2005 RIO AWARDS

FAVORITE LONG CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Cherry on Top -
Kathleen Long

Runners Up
2. Understudy -
Carol Bellacera

3. Code Name: Baby -
Christina Skye

FAVORITE SHORT CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Sofie Metropolis -
Tori Carrington

Runners Up
2. The Royal Pain -
MaryJanice Davidson

3. Possession -
Tori Carrington

Honorable Mention
With a Clue -
Trish Jensen

FAVORITE LONG HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Her Highland Rogue -
Leanne Burroughs

Runners Up
2. The King's Mistress -
Terri Brisbin

3. Dreams of Stardust -
Lynn Kurland

Honorable Mention
The Ravencliffe Bride -
Dawn Thompson

FAVORITE SHORT HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Falcon's Honor -
Denise Lynn

Runners Up
2. Diamond Dreams -
Sandra Heath

3. The Marriage List -
Dorothy McFalls

Honorable Mention
Falcon's Love -
Denise Lynn

FAVORITE DEBUT NOVEL
The Ravencliffe Bride -
Dawn Thompson

Runners Up
2. Tiger Eye -
Marjorie M. Liu

3. Lord of Desire -
Paula Quinn

FAVORITE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
End Game -
Dee Davis

Runners Up
2. Bad Attitude -
Sherrilyn Kenyon

3. Courting Danger -
Carol Stephenson

Honorable Mention
Dark Truth -
Mariah Stewart

FAVORITE PARANORMAL ROMANCE
Carpe Demon - Julie Kenner
Courting Midnight - Emma Holly
Seize the Night -
Sherrilyn Kenyon

Runners Up
2. Heart Choice -
Robin D. Owens

3. Forbidden Magic -
Cheyenne McCray

FAVORITE FUTURISITIC/FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE
Unmasked -
C.J. Barry

Runners Up
2. Heart Choice -
Robin D. Owens

3. Destiny's Seduction -
Isabo Kelly (currently being re-released w/Cerridwen)

Honorable Mention
Beyond Control -
Rebecca York

MAINSTEAM FICTION
Shadows and Strongholds - Elizabeth Chadwick

Runners Up
2. Sofie Metropolis -
Tori Carrington

3. The House in Amalfi - Elizabeth Adler

FAVORITE STORY FROM AN ANTHOLOGY
Road to Adventure (What Dreams May Come) -
Robin D. Owens

Runners Up
2. The Claiming of Lady Joanna (The Betrothal) -
Terri Brisbin

3. Highland Handfast (The Betrothal) - Joanne Rock

REISSUES/MISSED GEMS
Highland Wishes -
Leanne Burroughs
Odin's Daughter -
Dawn Thompson

Runners Up
2. The Whispering Rocks -
Sandra Heath