2011 Rita Award (Awarded by Romance Writers of America)
Awards List
Contemporary Series Romance | |||||||||
Templeton, Karen |
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WelcoWelcome Home, Cowboy (Winner) |
SSE-2054 SSE-2054 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 3-5 / |  |
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Green, Abby |
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Breaking tBreaking the Sheikh's Rules (Finalist) |
HPE-0149 HPE-149 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2011-05 / May-2011 | 3-5 / | |
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McClone, Melissa |
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ChrisChristmas Magic on the Mountain (Finalist) |
HR-4204 HR-4204 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Lennox, Marion |
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ChrisChristmas With Her Boss (Finalist) |
HR-4205 HR-4205 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4 / | |
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Hunter, Kelly |
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Red-HRed-Hot Renegade (Finalist) |
Romance / R | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 0 / | |
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Ruff, Lisa |
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UnexpAn Unexpected Father (Finalist) |
HAR-1303 HAR-1303 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-04 / Apr-2010 | 4 / | |
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Hewitt, Kate |
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Zoe and thZoe and the Tormented Tycoon / Zoe's Lesson (Finalist) |
HP-2958 HP-2958 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-12 / Dec-2010 | 3 / | |
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Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure | |||||||||
Brenna, Helen |
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Moon The Moon That Night (Winner) |
HS-1672 HS-1672 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4 / | |
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Fossen, Delores |
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Baby'The Baby's Guardian (Finalist) |
HI-1205 HI-1205 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Graves, Paula |
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Case Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming (Finalist) |
HI-1183 HI-1183 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 4 / | |
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Peterson, Ann Voss |
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Cop iA Cop in Her Stocking (Finalist) |
HI-1238 HI-1238 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-10 / Oct-2010 | 4 / | |
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Barrett, Gail |
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MeltdMeltdown (Finalist) |
SIM-1610 SIM-1610 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Carmichael, C.J. |
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PerfePerfect Partners? (Finalist) |
HS-1611 HS-1611 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Castle, Kendra Leigh |
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RenegRenegade Angel (Finalist) |
NOCT-0095 NOCT-95 | Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Van Meter, Kimberly |
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To CaTo Catch a Killer (Finalist) |
SIM-1622 SIM-1622 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Contemporary Single Title | |||||||||
Shalvis, Jill |
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SimplSimply Irresistible (Winner) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-10 / Oct-2010 | 4 / | |
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Harper, Molly |
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And OAnd One Last Thing... (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Roberts, Nora |
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HappyHappy Ever After (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Dahl, Victoria |
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Lead Lead Me On (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Donovan, Susan |
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Not TNot That Kind of Girl (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-12 / Dec-2010 | 4 / | |
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Gibson, Rachel |
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NothiNothing but Trouble (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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Kennedy, Joanne |
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One FOne Fine Cowboy (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Wells, Robin |
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StillStill the One (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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First Book | |||||||||
Warner, Kaki |
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PiecePieces of Sky (Winner) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Burnard, Marcella |
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EnemyEnemy Within (Finalist) |
Science Fiction / SF | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Riley, Kelly Ann |
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FiresFirestorm (Finalist) |
LIS-0206 LIS-206 | Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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McCahan, Erin |
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I NowI Now Pronounce You Someone Else (Finalist) |
Romance / R | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Kagawa, Julie |
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Iron The Iron King (Finalist) |
Fantasy / F | 2010-02 / Feb-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Howells, Amanda |
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SummeThe Summer of Skinny Dipping (Finalist) |
Romance / R | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Witemeyer, Karen |
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TailoA Tailor-Made Bride (Finalist) |
Historical / H | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Kramer, Kieran |
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When When Harry Met Molly (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Historical Romance | |||||||||
Thomas, Sherry |
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His at NigHis at Night (Winner) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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McKee, Laurel |
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CountCountess of Scandal (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-02 / Feb-2010 | 4 / | |
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Bourne, Joanna / Bourne, Joanna Watkins |
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ForbiThe Forbidden Rose (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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James, Eloisa |
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Kiss at MiA Kiss at Midnight (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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Chase, Loretta |
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Last NightLast Night's Scandal (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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Dahl, Victoria |
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LittlA Little Bit Wild (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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Cornick, Nicola |
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One WOne Wicked Sin (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Warner, Kaki |
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Open Open Country (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Inspirational Romance | |||||||||
Hannon, Irene |
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In HaIn Harm's Way (Winner) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-04 / Apr-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Schmidt, Anna |
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ConvenientA Convenient Wife (Finalist) |
LIH-0055 LIH-55 | Historical Romance / HR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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Connealy, Mary |
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DoctoDoctor in Petticoats (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Goodnight, Linda |
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FindiFinding Her Way Home (Finalist) |
LI-0535 LI-535 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 4 / | |
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Gist, Deeanne |
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Maid Maid to Match (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Schalesky, Marlo |
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ShadeShades of Morning (Finalist) |
General Fiction / GF | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Goodnight, Linda |
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WeddiThe Wedding Garden (Finalist) |
LI-0559 LI-559 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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Lang, Maureen |
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WhispWhisper on the Wind (Finalist) |
Historical / H | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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Alexander, Tamera |
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WithiWithin My Heart (Finalist) |
Historical / H | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 5 / | |
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Novel with Strong Romantic Elements | |||||||||
Thomas, Jodi |
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Welcome toWelcome to Harmony (Winner) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Spindler, Erica |
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BloodBlood Vines (Finalist) |
Suspense / S | 2010-03 / Mar-2010 | 4 / | |
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Raybourn, Deanna |
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Dead The Dead Travel Fast (Finalist) |
Historical / H | 2010-03 / Mar-2010 | 3 / | |
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Aguirre, Ann |
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KillbKillbox (Finalist) |
Science Fiction / SF | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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White, Karen |
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On FoOn Folly Beach (Finalist) |
General Fiction / GF | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Roberts, Nora |
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SearcThe Search (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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James, Allyson |
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StormStormwalker (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Coonts, Deborah |
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Wanna Get Wanna Get Lucky? (Finalist) |
Mystery / M | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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Paranormal Romance | |||||||||
Ashwood, Sharon |
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UnchaUnchained (Winner) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 4 / | |
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Burnard, Marcella |
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EnemyEnemy Within (Finalist) |
Science Fiction / SF | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Mayhue, Melissa |
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HighlA Highlander's Homecoming (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-02 / Feb-2010 | 4 / | |
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Kantra, Virginia |
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ImmorImmortal Sea (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4 / | |
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Handeland, Lori |
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MarkeMarked by the Moon (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4 / | |
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Archer, Zoe |
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RebelRebel (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4 / | |
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Silver, Eve |
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Sins Sins of the Heart (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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Feehan, Christine |
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Water BounWater Bound (Finalist) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Regency Romance | |||||||||
Willig, Lauren |
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MischThe Mischief of the Mistletoe (Winner) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Maxwell, Cathy |
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His CHis Christmas Pleasure (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-12 / Dec-2010 | 4 / | |
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MacLean, Sarah |
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Nine Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-04 / Apr-2010 | 4 / | |
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Hunter, Madeline |
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ProvoProvocative in Pearls (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-02 / Feb-2010 | 4 / | |
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Elliott, Cara |
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To SuTo Surrender to a Rogue (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Dare, Tessa |
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TwiceTwice Tempted by a Rogue (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Kramer, Kieran |
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When When Harry Met Molly (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Rice, Patricia |
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WickeThe Wicked Wyckerly (Finalist) |
Historical Romance / HR | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 4 / | |
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Romantic Novella | |||||||||
Kantra, Virginia |
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ShiftShifting Sea (Winner) (ss) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Novak, Brenda |
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A Dundee CA Dundee Christmas (Finalist) |
HS-1668 HS-1668 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Greene, Jennifer |
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BlameBlame It on the Blizzard (Finalist) (ss) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Shalvis, Jill |
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Born Born on the 4th of July: Friendly Fire (Finalist) |
HBZ-0549 HBZ-549 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-07 / Jul-2010 | 3 / | |
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Shayne, Maggie |
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Love Love Me to Death (Finalist) (ss) |
Paranormal Romance / PNR | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 4 / | |
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St. John, Cheryl |
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To BeTo Be a Mother: Mountain Rose (Finalist) |
LIH-0053 LIH-53 | Historical Romance / HR | 2010-04 / Apr-2010 | 4 / | |
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Child, Maureen |
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UnderUnder the Millionaire's Mistletoe: The Wrong Brother (Finalist) |
SD-2056 SD-2056 | Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-12 / Dec-2010 | 3 / | |
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Romantic Suspense | |||||||||
Rose, Karen |
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SilenSilent Scream (Winner) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4 / | |
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Banks, Maya |
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DarkeThe Darkest Hour (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Eden, Cynthia |
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DeadlDeadly Fear (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 4 / | |
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St. Claire, Roxanne |
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Edge Edge of Sight (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4 / | |
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Robb, J.D. |
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IndulIndulgence in Death (Finalist) |
Police/Detective/Law Enforcement / PD | 2010-11 / Nov-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Shayne, Maggie |
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Kill Kill Me Again (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-08 / Aug-2010 | 3-5 / | |
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Brennan, Allison |
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Love Love Me to Death (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2011-01 / Jan-2011 | 4-5 / | |
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Solomon, Annie |
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Two LTwo Lethal Lies (Finalist) |
Romantic Suspense / RS | 2010-10 / Oct-2010 | 3 / | |
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Young Adult Romance | |||||||||
Kagawa, Julie |
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Iron The Iron King (Winner) |
Fantasy / F | 2010-02 / Feb-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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Schroeder, Lisa |
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ChasiChasing Brooklyn (Finalist) |
Fantasy / F | 2010-01 / Jan-2010 | 2 / | |
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Davis, Heather |
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ClearThe Clearing (Finalist) |
General Fiction / GF | 2010-04 / Apr-2010 | 3 / | |
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Clare, Cassandra |
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Clockwork The Clockwork Angel (Finalist) |
Fantasy / F | 2010-09 / Sep-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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McCahan, Erin |
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I NowI Now Pronounce You Someone Else (Finalist) |
Romance / R | 2010-06 / Jun-2010 | 4 / | |
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Elkeles, Simone |
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RulesRules of Attraction (Finalist) |
Contemporary Romance / CR | 2010-05 / May-2010 | 4-5 / | |
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