Raina's Showcase Books
Authors A - C

Anders, Karen--JENNIFER'S OUTLAW (Silhouette Intimate Moments, April 1997)
Co-Winner!....'98 Holt Medallion Award for Best Long Contemporary Romance.

Arnold, Judith -- LEGACY OF SECRETS (Harlequin Delta Justice, July '98)
Romantic Times says... 4 Stars! ... in depth characters and intriguing new plot points ... an exciting read.

Autin, Amelia -- REILLY'S RETURN (Silhouette Intimate Moments #820, Nov '97)
Nominated--Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award. Romantic Times says... 4 1/2 Stars! "The wonderful second book by one of the Intimate Moments' most impressive new talents is worth every minute of the long wait for its publication....Amelia Autin skillfully twists and turns her way through an excellent plot, providing one surprise after another in a love story of rare emotional intensity."

Barnett, Jill -- WONDERFUL (Pocket)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Short Historical Romance

Bicos, Olga -- PERFECT TIMING (Zebra)
The Romance Reader says...5 Hearts!
"Readers who enjoy storylines with lots of fast-paced suspense, and a terrific romance should add PERFECT TIMING to their summer reading list."

Bird, Beverly -- SAVING SUSANNAH (Silhouette Intimate Moments)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Long Contemporary Series Romance

Blackstock, Terri (Zondervan)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Inspirational

Bowen, Judith -- THE RANCHER'S RUNAWAY BRIDE (Harlequin Superromance)
Finalist--'98 National Reader's Choice Award for Best Long Contemporary Romance

Boyle, Elizabeth -- BRAZEN ANGEL (Dell)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best First Book

Brockman, Suzanne -- BODY LANGUAGE (Loveswept)
The Romance Reader says...4 Stars! "...well-developed characters, the sexual tension mounts slowly and realistically, and the dialogue is sharp."

Brockman, Suzanne -- EVERYDAY, AVERAGE JONES (Silhouette Intimate Moments #872 Aug'98)Tall, Dark & Dangerous Miniseries, book #4 Romantic Times says...4 1/2 Star Gold Medal! Top Pick! WISH Award! ... "SEAL Team Ten's Alpha Squadron is back....Suzanne Brockmann weaves her spectacular magic around "Cowboy" as he rescues and then falls in love with a beautiful hostage...This irresistible hero will fill your dreams with sizzling passion and fiery delight...Absolutely spellbinding..."
A NOTE FROM SUZANNE--I've seen it in movies. The hero and heroine -- complete opposites -- fall in love while dodging bullets. When the bad guys are vanquished, the heroine falls into the hero's arms. The end, right? Except I sit there shouting, "Wait! The story's just starting to get interesting! What happens next?" In EVERYDAY, AVERAGE JONES, I explore the possibilities...

Suzanne Brockman -- FRISCO'S KID (Silhouette Intimate Moments Jan'97) Tall, Dark And Dangerous Book #3
Romantic Times says...4 1/2 Stars! WISH Award!

Brockman, Suzanne -- TIME ENOUGH FOR LOVE (Bantam Loveswept)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Paranormal Romance

Brockway, Connie -- AS YOU DESIRE (Dell)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance

Browning, Dixie -- LOOK WHAT THE STORK BROUGHT (Silhouette Desire)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Short Contemporary Romance

Burford, Pamela -- A HARD-HEARTED HERO (Harlequin Temptation)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Short Contemporary Romance

Charbonneau, Eileen -- THE RANDOLPH LEGACY (Tor/Forge)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance

Carleen, Sally -- PORCUPINE RANCH (Silhouette Romance)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Traditional Romance

Carlson, Melody -- HOMEWARD (Multnomah Alabaster)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Inspirational Romance

Cassidy, Carla -- PREGNANT WITH HIS CHILD (Silhouette Romance)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Traditional Romance

Cowan, Debbie -- IF ONLY, Dell
Finalist--'98 Kiss Of Death Award for Historical Category. Bell, Book & Candle says ... 4 1/2 Bells!
Elise Worthen struggles to keep a secret that could cost her freedom and her life. Jared Kensington searches for the truth that could destroy her. In the chaotic aftermath of the War Between the States, they begin a dangerous dance of secrecy, desire and suspicion.

Creighton, Kathleen--NEVER TRUST A LADY (Silhouette Intimate Moments, August '97)
Romantic Times says... 4 1/2 Stars!...."a handsome Interpol agent learns to NEVER TRUST A LADY determined to buy a worthless painting, little knowing that it just may hold a secret that could cost thousands of innocent lives. The marvelous Kathleen Creighton is back after a much too long absence with a crackling good yarn which combines a nifty suspense plot with a sizzling love story."

Cresswell, Jasmine -- SECRET SINS (Mira)
Finalist--'98 RITA for Best Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance

Crosby, Susan -- HIS MOST SCANDALOUS SECRET (Silhouette Desire, July '98)
Romantic Times says ... 4 Stars! ... Ms. Crosby brings us all of the fiery magic of falling in love for the first and last time.

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