2003 RITA® Winners

• Traditional: The Christmas Basket by Debbie Macomber
• Short Contemporary: Taming The Outlaw by Cindy Kay Gerard
• Long Contemporary Series: Taking Cover by Catherine Mann
• 'Paranormal: Contact by Susan Grant
• Inspirational: Never Say Goodbye by Irene Hannon
• Romantic Novella: “To Kiss in Shadows” by Lynn Kurland
• First Book: Shades of Honor by Wendy Lindstrom
• Regency: A Debt To Delia by Barbara Metzger
• Short Historical: The Bride Fair by Cheryl Reavis
• Long Historical: Stealing Heaven by Madeline Hunter
• Romantic Suspense: Three Fates by Nora Roberts
• Contemporary Single Title: No Place Like Home by Barbara Samuel