1984 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists

The Romance Writers of America 1984's Golden Medallion awards saw the introduction of newer, more refined categories, including breaking down the romance genre by length. The Traditional category was introduced in 1984, replacing, presumably, the "Sweet" category from the previous year.

Category Historical Romance

The Clergyman's Daughter by Julie Jeffries - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet Regency - Hilary Ross

London Frolic by Josephine Janes - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove Second Chance at Love - Ellen Edwards

See No Love by Monette Cummings - Bloomsbury, Walker - Ruth Cavin

Yellowstone Jewel by Dorothy Dixon - Kensington, Zebra -

Contemporary Romance under 65,000 Words

Memory And Desire by Eileen Bryan - PRH/Random House, Dell, Candlelight Ecstasy - Anne Gisonny

Apache Tears by Marianne Clark - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Signet Rapture - Claire Zion

Guardian Angel by Linda Randall Wisdom - PRH/Random House, Dell, Candlelight Ecstasy - none given

Heart Full Of Rainbows by Melanie Randolph - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove To Have and to Hold - Ellen Edwards

Hold Fast 'Til Dawn by Mary Haskell - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove To Have and to Hold, Leslie Kazanjian

Stranger In Paradise by Laurel Blake - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove Second Chance at Love - Ellen Edwards

Contemporary Romance 65-80,000 Words

Reflections by Nora Roberts - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Special Edition - Nancy Jackson

Beloved Gambler by Ruth Ryan Langan - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Special Edition - Alicia Condon

Best of Friends by Rebecca Flanders - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Hilari Cohen

Destiny's Sweet Errand by Deirdre Mardon - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Hilari Cohen

No Other Love by Jeanne Stephens - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Special Edition - Leslie Wainger

Now Comes the Spring by Andrea Edwards - HarperCollins, Avon - Judith River

Taste of Love by Elizabeth Glenn - HarperCollins, Harlequin, American - Debra Matteucci

Contemporary Romance over 80,000 Words

This Magic Moment by Nora Roberts - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Intimate Moments - Nancy Jackson

Beloved Stranger by Meg Hudson - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - none given

The Forever Spell by Robyn Anzelon - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Margaret Learn

A Sea Change by Lynda Ward - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Lisa Boyes

Tempestuous Eden by Heather Graham - PRH/Random House, Dell, Ecstasy Supreme - Lydia Paglio

Tender Rhapsody by Judith Duncan - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Super Romance - Margaret Carney

Historical Romance

Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Jove –

Arapaho Spirit by Jane Toombs - PRH/Random House, Dell, Banbury -

Fletcher's Woman by Linda Lael Miller - Simon & Schuster, Pocket, Tapestry - Kate Duffy

Lady Rogue by Carole Nelson Douglas - PRH/Random House, Ballantine - Pamela Strickler

Other Passions, Other Loves by Irma Walker - PRH, Random House, Dell - Susan Reu

Traitor for Love byVirginia Nielsen - HarperCollins, Avon - Coleen O'Shea

Willow Wind by Lynda Trent - Simon & Schuster, Pocket, Tapestry - Kate Duffy

Traditional Romance

Untamed by Nora Roberts - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Romance - Nancy Jackson

The Beachcomber by Marion Smith - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Jacqui Bianchi

For Eric's Sake by Carolyn Thornton - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Romance - Mary Clare Susen

Hidden Isle by Ruth Ryan Langan - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, Romance, Alicia Condon

Morning Song by Rebecca Flanders - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Presents - Jacqui Bianchi

The White Wave by Jocelyn Griffin - HarperCollins, Harlequin, Romance - Maryan Gibson

Young Adult Romance

Julie's Magic Moment by Barbara Bartholomew - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, NAL Signet - Cynthia Kane

Mirror, Mirror by Virginia Nielsen - Scholastic, Windswept Mystery - Ann Reit

My Lucky Star by Becka Cassiday - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, First Love - Nancy Jackson

A New Love for Lisa by Harriette S. Abels - PRH/Penguin, Berkley, Ace Caprice - Marilyn Poe

One on One by Pam Ketter - Simon & Schuster, Silhouette, First Love -