2002 RT Reviewers Choice Award (Awarded by RT BookReviews Magazine)

Awards List

Amateur Sleuth

Living Dead in Dallas
(Winner)
Charlaine Harris

American Historical Romance

Midnight Confessions
(Winner)
Candice Proctor

British Isles Historical Romance

To Kiss a Spy
(Winner)
Jane Feather

Contemporary Mystery

Whisper of Evil
(Winner)
Kay Hooper

Contemporary Novel

Safe Harbor
(Winner)
Luanne Rice

Contemporary Paranormal

The Dark Highlander
(Winner)
Karen Marie Moning

Contemporary Romance

Mother of the Bride
(Winner)
Lynn Michaels

Continuity Series Romance

Surprise Package
(Winner)
Joanna Wayne

Epic Fantasy Novel

Shadowsinger
(Winner)
L.E. Modesitt Jr.

Fantasy Novel

Alice at Heart
(Winner)
Deborah Smith

Fictionalized Biography

The Other Boleyn Girl
(Winner)
Philippa Gregory

First Historical Romance

Queenmaker
(Winner)
India Edghill

First Mystery

How to Murder a Millionare
(Winner)
Nancy Martin

First Series Romance

Sarah's Legacy
(Winner)
Brenda Mott

Futuristic Romance

Body Electric
(Winner)
Susan Squires

Harlequin American

Plain Jane's Plan
(Winner)
Kara Lennox

Harlequin Blaze

Breathless
(Winner)
Nancy Warren

Harlequin Duet

Czech Mate
(Winner)
Kate Thomas

Harlequin Intrigue

Premeditated Marriage
(Winner)
B.J. Daniels

Harlequin Presents

Cole Cameron's Revenge
(Winner)
Sandra Marton

Harlequin Romance

Bride by Choice
(Winner)
Lucy Gordon

Harlequin SuperRomance

Across a Thousand Miles
(Winner)
Nadia Nichols

Harlequin Temptation

Short, Sweet and Sexy
(Winner)
Cara Summers

Historical Anthology

The Awakening
(Winner)
Bertrice Small
in Delighted

The Enchantment
(Winner)
Nikki Donovan
in Delighted

Out of the Storm
(Winner)
Susan Johnson
in Delighted

With His Promise
(Winner)
Liz Madison
in Delighted

Historical Love & Laughter

The Warrior Bride
(Winner)
Lois Greiman

Historical Mystery

Bone of Contention
(Winner)
Roberta Gellis

Historical Novel

The Shelters of Stone
(Winner)
Jean M. Auel

Historical Paranormal

Lair of the Lion
(Winner)
Christine Feehan

Historical Romantic Adventure

The Golden Leopard
(Winner)
Lynn Kerstan

Innovative Historical Romance

The Alchemist
(Winner)
Donna Boyd

Inspirational Romance

Color the Sidewalk for Me
(Winner)
Brandilyn Collins

K.I.S.S. ('Knight In Shining Silver') Hero

Prairie Moon
(Winner)
Maggie Osborne

Medieval Romance

Surrender the Stars
(Winner)
Linda Lea Castle

Multicultural Romance

When a Man Loves a Woman
(Winner)
Bette Ford

PI Novel

The Big Dig
(Winner)
Linda Barnes

Regency Historical Romance

Duchess in Love
(Winner)
Eloisa James

Regency Romance

The Discarded Duke
(Winner)
Nancy Butler

Romantic Intrigue

Lady Liberty
(Winner)
Vicki Hinze

Romantic Suspense

River of Eden
(Winner)
Glenna McReynolds

Science Fiction Novel

Scout's Progress
(Winner)
Sharon Lee; Steve Miller

Scottish Historical Romance

Claiming the Highlander
(Winner)
Kinley MacGregor

Sensual Historical Romance

Total Surrender
(Winner)
Cheryl Holt

Silhouette Desire

Cherokee Marriage Dare
(Winner)
Sheri Whitefeather

Silhouette Intimate Moments

Hot as Ice
(Winner)
Merline Lovelace

Silhouette Romance

In Deep Waters
(Winner)
Melissa McClone

Silhouette Special Edition

The Ambassador's Vow
(Winner)
Barbara Gale

Small Press Paranormal

Dream Snatcher
(Winner)
Shauna Michaels

Small Press Romance

Missing You
(Winner)
Pauline Baird Jones

Steeple Hill Love Inspired

A Love for Safekeeping
(Winner)
Gail Gaymer Martin

Suspense Novel

The Survivors Club
(Winner)
Lisa Gardner

Vampire Romance

Night Pleasures
(Winner)
Sherrilyn Kenyon

Western Historical Romance

To Tame a Savage
(Winner)
Georgina Gentry

Women's Fiction

No Place Like Home
(Winner)
Barbara Samuel

Award Categories

African-American Fiction Novel

African-American Romance

Amateur Sleuth

American Historical Romance

Americana Romance

Bantam Loveswept

Best Continuity

Best Historical Novels

Best Inspirational

Book of the Year

British Isles Historical Romance

Chick Lit Novel

Civil War Romance

Colonial Romance

Contemporary Fantasy

Contemporary Glitz

Contemporary Love & Laughter

Contemporary Mystery

Contemporary Novel

Contemporary Paranormal

Contemporary Paranormal Romance

Contemporary Reincarnation

Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance Fantasy

Continuity Series Romance

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