1995 Rita Award (Awarded by Romance Writers of America)

Awards List

Best Romance

It Had to Be You
(Winner)
Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Contemporary Single Title

Again
(Winner)
Kathleen Gilles Seidel

First Book

Ghostly Enchantment
(Winner)
Angie Ray

Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

Lord of the Storm
(Winner)
Justine Davis

Historical Single Title

To Tame a Texan's Heart
(Winner)
Jodi Thomas

Inspirational Romance

An Echo in the Darkness
(Winner)
Francine Rivers

Long Contemporary Romance

A Soldier's Heart
(Winner)
Kathleen Korbel

Long Historical Romance

Dancing on the Wind
(Winner)
Mary Jo Putney

Regency Romance

Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand
(Winner)
Carla Kelly

Romantic Suspense

Hidden Riches
(Winner)
Nora Roberts

Short Contemporary Romance

Getting Rid of Bradley
(Winner)
Jennifer Crusie

The Mercenary
(Finalist)
Cherry Adair

Traditional Romance

Oh, Baby!
(Winner)
Lauryn Chandler

Award Categories

Best Romance

Contemporary Romance: Long

Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length

Contemporary Romance: Short

Contemporary Series Romance

Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure

Contemporary Single Title

Erotic Romance

Erotica

First Book

Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

Historical Romance

Historical Romance: Long

Historical Romance: Short

Historical Series

Historical Single Title

Inspirational Romance

Long Contemporary Romance

Long Contemporary Series

Long Historical Romance

Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

Paranormal Romance

Regency Romance

Romance Novella

Romantic Novella

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