1986 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists

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From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the RITA® was known as The Golden Medallion. In 1986, the Golden Medallion category changes were minimal, though the Mainstream Category was renamed as Single Title Release.

Historical Romance

Not So Wild A Dream by Francine Rivers

Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood
Glory by Janice Young Brooks
The Lady And The Outlaw by Joyce Brandon
Legacy Of Amber by Alla Crone
Nevada Nights by Ruth Ryan Langan

Inspirational Romance

From This Day Forward by Kathleen Karr

Forever Eden by Barbara Bennett
Honorable Intentions by Susan Phillips
Tender Adversary by Judy Baer

Long Contemporary Romance

Today, Tomorrow And Always by Georgia Bockoven

The Heart's Yearning by Ginna Gray
Pursuit In The Wilderness by Jan Michaels
Star-Crossed by Ruth Ryan Langan
When Angels Dance by Vicki Lewis Thompson
The Wild Rose by Ruth Alana Smith

Regency Romance

The Beauty's Daughter by Monette Cummings

Short Contemporary Romance

A Much Needed Holiday by Joan Hohl

Ain't Misbehaving by Jeanne Grant
By Love Possessed by Linda Barlow
The Light Side by Joan Bramsch
Shady Lady by Jan Mathews
Swept Away by Jacqueline Topaz

Single Title Release Romance

Banish Misfortune by Anne Stuart

Arctic Rose by Claire Harrison
Separate Beds by LaVyrle Spencer

Traditional Romance

The Crystal Unicorn by Doreen Owens Malek

Cassie Come Home by Barbara Turner
A Deeper Meaning by Brittany Young
Lady Moonlight by Rita Rainville
Promise Me Forever by Debbie Macomber
Where The Wind Blows Free by Emily Spenser

Young Adult Romance

Waiting For Amanda by Cheryl Zach

Call Back Yesterday by Doreen Owens Malek
Emily by Candice Ransom
Learning To Love by Janice Boies
Something Out There by Leslie Davis