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

Your chance to win RITA nominated books!

One of my favourite authors and people is Jamie Carie. Jamie's debut novel, Snow Angel, has been nominated for a RITA in the First Book category ~ a fantastic effort and even more so as a CBA author.

Jamie is interviewing each of the nominees in her category and giving away a copy of each of their books! So don't miss out on this chance to learn about some new authors and maybe win a book!

Check out Jamie's blog for all the details.

Her first interview is with Helen Brenna and her book, Treasure, is up for grabs now.