2009 RITA Finalists for Inspirational Romance

Another great list of books I’d hate to have to pick a winner from. I have read them all with the exception of Mulberry Park and Where Love Abides, and loved each one ~ sigh!

Which one would you pick?

You can check out all the other categories at the RWA website. The winner will be announced in July.


Deep in the Heart of Trouble by Deeanne Gist

Bethany House Publishers
David Long and Julie Klassen, editors

Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh
Random House Publishing, WaterBrook Multnomah
Julee Schwarzburg, editor

Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren
Tyndale House Publishers
Karen Watson, editor

Love Starts with Elle by Rachel Hauck
Thomas Nelson Inc.
Ami McConnell, editor

Mulberry Park by Judy Duarte
Kensington Publishing Corp.
John Scognamiglio, editor

The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter
Thomas Nelson Inc.
Amanda Bostic and Leslie Peterson, editors

The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher
Thomas Nelson Inc., Women of Faith Fiction
Ami McConnell and Leslie Peterson, editors

Where Love Abides by Irene Hannon
Harlequin Enterprises, Steeple Hill Love Inspired
Melissa Endlich, editor

And a big congratulations to Susan Meissner for her nomination in the non-inspirational category, Novel with Strong Romantic Elements.

The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
Random House Publishing, WaterBrook Multnomah
Shannon Marchese, editor

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One Response to 2009 RITA Finalists for Inspirational Romance

  1. The only one I’ve read is Faking Grace, but I’ve heard so many good things about almost every book on the list that I’m sure it will be a difficult task to choose the winner. I’d also love to see Susan’s book win in the non-inspirational category.

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