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      1996 Rita Award Winners

      Browse the 1996 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 11 categories shown

      This page collects the full 1996 Rita Award results in one place. Each category starts with the winner, followed by the nominees, so readers can scan the results quickly.

      Contemporary Single Title

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Contemporary Single Title category.

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      First Book

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award First Book category.

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      Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal category.

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      Inspirational Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Inspirational Romance category.

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      Long Contemporary Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Long Contemporary Romance category.

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      Long Historical Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Long Historical Romance category.

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      Regency Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Regency Romance category.

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      Romantic Suspense

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Romantic Suspense category.

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      Short Contemporary Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Short Contemporary Romance category.

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      Short Historical Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Short Historical Romance category.

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      Traditional Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 1996 Rita Award Traditional 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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