2002 Rita Award Winners

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Some Kind of Wonderful

Freethy, Barbara

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

First Book

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award First Book category.

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The Border Bride

The Borderlands Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Winner

The Border Bride

Jove: Highland Fling Series · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Fallen

Bradley, Celeste

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

HeartMate

Celta Series · Book 1 · Fantasy Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

HeartMate

Jove: Magical Love Series · Fantasy Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Hide-and-Sheikh

Dayton, Gail

Mills & Boon Desire 2-in-1 Series · Book 29 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Hide-and-Sheikh

Dayton, Gail

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 1404 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Nightingale's Song

Eschenburg, Kathleen

Kincaid Brothers Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Secret Vows

McCall, Mary Reed

Standalone · Historical Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal category.

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Winner

HeartMate

Celta Series · Book 1 · Fantasy Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Winner

HeartMate

Jove: Magical Love Series · Fantasy Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Aphrodite's Kiss

Kenner, Julie

The Protectors Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Aphrodite's Kiss

Kenner, Julie

Love Spell: The Times of Your Life Series · Paranormal Romance

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Dance Upon the Air

Three Sisters Island Trilogy Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Destiny

Shayne, Maggie

Immortal Witch Series · Book 3 · Paranormal Romance

Feb-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Heaven and Earth

Three Sisters Island Trilogy Series · Book 2 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

To Charm a Knight

Kay, Linda

Related Books Series · Book 2 · Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Inspirational Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Inspirational Romance category.

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Winner

Beneath a Southern Sky

Raney, Deborah

The Camfield Legacy Series · Book 1 · Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Guardian

Henderson, Dee

Kate O'Malley Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Feb-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Protector

Henderson, Dee

Kate O'Malley Series · Book 4 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Ribbon of Years

Hatcher, Robin Lee

Standalone · Romance

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Long Contemporary Series

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Long Contemporary Series category.

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Coming Home to You

Robinson, Fay

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 961 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

In Close Quarters

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1078 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Close Quarters

US Navy/DEA Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Close Quarters

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 574 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Close Quarters

Silhouette Sensation Series · Book 723 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Madigan's Wife

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 544 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Madigan's Wife

Silhouette Sensation Series · Book 686 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Madigan's Wife

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1068 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Madigan's Wife

Sinclair Connection Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Magic in a Jelly Jar

Hayes, Sally Tyler

Mills & Boon Special Edition Series · Book 1462 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Magic in a Jelly Jar

Hayes, Sally Tyler

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 1390 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Money Man

McSparren, Carolyn

Creature Comfort Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Money Man

McSparren, Carolyn

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 996 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Plain-Jane Princess

Silhouette Sensation Series · Book 724 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Plain-Jane Princess

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1096 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Plain-Jane Princess

How to Marry a Monarch Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Plain-Jane Princess

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 573 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Word of a Child

Johnson, Janice Kay

3 Good Cops Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Word of a Child

Johnson, Janice Kay

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1009 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Word of a Child

Johnson, Janice Kay

Mills & Boon Super Romance Series · Book 84 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Long Historical Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Long Historical Romance category.

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Winner

The Bridal Season

Brockway, Connie

Bridal Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Border Bride

Jove: Highland Fling Series · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Border Bride

The Borderlands Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Dragon's Bride

Company of Rogues Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Dragon's Bride

Three Heroes Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Enchanting Pleasures

James, Eloisa

Pleasures Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Husband Test

Krahn, Betina

Brides of Virtue Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Kiss to Remember

Medeiros, Teresa

Fairleigh Sisters Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Kiss to Remember

Medeiros, Teresa

Fairytale Retellings: Sleeping Beauty Series · Historical Romance

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Nightingale's Gate

Lee, Linda Francis

Hawthorne Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Secret Swan

Abe, Shana

Standalone · Historical Romance

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Summer Moon

Landis, Jill Marie

Standalone · Historical Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Regency Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Regency Romance category.

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Winner

Much Obliged

Benson, Jessica

Zebra Regency Romance Series · Traditional Regency

Apr-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

One Good Turn

Kelly, Carla

Nesbitt Series · Book 2 · Traditional Regency

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

One Good Turn

Kelly, Carla

Signet Regency Romance Series · Traditional Regency

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Painted Lady

Metzger, Barbara

Signet Regency Romance Series · Traditional Regency

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Painted Lady

Metzger, Barbara

Dimm Series · Book 3 · Traditional Regency

Jul-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Under the Kissing Bough

Donnelly, Shannon

Zebra Regency Romance Series · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Novella

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Romantic Novella category.

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Winner

I Will

Kleypas, Lisa

Capitol Theatre Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Demon's Mistress: A Novella

Company of Rogues Series · Book 5.5 · Historical Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Demon's Mistress: A Novella

Three Heroes Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night and Day: Night

Stuart, Anne

Catspaw Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night and Day: Night

Stuart, Anne

Harlequin Intrigue Series · Book 637 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night and Day: Night

Stuart, Anne

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 393 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Rose and the Sword

Gregory, Jill

Standalone · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Santa Baby

Ryan, Patricia

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Winter Rose

Standalone · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Suspense

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Romantic Suspense category.

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Winner

The Surgeon

Gerritsen, Tess

Maura Isles and Jane Rizzoli Series · Book 1 · Medical Thriller

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Betrayal in Death

Robb, J.D.

In Death Series · Book 12 · Police Procedural

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Blind Faith

Heggan, Christiane

Standalone · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Dark Side of Dawn

Lovelace, Merline

Standalone · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Darkling, I Listen

Sutcliffe, Katherine

Standalone · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mercy

Garwood, Julie

Buchanan-Renard Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Perfect Princess

Thornton, Elizabeth

Men from Special Branch Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Princess Charming

Thornton, Elizabeth

Men from Special Branch Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Feb-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Short Contemporary Series Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Short Contemporary Series Romance category.

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Winner

A Long Hot Christmas

Daly, Barbara

Harlequin Temptation Series · Book 859 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Long Hot Christmas

Daly, Barbara

Mills & Boon Sensual Romance Series · Book 120 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Fortune's Secret Daughter

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 1390 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Fortune's Secret Daughter

Fortune's Children Series · Book 44 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Fortune's Secret Daughter

Fortune's Children: The Lost Heirs Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Dante's Debt

Porter, Jane

The Galvan Brides Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2003 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Dante's Debt

Porter, Jane

Harlequin Presents Series · Book 2298 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2003 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Dante's Debt

Porter, Jane

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Series · Book 159 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2003 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Inconvenient Bride

McAllister, Anne

New York! New York! Series · Book 5 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Inconvenient Bride

McAllister, Anne

Harlequin Presents Series · Book 2179 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Inconvenient Bride

McAllister, Anne

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Series · Book 94 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Jingle Bell Bride?

LaBrecque, Jennifer

Harlequin Duets Series · Book 64 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Matchmaker's Mistake

Sullivan, Jane

Harlequin Duets Series · Book 48 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Matchmaker's Mistake

Sullivan, Jane

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Series · Book 232 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sinclair's Surprise Baby

Mills & Boon Desire 2-in-1 Series · Book 32 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sinclair's Surprise Baby

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 1402 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sinclair's Surprise Baby

Secrets! Series · Book 7 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Under the Covers

Denton, Jamie

Heat Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Under the Covers

Denton, Jamie

Harlequin Temptation Series · Book 857 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Under the Covers

Denton, Jamie

Mills & Boon Sensual Romance Series · Book 119 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Short Historical Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Short Historical Romance category.

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Winner

Tempt Me Twice

Smith, Barbara Dawson

Kenyon Family / The Rosebuds Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Halfway to Heaven

Wiggs, Susan

Calhoun Chronicles Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Oct-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Horse Soldier

Lovelace, Merline

Garretts of Wyoming Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jan-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Never Marry a Cowboy

Heath, Lorraine

English Rogues in Texas Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Feb-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Once a Mistress

Lee, Rebecca Hagan

Marquess of Templeston's Heirs Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Suddenly You

Kleypas, Lisa

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jun-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

White Lion's Lady

St. John, Tina

Warrior Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Traditional Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Traditional Romance category.

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Winner

Quinn's Complete Seduction

Steffen, Sandra

Bachelor Gulch Series · Book 9 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Winner

Quinn's Complete Seduction

Steffen, Sandra

Silhouette Romance Series · Book 1517 · Contemporary Romance

May-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Accidental Fiancee

Mills & Boon Tender Romance Series · Book 51 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Accidental Fiancee

Harlequin Romance Large Print Series · Book 3644 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Accidental Fiancee

The Merits of Marriage Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Accidental Fiancee

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 3644 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Adopted: Twins!

Parents Wanted Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2002 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Adopted: Twins!

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 3694 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2002 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Adopted: Twins!

Mills & Boon Tender Romance Series · Book 112 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2002 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Adopted: Twins!

Harlequin Romance Large Print Series · Book 3694 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2002 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor's Baby

Mills & Boon Tender Romance Series · Book 79 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor's Baby

Harlequin Romance Large Print Series · Book 3666 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor's Baby

Ready for Baby Series · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor's Baby

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 3666 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Doctor on Loan

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 969 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Doctor on Loan

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Doctor on Loan