1997 RITA® Winners & Finalists
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Contents
Contemporary Single Title Romance
* Winner: Daniel's Gift by Barbara Freethy
- Finalists:
First Book
* Winner: Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
- Finalists:
Inspirational Romance
* Winner: The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers
- Finalists:
Long Contemporary Series Romance
* Winner: Wild Blood by Naomi Horton
- Finalists:
- Expectant Father by Leanne Banks
- The Fall Of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
- Having His Baby by Karen Young
- His Runaway Son by Dee Holmes
- Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard
- Megan's Mate by Nora Roberts
- My Fair Gentleman by Jan Freed
Long Historical Romance
* Winner: Conor's Way - Laura Lee Guhrke
- Finalists:
- The Bad Luck Wedding Dress by Geralyn Dawson
- Denim And Lace by Patricia Rice
- Gold Dust by Emily Carmichael
- The Love Charm by Pamela Morsi
- The Marshal And The Heiress by Patricia Potter
- The Outsider by Penelope Williamson
- Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney
Paranormal Romance
* Winner: Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
- Finalists:
- Breath Of Magic by Teresa Medeiros
- Dreamcatcher by Dinah McCall
- The Faery Bride by Lisa Ann Verge
- Frankly, My Dear by Sandra Hill
- A Ghost Of A Chance by Casey Claybourne
- Now And Forever by Kimberly Raye
- The Wolf And The Woman's Touch by Ingrid Weaver
Regency Romance
* Winner: The Lady's Companion by Carla Kelly
- Finalists:
- Miss Kendal Sets Her Cap by Marian Devon
- Step In Time by Anne Barbour
- The Unromantic Lady by Penelope Stratton
Romantic Suspense
* Winner: See How They Run by Bethany Campbell
- Finalists:
- Last Night by Meryl Sawyer
- Montana Sky by Nora Roberts
- Reckless Lover by Carly Bishop
- Woman Without A Name by Emilie Richards
Short Contemporary Series Romance
* Winner: Cowboy Pride by Anne McAllister
- Finalists:
- Angel On A Harley by Janis Reams Hudson
- Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie
- Christmas With Eve by Elda Minger
- The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
- Family First by Marcia Evanick
- Spring Bride by Sandra Marton
Short Historical Romance
* Winner: Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath
- Finalists:
- The Bartered Bride by Cheryl Reavis
- Carried Away by Jill Barnett
- Heart Of The Hawk by Justine Dare
- Sometimes Forever by Catherine Palmer
- Sparhawk's Angel by Miranda Jarrett
- The Wedding Raffle by Geralyn Dawson
Traditional Romance
* Winner: Her Very Own Husband by Lauryn Chandler
- Finalists: