2005 RITA® Winners

The Romance Writers of America award the RITA each year.

• Best Traditional Romance: Christmas Eve Marriage by Jessica Hart, Harlequin Books
• Best Regency Romance: A Passionate Endeavor by Sophia Nash, Signet
• Best Short Contemporary Series: Miss Pruitt's Private Life by Barbara McCauley, Silhouette Books
• Best Short Historical Romance: A Wanted Man by Susan Kay Law, Avon Books
• Best Long Contemporary Series: John Riley's Girl by Inglath Cooper, Harlequin Books
• Best Long Historical Romance: Shadowheart by Laura Kinsale, Berkley Publishing
• Best Paranormal Romance: Blue Moon by Lori Handeland, St. Martin's Press
• Best Romantic Suspense: I'm Watching You by Karen Rose, Warner Books
• Best Inspirational Romance: Grounds To Believe by Shelley Bates, Steeple Hill Books
• Best Contemporary Single Title: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, St. Martin's Press
• Best Romantic Novella: "Her Best Enemy", Night's Edge, Maggie Shayne, Harlequin Books
• Novel with Strong Romantic Elements: A.K.A. Goddess by Evelyn Vaughn, Silhouette Books
• Best First Book: Time Off For Good Behavior by Lani Diane Rich, Warner Books