As awarded by the Romance Writers of America:
Best First Book:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
Contemporary Single Title Romance:
The Way Back Home by Barbara Freethy
Historical Romance:
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
Inspirational Romance:
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden
Long Contemporary Series Romance:
A Gift for All Seasons by Karen Templeton
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
Paranormal Romance:
Shadow’s Claim by Kresley Cole
Romance Novella:
Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James
Romantic Suspense:
Scorched by Laura Griffin
Short Contemporary Series Romance:
A Night of No Return by Sarah Morgan
Young Adult Romance:
The Farm by Emily McKay
Links lead to the NOBLE catalog.