The Romantic Novel Awards 2023

by The Romantic Novelists' Association

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45 books

The Romantic Novel of the Year Award is an award for romance novels since 1960, presented by Romantic Novelists' Association, and since 2003, the novellas, also won the Love Story of the Year (now RoNA Rose Award).

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The Popular Romantic Fiction Award

Winner

A Christmas Celebration

the cosiest, most joyful novel you'll read this Christmas

Heidi Swain, 2022

The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award

Winner

I Let You Fall

A Romantic Drama

Sara Downing, 2022

Shortlist

Hidden in the Mists

The sweepingly romantic, epic new dual-time novel from the author of ECHOES OF THE RUNES

Christina Courtenay, 2022

Skip to the End

Molly James, 2023

Impossible

Sarah Lotz, 2023

Ocean's Echo

Everina Maxwell, 2022

The Jackie Collins Award for Romantic Thrillers

Winner

Six Days

Dani Atkins, 2022

Shortlist

Cold Silence

Toni Anderson, 2022

My Other Husband

Dorothy Koomson, 2022

The Serial Killer's Girl

L. H. Stacey, 2022

A Murder of Crows

A completely gripping British cozy mystery

Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, 2022

The Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award

Winner

Always By Your Side

An uplifting story about community and friendship, perfect for fans of Escape to the Country and The Dog House

Julie Haworth, 2022

Shortlist

The Love of My Other Life

C J Connolly, 2022

A Colourful Country Escape

the heart-warming debut you can’t resist falling in love with!

Anita Faulkner, 2022

Twelve Days in May

Niamh Hargan, 2022

From Fake to Forever

The perfect fake-dating, angsty rom-com you won’t want to miss!

Laila Rafi, 2022

The Christmas/Festive Holiday Romantic Novel Award

Winner

This Year's For Me and You

The heartwarming and uplifting story of love and second chances

Emily Bell, 2022

Shortlist

Merrily Ever After

The joyful and cosy NEW Christmas story from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley

Cathy Bramley, 2022

Christmas with His Ballerina

Jessica Gilmore, 2022

Snowed in for Christmas

Sarah Morgan, 2022

Santa, Please Bring Me a Boyfriend

An absolutely perfect and heartwarming Christmas romantic comedy

Sophie Ranald, 2022

The Shorter Romantic Novel Award

Winner

The Earl's Mysterious Lady

Louise Allen, 2022

Shortlist

The Shopgirl's Forbidden Love

Jenni Fletcher, 2022

Their Surprise Safari Reunion

Ella Hayes, 2022

Stranded with My Forbidden Billionaire

Lucy King, 2022

The Romantic Saga Award

Winner

A New Start for the Wrens

A compelling and heartwarming WW2 saga

Vicki Beeby, 2022

Shortlist

A Child of the Dales

Diane Allen, 2022

The London Girls

Soraya M. Lane, 2022

Courage for the Cornish Girls

Betty Walker, 2022

A Mother's War

The uplifting and empowering WW2 saga perfect for summer 2022

Mollie Walton, 2022

The Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy

Winner

Take a Chance on Greece

Emily Kerr, 2022

Shortlist

Great Sexpectations

An absolutely hilarious and unputdownable romantic comedy

Kristen Bailey, 2022

Playing for Love

Jeevani Charika, 2022

The Woman Who Took a Chance

Fiona Gibson, 2022

A Wedding at Sandy Cove (A Wedding at Sandy Cove)

Bella Osborne, 2022

The Historical Romantic Novel Award

Winner

The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre

Natasha Lester, 2023

Shortlist

A Postcard from Capri (Postcard, Book 3)

Alex Brown, 2022

The Dressmaker’s Secret

Lorna Cook, 2022

The Legacy of Halesham Hall

Shortlisted for Best Historical Romantic Novel at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023

Jenni Keer, 2022

Before the Dawn

Emma Pass, 2022

The Contemporary Romantic Novel Award

Winner

A Cottage Full of Secrets

Escape to the country for the perfect romantic read for 2022

Jane Lovering, 2022

Shortlist

The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures

a joyful and heart-warming novel you won't want to miss

Holly Hepburn, 2022

Cornish Clouds and Silver Lining Skies

Your no. 1 sunny, feel-good read for the summer

Ali McNamara, 2022

Elodie’s Library of Second Chances

Rebecca Raisin, 2022

Finding Happiness at Heritage View

A BRAND NEW heartwarming, feel-good read from Helen Rolfe

Helen Rolfe, 2022