2021 Romantic Novel Awards Shortlists
The Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) has announced shortlists for the 2021 Romantic Novel Awards, including titles of genre interest.
The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award
- Echoes of the Runes, Christina Courtenay (Headline)
- The Start of Us, Hannah Emery (One More Chapter)
- The Reluctant Witch, Amelia Hopegood (self-published)
- The Cornish Connection, Amanda James (self-published)
- Someday in Paris, Olivia Lara (Aria)
The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award
- Spirited, Julie Cohen (Orion)
The Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award
- The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, Josie Silver (Penguin)
Winners will be announced March 8, 2021 during a virtual award ceremony. For more information, including complete shortlists, see the RNA website.
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