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===[[RITA®: First Book|'''First Book''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: First Book|'''First Book''']]=== | ||
| − | ''[[The Maiden | + | ''[[The Maiden And The Unicorn]]'' by [[Isolde Martyn]] - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Stephanie Kip |
| − | :''[[Beyond | + | :''[[Beyond The Highland Mist]]'' by [[Karen Marie Moning]] - PRH/Random House, Dell - Maggie Crawford & Wendy McCurdy |
:''[[Border Crossings]]'' by [[Carole Bellacer]]a - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane | :''[[Border Crossings]]'' by [[Carole Bellacer]]a - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane | ||
:''[[Gallant Waif]]'' by [[Anne Gracie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Elizabeth Johnson | :''[[Gallant Waif]]'' by [[Anne Gracie]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Elizabeth Johnson | ||
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:''[[My Lord Protector]]'' by [[Deborah Hale]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury | :''[[My Lord Protector]]'' by [[Deborah Hale]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury | ||
:''[[The Nobody]]'' by [[Diane Farr]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | :''[[The Nobody]]'' by [[Diane Farr]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | ||
| − | :''[[An Officer | + | :''[[An Officer And A Hero]]'' by [[Elizabeth Ashtree]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof |
===[[RITA®: Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance|'''Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance|'''Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance''']]=== | ||
''[[Nell]]'' by [[Jeanette Baker]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Kate Collins | ''[[Nell]]'' by [[Jeanette Baker]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Kate Collins | ||
| − | :''[[Beyond | + | :''[[Beyond The Highland Mist]]'' by [[Karen Marie Moning]] - PRH/Random House, Dell - Maggie Crawford & Lis Stone |
| − | :''[[Heart | + | :''[[Heart Of The Dove]]'' by [[Tracy Fobes]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley |
:''[[More Than Magic]]'' by [[Kathleen Nance]] - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon | :''[[More Than Magic]]'' by [[Kathleen Nance]] - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon | ||
:''[[The Night Drifter]]'' by [[Susan Carroll]] - PRH/Random House, Ballantine, Ivy - Shauna Summers | :''[[The Night Drifter]]'' by [[Susan Carroll]] - PRH/Random House, Ballantine, Ivy - Shauna Summers | ||
:''[[The Truelove Bride]]'' by [[Shana Abe]] - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Stephanie Kip & Wendy McCurdy | :''[[The Truelove Bride]]'' by [[Shana Abe]] - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Stephanie Kip & Wendy McCurdy | ||
===[[RITA®: Inspirational Romance|'''Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Inspirational Romance|'''Inspirational Romance''']]=== | ||
| − | ''[[Danger | + | ''[[Danger In The Shadows]]'' by [[Dee Henderson]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Julee Schwarzburg |
| − | :''[[Caroline | + | :''[[Caroline And The Preacher]]'' by [[Anna Schmidt]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Steeple Hill, Love Inspired - Ann Leslie Tuttle |
:''[[Distant Bells]]'' by [[Diane Noble]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball | :''[[Distant Bells]]'' by [[Diane Noble]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball | ||
:''[[Mixed Signals]]'' by [[Liz Curtis Higgs]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball | :''[[Mixed Signals]]'' by [[Liz Curtis Higgs]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball | ||
| − | :''[[Never Lie | + | :''[[Never Lie To An Angel]]'' by [[Kate Welsh]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Steeple Hill, Love Inspired - Patience Smith |
| − | :''[[When | + | :''[[When The Far Hills Bloom]]'' by [[Diane Noble]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Lisa Bergren |
| − | :''[[Whispers | + | :''[[Whispers From Yesterday]]'' by [[Robin Lee Hatcher]] - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Lisa Bergren & Traci DePree |
===[[RITA®: Long Contemporary Romance|'''Long Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Long Contemporary Romance|'''Long Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ||
''[[Undercover Princess]]'' by [[Suzanne Brockmann]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan | ''[[Undercover Princess]]'' by [[Suzanne Brockmann]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan | ||
:''[[The Admiral's Bride]]'' by [[Suzanne Brockmann]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan | :''[[The Admiral's Bride]]'' by [[Suzanne Brockmann]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan | ||
| − | :''[[The Cowboy Is | + | :''[[The Cowboy Is A Daddy]]'' by [[Mindy Neff]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Denise O'Sullivan |
| − | :''[[Don't Mess | + | :''[[Don't Mess With Texans]]'' by [[Peggy Nicholson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Beverley Sotolov |
| − | :''[[The Gal Who Took | + | :''[[The Gal Who Took The West]]'' by [[Myrna Temte]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Karen Taylor-Richman |
| − | :''[[An Officer | + | :''[[An Officer And A Hero]]'' by [[Elizabeth Ashtree]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof |
:''[[One Tough Texan]]'' by [[Jan Freed]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Laura Shin | :''[[One Tough Texan]]'' by [[Jan Freed]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Laura Shin | ||
| − | :''[[The Passion | + | :''[[The Passion Of Patrick MacNeil]]''by [[Virginia Kantra]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey |
:''[[Rio Grande Wedding]]'' by [[Ruth Wind]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lynda Curnyn | :''[[Rio Grande Wedding]]'' by [[Ruth Wind]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lynda Curnyn | ||
===[[RITA®: Long Historical Romance|'''Long Historical Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Long Historical Romance|'''Long Historical Romance''']]=== | ||
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:''[[The Nobody]]'' by [[Diane Far]]r - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | :''[[The Nobody]]'' by [[Diane Far]]r - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | ||
===[[RITA®: Romance Novella|'''Romance Novella''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Romance Novella|'''Romance Novella''']]=== | ||
| − | "Starry, Starry Night" in ''[[Once Upon | + | "Starry, Starry Night" in ''[[Once Upon A Star]]'' by [[Marianne Willman]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Judith Stern Palais |
| − | :"Con | + | :"Con And The Crusader" in ''[[Veils Of Time]]'' by [[Maggie Shayne]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Cindy Hwang |
| − | :"Conyn's Bride" in ''[[Veils | + | :"Conyn's Bride" in ''[[Veils Of Time]]'' by [[Ingrid Weaver]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Cindy Hwang |
:"Dangerous Lover" in ''[[My Secret Admirer]]'' by [[Anne Stuart]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Releases - Marsha Zinberg | :"Dangerous Lover" in ''[[My Secret Admirer]]'' by [[Anne Stuart]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Releases - Marsha Zinberg | ||
| − | :"Day | + | :"Day Of Wrath" in ''[[Star Of Wonder]]'' by [[Jo Beverley]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Cindy Hwang |
:"Heart's Desire" in ''[[Regency Christmas Present]]'' by [[Allison Lane]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | :"Heart's Desire" in ''[[Regency Christmas Present]]'' by [[Allison Lane]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross | ||
| − | :"Joy | + | :"Joy To The World" in ''[[Star Of Wonder]]'' by [[Kate Freiman]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Judith Stern Palais |
===[[RITA®: Romantic Suspense|'''Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Romantic Suspense|'''Romantic Suspense''']]=== | ||
''[[The Bride's Protector]]'' by [[Gayle Wilson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue - Angela Catalano | ''[[The Bride's Protector]]'' by [[Gayle Wilson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue - Angela Catalano | ||
:''[[The Baby Farm]]'' by [[Karen Harper]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Amy Moore-Benson | :''[[The Baby Farm]]'' by [[Karen Harper]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Amy Moore-Benson | ||
:''[[Border Crossings]]'' by [[Carole Bellacera]] - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane | :''[[Border Crossings]]'' by [[Carole Bellacera]] - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane | ||
| − | :''[[Conspiracy | + | :''[[Conspiracy In Death]]'' by [[J. D. Robb]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Leslie Gelbman |
:''[[I'll Remember You]]'' by [[Barbara Ankrum]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Margaret Marbury | :''[[I'll Remember You]]'' by [[Barbara Ankrum]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Margaret Marbury | ||
:''[[Murphy's Law]]'' by [[Marilyn Pappano]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Melissa Jeglinski | :''[[Murphy's Law]]'' by [[Marilyn Pappano]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Melissa Jeglinski | ||
:''[[River's End]]'' by [[Nora Roberts]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Leslie Gelbman | :''[[River's End]]'' by [[Nora Roberts]] - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Leslie Gelbman | ||
| − | :''[[Strangers | + | :''[[Strangers At Dawn]]'' by [[Elizabeth Thornton]] - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Wendy McCurdy |
===[[RITA®: Short Contemporary Romance|'''Short Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Short Contemporary Romance|'''Short Contemporary Romance''']]=== | ||
''[[The Stardust Cowboy]]'' by [[Anne McAllister]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Ann Leslie Tuttle | ''[[The Stardust Cowboy]]'' by [[Anne McAllister]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Ann Leslie Tuttle | ||
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''[[The Proposition]]'' by [[Judith Ivory]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Carrie Feron | ''[[The Proposition]]'' by [[Judith Ivory]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Carrie Feron | ||
:''[[Breathless]]'' by [[Laura Lee Guhrke]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley | :''[[Breathless]]'' by [[Laura Lee Guhrke]] - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley | ||
| − | :''[[Charming | + | :''[[Charming The Prince]]'' by [[Teresa Medeiros]] - PRH/Random House, Bantam |
| − | :''[[Into | + | :''[[Into The Sunset]]'' by [[Shelly Thacker]] - PRH/Random House, Dell - Christine Zika |
:''[[Lady Sarah's Son]]'' by [[Gayle Wilson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell | :''[[Lady Sarah's Son]]'' by [[Gayle Wilson]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell | ||
| − | :''[[The Price | + | :''[[The Price Of Innocence]]'' by [[Susan Sizemore]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro |
| − | :''[[Someone | + | :''[[Someone To Watch Over Me]]'' by [[Lisa Kleypas]] - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro |
| − | :''[[Too Wicked | + | :''[[Too Wicked To Love]]'' by [[Barbara Dawson Smith]] - Macmillan, St. Martin's - Jennifer Enderlin |
===[[RITA®: Traditional Romance|'''Traditional Romance''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Traditional Romance|'''Traditional Romance''']]=== | ||
''[[Annie, Get Your Groom]]'' by [[Kristin Gabriel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Duets - Malle Vallik | ''[[Annie, Get Your Groom]]'' by [[Kristin Gabriel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Duets - Malle Vallik | ||
| − | :''[[The Boss | + | :''[[The Boss And The Baby]]'' by [[Leigh Michaels]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Samantha Bell |
| − | :''[[Bridegroom | + | :''[[Bridegroom On Approval]]'' by [[Day Leclaire]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Samantha Bell |
:''[[Hand-Picked Husband]]'' by [[Heather MacAllister]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green | :''[[Hand-Picked Husband]]'' by [[Heather MacAllister]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green | ||
:''[[His Little Girl]]'' by [[Liz Fielding]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green | :''[[His Little Girl]]'' by [[Liz Fielding]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green | ||
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:''[[The One-Week Marriage]]'' by [[Renee Roszel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Linda Fildew | :''[[The One-Week Marriage]]'' by [[Renee Roszel]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Linda Fildew | ||
:''[[Trial Engagement]]'' by [[Barbara McMahon]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Ceri Tomlins | :''[[Trial Engagement]]'' by [[Barbara McMahon]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Ceri Tomlins | ||
| − | :''[[The Way | + | :''[[The Way To A Cowboy's Heart]]'' by [[Teresa Southwick]] - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Karen Taylor-Richman |
Revision as of 02:48, 9 July 2021
Contents
- 1 Contemporary Single Title Romance
- 2 First Book
- 3 Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
- 4 Inspirational Romance
- 5 Long Contemporary Romance
- 6 Long Historical Romance
- 7 Regency Romance
- 8 Romance Novella
- 9 Romantic Suspense
- 10 Short Contemporary Romance
- 11 Short Historical Romance
- 12 Traditional Romance
Contemporary Single Title Romance
Body Guard by Suzanne Brockmann - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Shauna Summers
- Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie - Macmillan, St. Martin's - Jennifer Enderlin
- Father To Be by Marilyn Pappano - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Beth deGuzman
- Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Leslie Gelbman
- Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - HarperCollins, Avon - Carrie Feron
- Lost Highways by Curtiss Ann Matlock - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Leslie Wainger
- On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Ann Patty
First Book
The Maiden And The Unicorn by Isolde Martyn - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Stephanie Kip
- Beyond The Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning - PRH/Random House, Dell - Maggie Crawford & Wendy McCurdy
- Border Crossings by Carole Bellacera - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane
- Gallant Waif by Anne Gracie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Elizabeth Johnson
- Mixed Signals by Liz Curtis Higgs - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball
- My Lord Protector by Deborah Hale - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury
- The Nobody by Diane Farr - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- An Officer And A Hero by Elizabeth Ashtree - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Nell by Jeanette Baker - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Kate Collins
- Beyond The Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning - PRH/Random House, Dell - Maggie Crawford & Lis Stone
- Heart Of The Dove by Tracy Fobes - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley
- More Than Magic by Kathleen Nance - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon
- The Night Drifter by Susan Carroll - PRH/Random House, Ballantine, Ivy - Shauna Summers
- The Truelove Bride by Shana Abe - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Stephanie Kip & Wendy McCurdy
Inspirational Romance
Danger In The Shadows by Dee Henderson - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Julee Schwarzburg
- Caroline And The Preacher by Anna Schmidt - HarperCollins, Harlequin Steeple Hill, Love Inspired - Ann Leslie Tuttle
- Distant Bells by Diane Noble - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball
- Mixed Signals by Liz Curtis Higgs - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Karen Ball
- Never Lie To An Angel by Kate Welsh - HarperCollins, Harlequin Steeple Hill, Love Inspired - Patience Smith
- When The Far Hills Bloom by Diane Noble - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Lisa Bergren
- Whispers From Yesterday by Robin Lee Hatcher - PRH/Crown, Multnomah - Lisa Bergren & Traci DePree
Long Contemporary Romance
Undercover Princess by Suzanne Brockmann - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan
- The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Gail Chasan
- The Cowboy Is A Daddy by Mindy Neff - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Denise O'Sullivan
- Don't Mess With Texans by Peggy Nicholson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Beverley Sotolov
- The Gal Who Took The West by Myrna Temte - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Karen Taylor-Richman
- An Officer And A Hero by Elizabeth Ashtree - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof
- One Tough Texan by Jan Freed - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Laura Shin
- The Passion Of Patrick MacNeilby Virginia Kantra - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey
- Rio Grande Wedding by Ruth Wind - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lynda Curnyn
Long Historical Romance
Silken Threads by Patricia Ryan - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Cecilia Oh
- His Stolen Bride by Judith Stanton - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperTorch - Leslie Stern
- Hooked by Stef Ann Holm - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley
- The Last Warrior by Kristen Kyle - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Fanfare - Kara Cesare
- The Wild Child - Mary Jo Putney - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Elisa Wares
- Wishing by Miranda Jarrett - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Kate Collins
Regency Romance
The Rake's Retreat by Nancy Butler - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- Annabella's Diamond by Judith A. Lansdowne - Kensington, Zebra, Regency - Kate Duffy
- Fair Game by Diane Farr - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- The Nobody by Diane Farr - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
Romance Novella
"Starry, Starry Night" in Once Upon A Star by Marianne Willman - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Judith Stern Palais
- "Con And The Crusader" in Veils Of Time by Maggie Shayne - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Cindy Hwang
- "Conyn's Bride" in Veils Of Time by Ingrid Weaver - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Cindy Hwang
- "Dangerous Lover" in My Secret Admirer by Anne Stuart - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Special Releases - Marsha Zinberg
- "Day Of Wrath" in Star Of Wonder by Jo Beverley - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Cindy Hwang
- "Heart's Desire" in Regency Christmas Present by Allison Lane - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
- "Joy To The World" in Star Of Wonder by Kate Freiman - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Judith Stern Palais
Romantic Suspense
The Bride's Protector by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Intrigue - Angela Catalano
- The Baby Farm by Karen Harper - HarperCollins, Harlequin, MIRA - Amy Moore-Benson
- Border Crossings by Carole Bellacera - Macmillan, Tor, Forge - Stephanie Lane
- Conspiracy In Death by J. D. Robb - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Leslie Gelbman
- I'll Remember You by Barbara Ankrum - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Margaret Marbury
- Murphy's Law by Marilyn Pappano - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Melissa Jeglinski
- River's End by Nora Roberts - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove - Leslie Gelbman
- Strangers At Dawn by Elizabeth Thornton - PRH/Random House, Bantam - Wendy McCurdy
Short Contemporary Romance
The Stardust Cowboy by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Ann Leslie Tuttle
- Christmas Fantasy by Janelle Denison - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Brenda Chin
- Colonel Daddy by Maureen Child - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette Desire - Karen Taylor-Richman
- Gibson's Girl by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Presents - Samantha Bell
- Lover's Reunion by Anne Marie Winston - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Karen Kosztolnyik
- The Outlaw Jesse James by Cindy Gerard - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Karen Kosztolnyik
- Proposition: Marriage by Eileen Wilks - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Janet Tanka
- Pure Temptation by Vicki Lewis Thompson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Brenda Chin
- Secret Baby Santos by Barbara McCauley - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Melissa Jeglinski
Short Historical Romance
The Proposition by Judith Ivory - HarperCollins, Avon - Carrie Feron
- Breathless by Laura Lee Guhrke - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Caroline Tolley
- Charming The Prince by Teresa Medeiros - PRH/Random House, Bantam
- Into The Sunset by Shelly Thacker - PRH/Random House, Dell - Christine Zika
- Lady Sarah's Son by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell
- The Price Of Innocence by Susan Sizemore - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro
- Someone To Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas - HarperCollins, Avon - Lucia Macro
- Too Wicked To Love by Barbara Dawson Smith - Macmillan, St. Martin's - Jennifer Enderlin
Traditional Romance
Annie, Get Your Groom by Kristin Gabriel - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Duets - Malle Vallik
- The Boss And The Baby by Leigh Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Samantha Bell
- Bridegroom On Approval by Day Leclaire - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Samantha Bell
- Hand-Picked Husband by Heather MacAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green
- His Little Girl by Liz Fielding - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Gillian Green
- The Nine-Dollar Daddy by Day Leclaire - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Samantha Bell
- The One-Week Marriage by Renee Roszel - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Linda Fildew
- Trial Engagement by Barbara McMahon - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Ceri Tomlins
- The Way To A Cowboy's Heart by Teresa Southwick - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Karen Taylor-Richman
