May 11, 2005

Best First Book Finalists

A Man in a Kilt by Sandy Blair
Rules of Engagement by Kathryn Caskie
American Idle by Alesia Holliday
The Runaway Duke by Julie Ann Long
Do Me, Do My Roots by Eileen Rendahl
Time Off for Good Behavior by Lani Diane Rich

Best Traditional Romance Finalists

The Game Show Bride by Jackie Braun
The Bowen Bride by Nicole Burnham
Gino’s Arranged Bride by Lucy Gordon
Christmas Eve Marriage by Jessica Hart
The Last Minute Marriage by Marion Lennox

Best Short Contemporary Romance Finalists

We’ve Got Tonight by Jacquie D’Alessandro
A Family of His Own by Liz Fielding
Miss Pruitt’s Private Life by Barbara McCauley
Hers for the Weekend by Tanya Michaels
Like a Hurricane by Roxanne St. Claire
Tall, Dark and Texan by Jane Sullivan
When He Was Bad by Jane Sullivan
Meeting at Midnight by Eileen Wilks

Best Long Contemporary Romance Finalists

A Family Christmas by Carrie Alexander
Body Search by Jessica Andersen
A Marriage of Majors by Elizabeth Ashtree
A Real Hero by Jean Brashear
John Riley’s Girl by Inglath Cooper
The Cop/Texas Outlaws by Jan Hudson
Joint Forces by Catherine Mann
Hidden Agenda by Maggie Price

Best Inspirational Romance Finalists

Grounds To Believe by Shelley Bates
Gabriel’s Discovery by Felicia Mason
At the Scent of Water by Linda Nichols
Hero in Her Heart by Marta Perry
A Nest of Sparrows by Deborah Raney

Best Novella Finalists

“Father and the Notorious Miss Newman” in A Wife for Papa by Lynn Collum
“Midsummer Night’s Magic” in Man of My Dreams by Virginia Kantra
“Surrender” in Essence of Midnight by Julie Elizabeth Leto
“The Edge of Memory” in Mysteries of Lost Angel Inn by Kathleen O’Brien
“The First Kiss” in Lady Whistledown Strikes Back by Julia Quinn
“Out on a Limb” in Mistletoe and Mayhem by Christie Ridgway
“Wolf Moon” in Moon Shadows by Nora Roberts
“Daydream Believer” in Man of My Dreams by Maggie Shayne
“Her Best Enemy” in Night’s Edge by Maggie Shayne

Best Regency Romance Finalists

Rules of Love by Amanda McCabe
A Passionate Endeavor by Sophia Nash
Moonlight and Mischief by Rhonda Woodward

Best Short Historical Romance Finalists

The Countess Bride by Terri Brisbin
My Seduction by Connie Brockway
The Unexpected Wife by Mary Burton
Rules of Engagement by Kathryn Caskie
Princess Masquerade by Lois Greiman
A Wanted Man by Susan Kay Law
My Favorite Thief by Karyn Monk
A Lady of Distinction by Deborah Simmons

Best Long Historical Romance Finalists

My Pleasure by Connie Brockway
The Linnet by Elizabeth English
Moon in the Water by Elizabeth Grayson
Shadowheart by Laura Kinsale
Highlander Unbound by Julia London
To Find You Again by Maureen McKade
Wedded Bliss by Barbara Metzger
The Butler Did It by Kasey Michaels
Beloved Imposter by Patricia Potter

Novel with Strong Romantic Elements Finalists

American Idle by Alesia Holliday
Do Me, Do My Roots by Eileen Rendahl
Time Off for Good Behavior
A.K.A. Goddess by Evelyn Vaughn
The Ocean Between Us by Susan Wiggs

Best Romantic Suspense Finalists

Body Double, Book #1 War Games by Vicki Hinze
Mimosa Grove by Dinah McCall
Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose
I’m Watching You by Karen Rose
Colder Than Ice by Maggie Shayne
Code Name: Princess by Christina Skye
Just Past Midnight by Amanda Stevens
Fatal Error by Colleen Thompson
Shady Lady by Elizabeth Thornton

Best Paranormal Romance Finalists

Come to Me by Lisa Cach
Blue Moon by Lori J. Handeland
Wet & Wild by Sandra Hill
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb
Shadow Fires by Catherine Spangler
Heart of the Hunter by Tina St. John

Best Contemporary Single Title Finalists

An Irresistible Bachelor by Jessica Bird
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
Golden Lies by Barbara Freethy
Daisy’s Back In Town by Rachel Gibson
In the Mood by Suzanne Macpherson
This Can’t Be Love by Kasey Michaels
Street Smart by Tara Taylor Quinn
Blue Flame by Jill Shalvis
Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs