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      1983 Rita Award Winners

      Browse the 1983 Rita Award winners and nominees by category. Each category starts with the winner, followed by nominees and other recognized titles.

      Rita Award Awarded by Romance Writers of America 4 categories shown

      This page collects the full 1983 Rita Award results in one place. Each category starts with the winner, followed by the nominees, so readers can scan the results quickly.

      Contemporary Series Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1983 Rita Award Contemporary Series Romance category.

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      Finalist

      Tender Deception

      Beckman, Patti

      Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 61 · Contemporary Romance

      Dec-1982 1983 Rita Award finalist

      Contemporary Single Title

      Winner and nominees for the 1983 Rita Award Contemporary Single Title category.

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      Historical Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1983 Rita Award Historical Romance category.

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      Young Adult Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1983 Rita Award Young Adult Romance category.

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      Romantic Suspense Archive First Book Archive Contemporary Single Title Archive Inspirational Romance Archive Paranormal Romance Archive Romantic Novella Archive Novel with Strong Romantic Elements Archive Long Historical Romance Archive Regency Romance Archive Short Historical Romance Archive Historical Romance Archive Traditional Romance Archive

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