2008 Rita Award Winners

Logan's Legacy Series · Book 22 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Always A Bridesmaid

Mills & Boon Special Edition Series · Book 1868 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Always A Bridesmaid

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 1832 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Always A Bridesmaid

Silhouette Special Edition Large Print Series · Book 1832 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Fall From Grace

Gold, Kristi

Harlequin Everlasting Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Make-Believe Mom

Home on the Ranch Series · Book 30 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Make-Believe Mom

Cowboy Country Series · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Make-Believe Mom

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1445 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Make-Believe Mom

Harlequin Super Romance Large Print Series · Book 1445 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Mile High Club

Rice, Heidi

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Extra Series · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Mile High Club

Rice, Heidi

Mills & Boon Romance (Australia) Series · Book 6665 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night Mischief

Bruhns, Nina

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 811 · Paranormal Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night Mischief

Bruhns, Nina

Nocturne Series · Book 25 · Paranormal Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Night Mischief

Bruhns, Nina

Dark Enchantments Series · Book 3 · Paranormal Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sleeping Partner

Hunter, Kelly

Mills & Boon Romance (Australia) Series · Book 6598 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sleeping Partner

Hunter, Kelly

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Extra Series · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Princess Bride

Harlequin Presents Large Print Series · Book 2667 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Princess Bride

The Royal House of Niroli Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Princess Bride

Harlequin Presents Series · Book 2667 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Princess Bride

The Royal House of Niroli (Numbered) Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure category.

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Treasure

Harlequin Super Romance Large Print Series · Book 1403 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Winner

Treasure

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1403 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Winner

Treasure

Mills & Boon Super Romance Series · Book 300 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

High-Risk Affair

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 775 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

High-Risk Affair

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 760 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

High-Risk Affair

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1448 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

High-Risk Affair

The Searchers Series · Book 5 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Seduction

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 768 · Romantic Suspense

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Affair

The Medusa Project Series · Book 5 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Seduction

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 802 · Romantic Suspense

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Affair

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 760 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Seduction

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1494 · Romantic Suspense

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Affair

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 784 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Affair

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1477 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Medusa Seduction

The Medusa Project Series · Book 6 · Romantic Suspense

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Midnight Prince

Sinclair, Dani

Harlequin Intrigue Series · Book 1003 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Midnight Prince

Sinclair, Dani

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 798 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Midnight Prince

Sinclair, Dani

Harlequin Intrigue Large Print Series · Book 1003 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sara's Son // The Sheriff's Daughter

Quinn, Tara Taylor

Mills & Boon Super Romance Series · Book 325 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sara's Son // The Sheriff's Daughter

Quinn, Tara Taylor

Harlequin Super Romance Large Print Series · Book 1428 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sara's Son // The Sheriff's Daughter

Quinn, Tara Taylor

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1428 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Stranded With a Spy

Code Name: Danger Series · Book 11 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Stranded With a Spy

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 713 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Stranded With a Spy

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 790 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Stranded With a Spy

Kelly, Leslie / Kelly, Leslie A.

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1483 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Contemporary Single Title

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Contemporary Single Title category.

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Catch of the Day

Higgins, Kristan

Gideon's Cove, Maine Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Blame It On Cupid

Greene, Jennifer

Blame It On Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Coming Undone

Andersen, Susan

Marine Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2005 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

She's No Angel

The Town of Trouble Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sleeping Beauty Proposal

Strohmeyer, Sarah

Standalone · Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Tangled Up In You

Gibson, Rachel

Writer Friends Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Tangled Up In You

Gibson, Rachel

Truly, Idaho Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

First Book

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award First Book category.

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Dead Girls Are Easy

Garey, Terri

Nicki Styx Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Graffiti Girl

Parra, Kelly

Standalone · General Fiction

May-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prime Time

Charlotte McNally Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prime Time

Harlequin NEXT Series · Book 85 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prom Dates from Hell

Clement-Moore, Rosemary

Maggie Quinn: Girl Vs Evil Series · Horror

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Silent in the Grave

Raybourn, Deanna

A Lady Julia Grey Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Snow Angel

Carie, Jamie

Standalone · Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Thief With No Shadow

Gee, Emily

Standalone · Fantasy

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Treasure

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1403 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Treasure

Mills & Boon Super Romance Series · Book 300 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Treasure

Harlequin Super Romance Large Print Series · Book 1403 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal category.

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Winner

Lover Revealed

Ward, J.R.

Black Dagger Brotherhood Series · Book 4 · Paranormal Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Dead Girls Are Easy

Garey, Terri

Nicki Styx Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Demon's Kiss

Shayne, Maggie

Wings in the Night Series · Book 12 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Games of Command

Sinclair, Linnea

Standalone · Science Fiction Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot

Rowe, Stephanie

Guardian of the Goblet of Eternal Youth Series · Book 3 · Paranormal Romance

May-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prince of Magic

Columbyana Series · Book 4 · Paranormal Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prince of Magic

Children of the Sun Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Raintree: Haunted

Raintree Series · Book 2 · Paranormal Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Raintree: Haunted

Mills & Boon Intrigue Series · Book 715 · Paranormal Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Raintree: Haunted

Nocturne Series · Book 17 · Paranormal Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Touch of Darkness

Dodd, Christina

Darkness Chosen Series · Book 2 · Paranormal Romance

Aug-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Historical Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Historical Romance category.

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The Lessons of Desire

Hunter, Madeline

Rothwell Brothers Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

And Then He Kissed Her

Guhrke, Laura Lee

Girl-Bachelors Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Beloved Warrior

Potter, Patricia

The Maclean Brothers Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Leopard Prince

Hoyt, Elizabeth

The Princes Trilogy Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mine Till Midnight

Kleypas, Lisa

Hathaways Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Perfect Kiss

Gracie, Anne

Merridew Sisters Series · Book 4 · Historical Romance

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Surrender to a Scoundrel // Where Love Begins

MacLean, Julianne

American Heiress Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Tempted Tigress

Lee, Jade

Tigress Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Inspirational Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Inspirational Romance category.

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A Touch of Grace

Goodnight, Linda

The Brothers' Bond Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Touch of Grace

Goodnight, Linda

Love Inspired Series · Book 390 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Touch of Grace

Goodnight, Linda

Love Inspired Large Print Series · Book 390 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Autumn Blue

Harter, Karen

Standalone · General Fiction

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Pursuit of Justice

Tracy, Pamela

Love Inspired Suspense Series · Book 46 · Romantic Suspense

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Pursuit of Justice

Tracy, Pamela

Broken Bones Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Rainbow's End

Hannon, Irene

Love Inspired Series · Book 379 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Rainbow's End

Hannon, Irene

Love Inspired Large Print Series · Book 379 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Ransomed Dreams

Wallace, Amy

Defenders of Hope Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Splitting Harriet

Leigh, Tamara

Southern Discomfort Series · Book 3 · Christian

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Taming Rafe

Warren, Susan May

Noble Legacy Series · Book 2 · Romance

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

When the Morning Comes

Woodsmall, Cindy

Sisters of the Quilt Series · Book 2 · Christian

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category.

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Silent in the Grave

Raybourn, Deanna

A Lady Julia Grey Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jan-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

A Gentle Rain

Smith, Deborah

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

High Noon

Roberts, Nora

Standalone · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Learning to Breathe

White, Karen

Standalone · Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Odd Mom Out

Porter, Jane

Bellevue Wives Series · Book 1 · General Fiction

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

See No Evil

Brennan, Allison

Evil Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sugar Daddy

Kleypas, Lisa

Travis Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Thief With No Shadow

Gee, Emily

Standalone · Fantasy

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Regency Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Regency Romance category.

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Winner

The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever

Quinn, Julia

Bevelstoke Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Blackthorne's Bride

Galen, Shana

Misadventures in Matrimony Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Claiming the Courtesan

Campbell, Anna

Standalone · Historical Romance

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Lord of Scandal

Cornick, Nicola

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Untouched

Campbell, Anna

Standalone · Historical Romance

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Novella

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Romantic Novella category.

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Winner

Like Mother, Like Daughter (But In A Good Way): Born in My Heart

Greene, Jennifer

Harlequin NEXT Series · Book 84 · Contemporary Romance

May-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Eternity in Death

Robb, J.D.

In Death Series · Book 25.5 · Police Procedural

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Holiday with a Vampire: Christmas Cravings

Child, Maureen

Nocturne Series · Book 29 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Holiday with a Vampire: Christmas Cravings

Child, Maureen

Mills & Boon Nocturne Series · Book 10 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mischief and the Marquess

Day, Sylvia

The Bad Boys Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

On the Fringe

McComas, Mary Kay

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Ruby Kiss

Mack, Noelle

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jul-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Western Winter Wonderland: Christmas Day Family

St. John, Cheryl

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1132 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Western Winter Wonderland: Fallen Angel

Kernan, Jenna

Winter Wild West Weddings Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Western Winter Wonderland: Fallen Angel

Kernan, Jenna

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 867 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Western Winter Wonderland: Christmas Day Family

St. John, Cheryl

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 867 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Western Winter Wonderland: Fallen Angel

Kernan, Jenna

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1132 · Historical Romance

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Witch Way

Davidson, Maryjanice

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Mar-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Suspense

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Rita Award Romantic Suspense category.

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Ice Blue

Stuart, Anne

Ice Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Apr-2007 2008 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Die for Me

Rose, Karen

Vartanian Family Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Ice Storm

Stuart, Anne

Ice Series · Book 4 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prime Time

Charlotte McNally Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2007 2008 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Prime Time