2007 RITA® Winners
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The 2007 RITA awards will be held in Dallas on July 14, 2007. The 2007 RITA Finalists are:
[edit] Best First Book
- The Husband Trap - Tracy Anne Warren, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Finalists:
- A Killing Tide - P.J. Alderman, Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Alicia Condon, editor
- Rekindled - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Adiós to My Old Life - Caridad Ferrer, Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Spying In High Heels - Gemma Halliday, Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor
- Blind-Date Marriage - Fiona Harper, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- Ten Thousand Charms - Allison Pittman, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor
- Eyes Of Crow - Jeri Smith-Ready, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor
[edit] Best Contemporary Single Title
- Adiós to My Old Life - Caridad Ferrer, Pocket Books (MTV Books), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Finalists:
- The Kept Woman - Susan Donovan, St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor
- Ride A Painted Pony - Kathleen Eagle, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Leslie Wainger, editor
- Lucy Gets Her Life Back - Stef Ann Holm, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Valerie Gray, editor
- Irresistible - Susan Mallery, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor
- Heiress For Hire - Erin McCarthy, Berkley (Sensation), Cindy Hwang, editor
- Must Love Mistletoe - Christie Ridgway, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Aussie Rules - Jill Shalvis, Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor
- Summer At Willow Lake - Susan Wiggs, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor
[edit] Best Inspirational Romance
- Revealed - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Finalists:
- Rekindled - Tamera Alexander, Bethany House Publishers, Karen Schurrer, editor
- Be My Neat-Heart - Judy Baer, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor
- A Family Forever - Brenda Coulter, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor
- The Measure Of A Lady - Deeanne Gist, Bethany House Publishers, David Long and Julie Klassen, editors
- Ten Thousand Charms - Allison Pittman, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Rod Morris, editor
- My So-Called Love Life - Allie Pleiter, Harlequin Enterprises (Steeple Hill Love Inspired), Krista Stroever, editor
- Violette Between - Alison Strobel, Random House (Waterbrook Multnomah), Shannon Hill, editor
[edit] Best Long Contemporary Romance
- The Mommy Quest - Lori Handeland, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor
- Finalists:
- Enemy Husband - Nina Bruhns, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Jessica Alvarez and Patience Smith, editors
- Heat Of The Moment - Diana Duncan, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments), Susan Litman, editor
- Under His Spell - Kristin Hardy, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor
- Make-Believe Cowboy - Terry McLaughlin, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Laura Shin, editor
- Up All Night - Joanne Rock, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Wanda Ottewell, editor
- Man With A Past - Kay Stockham, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Johanna Raisanen, editor
- Family First - Margaret Watson, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Superromance), Victoria Curran, editor
[edit] Best Long Historical Romance
- On The Way To The Wedding - Julia Quinn, Avon Books, Lyssa Keusch, editor
- Finalists:
- Surrender - Pamela Clare, Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Alicia Condon, editor
- Lady Of Sin - Madeline Hunter, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
- The Marriage Spell - Mary Jo Putney, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- The Slightest Provocation - Pam Rosenthal, Signet (Eclipse), Laura Cifelli, editor
- The Husband Trap - Tracy Anne Warren, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
[edit] Best Romantic Novella
- "'Tis the Silly Season" in A NASCAR Holiday - Roxanne St.Claire, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Abby Zidle, editor
- Finalists
- "Summer Breeze" in Come September - Jacquie D'Alessandro, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Alethea Spiridon, editor
- "Her Mad Grace" in Bad Boys Ahoy! - Sylvia Day, Kensington Books (Brava), Kate Duffy, editor
- "Somebody's Lover" in Somebody's Lover - Jasmine Haynes, Berkley (Sensation), Christine Zika, editor
- "Reluctant Hero" in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys - Lorraine Heath, Kensington Books, Audrey LeFehr, editor
- "Ready & Willing" in The Boys Are Back in Town - Tanya Michaels, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Jennifer Green, editor
- "An Affair to Remember" in And The Envelope, Please - Emilie Rose, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Tina Colombo, editor
- "You Can Count on Me" in I'll Be Home For Christmas - Roxanne St.Claire, Pocket Books, Micki Nuding, editor
[edit] Best Paranormal Romance
- A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole, Pocket Books (Star), Lauren McKenna, editor
- Finalists
- The Dream Thief - Shana Abe, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
- His Mistress By Morning - Elizabeth Boyle, Avon Books (Treasure), Lyssa Keusch, editor
- Eye Of Heaven - Marjorie M. Liu, Dorchester Publishing (Leisure), Chris Keeslar, editor
- Shadow Touch - Marjorie M. Liu, Dorchester Publishing (Love Spell), Chris Keeslar, editor
- Secrets Of The Highwayman - Sara Mackenzie, Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor
- Date Me, Baby, One More Time - Stephanie Rowe Warner (Forever), Melanie Murray, editor
- Magic Study - Maria V. Snyder, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor
[edit] Best Romantic Suspense
- Blackout - Annie Solomon, Warner Books, Melanie Murray, editor
- Finalists:
- The Kill - Allison Brennan, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Under The Wire - Cindy Gerard, St. Martin's Press, Monique Patterson, editor
- Relentless - Jo Leigh, Harlequin Enterprises (Blaze), Birgit Davis-Todd, editor
- Deadly Gamble - Linda Lael Miller, Harlequin Enterprises (HQN), Joan Marlowe Golan, editor
- Quiet As The Grave - Kathleen O'Brien, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Laura Shin, editor
- Tempting The Devil - Patricia Potter, Berkley (Sensation), Christine Zika, editor
- Born In Death - J.D. Robb, Penguin Putnam, Leslie Gelbman, editor
- The Bachelor Trap - Elizabeth Thornton, Bantam Dell, Shauna Summers, editor
[edit] Best Short Contemporary Romance
- From The First - Jessica Bird, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Stacy Boyd, editor
- Finalists:
- Rapid Fire - Jessica Andersen, Harlequin Enterprises (Intrigue), Allison Lyons, editor
- The Lost Prince - Cindy Dees, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense), Demetria Lucas, editor
- The Perfect Boyfriend - Barbara Dunlop, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Modern Romance Extra), Kathryn Lye, editor
- House Of Midnight Fantasies - Kristi Gold, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Desire), Patience Smith, editor
- The Specialist - Rhonda Nelson, Harlequin Enterprises (Harlequin Blaze), Brenda Chin, editor
- Married In Haste - Christine Rimmer, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Gail Chasan, editor
- The Boss And Miss Baxter - Wendy Warren, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Special Edition), Susan Litman, editor
[edit] Best Short Historical Romance
- The Book Of True Desires - Betina Krahn, Berkley, Jove, Christine Zika, editor
- Finalists:
- The Barefoot Princess - Christina Dodd, Avon Books, Carrie Feron, editor
- She's No Princess - Laura Lee Guhrke Avon Books, Erika Tsang, editor
- A Duke Of Her Own - Lorraine Heath, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- The Taming Of The Duke - Eloisa James, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Devil In Winter - Lisa Kleypas, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- Scandal In Spring - Lisa Kleypas, Avon Books, Lucia Macro, editor
- The Devil's Waltz - Anne Stuart, Harlequin Enterprises (MIRA), Margaret Marbury, editor
[edit] Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
- A Lady Raised High - Jennifer Ashley writing as Laurien Gardner, Berkley, Ginjer Buchanon, editor
- Finalists:
- On Blue Falls Pond - Susan Crandall, Warner (Forever), Karen Kosztolnyik, editor
- Spying In High Heels - Gemma Halliday, Dorchester Publishing (Making It), Leah Hultenschmidt, editor
- Magic Hour - Kristin Hannah, Ballantine, Linda Marrow, editor
- Her Perfect Life - Vicki Hinze, Harlequin Enterprises (Signature Select), Susan Litman, editor
- California Demon - Julie Kenner, Berkley (Trade), Ginjer Buchanon, editor
- Dead End Dating - Kimberly Rae, Ballantine, Charlotte Herscher, editor
- Eyes Of Crow - Jeri Smith-Ready, Harlequin Enterprises (Luna), Stacy Boyd, editor
[edit] Best Traditional Romance
- Claiming His Family - Barbara Hannay, Mills & Boon (Tender Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- Finalists:
- A Woman Worth Loving - Jackie Braun, Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Stacy Boyd, editor
- Blind-Date Marriage - Fiona Harper, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Romance), Kimberley Young, editor
- The Doctor's Proposal - Marion Lennox, Harlequin Enterprises (Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor
- The Surgeon's Family Miracle - Marion Lennox, Harlequin Mills & Boon (Medical Romance), Sheila Hodgson, editor
- Domesticating Luc - Sandra Paul, Harlequin Enterprises (Silhouette Romance), Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor
