2010 RITA® Winners
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The following authors and books are finalists in the 2010 RITA contest. Over 1,000 novels and novellas were judged in 12 categories. Winners of the awards will be announced in July at the RITA and Golden Heart Awards Ceremony at the RWA's 30th Annual National Conference in Nashville, TN.
Contents
- 1 Best First Book
- 2 Best Contemporary Series Romance
- 3 Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure
- 4 Best Contemporary Single Title
- 5 Best Historical Romance
- 6 Best Inspirational Romance
- 7 Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- 8 Best Paranormal Romance
- 9 Best Regency Historical Romance
- 10 Best Romantic Novella
- 11 Best Romantic Suspense
- 12 Best Young Adult Romance
Best First Book
- Finalists:
- One Scream Away by Kate Brady, Grand Central Publishing, Forever - Celia Johnson, editor
- Her Calls Her Doc by Mary Brady, Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - Kathryn Lye, editor
- The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw, Harlequin Enterprises, Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical - Melissa Endlich, editor
- Angel Vindicated by Viola Estrella, Ellora's Cave, Cerridwen Press - Helen Woodall, editor
- The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay, Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books - Ed Schlesinger, editor
- Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton, Dorchester Publishing, Love Spell - Leah Hultenschmidt, editor
- Nothing Like You by Lauren Strasnick, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - Anica Rissi, editor
- The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh, Random House Group, Shaye Areheart Books - Sarah Knight, editor
Best Contemporary Series Romance
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Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure
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Best Contemporary Single Title
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Best Historical Romance
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Best Inspirational Romance
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Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
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Best Paranormal Romance
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Best Regency Historical Romance
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Best Romantic Novella
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Best Romantic Suspense
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Best Young Adult Romance
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