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The Vivian Awards
The Vivian (formerly the Rita) recognizes excellence in romance writing and showcases author talent and creativity. We celebrate the power of the romance genre with its central message of hope--because happily ever afters are for everyone.
For more information see: The Romance Writers of America Website
2021 Winners
False Start
Jessica Ruddick | 2021 Contemporary: Long

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke
Loretta Chase | 2021 Historical: Long

Love Me Like a Love Song
Annmarie Boyle | 2021 First Book

An Everyday Hero
Laura Trentham | 2021 Mainstream Fiction

Past Winners
Long Shot
Kennedy Ryan | 2019 Contemporary: Long

A Wicked Kind of Husband
Mia Vincy | 2019 Historical: Long

Lady in Waiting
Marie Tremayne | 2019 First Book

The Saturday Night Supper Club
Carla Laureano | 2019 Inspirational

Falling Hard
Lexi Ryan | 2018 Contemporary: Long

Between the Devil and the Duke
Kelly Bowen | 2018 Historical: Long

Miracle on 5th Avenue
Sarah Morgan | 2017 Contemporary: Long

No Mistress of Mine
Laura Lee Guhrke | 2017 Historical: Long

Brokedown Cowboy
Maisey Yates | 2016 Contemporary: Long

Tiffany Girl
Deeanne Gist | 2016 Historical: Long

Forget Tomorrow
Pintip Dunn | 2016 First Book

A Noble Masquerade
Kristi Ann Hunter | 2016 Inspirational

Baby, It's You
Jane Graves | 2015 Contemporary: Long

Fool Me Twice
Meredith Duran | 2015 Historical: Long

Crazy Thing Called Love
Molly O'Keefe | 2014 Contemporary: Long

No Good Duke Goes Unpunished
Sarah MacLean | 2014 Historical: Long

The Way Back Home
Barbara Freethy | 2013 Contemporary: Long

A Rogue By Any Other Name
Sarah MacLean | 2013 Historical: Long

The Haunting of Maddy Clare
Simone St James | 2013 First Book

Against the Tide
Elizabeth Camden | 2013 Inspirational

Boomerang Bride
Fiona Lowe | 2012 Contemporary: Long

The Black Hawk
Joanna Bourne | 2012 Historical: Long

First Grave On the Right
Darynda Jones | 2012 First Book

The Measure of Katie Calloway
Serena Miller | 2012 Inspirational

Simply Irresistible
Jill Shalvis | 2011 Contemporary: Long

His At Night
Sherry Thomas | 2011 Historical: Long

Unchained: the Dark Forgotten
Sharon Ashwood | 2011 Paranormal

Silent Scream
Karen Rose | 2011 Suspense

Too Good To Be True
Kristan Higgins | 2010 Contemporary: Long

Not Quite A Husband
Sherry Thomas | 2010 Historical: Long

Not Another Bad Date
Rachel Gibson | 2009 Contemporary: Long

The Edge of Impropriety
Pam Rosenthal | 2009 Historical: Long

Oh. My. Gods.
Tera Lynn Childs | 2009 First Book

Finding Stefanie
Susan May Warren | 2009 Inspirational

Catch of the Day
Kristan Higgins | 2008 Contemporary: Long

Lessons of Desire
Madeline Hunter | 2008 Historical: Long

Dead Girls Are Easy
Terri Garey | 2008 First Book

A Touch of Grace
Linda Goodnight | 2008 Inspirational

The Mommy Quest
Lori Handeland | 2007 Contemporary: Long

On the Way to the Wedding
Julia Quinn | 2007 Historical: Long

Worth Every Risk
Dianna Love Snell | 2006 Contemporary: Long

The Devil to Pay
Liz Carlyle | 2006 Historical: Long

Show Her the Money
Stephanie Feagan | 2006 First Book

Heavens to Betsy
Beth Pattillo | 2006 Inspirational

John Riley's Girl
Inglath Cooper | 2005 Contemporary: Long

Shadowheart
Laura Kinsale | 2005 Historical: Long

Time Off for Good Behavior
Lani Diane Rich | 2005 First Book

Grounds to Believe
Shelley Bates | 2005 Inspirational

The Top Gun's Return
Kathleen Creighton | 2004 Contemporary: Long

The Destiny
Kathleen Givens | 2004 Historical: Long

Taking Cover
Catherine Mann | 2003 Contemporary: Long

Stealing Heaven
Madeline Hunter | 2003 Historical: Long

Coming Home to You
Fay Robinson | 2002 Contemporary: Long

The Bridal Season
Connie Brockway | 2002 Historical: Long

The Border Bride
Elizabeth English | 2002 First Book

Beneath a Southern Sky
Deborah Raney | 2002 Inspirational

A Man Like Mac
Fay Robinson | 2001 First Book

The Shepherd's Voice
Robin Lee Hatcher | 2001 Inspirational

Undercover Princess
Suzanne Brockmann | 2000 Contemporary: Long

Silken Threads
Patricia Ryan | 2000 Historical: Long

The Maiden and the Unicorn
Isolde Martyn | 2000 First Book

Danger In the Shadows
Dee Henderson | 2000 Inspirational
