1995 RITA® Winners & Finalists

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Contemporary Single Title Romance: Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Onyx - Jennifer Enderlin

Crazy for Lovin' You by Lisa G. Brown - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino
Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle - HarperCollins, Avon - Ellen Edwards

First Book: Ghostly Enchantment by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, HarperPrism

All Things Beautiful by Cathy Maxwell - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Christey Bahn
Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation
Elizabeth's Gift by Donna Davidson - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jennifer Enderlin
The Heart's Desire by Gayle Wilson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Tracy Farrell & Angela Catalano
Rain Shadow by Cheryl St. John - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Historical - Margaret Marbury
Rhapsody in Time by Judith O'Brien - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
The Third Christmas by Margot Early - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Paula Eykelhof

Historical Romance : To Tame a Texan's Heart by Jodi Thomas - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond - Gail Fortune

Crooked Hearts by Patricia Gaffney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr
Dreaming by Jill Barnett - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
Greatest Lover in All England by Christina Dodd - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Carolyn Marino
If You Believe by Kristin Hannah - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Elisa Wares
Parting Gifts by Lorraine Heath - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz
Sweet Escape by Susan Macias - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Charter Diamond, Hillary Cige
Sweet Lullaby by Lorraine Heath - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Homespun - Melinda Metz

Inspirational Romance: An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers - Tyndale House - Karen Ball

Out of the Whirlwind by Gilbert Morris - Tyndale House - Karen Ball
Unanswered Prayers by Penny Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Crystal Creek - Marsha Zinberg

Long Contemporary Romance: A Soldier's Heart by Kathleen Korbel - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Lucia Macro

Annie and the Outlaw by Sharon Sala - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
The Eight Second Wedding by Anne McAllister - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Debra Matteucci
Left at the Altar by Justine Davis - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
No Easy Way Out by Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Leslie Wainger
Single...with Children by Connie Bennett - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Zilla Soriano
The Trouble with Joe by Emilie Richards - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Special Edition - Leslie Wainger
Uncertain Angels by Kim Cates - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette - Intimate Moments - Mary-Theresa Hussey

Long Historical Romance: Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Hilary Ross

Circle in the Water"" (aka At the King's Command) by Susan Wiggs - HarperCollins, Harper by Carolyn Marino
The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron
More Than Magic by Olga Bicos - Kensington, Pinnacle, Denise Little Presents - Denise Little
No Brighter Dream by Katherine Kingsley - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Topaz - Audrey LaFehr
The Raider's Daughter by Kimberly Cates - Simon & Schuster, Pocket - Linda Marrow
River of Sky by Karen Harper - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Dutton- Hilary Ross
Wild Sage by Peggy Hanchar - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dick

Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel Romance: Lord of the Storm by Justine Davis - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Dreamspun - Hilary Ross

Cinderman by Anne Stuart - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Julianne Moore
Demon Prince by Kathleen Morgan - Dorchester, Love Spell - Alicia Condon
Ghostly Enchantment by Angie Ray - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperMonogram - Abigal Kamen-Holland
Hour of the Rose by Christina Skye - HarperCollins, Avon -Ellen Edwards
Silent Rose by Kasey Mars - Kensington, Pinnacle - Denise Little
Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Shadows - Melissa Senate

Regency Romance: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Jean Marie Lemense

An Angel for the Earl by Barbara Metzger - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Barbara Dicks
Christmas Belle by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
Dark Angel by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
The Genuine Article by Patricia Rice - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross
Tempting Harriet by Mary Balogh - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross

Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance: Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts - PRH/Penguin, Berkley - Carrie Feron

Silent Sonata by Deborah Nicholas - PRH/Random House, Dell - Tina Moskow
Sins by Jillian Grey - Kensington, Zebra - John Scognamiglio
Suspect by Jo Leigh - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Karen Taylor-Richman

Short Contemporary Romance: Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Sherie Posesorski

Aftershock by Lynn Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik
Blackthorne's Woman by Victoria Leigh - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Elizabeth Barrett
Close Encounters by Terry Lawrence - PRH/Random House, Bantam, Loveswept - Susann Brailey
Dear John... by Lyn Ellis - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Laura Shin & Malle Vallik
The Mercenary by Cherry Adair - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik
Murdock's Family - Paula Detmer Riggs - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Desire - Leslie Wainger
The Return of Caine O'Halloran by Joann Ross - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Temptation - Malle Vallik

Traditional Romance: Oh Baby! by Lauryn Chandler - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Anne Canadeo

The Baby Battle by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson
Child of Her Dreams by Sandra Steffen - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Melissa Jeglinski
Expectations by Shannon Waverly - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson
McCullough's Bride by Anne Peters - HarperCollins, Harlequin Silhouette, Romance - Mary-Theresa Hussey
Traveling Man by Leigh Michaels - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jane Robson

Young Adult Romance: Second to None by ArLynn Presser - Kensington, Z*Fave - Elise Donner

Paradise by Cheryl Zach - HarperCollins, Harper, HarperPrism - Francoise Bui