'' by [[Patience Griffin]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein |
===[[RITA®: Historical Romance: Long|'''Historical Romance: Long''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Historical Romance: Long|'''Historical Romance: Long''']]=== | ||
| − | Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran - Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books - Lauren McKenna | + | ''[[Fool Me Twice]]'' by [[Meredith Duran]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books - Lauren McKenna |
| − | Douglas: Lord of Heartache by Grace Burrowes - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Deb Werksman | + | :''[[Douglas: Lord of Heartache]]'' by [[Grace Burrowes]] - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Deb Werksman |
| − | A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Wendy McCurdy | + | :''[[A Place Called Harmony]]'' by [[Jodi Thomas]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Wendy McCurdy |
| − | Where the Horses Run by Kaki Warner - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Wendy McCurdy | + | :''[[Where the Horses Run]]'' by [[Kaki Warner]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Wendy McCurdy |
| − | Worth: Lord of Reckoning by Grace Burrowes - Self-published | + | :''[[Worth: Lord of Reckoning]]'' by [[Grace Burrowes]] - Self-published |
===[[RITA®: Historical Romance: Short|'''Historical Romance: Short''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Historical Romance: Short|'''Historical Romance: Short''']]=== | ||
| − | Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare - HarperCollins, Avon - Tessa Woodward | + | ''[[Romancing the Duke]]'' by [[Tessa Dare]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Tessa Woodward |
| − | The Bells of Times Square by Amy Lane - Riptide - Sarah Frantz Lyons | + | :''[[The Bells of Times Square]]'' by [[Amy Lane]] - Riptide - Sarah Frantz Lyons |
| − | The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride by Debra Cowan - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Rachel Burkot | + | :''[[The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride]]'' by [[Debra Cowan]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Rachel Burkot |
| − | Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Leah Hultenschmidt | + | :''[[Darling Beast]]'' by [[Elizabeth Hoyt]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Leah Hultenschmidt |
| − | The Gentleman Rogue by Margaret McPhee - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Historical - Pippa Roscoe | + | :''[[The Gentleman Rogue]]'' by [[Margaret McPhee]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Historical - Pippa Roscoe |
| − | In Bed with a Rogue by Samantha Grace - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Cat Clyne | + | :''[[In Bed with a Rogue]]'' by [[Samantha Grace]] - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Cat Clyne |
===[[RITA®: Inspirational Romance|'''Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Inspirational Romance|'''Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ||
| − | Deceived by Irene Hannon - Baker, Revell - Jennifer Leep | + | ''[[Deceived]]'' by [[Irene Hannon]] - Baker, Revell - Jennifer Leep |
| − | For Such a Time by Kate Breslin - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr | + | :''[[For Such a Time]]'' by [[Kate Breslin]] - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr |
| − | Hope at Dawn by Stacy Henrie - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Lauren Plude | + | :''[[Hope at Dawn]]'' by [[Stacy Henrie]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Lauren Plude |
| − | Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio | + | :''[[Huckleberry Summer]]'' by [[Jennifer Beckstrand]] - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio |
| − | The Widow's Suitor by Rose Ross Zediker - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Heartsong Presents - Kathy Davis | + | :''[[The Widow's Suitor]]'' by [[Rose Ross Zediker]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Heartsong Presents - Kathy Davis |
===[[RITA®: Paranormal Romance|'''Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Paranormal Romance|'''Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ||
| − | Evernight by Kristen Callihan - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan | + | ''[[Evernight]]'' by [[Kristen Callihan]] - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan |
| − | Be Careful What You Kiss For by Jane Lynne Daniels - Boroughs - Jill Limber | + | :''[[Be Careful What You Kiss For]]'' by [[Jane Lynne Daniels]] - Boroughs - Jill Limber |
| − | Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Leis Pedersen | + | :''[[Bitter Spirits]]'' by [[Jenn Bennett]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Leis Pedersen |
| − | Burn for Me by Cynthia Eden - Kensington, Brava - Esi Sogah | + | :''[[Burn for Me]]'' by [[Cynthia Eden]] - Kensington, Brava - Esi Sogah |
| − | The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter - HarperCollins, Harlequin, HQN - Emily Ohanjanians | + | :''[[The Darkest Touch]]'' by [[Gena Showalter]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, HQN - Emily Ohanjanians |
| − | Forged by Desire by Bec McMaster - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Mary Altman | + | :''[[Forged by Desire]]'' by [[Bec McMaster]] - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Mary Altman |
| − | Mind Sweeper by A. E. Jones - Self-published - Faith Freewoman | + | :''[[Mind Sweeper]]'' by [[A. E. Jones]] - Self-published - Faith Freewoman |
| − | My Lady, My Lord by Katharine Ashe - Self-published - Martha Tachtenberg | + | :''[[My Lady, My Lord]]'' by [[Katharine Ashe]] - Self-published - Martha Tachtenberg |
===[[RITA®: Romance Novella|'''Romance Novella''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Romance Novella|'''Romance Novella''']]=== | ||
| − | His Road Home by Anna Richland - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms | + | ''[[His Road Home]]'' by [[Anna Richland]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms |
| − | 10 Rules to Sex Up a Blind Date by Heidi Rice - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Bryony Green | + | :''[[10 Rules to Sex Up a Blind Date]]'' by [[Heidi Rice]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Bryony Green |
| − | "A Game of Brides" in Love Me True by Megan Crane - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney | + | :"A Game of Brides" in ''[[Love Me True]]'' by [[Megan Crane]] - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney |
| − | Her Best Laid Plans by Cara McKenna - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Malle Vallik | + | :''[[Her Best Laid Plans]]'' by [[Cara McKenna]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Malle Vallik |
| − | Kiss and Tell by Grace Burrowes - Self-published | + | :''[[Kiss and Tell]]'' by [[Grace Burrowes]] - Self-published |
| − | The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath - HarperCollins, Avon Impulse - May Chen | + | :''[[The Last Wicked Scoundrel]]'' by [[Lorraine Heath]] - HarperCollins, Avon Impulse - May Chen |
| − | "A Love Letter to the Editor" in Four Weddings & a Kiss by Robin Lee Hatcher - Thomas Nelson - Traci Depree & Ami McConnell | + | :"A Love Letter to the Editor" in ''[[Four Weddings & a Kiss]]'' by [[Robin Lee Hatcher]] - Thomas Nelson - Traci Depree & Ami McConnell |
| − | Pushing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid - Self-published - Curtis Brown Digital | + | :''[[Pushing the Line]]'' by [[Kimberly Kincaid]] - Self-published - Curtis Brown Digital |
| − | "Will You Be My Wi-Fi?" in At the Billionaire's Wedding by Caroline Linden - Self-published, The Lady Authors - Martha Trachtenberg | + | :"Will You Be My Wi-Fi?" in ''[[At the Billionaire's Wedding]]'' by [[Caroline Linden]] - Self-published, The Lady Authors - Martha Trachtenberg |
| − | "A Yorkshire Christmas" in All I Want for Christmas by Kate Hewitt - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney | + | :"A Yorkshire Christmas" in ''[[All I Want for Christmas]]'' by [[Kate Hewitt]] - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney |
===[[RITA®: Romantic Suspense|'''Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Romantic Suspense|'''Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ||
| − | Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb - PRH/Penguin, Putnam - Leslie Gelbman | + | ''[[Concealed in Death]]'' by [[J. D. Robb]] - PRH/Penguin, Putnam - Leslie Gelbman |
| − | Forged in Ash by Trish McCallan - Amazon, Montlake - Charlotte Herscher & JoVon Sotak | + | :''[[Forged in Ash]]'' by [[Trish McCallan]] - Amazon, Montlake - Charlotte Herscher & JoVon Sotak |
| − | Grave Danger by Katy Lee - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense - Emily Rodmell | + | :''[[Grave Danger]]'' by [[Katy Lee]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense - Emily Rodmell |
| − | Honor Reclaimed by Tonya Burrows - Entangled, Select - Heather Howland | + | :''[[Honor Reclaimed]]'' by [[Tonya Burrows]] - Entangled, Select - Heather Howland |
| − | Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane - Self-published - Deb Nemeth and critique partners | + | :''[[Into the Shadows]]'' by [[Carolyn Crane]] - Self-published - Deb Nemeth and critique partners |
| − | Lock and Load by Kimberley Troutte - Self-published - Georgia Woods | + | :''[[Lock and Load]]'' by [[Kimberley Troutte]] - Self-published - Georgia Woods |
| − | Midnight Action by Elle Kennedy - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Laura Fazio | + | :''[[Midnight Action]]'' by [[Elle Kennedy]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Laura Fazio |
| − | You're Not Safe by Mary Burton - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio | + | :''[[You're Not Safe]]'' by [[Mary Burton]] - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio |
===[[RITA®: Young Adult Romance|'''Young Adult Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Young Adult Romance|'''Young Adult Romance''']]=== | ||
| − | Boys Like You by Juliana Stone - Sourcebooks, Fire - Leah Hultenschmidt & Aubrey Poole | + | ''[[Boys Like You]]'' by [[Juliana Stone]] - Sourcebooks, Fire - Leah Hultenschmidt & Aubrey Poole |
| − | Plus One by Elizabeth Fama - Macmillan, Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR - Simon Boughton | + | :''[[Plus One]]'' by [[Elizabeth Fama]] - Macmillan, Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR - Simon Boughton |
| − | Run to You (aka Deception So Deadly) by Clara Kensie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson | + | :''[[Run to You]]'' (aka ''[[Deception So Deadly]]'') by [[Clara Kensie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson |
| − | Some Boys by Patty Blount - Sourcebooks, Fire - Aubrey Poole | + | :''[[Some Boys]]'' by [[Patty Blount]] - Sourcebooks, Fire - Aubrey Poole |
Revision as of 18:45, 13 June 2021
Contents
Contemporary Romance: Long
Baby, It's You by Jane Graves - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Michele Bidelspach
- The Best Medicine by Tracy Brogan - Amazon, Montlake - Kelli Martin
- Fever Pitch by Heidi Cullinan - Samhain - Sasha Knight
- It's in His Kiss by Jill Shalvis - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan
- The Place I Belong by Nancy Herkness - Amazon, Montlake - JoVon Sotak
- Slow Tango with a Prince by Nicole Burnham - Self-published - Valerie Susan Hayward
- Somebody Like You by Beth K. Vogt - Simon & Schuster, Howard - Jessica Wong
- The Sweetest September by Liz Talley - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Megan Long & Wanda Ottewell
- To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein
- The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery - Self-published - Chris Belden & Melissa Demeo
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
One in a Million by Jill Shalvis - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan
- Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Cindy Hwang
- Her Cowboy Hero by Tanya Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Johanna Raisanen
- Her Kind of Trouble by Sarah Mayberry - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell
- Her Temporary Hero by Jennifer Apodaca - Entangled, Indulgence - Kate Fall & Alethea Spiridon Hopson
- Love with a Perfect Cowboy by Lori Wilde - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro
- Once a Family by Tara Taylor Quinn - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof
- Reforming the Playboy by Inara Scott - Entangled, Indulgence - Alethea Spiridon Hopson
- Starting with June by Emilie Rose - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Wanda Ottewell & Karen Reid
- Worth the Fall by Caitie Quinn - Self-published - Jenn Harris
Contemporary Romance: Short
A Texas Rescue Christmas by Caro Carson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan
- The Bachelor Doctor's Bride by Caro Carson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Edition - Gail Chasan
- Bad Girl by Julie Miller - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue NOIR - Allison Lyons
- Blueprint for a Kiss by Nancy Warren - Self-published - Trish Milburn
- A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother by Emily McKay - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Charles Griemsman
- Enemies with Benefits by Louisa George - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Modern Tempted/KISS - Flo Nicoll
- The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz - Harlequin, E-Shivers - Danielle Padula
- Her Unforgettable Royal Lover by Merline Lovelace - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Desire - Gail Chasan
- What the Greek Can't Resist by Maya Blake - Harlequin Mills & Boon, Presents - Suzanne Clarke
- Yours Forever by Farrah Rochon - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Kimani - Tara Gavin
Erotic Romance
The Saint by Tiffany Reisz - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Susan Swinwood
- Bonds of Denial by Lynda Aicher - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms
- Call Me Saffron by Talia Surova - Self-published
- Purely Professional by Elia Winters - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley
- Wanted by J. Kenner - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Shauna Summers
First Book
Run to You Part I: First Sight (aka Deception So Deadly) by Clara Kensie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson
- A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev - Kensington - Martin Biro
- The Dress Thief by Natalie Meg Evans - Hachette, Quercus - Kathryn Taussig
- Fake by Beck Nicholas - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Annabel Blay
- For Such a Time by Kate Breslin - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr
- Mind Sweeper by A. E. Jones - Self-published - Faith Freewoman
- Purely Professional by Elia Winters - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Kerri Buckley
- The Smuggler Wore Silk by Alyssa Alexander - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Julie Mianecki
- To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Tracy Bernstein
Historical Romance: Long
Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran - Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books - Lauren McKenna
- Douglas: Lord of Heartache by Grace Burrowes - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Deb Werksman
- A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Wendy McCurdy
- Where the Horses Run by Kaki Warner - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Wendy McCurdy
- Worth: Lord of Reckoning by Grace Burrowes - Self-published
Historical Romance: Short
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare - HarperCollins, Avon - Tessa Woodward
- The Bells of Times Square by Amy Lane - Riptide - Sarah Frantz Lyons
- The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride by Debra Cowan - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Rachel Burkot
- Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Leah Hultenschmidt
- The Gentleman Rogue by Margaret McPhee - HarperCollins, Harlequin Mills & Boon, Historical - Pippa Roscoe
- In Bed with a Rogue by Samantha Grace - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Cat Clyne
Inspirational Romance
Deceived by Irene Hannon - Baker, Revell - Jennifer Leep
- For Such a Time by Kate Breslin - Baker, Bethany House - Raela Schoenherr
- Hope at Dawn by Stacy Henrie - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Lauren Plude
- Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio
- The Widow's Suitor by Rose Ross Zediker - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Heartsong Presents - Kathy Davis
Paranormal Romance
Evernight by Kristen Callihan - Hachette, Grand Central, Forever - Alex Logan
- Be Careful What You Kiss For by Jane Lynne Daniels - Boroughs - Jill Limber
- Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Sensation - Leis Pedersen
- Burn for Me by Cynthia Eden - Kensington, Brava - Esi Sogah
- The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter - HarperCollins, Harlequin, HQN - Emily Ohanjanians
- Forged by Desire by Bec McMaster - Sourcebooks, Casablanca - Mary Altman
- Mind Sweeper by A. E. Jones - Self-published - Faith Freewoman
- My Lady, My Lord by Katharine Ashe - Self-published - Martha Tachtenberg
Romance Novella
His Road Home by Anna Richland - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Carina Press - Rhonda Helms
- 10 Rules to Sex Up a Blind Date by Heidi Rice - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Bryony Green
- "A Game of Brides" in Love Me True by Megan Crane - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney
- Her Best Laid Plans by Cara McKenna - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Cosmo Red-Hot Reads - Malle Vallik
- Kiss and Tell by Grace Burrowes - Self-published
- The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath - HarperCollins, Avon Impulse - May Chen
- "A Love Letter to the Editor" in Four Weddings & a Kiss by Robin Lee Hatcher - Thomas Nelson - Traci Depree & Ami McConnell
- Pushing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid - Self-published - Curtis Brown Digital
- "Will You Be My Wi-Fi?" in At the Billionaire's Wedding by Caroline Linden - Self-published, The Lady Authors - Martha Trachtenberg
- "A Yorkshire Christmas" in All I Want for Christmas by Kate Hewitt - Tule - Sinclair Sawhney
Romantic Suspense
Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb - PRH/Penguin, Putnam - Leslie Gelbman
- Forged in Ash by Trish McCallan - Amazon, Montlake - Charlotte Herscher & JoVon Sotak
- Grave Danger by Katy Lee - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense - Emily Rodmell
- Honor Reclaimed by Tonya Burrows - Entangled, Select - Heather Howland
- Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane - Self-published - Deb Nemeth and critique partners
- Lock and Load by Kimberley Troutte - Self-published - Georgia Woods
- Midnight Action by Elle Kennedy - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Laura Fazio
- You're Not Safe by Mary Burton - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio
Young Adult Romance
Boys Like You by Juliana Stone - Sourcebooks, Fire - Leah Hultenschmidt & Aubrey Poole
- Plus One by Elizabeth Fama - Macmillan, Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR - Simon Boughton
- Run to You (aka Deception So Deadly) by Clara Kensie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, TEEN - Natashya Wilson
- Some Boys by Patty Blount - Sourcebooks, Fire - Aubrey Poole
