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The [[Romance Writers of America]] award the [[RITA]] each year. | The [[Romance Writers of America]] award the [[RITA]] each year. | ||
− | + | ===[[RITA®: Best Traditional Romance|'''Best Traditional Romance''']]=== | |
+ | * [[Christmas Eve Marriage]]'' by [[Jessica Hart]], Harlequin Books | ||
* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
** ''[[The Game Show Bride]]'' by [[Jackie Braun]] | ** ''[[The Game Show Bride]]'' by [[Jackie Braun]] | ||
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** ''[[The Last Minute Marriage]]'' by [[Marion Lennox]] | ** ''[[The Last Minute Marriage]]'' by [[Marion Lennox]] | ||
− | + | ===[[RITA®: Best Regency Romance|'''Best Regency Romance''']]=== | |
+ | * ''[[A Passionate Endeavor]]'' by [[Sophia Nash]], Signet | ||
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* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
** ''[[Rules Of Love]]'' by [[Amanda McCabe]] | ** ''[[Rules Of Love]]'' by [[Amanda McCabe]] | ||
** ''[[Moonlight And Mischief]]'' by [[Rhonda Woodward]] | ** ''[[Moonlight And Mischief]]'' by [[Rhonda Woodward]] | ||
− | + | ===[[RITA®: Best Short Contemporary Series|'''Best Short Contemporary Series''']]=== | |
+ | * ''[[Miss Pruitt's Private Life]]'' by [[Barbara McCauley]], Silhouette Books | ||
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* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
** ''[[We've Got Tonight]]'' by [[Jacquie D'Alessandro]] | ** ''[[We've Got Tonight]]'' by [[Jacquie D'Alessandro]] | ||
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** ''[[A Lady Of Distinction]]'' by [[Deborah Simmons]] | ** ''[[A Lady Of Distinction]]'' by [[Deborah Simmons]] | ||
− | + | ===[[RITA®: Best Long Contemporary Series|'''Best Long Contemporary Series''']]=== | |
+ | * ''[[John Riley's Girl]]'' by [[Inglath Cooper]], Harlequin Books | ||
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* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
** ''[[A Family Christmas]]'' by [[Carrie Alexander]] | ** ''[[A Family Christmas]]'' by [[Carrie Alexander]] | ||
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** ''[[Heart Of The Hunter - Tina St. John|Heart Of The Hunter]]'' by [[Tina St. John]] | ** ''[[Heart Of The Hunter - Tina St. John|Heart Of The Hunter]]'' by [[Tina St. John]] | ||
− | + | ===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Suspense|'''Best Romantic Suspense''']]=== | |
+ | * ''[[I'm Watching You]]'' by [[Karen Rose]], Warner Books | ||
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* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
** ''[[Body Double - Vickie Hinze|Body Double]]'' by [[Vicki Hinze]] | ** ''[[Body Double - Vickie Hinze|Body Double]]'' by [[Vicki Hinze]] | ||
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− | ** '' | + | ** ''[[An Irresistible Bachelor]]'' by [[Jessica Bird]] |
+ | ** ''[[Golden Lies]]'' by [[Barbara Freethy]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[Daisy’s Back In Town]]'' by [[Rachel Gibson]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[In The Mood]]'' by [[Suzanne Macpherson]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[This Can't Be Love]]'' by [[Kasey Michaels]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[Street Smart]]'' by [[Tara Taylor Quinn]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[Blue Flame]]'' by [[Jill Shalvis]] | ||
+ | ** ''[[Summer By The Sea]]'' by [[Susan Wiggs]] | ||
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===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Novella|'''Best Romantic Novella''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Romantic Novella|'''Best Romantic Novella''']]=== | ||
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* Finalists: | * Finalists: | ||
− | ** | + | ** “Father and the Notorious Miss Newman” in [[A Wife for Papa]] by [[Lynn Collum]] |
+ | ** “Midsummer Night’s Magic” in [[Man Of My Dreams]] by [[Virginia Kantra]] | ||
+ | ** “Surrender” in [[Essence Of Midnight]] by [[Julie Elizabeth Leto]] | ||
+ | ** “The Edge of Memory” in [[Mysteries Of Lost Angel Inn]] by [[Kathleen O’Brien]] | ||
+ | ** “The First Kiss” in [[Lady Whistledown Strikes Back]] by [[Julia Quinn]] | ||
+ | ** “Out on a Limb” in [[Mistletoe And Mayhem]] by [[Christie Ridgway]] | ||
+ | ** “Wolf Moon” in [[Moon Shadows]] by [[Nora Roberts]] | ||
+ | ** “Daydream Believer” in [[Man Of My Dreams]] by Maggie Shayne]] | ||
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===[[RITA®: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|'''Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements''']]=== | ===[[RITA®: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|'''Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements''']]=== |
Revision as of 01:50, 19 February 2009
The Romance Writers of America award the RITA each year.
Contents
- 1 Best Traditional Romance
- 2 Best Regency Romance
- 3 Best Short Contemporary Series
- 4 Best Short Historical Romance
- 5 Best Long Contemporary Series
- 6 Best Long Historical Romance
- 7 Best Paranormal Romance
- 8 Best Romantic Suspense
- 9 Best Inspirational Romance
- 10 Best Contemporary Single Title
- 11 Best Romantic Novella
- 12 Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- 13 Best First Book
Best Traditional Romance
- Christmas Eve Marriage by Jessica Hart, Harlequin Books
- Finalists:
Best Regency Romance
- A Passionate Endeavor by Sophia Nash, Signet
- Finalists:
Best Short Contemporary Series
- Miss Pruitt's Private Life by Barbara McCauley, Silhouette Books
- Finalists:
Best Short Historical Romance
- A Wanted Man by Susan Kay Law, Avon Books
- Finalists:
Best Long Contemporary Series
- John Riley's Girl by Inglath Cooper, Harlequin Books
- Finalists:
Best Long Historical Romance
- Shadowheart by Laura Kinsale, Berkley Publishing
- Finalists:
Best Paranormal Romance
- Blue Moon by Lori Handeland, St. Martin's Press
- Finalists:
Best Romantic Suspense
- I'm Watching You by Karen Rose, Warner Books
- Finalists:
Best Inspirational Romance
- Grounds To Believe by Shelley Bates, Steeple Hill Books
- Finalists:
Best Contemporary Single Title
- Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, St. Martin's Press
- Finalists:
Best Romantic Novella
- "Her Best Enemy", Night's Edge, Maggie Shayne, Harlequin Books
- Finalists:
- “Father and the Notorious Miss Newman” in A Wife for Papa by Lynn Collum
- “Midsummer Night’s Magic” in Man Of My Dreams by Virginia Kantra
- “Surrender” in Essence Of Midnight by Julie Elizabeth Leto
- “The Edge of Memory” in Mysteries Of Lost Angel Inn by Kathleen O’Brien
- “The First Kiss” in Lady Whistledown Strikes Back by Julia Quinn
- “Out on a Limb” in Mistletoe And Mayhem by Christie Ridgway
- “Wolf Moon” in Moon Shadows by Nora Roberts
- “Daydream Believer” in Man Of My Dreams by Maggie Shayne]]
Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- A.K.A. Goddess by Evelyn Vaughn, Silhouette Books
- Finalists:
- American Idle by Alesia Holliday
- Do Me, Do My Roots by Eileen Rendahl
Time Off For Good Behavior by Lani Diane Rich
Best First Book
- Time Off For Good Behavior by Lani Diane Rich, Warner Books