Romantic Novel of the Year Category Winners

The RNA's 2021 Category Winners are:

• The Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award: Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project

• The Libertà Books Shorter Romantic Novel Award: Kate Hardy, A Will, a Wish and a Wedding,

• The Romantic Saga Award: Shirley Mann, Bobby’s War

• The Romantic Comedy Novel Award: Carole Matthews, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes

• The Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award: Louise Douglas, The House by the Sea

• The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award: Christina Courtenay, Echoes of the Runes

• The Goldsboro Books Contemporary Romantic Novel Award: Milly Johnson, My One True North

• The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award: Catherine Tinley, Rags-to-Riches Wife

• The Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award: Julie Houston, Sing Me a Secret

• Outstanding Achievement Award: Mike Gayle

RNA Chair Imogen Howson said: 'In a year when we have had to deal with anxiety, isolation, lockdowns, and some very surprising product shortages, romantic fiction has remained a source of escapism and comfort – an almost literal lifeline.'

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