2013 Rita Award Winners

Standalone · Historical

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Anatomist's Wife

Huber, Anna Lee

A Lady Darby Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Crazy Little Thing

Brogan, Tracy

A Bell Harbor Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Firelight

Callihan, Kristen

Darkest London Series · Book 1 · Urban Fantasy

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Forged in Fire

McCallan, Trish

A Red-Hot SEALS Novel Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Ghost Planet

Fisher, Sharon Lynn

Standalone · Science Fiction

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

Standalone · Historical

Jan-2014 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

My Life Next Door

Fitzpatrick, Huntley

Stony Bay Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Historical Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Historical Romance category.

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Winner

A Rogue by Any Other Name

MacLean, Sarah

Rules of Scoundrels Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Beauty and the Bounty Hunter

Austin, Lori

Once Upon a Time in the West Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Oct-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Bride by Mistake

Gracie, Anne

Devil Riders Series · Book 5 · Historical Romance

Jan-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Defiant

Clare, Pamela

MacKinnon's Rangers Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Lady Never Surrenders

Jeffries, Sabrina

Hellions of Halstead Hall Series · Book 5 · Historical Romance

Jan-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Recruit

McCarty, Monica

A Highland Guard Novel Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Too Dangerous to Desire

Elliott, Cara

Lords of Midnight Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Wedded in Sin

Lee, Jade

A Bridal Favors Novel Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Inspirational Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Inspirational Romance category.

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Winner

Against the Tide

Camden, Elizabeth

Standalone · Historical

Oct-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Betrayal

Hatcher, Robin Lee

Where the Heart Lives Series · Book 2 · Historical

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

An Heiress at Heart

Delamere, Jennifer

Love's Grace Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A House Full of Hope

Tippens, Missy

Corinthia, GA Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A House Full of Hope

Tippens, Missy

Love Inspired Series · Book 690 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A House Full of Hope

Tippens, Missy

Love Inspired Large Print Series · Book 690 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

My Stubborn Heart

Wade, Becky

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

May-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Naomi's Christmas

Perry, Marta

Pleasant Valley Series · Book 7 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Soldier's Wife

Reavis, Cheryl

Love Inspired Historical Series · Book 148 · Historical Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Wedding Dress

Hauck, Rachel

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Long Contemporary Series

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Long Contemporary Series category.

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Winner

A Gift for All Seasons

Templeton, Karen

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 104 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Gift for All Seasons

Templeton, Karen

Summer Sisters Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Gift for All Seasons

Templeton, Karen

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2223 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

A Cold Creek Noel

Thayne, Raeanne

The Cowboys of Cold Creek Series · Book 11 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Cold Creek Noel

Thayne, Raeanne

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2228 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

From Father to Son

Johnson, Janice Kay

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1764 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

From Father to Son

Johnson, Janice Kay

A Brother's Word Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Life Rebuilt

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1787 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Life Rebuilt

The MacAllisters Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Making Her Way Home

Johnson, Janice Kay

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1796 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

No Ordinary Joe

Paradise, Colorado Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

No Ordinary Joe

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2196 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

No Ordinary Joe

A Cowboy for Every Mood Series · Book 14 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

No Ordinary Joe

Mills & Boon Cherish Series · Book 91 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Out of the Depths

Hearon, Pamela

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1799 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Out of the Depths

Hearon, Pamela

Together Again Series · Book 5 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Texas Chance

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1763 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Texas Chance

The MacAllisters Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category.

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Winner

The Haunting of Maddy Claire

Standalone · Historical

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Anatomist's Wife

Huber, Anna Lee

A Lady Darby Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Before and Ever Since

Lovelace, Sharla

Standalone · Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Bridge of Scarlet Leaves

McMorris, Kristina

Standalone · Historical

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Girl Like You

Geraci, Maria

Standalone · General Fiction

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

Standalone · Historical

Jan-2014 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Time's Echo

Hartshorne, Pamela

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Welcome Committee of Butternut Creek

Perrine, Jane Myers

The Widows of Butternut Creek Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Paranormal Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Paranormal Romance category.

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Winner

Shadow's Claim

Cole, Kresley

Immortals After Dark Series · Book 10.5 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

Shadow's Claim

Cole, Kresley

The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Angel in Chains

Eden, Cynthia

Fallen Series · Book 3 · Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Edge of Oblivion

Geissinger, J.T.

A Night Prowler Novel Series · Book 2 · Paranormal Romance

Oct-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Immortally Yours

Fox, Angie

Monster MASH Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Lothaire

Cole, Kresley

Immortals After Dark Series · Book 10 · Paranormal Romance

Jan-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mark of the Witch

Shayne, Maggie

Portal Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mark of the Witch

Shayne, Maggie

Mills & Boon Nocturne Series · Book 121 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Moonglow

Callihan, Kristen

Darkest London Series · Book 2 · Urban Fantasy

Aug-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Rogue Rider

Ione, Larissa

A Demonica Novel Series · Book 9 · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Rogue Rider

Ione, Larissa

Lords of Deliverance Series · Book 4 · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Novella

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Romantic Novella category.

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Finalist

Breathless

Jordan, Sophie

A Firelight Novel Series · Book 3.5 · Paranormal Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Duchess of Love

MacKenzie, Sally

The Duchess of Love Series · Book 0.5 · Historical Romance

Apr-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Room at the Inn

Knox, Ruthie

Standalone · General Fiction

Nov-2013 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Seduced by a Pirate

James, Eloisa

Fairy Tales Series · Book 4.25 · Historical Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Valentine's Curse

Thomas, Jodi

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jan-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Romantic Suspense

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Romantic Suspense category.

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Winner

Scorched

Griffin, Laura

Tracers Series · Book 6 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Celebrity in Death

Robb, J.D.

In Death Series · Book 34 · Police Procedural

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Dead Heat

Parry, Bronwyn

Standalone · Romance

Mar-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Don't Cry for Me

Sala, Sharon

Rebel Ridge Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Forged in Fire

McCallan, Trish

A Red-Hot SEALS Novel Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Last Man Standing

Gerard, Cindy

Black Ops Series · Book 7 · Romantic Suspense

Feb-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Twisted

Griffin, Laura

Tracers Series · Book 5 · Romantic Suspense

Apr-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Vortex

Adair, Cherry

Cutter Cay Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

May-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Short Contemporary Series Romance

Winner and nominees for the 2013 Rita Award Short Contemporary Series Romance category.

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Winner

A Night of No Return

The Private Lives of Public Playboys Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Night of No Return

Harlequin Presents Series · Book 3098 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Night of No Return

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Series · Book 1233 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Night of No Return

Harlequin Presents Large Print Series · Book 3098 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2012 2013 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Becoming Dante

Leclaire, Day

Mills & Boon Desire 2-in-1 Series · Book 424 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Becoming Dante

Leclaire, Day

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 2200 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Becoming Dante

Leclaire, Day

The Dante Legacy Series · Book 9 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Cowboy in the Crossfire

Harlequin Intrigue Series · Book 1362 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Cowboy in the Crossfire

Harlequin Intrigue Large Print Series · Book 1362 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Cowboy in the Crossfire

A Cowboy for Every Mood Series · Book 32 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Cowboy in the Crossfire

Carder Texas Connections Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Last Single Maverick

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 99 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Last Single Maverick

Montana Mavericks: Back in the Saddle Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Last Single Maverick

Montana Mavericks Series · Book 80 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Last Single Maverick

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2197 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Marriage Worth Fighting For

Darcy, Lilian

McKinley Medics Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Marriage Worth Fighting For

Darcy, Lilian

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 93 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Marriage Worth Fighting For

Darcy, Lilian

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2200 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Surgeon Sheik's Rescue

White, Loreth Anne

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1721 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Surgeon Sheik's Rescue

White, Loreth Anne

Sahara Kings Series · Book 4 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Secret Daughter

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4315 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Secret Daughter

Harlequin Romance Large Print Series · Book 4315 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Secret Daughter

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 97 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 2013 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Tycoon's Secret Daughter