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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

2007 RITA Finalists

2007 RITA for Best First Book Finalists

A Killing Tide by P.J. Alderman
Dorchester Publishing, Love Spell - (0505526964)
Alicia Condon, editor

Rekindled by Tamera Alexander
Bethany House Publishers - (0764201085)
Karen Schurrer, editor

Adiós to My Old Life by Caridad Ferrer
Pocket Books, MTV Books - (1416524738)
Lauren McKenna, editor

Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
Dorchester Publishing, Making It - (0843957352)
Leah Hultenschmidt, editor

Blind-Date Marriage by Fiona Harper
Harlequin Mills & Boon, Romance - (9780263849417)
Kimberley Young, editor

Ten Thousand Charms by Allison Pittman
Random House, Waterbrook Multnomah - (1590525752)
Rod Morris, editor

Eyes of Crow by Jeri Lynn Smith-Ready
Harlequin Enterprises, Luna - (373802586)
Stacy Boyd, editor

The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren
Ballantine - (345483081)
Charlotte Herscher, editor

2007 RITA for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance Finalists

The Kept Woman by Susan Donovan
St. Martin's Press - (0312939507)
Monique Patterson, editor

Ride a Painted Pony by Kathleen Eagle
Harlequin Enterprises, MIRA - (778323595)
Leslie Wainger, editor

Adiós to My Old Life by Caridad Ferrer
Pocket Books, MTV Books - (1416524738)
Lauren McKenna, editor

Lucy Gets Her Life Back by Stef Ann Holm
Harlequin Enterprises, MIRA - (0778323447)
Valerie Gray, editor

Irresistible by Susan Mallery
Harlequin Enterprises, HQN - (3737711772)
Abby Zidle, editor

Heiress For Hire by Erin McCarthy
Berkley, Sensation - (0425207617)
Cindy Hwang, editor

Must Love Mistletoe by Christie Ridgway
Avon Books - (0061140201)
Lucia Macro, editor

Aussie Rules by Jill Shalvis
Kensington Books, Brava - (0758211392)
Kate Duffy, editor

Summer at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
Harlequin Enterprises, MIRA - (0778323250)
Margaret Marbury, editor

2007 RITA for Best Inspirational Romance Finalists

Revealed by Tamera Alexander
Bethany House Publishers - (0764201093)
Karen Schurrer, editor

Rekindled by Tamera Alexander
Bethany House Publishers - (0764201085)
Karen Schurrer, editor

Be My Neat-Heart by Judy Baer
Harlequin Enterprises, Steeple Hill Love Inspired - (373873670)
Joan Marlowe Golan, editor

A Family Forever by Brenda Coulter
Harlequin Enterprises, Steeple Hill Love Inspired - (0373873581)
Krista Stroever, editor

The Measure of a Lady by Deeanne Gist
Bethany House Publishers - (0764200739)
David Long and Julie Klassen, editors

Ten Thousand Charms by Allison Pittman
Random House, Waterbrook Multnomah - (1590525752)
Rod Morris, editor

My So-Called Love Life by Allie Pleiter
Harlequin Enterprises, Steeple Hill Love Inspired - (9780373873852)
Krista Stroever, editor

Violette Between by Alison Strobel
Random House, Waterbrook Multnomah - (9781578567942)
Shannon Hill, editor

2007 RITA for Best Long Contemporary Romance Finalists

Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Intimate Moments - (0373274726)
Jessica Alvarez and Patience Smith, editors

Heat Of The Moment by Diana Duncan
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Intimate Moments - (0373275048)
Susan Litman, editor

The Mommy Quest by Lori Handeland
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - (373713347)
Johanna Raisanen, editor

Under His Spell by Kristin Hardy
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Special Edition - (0373280343)
Gail Chasan, editor

Make-Believe Cowboy by Terry McLaughlin
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - (037371372X)
Laura Shin, editor

Up All Night by Joanne Rock
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Blaze - (373792441)
Wanda Ottewell, editor

Man With A Past by Kay Stockham
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - (0373713479)
Johanna Raisanen, editor

Family First by Margaret Watson
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - (373713371)
Victoria Curran, editor

2007 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance Finalists

Surrender by Pamela Clare
Dorchester Publishing, Leisure - (0843954884)
Alicia Condon, editor

Lady of Sin by Madeline Hunter
Bantam Dell - (553587315)
Shauna Summers, editor

The Marriage Spell by Mary Jo Putney
Ballantine - (0345449185)
Charlotte Herscher, editor

On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
Avon Books - (0060531258)
Lyssa Keusch, editor

The Slightest Provocation by Pam Rosenthal
Signet, Eclipse - (451219473)
Laura Cifelli, editor

The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren
Ballantine - (345483081)
Charlotte Herscher, editor

2007 RITA for Best Romantic Novella Finalists

"Summer Breeze" in Come September by Jacquie D'Alessandro
Harlequin Enterprises, Signature Select - (0373837232)
Alethea Spiridon, editor

"Her Mad Grace" in Bad Boys Ahoy! by Sylvia Day
Kensington Books, Brava - (0758212518)
Kate Duffy, editor

"Somebody's Lover" in Somebody's Lover by Jasmine Haynes
Berkley, Sensation - (425209962)
Christine Zika, editor

"Reluctant Hero" in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys by Lorraine Heath
Kensington Books - (758213018)
Audrey LeFehr, editor

"Ready & Willing" in The Boys Are Back in Town by Tanya Michaels
Harlequin Enterprises, Signature Select - (373837135)
Jennifer Green, editor

"An Affair to Remember" in And the Envelope, Please by Emilie Rose
Harlequin Enterprises, Signature Select - (373836937)
Tina Colombo, editor

"'Tis the Silly Season" in A NASCAR Holiday by Roxanne St.Claire
Harlequin Enterprises, HQN - (373771568)
Abby Zidle, editor

"You Can Count on Me" in I'll Be Home for Christmas by Roxanne St.Claire
Pocket Books - (074344227X)
Micki Nuding, editor

2007 RITA for Best Paranormal Romance Finalists

The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
Bantam Dell - (0553804936)
Shauna Summers, editor

His Mistress By Morning by Elizabeth Boyle
Avon Books, Treasure - (60784024)
Lyssa Keusch, editor

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Pocket Books, Star - (1416509879)
Lauren McKenna, editor

Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu
Dorchester Publishing, Leisure - (0843957654)
Chris Keeslar, editor

Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Liu
Dorchester Publishing, Love Spell - (0505526301)
Chris Keeslar, editor

Secrets of the Highwayman by Sara Mackenzie
Avon Books - (0060795522)
Erika Tsang, editor

Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe
Warner, Forever - (0446617660)
Melanie Murray, editor

Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Harlequin Enterprises, LUNA - (0373802498)
Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor

2007 RITA for Best Romantic Suspense Finalists

The Kill by Allison Brennan
Ballantine - (0345485238)
Charlotte Herscher, editor

Under The Wire by Cindy Gerard
St. Martin's Press - (031298104X)
Monique Patterson, editor

Relentless by Jo Leigh
Harlequin Enterprises, Blaze - (037379293X)
Birgit Davis-Todd, editor

Deadly Gamble by Linda Lael Miller
Harlequin Enterprises, HQN - (037377141X)
Joan Marlowe Golan, editor

Quiet as the Grave by Kathleen O'Brien
Harlequin Enterprises, Signature Select - (373836953)
Laura Shin, editor

Tempting The Devil by Patricia Potter
Berkley, Sensation - (425212580)
Christine Zika, editor

Born in Death by J.D. Robb
Penguin Putnam - (0399153470)
Leslie Gelbman, editor

Blackout by Annie Solomon
Warner Books - (446616311)
Melanie Murray, editor

The Bachelor Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
Bantam Dell - (553587544)
Shauna Summers, editor

2007 RITA for Best Short Contemporary Romance Finalists

Rapid Fire by Jessica Andersen
Harlequin Enterprises, Intrigue - (0373229283)
Allison Lyons, editor

From the First by Jessica Bird
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Special Edition - (0373247508)
Stacy Boyd, editor

The Lost Prince by Cindy Dees
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense - (373275110)
Demetria Lucas, editor

The Perfect Boyfriend by Barbara Dunlop
Harlequin Mills & Boon, Modern Extra - (0263849899)
Kathryn Lye, editor

House of Midnight Fantasies by Kristi Gold
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Desire - (0373767285)
Patience Smith, editor

The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Blaze - (0373792816)
Brenda Chin, editor

Married in Haste by Christine Rimmer
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Special Edition - (9780373247776)
Gail Chasan, editor

The Boss and Miss Baxter by Wendy Warren
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Special Edition - (373247370)
Susan Litman, editor

2007 RITA for Best Short Historical Romance Finalists

The Barefoot Princess by Christina Dodd
Avon Books - (60561178)
Carrie Feron, editor

She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke
Avon Books - (60774746)
Erika Tsang, editor

A Duke of Her Own by Lorraine Heath
Avon Books - (61129631)
Lucia Macro, editor

The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James
Avon Books - (0060781580)
Lucia Macro, editor

Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Avon Books - (006056251X)
Lucia Macro, editor

Scandal In Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Avon Books - (60562536)
Lucia Macro, editor

The Book of True Desires by Betina Krahn
Berkley, Jove - (515141704)
Christine Zika, editor

The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart
Harlequin Enterprises, MIRA - (0778322734)
Margaret Marbury, editor

2007 RITA Finalists for a Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

On Blue Falls Pond by Susan Crandall
Warner, Forever - (446616397)
Karen Kosztolnyik, editor

A Lady Raised High by Jennifer Ashley writing as Laurien Gardner
Berkley - (515140899)
Ginjer Buchanon, editor

Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
Dorchester Publishing, Making It - (0843957352)
Leah Hultenschmidt, editor

Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
Ballantine - (0345467523)
Linda Marrow, editor

Her Perfect Life by Vicki Hinze
Harlequin Enterprises, Signature Select - (373836829)
Susan Litman, editor

California Demon by Julie Kenner
Berkley, Trade - (042521043x)
Ginjer Buchanon, editor

Dead End Dating by Kimberly Rae
Ballantine - (0345492161)
Charlotte Herscher, editor

Eyes of Crow by Jeri Lynn Smith-Ready
Harlequin Enterprises, Luna - (373802586)
Stacy Boyd, editor

2007 RITA for Best Traditional Romance Finalists

A Woman Worth Loving by Jackie Braun
Harlequin Enterprises, Romance - (0373038976)
Stacy Boyd, editor

Claiming His Family by Barbara Hannay
Harlequin Mills & Boon, Romance - (373039077)
Kimberley Young, editor

Blind-Date Marriage by Fiona Harper
Harlequin Mills & Boon, Romance - (9780263849417)
Kimberley Young, editor

The Doctor's Proposal by Marion Lennox
Harlequin Enterprises, Romance - (373038968)
Sheila Hodgson, editor

The Surgeon's Family Miracle by Marion Lennox
Harlequin Mills & Boon, Medical Romance - (9780263852196)
Sheila Hodgson, editor

Domesticating Luc by Sandra Paul
Harlequin Enterprises, Silhouette Romance - (0373198027)
Mary-Theresa Hussey, editor

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

2007 Eppie Award Winners

Contemporary Romance

**WINNER** East of Easy by Linda Bleser-Publisher Cerridwen Press

Honeymoon for One by Stephanie Bedwell-Grime-Publisher New Concepts Publishing

I'll Be There for You by Ellen Fisher-Publisher Samhain Publishing

I'll Do Anything by Chrystal Kincaid-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Joys of Home by Bonnie Hamre-Publisher Whiskey Creek Publishing

Meant To Be by Denise A. Agnew-Publisher Cerridwen Press

The Nerd Prince by Ellen Fisher-Publisher Samhain Publishing


Erotica

**WINNER** fine flickering hungers by Alessia Brio-Publisher Phaze Books

Second Sight by Ann Regentin-Publisher Midnight Showcase

Sequestered Passion by Adrianna Dane-Publisher Amber Quill Press


Erotic Romance Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery

**WINNER** Wish List by Sylvia Day-Publisher Ellora's Cave

Ice Queen by Joey W. Hill-Publisher Ellora's Cave

Just the Bare Facts, Ma'am by Adrianna Dane, Chevon Gael, Selah March, Carolina Valdez, Deirdre O'Dare-Publisher Amber Quill Press

Losing It by Kate Willoughby-Publisher Liquid Silver Book

Mirror of My Soul by Joey W. Hill-Publisher Ellora's Cave

Take It on Faith by M. L. Rhodes-Publisher Amber Quill Press


Erotic Romance Historical Fiction

**WINNER** Savage Shores by Emma Wildes-Publisher Venus Press

A Knight in the Dungeon by Sarah Winn-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press

Ask For It by Sylvia Day-Publisher Kensington Publishing

Incomparable by Emma Wildes-Publisher eXtasy Books


Erotic Romance Fantasy/Paranormal

**WINNER** The Ice Dragon by Bianca D'Arc-Publisher Samhain Publishing

Animal Dreams by Jeanne Laws-Publisher Loose Id

Blind Devotion by Lucynda Storey-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Immortality's Caress: Eloise's Awakening Book 2 by Monica M. Martin-Publisher eXtasy Books

Knights of the Magical Realm: Warriors Gone Wild by Tina Gerow, Linda Wisdom, Dakota Cassidy, Brit Blaise-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Let Them Eat Cake by Ravyn Wilde-Publisher Ellora's Cave

Potions, Elixirs, and Brews…Oh, My! by Lacey Savage, Cassandra Curtis, Caitlyn Willows, Adrianna Dane, and Brit Blaise-Publisher Amber Quill Press

Shifting Sands by Lacey Savage-Publisher Loose Id

The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston-Publisher Samhain Publishing


Erotic Romance Science Fiction/Futuristic

**WINNER** Shadow Warrior by Layla Chase, Delilah Devlin, Betty Hanawa, and Myla Jackson-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Celestial Passions: Sheala by Judy Mays-Publisher Ellora's Cave

Deadworld by Lorie O'Clare-Publisher Ellora's Cave

The Rea Cheveyo Chronicles: Talyss by Rayne Forrest-Publisher Loose Id


Fantasy (TIE)

**WINNER** Dragon's Gold by Piers Anthony and Robert E. Margroff-Publisher Mundania Press LLC

**WINNER** River by Skyla Dawn Cameron-Publisher Mundania Press LLC

Hierath by Joanne Hall-Publisher e-Press Online


Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

**WINNER** A Griffin's Treasure by Lynne Connolly-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Missing in Action by Pam Champagne-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

Song Weaver by Michelle L. Levigne-Publisher Amber Quill Press

Supernatural Love by Jeanine Berry-Publisher Mundania Press LLC

The Beast Within by Kelly Ethan-Publisher Samhain

The Taste of Magic by Gina Rosavin-Publisher Love Struck Books


GLBT

**WINNER** Ransom by Lee Rowan-Publisher Linden Bay Romance

A Year and a Day by Willa Okati-Publisher Samhain

Details of the Hunt by Laura Baumbach-Publisher Loose-ID

The Broken Road by Sean Michael-Publisher Torquere Press


Historical and Western

**WINNER** The Centurion by Alex Domokos and Rita Y. Toews-Publisher Hard Shell Word Factory

Hudson Lake by Laura Mazzuca Toops-Publisher Twilight Times Books


Historical Romance (TIE)

**WINNER** Captain Sinister's Lady by Darlene Marshall-Publisher Amber Quill Press

**WINNER** Pirate's Price by Darlene Marshall-Publisher Amber Quill Press

The Irish Countess by Janet Quinn-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press


Horror

**WINNER** Rhiannon's Run and Other Tales by Chris Neeley-Publisher Titan Press

Fear: Anthology of Horror and Suspense by Louise Bohmer, Vickie Britton, John Everson, Loretta Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Giovanna Lagana, Linda L. Lattimer, Janet Mills, Susan M. Sailors, Richard A. Satterlie, and Katherine Smith-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press


Inspirational Fiction (TIE)

**WINNER** Begin With Me by Mike Ryan-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press

**WINNER** Outlaw's Daughter by Sherry Derr-Wille-Publisher Awe-Struck Books


Mystery

**WINNER** Just Add Water by Jinx Schwartz-Publisher WhoooDoo Mysteries

Falcon's Bend Case Files, Volume I by Karen Wiesner and Chris Spindler-Publisher Hardshell Word Factory

Malpractice by Louise Titchener-Publisher Hardshell Word Factory

Rio Star by Pepper Smith-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press


Romantic Suspense

**WINNER** No Ordinary Love by Karen Wiesner-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press

Lycan Instinct by Brandi Broughton-Publisher Cobblestone Press

Point Blank by Julie Cambria-Publisher Whiskey Creek Press

Watch Over Me by Gail R. Delaney-Publisher Triskelion Publishing


Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance

**WINNER** Nuworld: The Saga Begins by Lorie O'Clare-Publisher Ellora's Cave

The Phoenix Rebellion Book III: Gaining Ground by Gail R. Delaney-Publisher Triskelion Publishing

The Phoenix Rebellion Book IV: End Game by Gail R. Delaney-Publisher Triskelion Publishing


Single Title/Mainstream

**WINNER** Out of Time by Pauline Baird Jones-Publisher Hard Shell Word Factory

Mirror in a Blade by Eugen M. Bacon-Publisher INTERBAC

Yellow Mountain by Rhiannon Neeley-Publisher Titan Press