Jul 1 2011

2011 RITA Winners

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2011 RITA Finalists for Best First Book

  • Enemy Within by Marcella Burnard (Berkley; Leis Pederson, editor)
  • Firestorm by Kelly Ann Riley (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense; Tina James, editor)
  • I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan (Scholastic; Cheryl Klein, editor)
  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (Harlequin Teen; Natashya Wilson, editor)
  • Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner (Berkley Sensation; Wendy McCurdy, editor) WINNER
  • The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells (Sourcebooks Fire; Deb Werksman, editor)
  • A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer (Bethany House Publishers; Karen Schurrer, editor)
  • Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts (Tor/Forge; Bob Gleason, editor)
  • When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer (St. Martin’s Press; Jennifer Enderlin, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Contemporary Series Romance

  • Breaking the Sheikh’s Rules in the Summer Sheikhs anthology by Abby Green (Mills & Boon; Meg Lewis, editor)
  • Christmas Magic on the Mountain by Melissa McClone (Harlequin Romance; Joanne Grant, editor)
  • Christmas with Her Boss by Marion Lennox (Harlequin Romance; Sheila Hodgson, editor) recommended by DA
  • Dare She Date the Dreamy Doc? by Sarah Morgan (Mills & Boon Medical Romance; Kimberley Young, editor) recommended by DA
  • Red-Hot Renegade by Kelly Hunter (Mills & Boon Modern Heat; Joanne Grant, editor) recommended by DA
  • An Unexpected Father by Lisa Ruff (Harlequin American Romance; Johanna Raisanen, editor) recommended by DA
  • Welcome Home, Cowboy by Karen Templeton (Silhouette Special Edition; Gail Chasan, editor) WINNER
  • Zoe and the Tormented Tycoon by Kate Hewitt (Harlequin Presents; Meg Lewis, editor) recommended by DA

2011 RITA Finalists for Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure

  • The Baby’s Guardian by Delores Fossen (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor)
  • Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming by Paula Graves (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor)
  • To Catch a Killer by Kimberly Van Meter (Silhouette Romantic Suspense; Johanna Raisanen, editor)
  • A Cop in Her Stocking by Ann Voss Peterson (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor)
  • Meltdown by Gail Barrett (Silhouette Romantic Suspense; Susan Litman, editor)
  • The Moon That Night by Helen Brenna (Harlequin Superromance; Johanna Raisanen, editor) WINNER
  • Perfect Partners? by C.J. Carmichael (Harlequin Superromance; Johanna Raisanen, editor)
  • Renegade Angel by Kendra Leigh Castle (Harlequin Nocturne; Ann Leslie Tuttle, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Contemporary Single Title Romance

  • And One Last Thing by Molly Harper (Gallery Books; Jennifer Heddle, editor)
  • Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (Berkley Trade; Leslie Gelbman, editor)
  • Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl (HQN Books; Tara Parsons, editor)
  • Not That Kind of Girl by Susan Donovan (St. Martin’s Press; Monique Patterson, editor)
  • Nothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson (Avon Books; Lucia Macro, editor)
  • One Fine Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy (Sourcebooks Casablanca; Deb Werksman, editor)
  • Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis (Forever; Alex Logan, editor) WINNER
  • Still the One by Robin Wells (Forever; Selina McLemore, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Historical Romance

  • Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee (Forever; Alex Logan, editor)
  • The Forbidden Rose by Joanne Bourne (Berkley Trade; Wendy McCurdy, editor) recommended by DA
  • His at Night by Sherry Thomas (Bantam Books; Caitlin Alexander, editor) WINNER, recommended by DA
  • A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James (Avon Books; Carrie Feron, editor)
  • Last Night’s Scandal by Loretta Chase (Avon; May Chen, editor) recommended by DA
  • A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl (Zebra Books; John Scognamiglio, editor)
  • One Wicked Sin by Nicola Cornick (HQN Books; Kimberley Young, editor)
  • Open Country by Kaki Warner (Berkley Trade; Wendy McCurdy, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Inspirational Romance

  • A Convenient Wife by Anna Schmidt (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical; Tina James, editor)
  • Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy (Barbour Publishing; Rebecca Germany, editor)
  • Finding Her Way Home by Linda Goodnight (Steeple Hill Love Inspired; Allison Lyons, editor)
  • In Harm’s Way by Irene Hannon (Revell; Jennifer Leep, editor) WINNER
  • Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist (Bethany House Publishers; David Long and Julie Klassen, editors)
  • Shades of Morning by Marlo M. Schalesky (WaterBrook Multnomah; Shannon Marchese, editor)
  • The Wedding Garden by Linda Goodnight (Steeple Hill Love Inspired; Allison Lyons, editor)
  • Whisper on the Wind by Maureen Lang (Tyndale House Publishers; Stephanie Broene, editor)
  • Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander (Bethany House Publishers; Karen Schurrer and Charlene Patterson, editors)

2011 RITA Finalists for Novel With Strong Romantic Elements

  • Blood Vines by Erica Spindler (St. Martin’s Press; Jennifer Weis, editor)
  • The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn (MIRA; Valerie Gray, editor)
  • Killbox by Ann Aguirre (Ace Books; Anne Sowards, editor)
  • On Folly Beach by Karen White (NAL Accent; Cindy Hwang, editor)
  • The Search by Nora Roberts (G.P. Putnam’s Sons; Leslie Gelbman, editor)
  • Stormwalker by Allyson James (Berkley Sensation; Kate Seaver, editor)
  • Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts (Tor/Forge; Bob Gleason, editor)
  • Welcome to Harmonyby Jodi Thomas (Berkley; Wendy McCurdy, editor) WINNER

2011 RITA Finalists for Paranormal Romance

  • Enemy Within by Marcella Burnard (Berkley; Leis Pederson, editor)
  • A Highlander’s Homecoming by Melissa Mayhue (Pocket Books; Megan McKeever, editor)
  • Immortal Sea by Virginia Kantra (Berkley Trade; Cindy Hwang, editor)
  • Marked by the Moon by Lori Handeland (St. Martin’s Press; Jennifer Enderlin, editor)
  • Rebel by Zoe Archer (Zebra Books; Megan Records, editor)
  • Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver (HQN Books; Tara Parsons, editor)
  • Unchained: the Dark Forgotten by Sharon Ashwood (NAL/Signet Eclipse; Laura Cifelli, editor) WINNER
  • Water Bound by Christine Feehan (Jove; Cindy Hwang, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Regency Historical Romance

  • His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell (Avon Books; Lucia Macro, editor)
  • The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (Dutton; Erika Imranyi, editor) – WINNER
  • Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean (Avon Books; Carrie Feron, editor)
  • Provocative in Pearls by Madeline Hunter (Jove; Wendy McCurdy, editor)
  • To Surrender to a Rogue by Cara Elliott (Forever; Frances Jalet-Miller, editor)
  • Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare (Ballantine Books; Kate Collins, editor)
  • When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer (St. Martin’s Press; Jennifer Enderlin, editor)
  • The Wicked Wyckerly by Patricia Rice (NAL/Signet; Ellen Edwards, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Romance Novella

  • “Blame It on the Blizzard” by Jennifer Greene in Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Harlequin; Marsha Zinberg, editor)
  • “A Dundee Christmas” by Brenda Novak in That Christmas Feeling (Harlequin Superromance; Paula Eykelhof, editor)
  • “Friendly Fire” by Jill Shalvis in Born on the 4th of July (Harlequin Blaze; Brenda Chin, editor)
  • “Love Me to Death” by Maggie Shayne in Heart of Darkness (HQN Books; Leslie Wainger, editor)
  • “Mistletoe Magic” by Sandra Hyatt in Under the Millionaire’s Mistletoe (Silhouette Desire; Krista Stroever, editor)
  • “Mountain Rose” by Cheryl St. John in To Be a Mother (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical; Patience Smith, editor)
  • “Shifting Sea” by Virginia Kantra in Burning Up (Berkley Sensation; Cindy Hwang, editor) WINNER
  • “The Wrong Brother” by Maureen Child in Under the Millionaire’s Mistletoe (Silhouette Desire; Krista Stroever, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Romantic Suspense

  • The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (Berkley; Cindy Hwang, editor)
  • Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (Forever; Alex Logan, editor)
  • Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (Forever; Amy Pierpont, editor)
  • Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb (G.P. Putnam’s Sons; Leslie Gelbman, editor)
  • Kill Me Again by Maggie Shayne (MIRA; Leslie Wainger, editor)
  • Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan (Ballantine Books; Charlotte Herscher & Kate Collins, editors)
  • Silent Scream by Karen Rose (Grand Central; Karen Kosztolnyik, editor) WINNER
  • Two Lethal Lies by Annie Solomon (Forever; Michele Bidelspach, editor)

2011 RITA Finalists for Young Adult Romance

  • Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder (Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing; Annette Pollert, editor)
  • The Clearing by Heather Davis (Houghton Mifflin Graphia; Julie Tibbott, editor)
  • Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing; Karen Wojtyla, editor)
  • I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan (Scholastic; Cheryl Klein, editor)
  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (Harlequin Teen; Natashya Wilson, editor) WINNER
  • Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles (Walker Publishing; Emily Easton, editor)
  • The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells (Sourcebooks Fire; Deb Werksman)

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Contemporary Series Romance

  • Beauty and the Ballplayer by Arlene Hittle
  • Legacy of Love by Anna Sugden
  • Lost and Found by Jo Anne Banker WINNER
  • Loving Ellie by Lindsey Brookes
  • Savannah Sighs by Nan Dixon
  • The Nanny’s Secret by Ami Weaver
  • The Tycoon and the Nature Girl by Nola Cross
  • Willing to Learn by Maria Connor

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Contemporary Series Romance – Suspense/Adventure

  • Good Guy in Disguise by Charis Calhoon
  • In Her Sights by Robin Lynn Perini
  • Stolen Lullaby by Robin Lynn Perini WINNER

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Contemporary Single Title

  • Fatal Trust by Donna L. Meier
  • Getting Even by Terri Lynn Backhus
  • Island Healing by Virginia E. McCullough
  • Love and Football by Julie Brannagh
  • Sail Away by Chris Campillo
  • The Moment of Impossible Movement by Kimberly Kincaid
  • The Sinners by Lisa Connelly WINNER
  • Tin Angel by Alexa Loran

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Historical Romance

  • Bound by Honor by Nancy Northcott
  • Changing Fortunes by Victoria Morgan
  • The Dark Lady by Maire Shelley – WINNER
  • In My Lady’s Sight by Gwynlyn MacKenzie
  • Never Deceive a Lady by Kate Parker
  • Paper Hearts by Kay Hudson
  • The Runaway Countess by Leigh LaValle
  • The Widow Anabilla by Jennifer McQuiston

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Inspirational Romance

  • At His Command by Ruth Kaufman – WINNER
  • Love Thy Neighbor by Cheryl Nagro
  • Pinch-Hit Dad by Laurie Kellogg
  • Stealing Jake by Pam Hillman

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Novel With Strong Romantic Elements

  • Driving Without A License by Laurel Warren
  • Five O’Clock Whistle by Nancy A. Lytle
  • From Baghdad with Love by Clarissa Southwick
  • Murder, Curlers and Canes by Arlene McFarlane
  • Nearly Departed in Deadwood by Ann Charles WINNER
  • Season to Taste by Lia DeAngelo
  • Solace by Anna K. Steffl
  • Totally Dody by Tracy Brogan

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Paranormal Romance

  • Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby
  • The Blood Sworn King by Trisza Ray WINNER
  • Dreaming of You by Babette de Jongh
  • Echo 8 by Sharon Lynn Fisher
  • Guardian Devil by Karyn S. Mendoza
  • The Outer Planets by Laurie A. Green
  • P2PC by Laurie A. Green
  • The Soldier by Anna Richland

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Regency Historical Romance

  • A Tale of Two Sisters by Aislinn MacNamara
  • How to Reform a Rake by Anne Barton
  • More Than A Stranger by Erin Kelly
  • The Proper Miss’s Guide to Bad Behavior by Anne Barton – WINNER
  • One Night to Scandal by Sara Ramsey
  • Secrets of a Wedding Night by Valerie Bowman

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Romantic Suspense

  • Blind Fury by Gwen Hernandez
  • Body of Evidence by Rachel Grant
  • Borderlands by Krista Reynolds
  • Concrete Evidence by Rachel Grant
  • Closure by Death by Donna Meier
  • Juliet’s Rogue by Sharon Wray
  • Locked, Loaded and Lying by Sarah Andre
  • Spy in the Mirror by Diana Van Dyke WINNER

2011 Golden Heart Finalists for Young Adult Romance

  • Irresistible by Suzanne Kaufman Kalb – WINNER
  • The Dead Guy Downstairs by Sheri Adkins
  • The Lies that Bind by Shelley Coriell
  • Maids of Honor by Jennifer Stark w/a Jennifer McGowan
  • Piper’s Kiss by Sheryl Carpenter
  • Secret Life by Bria Quinlan
  • Spark by Darcy Woods
  • Underhanded by Shoshana Brown
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