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Find out moreFind out more about the winners of the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards and the winners of the Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year by clicking on the titles.
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. From the bestselling author of The Russian Concubine comes a sweeping epic of love and courage, revenge and heartache in the last days of the Romanov empire
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. An idealistic young Englishman, Harry Summerfield, befriends an American oil explorer in Gibraltar in the 1930s. Their meeting sparks a journey for both men that will take them across Morocco and northern Africa, to encounter the harsh realities of Berber opposition to French colonial rule and the passion and conflict of a love for the same young French woman. Full of action, character and extraordinarily vivid local colour, this is a vast novel of adventure, romance and intrigue which keeps the reader guessing page after page. From the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to the beautiful solitude of the Atlas Mountains, and incorporating all levels of society in pre-war Morocco (from Berber tribesmen to French politicians), Amazir is a powerfully evocative work dealing with a vast spectrum of human experience - from wonder to despair. Revisiting the traditional epic-style novel format, Tom Gamble's Amazir is a breathtaking journey into the souks and mountains of Morocco that chronicles a powerful love affair and a nation's political turmoil.
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. A warm and sexy romance from the author of A SINGLE TO ROME Lu Edwards may write and illustrate books for children, but she's certain she doesn't want children of her own. She believes in travelling light, with not even a goldfish to tie her down, until Nick -- a WWI expert with more baggage than Heathrow, right down to the kids, ex-wife and hamster -- blows into her life. He's absolutely not Mr Right, but as he helps Lu trace a strand of her family history, she finds herself being drawn into his chaotic but warm world. Being the wicked step-mother was never a role Lu fancied playing, though, and she's not sure that loving Nick will be enough for a happy ever after together...
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. November 2010 Book of the Month. A truly lovely story of Prince Edward pre his infatuation with Wallace Simpson and his eventual abdication. Here he is a young man who falls for a high society girl and escapes the cold restrictions of his family but back then duty prevailed. This is really the story of the girl he falls for, Lily Houghton, her sisters and her family. Highly recommended. Comparison: Julian Fellowes, Penny Vincenzi, Jojo Moyes.
Winner of the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2011. If you are looking for a thoroughly romantic read that will have you grabbing for the tissues with tears of joy and sadness then this is a must read. It’s full of warm and wonderful characters and will keep you reading in to the wee small hours not wanting it to end. Pure romance.
Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. Best-selling author of Rumour Has It, Jill Mansell returns with Take A Chance On Me – a fun, romantic and hugely readable romp through the love life of Cleo Quinn, hapless in romance and still haunted by her childhood nemesis, Johnny La Venture. Jill Mansell's novels regularly shoot straight into the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. How far would you go to find the perfect date? Harriet Peel knows what's hot and what's definitely not. As the 'what's on' writer for her local magazine, it's her job. Her own social life, however, is teetering on the verge of non-existence. With the last of her friends tying the knot and the threat of being replaced at work by some annoying London 'it' girl, it's time for drastic action. Determined to find the ideal partner to take to the wedding, Harriet decides to register on a dating website. And when the resulting liaisons turn into experiences worth writing about, she suddenly finds herself the unwitting star of a hugely popular new column. Will her newly acquired social status as a minor celebrity help in her quest or is she destined to go to the wedding alone...again?
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. Christina Jones's new romcom will have you salivating with delight - about finding love through food!
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. And so we move on to the next generation. Becky, the ultimate shopaholic now has a two year old daughter who seems to be taking after her mother in more ways than one although the current financial climate is taking its toll. Another funny and light instalment in the Shopaholic series.
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. July 2010 Book of the Month. The third in this engaging series featuring Angela, a Brit in New York with a dream writing job and a rock star boyfriend. He is offered a gig in Paris and off they go, only Angela lives in a back-stabbing world and others are after both her job and her boyfriend. Lurching from crisis to crisis, Angela begins to lose confidence. This is the best in the series so far, a lovely escapist read. The I Heart Series:1. I Heart New York2. I Heart Hollywood3. I Heart Paris Comparison: Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Weiner, Lauren Weisberger.
Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy of the Year 2011. A wonderfully funny, fresh debut. Katy Carter is a lovable character suffering the ups and downs of relationship drama and making some interesting discoveries along the way. You will be routing for her all the way as she realises perhaps the life she thought she wanted isn't quite so perfect after all. A great romantic read, thoroughly absorbing and fun.
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. December 2010 Book of the Month. It's a real pleasure to read a well written, historically accurate book, that is still a romance novel (at it's heart!) it makes for such an intellectually and emotionally rewarding read. In Trade Winds we have not one but two villains attempting to disrupt and destroy the life and happiness of the heroine, an heiress who has been swindled out of her inheritance. However help and support is on hand from a handsome Scotsman, who understands her plight as he has been disinherited himself. Go on indulge yourself...
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. From the bestselling author of The Russian Concubine comes a sweeping epic of love and courage, revenge and heartache in the last days of the Romanov empire
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. In 1840’s Cornwall, 25-year-old Sarah Govier supports herself and her illegitimate son, Jory, on the income from Talvan, the granite quarry she inherited from her father. But businessman Kinser Landry has good reason for wanting Talvan and will stop at nothing to get it. Her problems mounting, Sarah turns in desperation to James Crago, a gunpowder manufacturer who owns land adjoining hers. After twenty years as soldier and diplomat in India, Crago, 37, returned home, his face horrifically scarred, a wound sustained during his attempt to help the girl he loved escape a despotic raja. Local reaction to his appearance has turned him into a recluse.
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. Finding his brother’s killer has all but consumed Marcus until Claire enters his life. Her innocent beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but she is forbidden fruit. It’s not until their secrets plunge them both into danger that Marcus realises he cannot let happiness slip through his fingers again…
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Novel of the Year 2011. November 2010 Book of the Month. A truly lovely story of Prince Edward pre his infatuation with Wallace Simpson and his eventual abdication. Here he is a young man who falls for a high society girl and escapes the cold restrictions of his family but back then duty prevailed. This is really the story of the girl he falls for, Lily Houghton, her sisters and her family. Highly recommended. Comparison: Julian Fellowes, Penny Vincenzi, Jojo Moyes.
Winner of the Love Story of the Year in the 2011 Pure Passion Awards. Alone and in danger, Clemence Ravenhurst is forced to flee her beloved Jamaica. Disguised as a boy, she falls straight into the clutches of one of the most dangerous pirates in the Caribbean! Nathan Stanier, disgraced undercover naval officer and navigator, protects Clemence on their perilous journey. The heat between them sizzles. But honour – and his guarded heart – dictate that Nathan resists Clemence. Though it seems she's determined to make their adventure as outrageous - and passionate - as possible!
Shortlisted for the Love Story of the Year in the 2011 Pure Passion Awards. Driven by grief and an implacable thirst for vengeance, Captain James Drymore has one sole purpose in life: to hunt down the men who killed his wife. But when he sees a beautiful young lady in distress James allows himself to become distracted for the first time… Having rescued Amy, James discovers she didn’t escape unscathed – she has lost her memory! As the conflicted Captain slowly puts together the complex pieces of his mysterious lady’s past, James realises he needs to let go of his own. Can he and Amy build a new future - together?
Shortlisted for the Love Story of the Year in the 2011 Pure Passion Awards. With just a few months until her daughter Jenni’s wedding, Maisie feels butterflies at the prospect of seeing Jenni’s dad Rob again after so many years. As parents of the bride they’ll be hosting the party at his stunning Scottish ancestral estate, and watching as their daughter says, ‘I do’. Whether it’s nostalgia or wedding planning fever, Maisie’s wondering if she and Rob could fix the past, get back together?
Shortlisted for the Love Story of the Year in the 2011 Pure Passion Awards Secrets and subterfuge abound in Regency Newmarket...Caroline Fortune asks for little more than to train horses and continue her stealthy progress towards independence. To this end she projects a cheerfully argumentative persona in the hope that the potential suitors dredged up by her mother will all leave her alone. Lord Alexander Rothwell is certainly happy to do so. He is in Newmarket purely to fulfil an obligation. Irritable because he believes he is investigating a mare's nest, he is determined to disprove rumours of crooked racecourse dealings as soon as possible. Then he can return to his political career in London. So, when Caroline finds Alexander left for dead outside her brother's racing stables, they are both considerably disconcerted.
The Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year is the most prestigious accolade given by the Romantic Novelists' Association.