1997 RITA® Winners

The following authors were awarded the RITA by the Romance Writers of America in 1997:

• First Book: Stardust Of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
• Contemporary Single Title: Daniel's Gift by Barbara Freethy
• Inspirational: The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers
• Long Contemporary Series: Wild Blood by Naomi Horton
• Long Historical: Conor's Way by Laura Lee Guhrke
• Paranormal: Stardust Of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
• Regency: The Lady's Companion by Carla Kelly
• Romantic Suspense: See How They Run by Bethany Campbell
• Short Contemporary Series: Cowboy Pride by Anne McAllister
• Short Historical: Always To Remember by Lorraine Heath
• Traditional: Her Very Own Husband by Lauryn Chandler