Rita Award – First Book Winners

Harlequin Historical Subscription Series · Book 448 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1698 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

The Chadcombe Marriages Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Waltzing with the Earl

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Mar-2017 Rita Award First Book finalist

2017

Rita Award First Book results for the 2017 award year.

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Winner

Once and For All

Etchison, Cheryl

An American Valor Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

May-2016 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Alterations

Scott, Stephanie

Standalone · General Fiction

Dec-2016 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Before Goodbye

Cross, Mimi

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2016 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Close to You

Isaac, Kara

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

May-2016 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Distance from A to Z

Blitt, Natalie

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jan-2016 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Summer of Supernovas

Woods, Darcy

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

May-2016 Rita Award First Book finalist

2016

Rita Award First Book results for the 2016 award year.

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Winner

Forget Tomorrow

Dunn, Pintip

Forget Tomorrow Series · Book 1 · Science Fiction Romance

Nov-2015 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Altered

Blake, Marnee

Entangled Embrace Series · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Night Hush

Jones, Leslie

Duty & Honor Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Jan-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

No Better Man

Richardson, Sara

Heart of the Rockies Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

A Noble Masquerade

Hunter, Kristi Ann

Hawthorne House Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Sep-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Pairing Off

Harmon, Elizabeth

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Strongest Steel

Cole, Scarlett

Second Circle Tattoos Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Nov-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Viking Warrior Rising

Bradley, Asa Maria

Viking Warriors Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Nov-2015 Rita Award First Book finalist

2015

Rita Award First Book results for the 2015 award year.

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Winner

Deception So Deadly

Kensie, Clara

Standalone · Thriller

May-2015 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

A Bollywood Affair

Dev, Sonali

Bollywood Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Nov-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Dress Thief

Evans, Natalie Meg

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jan-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Fake

Nicholas, Beck

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

For Such a Time

Breslin, Kate

Standalone · Historical

Apr-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Mind Sweeper

Jones, A.E.

Standalone · Paranormal Romance

Sep-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Smuggler Wore Silk

Alexander, Alyssa

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

Jan-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

To Scotland with Love

Griffin, Patience

Kilts and Quilts Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

2014

Rita Award First Book results for the 2014 award year.

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Winner

The Sweet Spot

Drake, Laura

Sweet on a Cowboy Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2013 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Five Days in Skye

Laureano, Carla

MacDonald Family Trilogy Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2013 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Private Practice

Beck, Samanthe

Private Pleasures Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2013 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Private Practice

Beck, Samanthe

Entangled Brazen Series · Contemporary Romance

Mar-2013 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Promise to Return

Younts, Elizabeth Byler

Promise of Sunrise Series · Book 1 · Historical

Oct-2013 Rita Award First Book finalist

2013

Rita Award First Book results for the 2013 award year.

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Winner

The Haunting of Maddy Claire

St. James, Simone

Standalone · Historical

Mar-2012 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

The Anatomist's Wife

Huber, Anna Lee

A Lady Darby Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Nov-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Crazy Little Thing

Brogan, Tracy

A Bell Harbor Novel Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Oct-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Firelight

Callihan, Kristen

Darkest London Series · Book 1 · Urban Fantasy

Feb-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Forged in Fire

McCallan, Trish

A Red-Hot SEALS Novel Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Sep-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Ghost Planet

Fisher, Sharon Lynn

Standalone · Science Fiction

Nov-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

St. James, Simone

Standalone · Historical

Jan-2014 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

My Life Next Door

Fitzpatrick, Huntley

Stony Bay Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2012 Rita Award First Book finalist

2012

Rita Award First Book results for the 2012 award year.

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Winner

First Grave on the Right

Jones, Darynda

Charley Davidson Series · Book 1 · Urban Fantasy

Feb-2011 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Beautiful Disaster

Spinella, Laura

Standalone · General Fiction

Jan-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Darling Strumpet

Bagwell, Gillian

Standalone · Historical

Jan-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Devil in Disguise

Sloane, Stefanie

A Regency Rogues Novel Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

May-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Hourglass

McEntire, Myra

Emerson Cole Series · Book 1 · Science Fiction Romance

Jun-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

How to Marry a Duke

Dreiling, Vicky

How to Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jan-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

I'm Not Her

Gurtler, Janet

Standalone · General Fiction

May-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Warped

Guibord, Maurissa

Standalone · General Fiction

Jan-2011 Rita Award First Book finalist

2011

Rita Award First Book results for the 2011 award year.

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Winner

Pieces of Sky

Warner, Kaki

The Blood Rose Trilogy Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jan-2010 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Enemy Within

Burnard, Marcella

Chronicles of the Empire Series · Book 1 · Science Fiction Romance

Nov-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Firestorm

Riley, Kelly Ann

Love Inspired Suspense Series · Book 206 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Firestorm

Riley, Kelly Ann

Love Inspired Suspense Large Print Series · Book 206 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else

McCahan, Erin

Standalone · Romance

Jun-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Iron King

Kagawa, Julie

Iron Fey Series · Book 1 · Fantasy

Feb-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Summer of Skinny Dipping

Howells, Amanda

Standalone · Romance

Jun-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

A Tailor-Made Bride

Witemeyer, Karen

Standalone · Historical

Jun-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

When Harry Met Molly

Kramer, Kieran

Impossible Bachelor Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Nov-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

2010

Rita Award First Book results for the 2010 award year.

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Winner

One Scream Away

Brady, Kate

Sheridan Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Jul-2009 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Angel Vindicated

Estrella, Viola

Abby Angel Series · Book 1 · Paranormal Romance

Jan-2010 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Better Part of Darkness

Gay, Kelly

Charlie Madigan Series · Book 1 · Urban Fantasy

Nov-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Gladiator

Capshaw, Carla

Love Inspired Historical Series · Book 44 · Historical Romance

Nov-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Gladiator

Capshaw, Carla

Related Books Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Nov-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

He Calls Her Doc

Brady, Mary

Harlequin Super Romance Series · Book 1561 · Contemporary Romance

May-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

He Calls Her Doc

Brady, Mary

Harlequin Super Romance Large Print Series · Book 1561 · Contemporary Romance

May-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Last Will of Moira Leahy

Walsh, Therese

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Nothing Like You

Strasnick, Lauren

Standalone · Romance

Oct-2009 Rita Award First Book finalist

2009

Rita Award First Book results for the 2009 award year.

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Winner

Oh. My. Gods.

Childs, Tera Lynn

Gods Series · Book 1 · Fantasy

May-2008 Rita Award First Book winner

Finalist

Her One Desire

Killion, Kimberly

Standalone · Historical Romance

Jul-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

No Good Girls

Pierson, Jean Marie

Standalone · Romance

Feb-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Passionate

Lawson, Anthea

Standalone · Historical Romance

Oct-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Private Arrangements

Thomas, Sherry

The London Trilogy Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Mar-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Secret Soldier

Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) Series · Book 818 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Secret Soldier

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1526 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Secret Soldier

Mills & Boon Intrigue 2-in-1 Series · Book 92 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

The Secret Soldier

All McQueen's Men Series · Book 1 · Romantic Suspense

Aug-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Strangers In The Night

Thriller Series · Book 4 · Romantic Suspense

Jun-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Strangers In The Night

Harlequin Intrigue Series · Book 1067 · Romantic Suspense

Jun-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Strangers In The Night

Harlequin Intrigue Large Print Series · Book 1067 · Romantic Suspense

Jun-2008 Rita Award First Book finalist

Finalist

Strangers In The Night