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
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Traditional Romance
Quinn's Complete Seduction by Sandra Steffen
Short Contemporary Series
A Long Hot Christmas by Barbara Daly
Long Contemporary
Series Coming Home To You by Fay Robinson
Paranormal Romance
Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens
Inspirational Romance
Beneath a Southern Sky by Deborah Raney
Romantic Novella
" I Will" from Wish List by Lisa Kleypas
First Book
The Border Bride by Elizabeth English
Regency Romance
Much Obliged by Jessica Benson
Short Historical Romance
Tempt Me Twice by Barbara Dawson Smith
Long Historical Romance
The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
Romantic Suspense
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen
Contemporary Single Title
True Confessions by Rachel Gibson
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Best Traditional Romance
THE BASKET CASE by Debbie Macomber (Harlequin)
Best Short Contemporary Series
TAMING THE OUTLAW by Cindy Gerard (Silhouette)
Best Long Contemporary Series
TAKING COVER by Catherine Mann (Silhouette)
Best Paranormal Romance
CONTACT by Susan Grant (Dorchester)
Best Inspirational Romance
NEVER SAY GOOD-BYE by Irene Hannon (Steeple Hill)
Best Romantic Novella
"To Kiss in the Shadows" in TAPESTRY by Lynn Kurland (Berkley)
Best First Book
SHADES OF HONOR by Wendy Lindstrom (St. Martin's Press)
Best Regency Romance
A DEBT TO DELIA by Barbara Metzger (NAL/Penguin Putnam)
Best Short Historical Romance
THE BRIDE FAIR by Cheryl Reavis (Harlequin Historicals)
Best Long Historical Romance
STEALING HEAVEN by Madeline Hunter (Bantam Dell)
Best Romantic Suspense
THREE FATES by Nora Roberts (Putnam)
Best Contemporary Single Title
NO PLACE LIKE HOME by Barbara Ann Samuel (Ballantine)
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Best Traditional Romance
HER ROYAL BABY by Marion Lennox (Harlequin Mills & Boon)
Best Short Contemporary Series
THE KNIGHT'S KISS by Nicole Burnham (Silhouette)
Best Long Contemporary Series
THE TOP GUN'S RETURN by Kathleen Creighton (Harlequin)
Best Paranormal Romance
SHADES OF MIDNIGHT by Linda Fallon (Kensington)
Best Inspirational Romance
AUTUMN DREAMS by Gayle Roper (Multnomah Publishers)
Best Romantic Novella
"Prisoner of the Tower" in THE WEDDING CHASE by Gayle Wilson (Harlequin)
Best First Book
BACK ROADS by Susan Crandall (Warner Books)
Best Regency Romance
PROSPERO'S DAUGHTER by Nancy Butler (Signet)
Best Short Historical Romance
WORTH ANY PRICE by Lisa Kleypas (Avon)
Best Long Historical Romance
THE DESTINY by Kathleen Givens (Warner)
Best Romantic Suspense
REMEMBER WHEN-PART 1 by Nora Roberts (G.P. Putnam & Sons)
Best Contemporary Single Title
BIRTHRIGHT by Nora Roberts (G.P. Putnam & Sons)
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
BETWEEN SISTERS by Kristin Hannah (Ballantine)
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Short Contemporary
Maiden in De-Stress by Stephanie Davies Rowe
Long Contemporary
Forever Ago by Anne DeStafano
Paranormal
The Blackstone Diaries by Sandy Blair
Inspirational
A Place to Call Home by Merrillee A Whren
Short Historical
His Majesty, Prince of Toads by Nadele Jacobs
Long Historical
Unmasked by Diane Perkins
Romantic
Angel on the Run by Dianna Love Snell
Contemporary Single
Midnight in the Princess Bed by Laron K. Glover
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Romantic Suspense
Dangerous Kisses
Patricia Ann Milburn
Contemporary Single Title
A Little Bit of Deja Vu
Laurie Kellogg
Inspirational
Marrying Mariah
Pam R. Hillman
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
A Luminous Art
Debra Lew Harder
Regency
Aphrodite’s Brew
Nadele A. Jacobs
Short Contemporary
Cursed By Love
Jacqueline M. Floyd
Long Contemporary
Where He Belongs
Gail Ellen Barrett
Paranormal Romance
To Kiss A Frog
Mary Ellen Jernigan
Short Historical
The Fox
Carla Jean Hughes
Long Historical
Once A Thief
Kimberly L. Snoke
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