Wednesday, August 11, 2010

2010 RITA and Golden Heart Winners

The 2010 RITA and Golden Heart Award Winners were recently announced. For the full list see The Romance Writers of America page.

Best Young Adult Romance
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

"When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created “perfect” life is about to unravel before her eyes. She’s forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for—her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. Alex is a bad boy and he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life, he thinks nothing of it. But soon Alex realizes Brittany is a real person with real problems, and suddenly the bet he made in arrogance turns into something much more." - publisher

Best Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure
The Soldier's Secret Daughter by Cindy Dees

"Dashing spy Jagger Holtz lived in a world of danger. Not even a sweet brown-eyed siren alone on New Year's Eve could be trusted, especially when he had to bring down her employer. Somehow Emily Grainger broke through his defenses-and set him up for two years of torturous captivity. Or so he thought. Emily hadn't expected a cryptic message to lead her to rescue the man who'd disappeared after their night of passion. Nor had she known that he'd been held prisoner all that time and believed that she was responsible. Despite the suspicion, they must work together to stop the threat against them and protect their precious daughter." - catalogue

Best Historical Romance
Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas

"Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon—to no one’s surprise, not even Bryony Asquith’s. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India? Leo has no reason to think Bryony could ever forgive him for the way he treated her, but he won’t rest until he’s delivered an urgent message from her sister—and fulfilled his duty by escorting her safely back to England. But as they risk their lives for each other on the journey home, will the biggest danger be the treacherous war around them—or passion?" - publisher

Best Regency Historical Romance
What Happens in London by Julia Quinn

"When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiance, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something.
Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . ." - publisher

Best Paranormal Romance
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole

"His obsession...Her downfall...They were never supposed to want each other this much...Sabine, Sorceress of Illusions: the evil beauty who surrenders her body, but not her heart. Rydstrom Woedre: the ruthless warrior who vows to keep her at all costs. With each smoldering encounter, their shared hunger only increases. If they can defeat the sinister enemy that stands between them, will Sabine make the ultimate sacrifice for her? Or will the proud lay down his crown and arms to save his sorceress?"--Back cover.


Best Contemporary Single Title Romance
Too Good to be True by Kristen Higgins

"Having failed to meet the perfect man, Grace Emerson decides to make one up in order to get family members off her back about being single. However, in the midst of dating Mr. Right, Grace meets Callahan O'Shea, who has more to offer than any imaginary boyfriend could." - catalogue

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