1988 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists
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From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the RITA® was known as The Golden Medallion.
Contents
Historical Romance
* Winner: The Gamble by LaVyrle Spencer
- Finalists:
- Ladylight by Victoria Pade
- Love Unwilling by Shirl Henke
- Wanton Angel by Linda Lael Miller
- Wild For Love by Linda Benjamin
- Winterbourne by Susan Carroll
Long Contemporary Romance
* Winner: In The Defense Of Love by Kathleen Creighton
- Finalists:
- Bayou Midnight by Emilie Richards
- Call After Midnight by Tess Gerritsen
- Northern Knights (aka Knights of the North) by Bobby Hutchinson
- The Perfect Love Test by Jan Oliver
- Run Away Home by Marianne Shock
Regency Romance
* Winner: Sugar Rose by Susan Carroll
- Finalists:
- The Diabolical Baron by Mary Jo Putney
- The Elusive Countess by Elizabeth Barron
- The Impetuous Twin by Irene Saunders
- Midsummer Moon by Laura Kinsale
Short Contemporary Romance
* Winner: Stolen Moments by Terri Herrington
- Finalists:
- Double Solitaire by Sara Chance
- Midnight Rambler by Linda Barlow
- On The Wild Side by Kate Jenkins
- Partners For Life by Helen R. Myers
- A Winning Combination by Maris Soule
Single Title Release Romance
* Winner: Twilight Whispers by Barbara Delinsky
- Finalists:
Traditional Romance
* Winner: It Takes A Thief by Rita Rainville
- Finalists:
- All Or Nothing by Brittany Young
- For Karin's Sake by Samantha Day
- A Pearl Beyond Price by Lucy Gordon
- Snow Bird by Lass Small
- A Tender Trail by Moyra Tarling
Young Adult Romance
* Winner: Does Your Nose Get In The Way, Too? by Arlene Erlbach
- Finalists:
