1983 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists
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In 1983, RWA increased the number of Golden Medallion categories from four to six, and changed the name of previous categories to better suit what authors were publishing. Mainstream became Contemporary Mainstream, Category Contemporary was split into Contemporary Sensual and Contemporary Sweet, and Young Adult was added as a new category.
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Category Historical Romance
* Winner: Defiant Love - Maura Seger
- Finalists:
- The Artful Cousin - Victoria Heland
- The Chadwick Ring - Julia Jeffries
- Diamonds And The Arrogant Rake - Anne Hillary
- A Game Of Hearts - Marlaine Kyle
- Love's Masquerade - Lillian Marsh
Contemporary Mainstream Romance
* Winner: Opal Fires - Lynda Trent
- Finalists:
- By Invitation Only - Monica Barrie
- In Her Prime - Carole Nelson Douglas
- Tender Deception: A Novel of Romance - Patti Beckman
- A World Of Her Own - Anna James
Contemporary Sensual Romance
* Winner: The Heart's Victory - Nora Roberts
- Finalists:
- Keys To Daniel's House - Carole Halston
- A Man's Persuasion - Katherine Granger
- The Metal Mistress - Barbara Cameron
- Speak Softly To My Soul - Dorothy Ann Bernard
Contemporary Sweet Romance
* Winner: Renegade Player - Dixie Browning
- Finalists:
- Arranged Marriage - Brittany Young
- The Dolce Far Niente Girl - Marion Smith
- Sweet Jasmine - Jeanne Stephens
- Undercover Girl - Carole Halston
Mainstream Historical Romance
* Winner: The Endearment - LaVyrle Spencer
- Finalists:
- Deep Purple - Parris Afton Bonds
- Desert Hostage - Diane Dunaway
- East Lies The Sun - Alla Crone
- Shining Nights - Lynda Trent
- The Velvet Thorn - Angela Alexie
Young Adult Romance
* Winner: Andrea - Jo Stewart
- Finalists:
