AustLit
Subcategory of Romance Writers of Australia, Romantic Book of the Year Award
Notes
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'Novels and novellas between 30,000 and 60,000 words where the love story is the main focus of the novel and the end of the book is emotionally satisfying and optimistic. Novels may be set in any place or time. Love scenes may be present or implied but details are not explicit.'
This award was inaugurated in 2009.
Source: Romance Writers of Australia website, http://www.romanceaustralia.com
Sighted: 18/08/2009
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2016
winner y
The Montana Son
California
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Tule Publishing
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2015
9928956
2015
single work
novel
romance
'A birthday card out of the blue from his estranged father sends successful Seattle marketing man Alex Chernoff on a detour to Sweetheart, Montana in search of answers about his past. A day, maybe two, to tie up loose strings and he’ll be out of there, heading for Mexico, margaritas and blondes in bikinis.
'Emma Stanhope is all too familiar with hot, rich, entitled guys like Alex. They never hang around for long, especially not for a Plain Jane like herself. No problem. She’s smart and logical, like any good scientist, and knows better than to lose her heart.
'What Emma doesn’t count on is chemistry—of the romantic kind. What Alex doesn’t count on is meeting the girl who’ll make him want to change his ways. But when he learns that he’s a secret from his father’s real family, he can’t stay in Sweetheart… even if he wants to.
'Will love be enough to convince Alex to stay… for good?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Year: 2015
Indexed selectively. Also finalist: New Zealand writer Alison Roberts (two titles).winner y
Waves of Temptation
North Sydney
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Harlequin Mills and Boon
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2014
7008727
2014
single work
novel
romance
'When fate steps in…
When physician Kelly Eveldene's son is injured in a surfing accident, she finds herself face-to-face with the one man she prayed never to see again: delectable orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matt Eveldene! Seeing beautiful Kelly again brings back their painful history and sparks new, unacceptable desires in Matt—Kelly's strictly off-limits! But who can resist the temptation of the forbidden…!
'Waves of Temptation is Marion Lennox's 100th romance novel.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Year: 2014
Indexed selectively. Also finalist: New Zealand writer Julie Mac.winner y
One Life Changing Moment
Chatswood
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Harlequin Mills and Boon
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2013
6005961
2013
single work
novel
romance
'The bond they share…
Orthopedic surgeon and struggling single mom Dr. Mackenzie Fawles can't believe her eyes when she sees John Watson – the man who saved her and her tiny daughter – again. He might have vanished before she had a chance to thank him, but she's never forgotten how safe she felt in his arms.…
John stopped doing emotion a long time ago, after the death of his wife and child. But an unexpected connection was formed the day he saved Mackenzie, and now she's slipping past all his well-guarded defenses….' (Publisher's blurb)
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Year: 2013
winner y
Bella's Wishlist
Richmond
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Mills and Boon
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2012
Z1908750
2012
single work
novel
romance
— Appears in: Un rêve pour Bella [and] Le retour du Dr Gabriel Armitage 2012;
— Appears in: Bellas højeste ønske [and] Et nødstilfælde 2013;
— Appears in: Bellas önskelista/Lyckans land 2013; 'Confined to her hospital bed, the only thing keeping shy Bella's vital signs in check (and giving her hope for the future) are the regular visits from Charlie Maxwell, SHH's most charming doc. Charlie's no stranger to crushed dreams but Bella's living on borrowed time. Suddenly, making Bella's deepest wishes come true is Charlie's only priority!' (Publisher's blurb)
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Year: 2012
winner y
Molly Cooper's Dream Date
Richmond
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Mills and Boon
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2011
Z1880949
2011
single work
novel
romance
'What do you do when you realise the one you want is half a world away, living in your home, sleeping in your bed?
'Wow! This is amazing! I've house-swapped my little cottage in Australia for a bachelor pad in Chelsea. I can't wait to explore London. Most of all I'm hoping to meet my dream man, a perfect English gentleman! Though I'm starting to wonder whether Patrick, my house-swapper (who's now living in my house!) might actually be him. We've been emailing, and he sounds gorgeous. Imagine what sparks could fly if we met in person. I just might have to make that happen.' (Trove)
