2018 Rita Award Winners

Finalist

Famous

Holiday, Jenny

A Famous Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

No One but You

Novak, Brenda

Silver Springs Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Take the Lead

Daria, Alexis

A Dance Off Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Tougher in Texas

Dell, Kari Lynn

Texas Rodeo Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Whys Have It

Matayo, Amy

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Wingman

Anders, Natasha

Alpha Men Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Tell Me

Strom, Abigail

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

His Perfect Partner

Oliveras, Priscilla

Matched to Perfection Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Lucky Charmed

Lovelace, Sharla

Charmed in Texas Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

New Leash on Life

St. Claire, Roxanne

The Dogfathers Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Redemption

Moran, Kelly

Cattenach Ranch Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Royally Wed

Wilson, Teri

The Royals Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

This Can't Be Love

Geraci, Maria

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

You Do Something To Me

Andre, Bella

The Sullivans Series · Book 17 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

You Do Something To Me

Andre, Bella

New York Sullivans Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Second Chance Summer

Nolan, Kait

Camp Firefly Falls Series · Book 9 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Billionaire's Christmas Baby

Lennox, Marion

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 343 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Billionaire's Christmas Baby

Lennox, Marion

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Billionaire's Christmas Baby

Lennox, Marion

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4597 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Christmas Miracle

Andrews, Amy

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 915 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Christmas Miracle

Andrews, Amy

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 258 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Christmas Miracle

Andrews, Amy

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Christmas at the Graff

Newell, Kaylie

Holiday at the Graff Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Cowboy Upstairs

Michaels, Tanya

Mills & Boon Western (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Cowboy Upstairs

Michaels, Tanya

Harlequin American Romance Series · Book 1641 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Cowboy Upstairs

Michaels, Tanya

Cupid's Bow, Texas Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Doctor and the Princess

Wilson, Scarlet

Medical Heartbeats Series · Book 7 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Doctor and the Princess

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Doctor and the Princess

Wilson, Scarlet

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 885 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Doctor and the Princess

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 244 · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Miracle on Chance Avenue

Porter, Jane

Love on Chance Avenue Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Princess Problem

Wilson, Teri

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 310 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Princess Problem

Wilson, Teri

Drake Diamonds Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Princess Problem

Wilson, Teri

Mills & Boon Cherish (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Princess Problem

Wilson, Teri

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2544 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess

Fielding, Liz

Mills & Boon Cherish Series · Book 301 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess

Fielding, Liz

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess

Fielding, Liz

Romantic Getaways Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess

Fielding, Liz

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4555 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Troy // A Doctor for the Cowboy

Andrews, Amy

American Extreme Bull Riders Tour Series · Book 5 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Wicked Dirty

Kenner, J.

A Stark World Novel / Wicked Nights Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Winner

Take the Lead

Daria, Alexis

A Dance Off Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Black Bird of the Gallows

Kassel, Meg

Black Bird of the Gallows Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

His Perfect Partner

Oliveras, Priscilla

Matched to Perfection Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Thing with Feathers

Hoyle, McCall

Standalone · General Fiction

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

The Chadcombe Marriages Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Harlequin Historical Subscription Series · Book 448 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1698 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Between the Devil and the Duke

Bowen, Kelly

A Season for Scandal Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Winner

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1698 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Winner

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

The Chadcombe Marriages Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Winner

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Winner

Waltzing with the Earl

Tinley, Catherine

Harlequin Historical Subscription Series · Book 448 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Blame It on the Duke

Bell, Lenora

The Disgraceful Dukes Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Day of the Duchess

MacLean, Sarah

Scandal & Scoundrel Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Demon Duke

Locke, Margaret

Put Up Your Dukes Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mad for the Marquess

Russell, Jess

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Rogue's Conquest

Maxton, Lily

The Townsends Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Scandal of It All

Jordan, Sophie

The Rogue Files Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Scandalous Flirt

Drake, Olivia

A Cinderella Sisterhood Novel Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Scottish Lord for Christmas

Smith, Lauren

Sins and Scandals Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Scoundrel's Honor

Caldwell, Christi

Sinful Brides Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Within a Captain's Soul

Olech, Lisa A.

Captains Of The Scarlet Night Series · Book 5 · Historical Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Then There Was You

Isaac, Kara

Standalone · Romance

Jun-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Grounded Hearts

Dickson, Jeanne M.

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jun-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A New Shade of Summer

Deese, Nicole

Standalone · Romance

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Note Yet Unsung

Alexander, Tamera

A Belmont Mansion Novel Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

One Simple Wish

Lee, Katy

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Now That You Mention It

Higgins, Kristan

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2018 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Night Mark

Reisz, Tiffany

Standalone · Historical Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Hunt the Darkness

Rowe, Stephanie

Order of the Blade Series · Book 11 · Paranormal Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Druid Next Door

Russell, E.J.

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Eleventh Grave in Moonlight

Jones, Darynda

Charley Davidson Series · Book 11 · Urban Fantasy

Jan-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Song of the Nightpiper

Meredith, Hannah

Standalone · Fantasy Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Spectred Isle

Charles, K.J.

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

To Enthrall the Demon Lord

Mutas, Nadine

Love and Magic Series · Book 4 · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Wanted and Wired

Jackson, Vivien

Tether Series · Book 1 · Science Fiction Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Forbidden River

Kelly, Brynn

The Legionnaires Series · Book 2.5 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Hamilton's Battalion: A Trio of Romances

Milan, Courtney

Standalone · Historical Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In His Arms

Dixon, Jules

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Scandal at the Christmas Ball: Dancing with the Duke's Heir

Scott, Bronwyn

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1749 · Historical Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Scandal at the Christmas Ball: Dancing with the Duke's Heir

Scott, Bronwyn

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1357 · Historical Romance

Dec-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Secret of My Seduction

Linden, Caroline

Scandalous Series · Book 4.5 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Sweet Home Highland Christmas: A Novella

McGoldrick, May

The Pennington Family Series · Book 1.5 · Historical Romance

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Until the Sun Sets

Wyatt, Tara

The Graysons Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Critical Instinct

Crouch, Janie

Instinct Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Escape to You

Ryan, Jennifer

Montana Heat Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Say You're Sorry

Leigh, Melinda

Morgan Dane Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

May-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Too Wilde to Tame

Burrows, Tonya

A Wilde Security Novel Series · Book 5 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Too Wilde to Tame

Burrows, Tonya

Entangled Ignite Series · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Touch of Red

Griffin, Laura

Tracers Series · Book 12 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Transporter

Maverick, Liz

Hudson Kings Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Under Fire

Cole, Scarlett

Love Over Duty Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Seize Today

Dunn, Pintip

Forget Tomorrow Series · Book 3 · Science Fiction Romance

Oct-2017 2018 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Black Bird of the Gallows

Kassel, Meg

Black Bird of the Gallows Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Letters to the Lost

Kemmerer, Brigid

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Thing with Feathers

Hoyle, McCall

Standalone · General Fiction

Sep-2017 2018 Rita Award finalist