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The Romance Writers of America have announced the winners of the 2008 RITA Awards: 

Best First Book

Dead Girls Are Easy, by Terri Garey (Avon)

Best Contemporary Series Romance

Snowbound, by Janice Johnson (Harlequin)

Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure

Treasure, by Helen Brenna (Harlequin)

Best Contemporary Single Title Romance

Catch of the Day, by Kristan Higgins (HQN)

Best Historical Romance

Lessons of Desire, by Madeline Hunter (Dell)

Best Inspirational Romance

A Touch of Grace, by Linda Goodnight (Steeple Hill)

Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

Silent in the Grave, by Deanna Raybourn (Harlequin/MIRA)

Best Paranormal Romance

Lover Revealed, by J. R. Ward (Signet)

Best Regency Historical Romance

The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, by Julia Quinn (Avon)

Best Romance Novella

“Born in My Heart” in Like Mother, Like Daughter, by Jennifer Greene (Harlequin NEXT)

Best Romantic Suspense

Ice Blue, by Anne Stuart (Harlequin/MIRA)

Best Young Adult Romance

Wicked Lovely, by Melissa Marr (HarperTeen)

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