Award category archive

RoNA – Shorter Romantic Novel Winners

Browse RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winners and nominees by year. This archive follows one award category across the full RoNA history.

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel Cross-year archive

2024

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2024 award year.

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Winner

Cinderella's Deal with the Colonel

Fletcher, Jenni

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1727 · Historical Romance

Jun-2023 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Cinderella's Deal with the Colonel

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 2143 · Historical Romance

Jun-2023 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Cinderella's Deal with the Colonel

Fletcher, Jenni

Fairytale Retellings: Cinderella Series · Historical Romance

Jun-2023 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Cinderella's Deal with the Colonel

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Jun-2023 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2023

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2023 award year.

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Winner

The Earl's Mysterious Lady

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1665 · Historical Romance

Aug-2022 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

The Earl's Mysterious Lady

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 2081 · Historical Romance

Aug-2022 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

The Earl's Mysterious Lady

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Aug-2022 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2022

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2022 award year.

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Winner

A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1582 · Historical Romance

Jun-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1994 · Historical Romance

Jun-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship

Liberated Ladies Series · Book 5 · Historical Romance

Jun-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Jun-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1618 · Historical Romance

Dec-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 2034 · Historical Romance

Dec-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Scarred Viscount

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Dec-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 1199 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 1978 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

The MacLerie Clan Series · Book 10 · Historical Romance

Aug-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1593 · Historical Romance

Aug-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 2005 · Historical Romance

Aug-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

A Highland Feuding Series · Book 6 · Historical Romance

Aug-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Aug-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

A Ration Book Christmas Broadcast

Fullerton, Jean

East End Ration Series · Book 6.5 · General Fiction

Nov-2021 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

2021

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2021 award year.

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Winner

A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4730 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

Mills & Boon True Love / Love Always Series · Book 188 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Surgeon

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Surgeon

Wilson, Scarlet

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 1081 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Surgeon

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 1860 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Surgeon

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 339 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Cinderella and the Surgeon

Wilson, Scarlet

London Hospital Midwives Series · Book 1 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Day that Changed Everything

Miller, Catherine

Standalone · Women's Fiction

Jan-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Return of the Disappearing Duke

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1528 · Historical Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Return of the Disappearing Duke

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1941 · Historical Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Return of the Disappearing Duke

The Return of the Rogues Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Return of the Disappearing Duke

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Sep-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Second Chance for the Single Mom

Pembroke, Sophie

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4713 · Contemporary Romance

May-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Second Chance for the Single Mom

Pembroke, Sophie

Mills & Boon True Love 2-in-1 Series · Book 105 · Contemporary Romance

May-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Second Chance for the Single Mom

Pembroke, Sophie

Mills & Boon True Love / Love Always Series · Book 154 · Contemporary Romance

May-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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Second Chance for the Single Mom

Pembroke, Sophie

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

May-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior Knight and the Widow

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1502 · Historical Romance

Apr-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior Knight and the Widow

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1915 · Historical Romance

Apr-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior Knight and the Widow

The House of Leofric Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Apr-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior Knight and the Widow

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Apr-2020 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

2020

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2020 award year.

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Winner

Miss Amelia's Mistletoe Marquess

Fletcher, Jenni

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1474 · Historical Romance

Dec-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Miss Amelia's Mistletoe Marquess

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1887 · Historical Romance

Dec-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Miss Amelia's Mistletoe Marquess

Fletcher, Jenni

Secrets of a Victorian Household Series · Book 2 · Historical Romance

Dec-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Miss Amelia's Mistletoe Marquess

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Dec-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Shortlist

Christmas by the Lighthouse

Boxall, Rebecca

Standalone · General Fiction

Sep-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Lord's Inconvenient Vow

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1470 · Historical Romance

Nov-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Lord's Inconvenient Vow

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1883 · Historical Romance

Nov-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Lord's Inconvenient Vow

The Sinful Sinclairs Series · Book 3 · Historical Romance

Nov-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Lord's Inconvenient Vow

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Nov-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

A Return, a Reunion, a Wedding

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 1047 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

A Return, a Reunion, a Wedding

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 1830 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

A Return, a Reunion, a Wedding

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 323 · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

A Return, a Reunion, a Wedding

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Aug-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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Surprise Baby for the Heir

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4654 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Surprise Baby for the Heir

Mills & Boon True Love 2-in-1 Series · Book 52 · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Surprise Baby for the Heir

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Feb-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

2019

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2019 award year.

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Winner

Secret Baby, Second Chance

Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series · Book 1978 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Secret Baby, Second Chance

Sons of Stillwater Series · Book 3 · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Secret Baby, Second Chance

Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense (Australia) Series · Romantic Suspense

Jan-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Shortlist

A Little Christmas Charm

Freeman, Kathryn

Standalone · Romance

Oct-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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The Map of Us

Standalone · Literary

May-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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A Rational Proposal

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Jun-2019 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior's Bride Prize

Fletcher, Jenni

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1396 · Historical Romance

Oct-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior's Bride Prize

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1806 · Historical Romance

Oct-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Warrior's Bride Prize

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Oct-2018 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

2018

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2018 award year.

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Winner

Christmas at the Little Village School

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Shortlist

The Convenient Felstone Marriage

Fletcher, Jenni

Harlequin Historical Subscription Series · Book 454 · Historical Romance

Jun-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Convenient Felstone Marriage

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1713 · Historical Romance

Jun-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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The Convenient Felstone Marriage

Fletcher, Jenni

Whitby Weddings Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Jun-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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The Convenient Felstone Marriage

Fletcher, Jenni

Mills & Boon Historical (Australia) Series · Historical Romance

Jun-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Mysterious Italian Houseguest

Wilson, Scarlet

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4575 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Mysterious Italian Houseguest

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 321 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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The Mysterious Italian Houseguest

Wilson, Scarlet

Summer at Villa Rosa Series · Book 2 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

The Mysterious Italian Houseguest

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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Their Double Baby Gift

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 1764 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

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Their Double Baby Gift

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 251 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Their Double Baby Gift

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Their Double Baby Gift

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 899 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

Shortlist

Wedding Bells By The Creek

Standalone · Contemporary Romance

May-2017 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel shortlist

2017

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2017 award year.

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Winner

Christmas in the Boss's Castle

Wilson, Scarlet

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4548 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2016 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Christmas in the Boss's Castle

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 293 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2016 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Christmas in the Boss's Castle

Wilson, Scarlet

Maids Under the Mistletoe Series · Book 3 · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2016 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Christmas in the Boss's Castle

Wilson, Scarlet

Mills & Boon Forever (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Dec-2016 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2016

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2016 award year.

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Winner

Doctor... to Duchess?

Harlequin Medical Series · Book 762 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2015 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Doctor... to Duchess?

Mills & Boon Medical Series · Book 1717 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2015 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Doctor... to Duchess?

Mills & Boon Medical 2-in-1 Series · Book 184 · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2015 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Doctor... to Duchess?

Mills & Boon Medical (Australia) Series · Contemporary Romance

Jul-2015 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2015

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2015 award year.

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Winner

Scandal's Virgin

Harlequin Historical Series · Book 1189 · Historical Romance

Jun-2014 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Scandal's Virgin

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1496 · Historical Romance

Jun-2014 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2014

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2014 award year.

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Winner

Bound by a Baby

Harlequin Romance Series · Book 4391 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2013 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Bound by a Baby

Harlequin Romance Large Print Series · Book 4391 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2013 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Bound by a Baby

Mills & Boon Cherish 2-in-1 Series · Book 153 · Contemporary Romance

Sep-2013 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

2013

RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel results for the 2013 award year.

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Winner

Beneath the Major's Scars

Harlequin Historical Subscription Series · Book 345 · Historical Romance

Dec-2012 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Beneath the Major's Scars

Mills & Boon Historical Series · Book 1395 · Historical Romance

Dec-2012 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

Winner

Beneath the Major's Scars

The Notorious Coale Brothers Series · Book 1 · Historical Romance

Dec-2012 RoNA Shorter Romantic Novel winner

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