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      2002 Rita Award Winners

      Browse the 2002 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 12 categories shown

      This page collects the full 2002 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 2002 Rita Award Contemporary Single Title category.

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      First Book

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award First Book category.

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      Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal category.

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      Inspirational Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Inspirational Romance category.

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      Long Contemporary Series

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Long Contemporary Series category.

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      Finalist

      In Close Quarters

      Irvin, Candace

      Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1078 · Contemporary Romance

      May-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

      Long Historical Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Long Historical Romance category.

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      Regency Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Regency Romance category.

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      Romantic Novella

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Romantic Novella category.

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      Winner

      I Will

      Kleypas, Lisa

      Capitol Theatre Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

      Nov-2001 2002 Rita Award winner

      Romantic Suspense

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Romantic Suspense category.

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      Finalist

      Mercy

      Garwood, Julie

      Buchanan-Renard Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

      Sep-2001 2002 Rita Award finalist

      Short Contemporary Series Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Short Contemporary Series Romance category.

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      Short Historical Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 Rita Award Short Historical Romance category.

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      Traditional Romance

      Winner and nominees for the 2002 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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