2015 Rita Award Winners

Winner

Baby, It's You

Graves, Jane

Rainbow Valley Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Best Medicine

Brogan, Tracy

A Bell Harbor Novel Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

It's in His Kiss

Shalvis, Jill

Lucky Harbor Series · Book 10 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Place I Belong

Herkness, Nancy

A Whisper Horse Novel Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Slow Tango with a Prince

Burnham, Nicole

Royal Scandals Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Somebody Like You

Vogt, Beth K.

Standalone · Christian

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sweetest September

Talley, Liz

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1938 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sweetest September

Talley, Liz

Home in Magnolia Bend Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Sweetest September

Talley, Liz

Mills & Boon Essence (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

To Scotland with Love

Griffin, Patience

Kilts and Quilts Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Vixen & the Vet

Regnery, Katy

Modern Fairytale Series · Book 1 · General Fiction

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

One in a Million

Shalvis, Jill

Lucky Harbor Series · Book 12 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Carolina Man

Kantra, Virginia

A Dare Island Novel Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Cowboy Hero

Michaels, Tanya

Harlequin American Romance Series · Book 1501 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Cowboy Hero

Michaels, Tanya

The Colorado Cades Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Cowboy Hero

Michaels, Tanya

Mills & Boon Western (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Kind of Trouble

Mayberry, Sarah

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1914 · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Kind of Trouble

Mayberry, Sarah

Mills & Boon Essence (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Temporary Hero

Apodaca, Jennifer

Once a Marine Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Temporary Hero

Apodaca, Jennifer

Entangled Indulgence Series · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Love with a Perfect Cowboy

Wilde, Lori

A Cupid, Texas Novel Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Once a Family

Quinn, Tara Taylor

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1930 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Once a Family

Quinn, Tara Taylor

Where Secrets are Safe Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Reforming the Playboy

Scott, Inara

Passion Creek Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Reforming the Playboy

Scott, Inara

Entangled Indulgence Series · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Starting with June

Rose, Emilie

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1963 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Starting with June

Rose, Emilie

Quincey North Carolina Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Starting with June

Rose, Emilie

Mills & Boon Essence (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Worth the Fall

Quinn, Caitie

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

A Texas Rescue Christmas

Carson, Caro

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2376 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Texas Rescue Christmas

Carson, Caro

Mills & Boon Cherish Series · Book 195 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Texas Rescue Christmas

Carson, Caro

Texas Rescue Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Winner

A Texas Rescue Christmas

Carson, Caro

Mills & Boon Cherish (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Bachelor Doctor's Bride

Carson, Caro

Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition Series · Book 2334 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor Doctor's Bride

Carson, Caro

Mills & Boon Cherish Series · Book 168 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor Doctor's Bride

Carson, Caro

The Doctors MacDowell Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Bachelor Doctor's Bride

Carson, Caro

Mills & Boon Cherish (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Bad Girl

Miller, Julie

Standalone · Suspense

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Blueprint for a Kiss

Warren, Nancy

Take a Chance Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother

McKay, Emily

Mills & Boon Desire 2-in-1 Series · Book 473 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother

McKay, Emily

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 2309 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother

McKay, Emily

At Cain's Command Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother

McKay, Emily

Mills & Boon Desire (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Enemies with Benefits

George, Louisa

Mills & Boon Tempted Series · Book 69 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Enemies with Benefits

George, Louisa

Mills & Boon Sexy (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Unforgettable Royal Lover

Lovelace, Merline

Mills & Boon Desire 2-in-1 Series · Book 490 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Unforgettable Royal Lover

Lovelace, Merline

Silhouette Desire Series · Book 2346 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Unforgettable Royal Lover

Lovelace, Merline

Duchess Diaries Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Her Unforgettable Royal Lover

Lovelace, Merline

Mills & Boon Desire (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

What the Greek Can't Resist

Blake, Maya

Harlequin Presents Series · Book 3246 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

What the Greek Can't Resist

Blake, Maya

Mills & Boon Modern Romance Series · Book 1403 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

What the Greek Can't Resist

Blake, Maya

Harlequin Presents Large Print Series · Book 3246 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

What the Greek Can't Resist

Blake, Maya

The Untamable Greeks Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Yours Forever

Rochon, Farrah

Harlequin Kimani Romance Series · Book 369 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Yours Forever

Rochon, Farrah

Bayou Dreams Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Call Me Saffron

Surova, Talia

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Wanted

Kenner, J.

A Most Wanted Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Deception So Deadly

Kensie, Clara

Standalone · Thriller

May-2015 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

A Bollywood Affair

Dev, Sonali

Bollywood Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Dress Thief

Evans, Natalie Meg

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Fake

Nicholas, Beck

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

For Such a Time

Breslin, Kate

Standalone · Historical

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mind Sweeper

Jones, A.E.

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Smuggler Wore Silk

Alexander, Alyssa

A Spy in the Ton Novel Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

To Scotland with Love

Griffin, Patience

Kilts and Quilts Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Fool Me Twice

Duran, Meredith

Rules for the Reckless (1885 - 1886) Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Douglas: Lord of Heartache

Burrowes, Grace

Lonely Lords Series · Book 8 · Historical Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Place Called Harmony

Thomas, Jodi

A Harmony Novel Series · Book 8 · Historical Romance

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Where the Horses Run

Warner, Kaki

Heroes of Heartbreak Creek Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Worth: Lord of Reckoning

Burrowes, Grace

Lonely Lords Series · Book 11 · Historical Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Romancing the Duke

Dare, Tessa

Castles Ever After Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Winner

Romancing the Duke

Dare, Tessa

Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast Series · Historical Romance

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride

Cowan, Debra

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1175 · Historical Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride

Cowan, Debra

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1482 · Historical Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride

Cowan, Debra

Wild West Wedding Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Darling Beast

Hoyt, Elizabeth

Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast Series · Historical Romance

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Darling Beast

Hoyt, Elizabeth

Maiden Lane Series · Book 7 · Historical Romance

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Gentleman Rogue

McPhee, Margaret

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1201 · Historical Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Gentleman Rogue

McPhee, Margaret

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1514 · Historical Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Gentleman Rogue

McPhee, Margaret

Gentlemen of Disrepute Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

In Bed with a Rogue

Grace, Samantha

Rival Rogues Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Deceived

Hannon, Irene

Private Justice Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

For Such a Time

Breslin, Kate

Standalone · Historical

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Hope at Dawn

Henrie, Stacy

Of Love and War Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Huckleberry Summer

Beckstrand, Jennifer

The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Widow's Suitor

Zediker, Rose Ross

Heartsong Inspirational Romance Series · Book 1081 · Historical Romance

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Evernight

Callihan, Kristen

Darkest London Series · Book 5 · Urban Fantasy

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Be Careful What You Kiss For

Daniels, Jane Lynne

Standalone · Fantasy

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Bitter Spirits

Bennett, Jenn

Roaring Twenties Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Darkest Touch

Showalter, Gena

Lords of the Underworld Series · Book 11 · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Forged by Desire

McMaster, Bec

London Steampunk Series · Book 4 · Science Fiction Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Mind Sweeper

Jones, A.E.

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

My Lady, My Lord

Ashe, Katharine

Twist Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

His Road Home

Richland, Anna

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

A Game of Brides

Crane, Megan

The Great Wedding Giveaway Series · Book 6 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Game of Brides

Crane, Megan

Montana Millionaires Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Kiss and Tell

Burrowes, Grace

Sweetest Kisses Series · Book 0.5 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

The Last Wicked Scoundrel: A Novella

Heath, Lorraine

Scoundrels of St. James Series · Book 4.5 · Historical Romance

Jan-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Love Letter to the Editor

Hatcher, Robin Lee

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Pushing the Line

Kincaid, Kimberly

The Line Series · Book 4 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

A Yorkshire Christmas

Hewitt, Kate

Christmas Around the World Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Concealed in Death

Robb, J.D.

In Death Series · Book 38 · Police Procedural

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Forged in Ash

McCallan, Trish

A Red-Hot SEALS Novel Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Grave Danger

Lee, Katy

Love Inspired Suspense Series · Book 390 · Romantic Suspense

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Grave Danger

Lee, Katy

Love Inspired Suspense Large Print Series · Book 390 · Romantic Suspense

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Grave Danger

Lee, Katy

Stepping Stones Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

May-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Honor Reclaimed

Burrows, Tonya

Hornet Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Into the Shadows

Crane, Carolyn

The Associates Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Lock and Load

Troutte, Kimberley

SEAL EXtreme Team Series · Book 2 · Romantic Suspense

Jun-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Midnight Action

Kennedy, Elle

A Killer Instincts Novel Series · Book 5 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

You're Not Safe

Burton, Mary

Texas Rangers Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Mar-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Winner

Boys Like You

Stone, Juliana

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

May-2014 2015 Rita Award winner

Finalist

Plus One

Fama, Elizabeth

Standalone · Action Adventure

Apr-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Run to You: First Sight

Kensie, Clara

Run to You Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist

Finalist

Some Boys

Blount, Patty

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2014 2015 Rita Award finalist