1999 Rita Award (Awarded by Romance Writers of America)

Awards List

Contemporary Single Title

Dream a Little Dream
(Winner)
Susan Elizabeth Phillips

First Book

My Darling Caroline
(Winner)
Adele Ashworth

Inspirational Romance

Patterns of Love
(Winner)
Robin Lee Hatcher

Long Contemporary Romance

Meant to Be Married
(Winner)
Ruth Wind

Long Historical Romance

My Dearest Enemy
(Winner)
Connie Brockway

With Hope
(Finalist)
Dorothy Garlock

Paranormal Romance

The Bride Finder
(Winner)
Susan Carroll

A Well Favored Gentleman
(Finalist)
Christina Dodd

Regency Romance

His Grace Endures
(Winner)
Emma Jensen

Romantic Suspense

Cool Shade
(Winner)
Theresa Weir

Holiday in Death
(Finalist)
J.D. Robb

Short Contemporary Romance

The Notorious Groom
(Winner)
Caroline Cross

Short Historical Romance

Merely Married
(Winner)
Patricia Coughlin

Traditional Romance

Monday Man
(Winner)
Kristin Gabriel

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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