The
Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year 2017
Love
Song by Sophia Bennett
Sophia Bennett's Love
Song was a unanimous choice among the judges, who were impressed by the
strength and authenticity of the main character’s voice. They felt the book was
well-written with plenty of detail, and great sensitivity in some of the
scenes.
Contemporary
Romantic Novel of the Year 2017
Summer
at the Comfort Food Café – Debbie Johnson
Winner Epic Romantic Novel of the Year 2017
Little Girl Lost – Janet Gover
The judges said
of Little
Girl Lost, "The unusual setting of this novel was
well realised and the heroine’s unconventional job made this a fascinating
read. We really liked the world Janet created, and the genuine sense of
completion at the end of the novel."
Winner Historical Romance of the Year 2017
It was Only Ever You – Kate Kerrigan
The judges called
It Was
Only Ever You, "an extremely well-written romance, in which all the threads
of the story come together well, with great characters, particularly strong
women and a lovely setting, reflecting the
contrasting strands of society. The author has really done her research to
bring an interesting period of history to life against the backdrops of Ireland
and New York."
Winner
Paranormal or Speculative Romance of the Year 2017
Max
Seventeen – Kate Johnson
The judges said
of Max Seventeen, "This
novel has great energy and
passion and presents a real antidote to traditional romance novels, as well as
being enormous fun. The author has created a vivid world, which was
hugely ambitious and imaginative, and a romance with plenty of action, twists
and turns."
Winner
Romantic Comedy of the Year 2017
Out
of Practice – Penny Parkes
The judges
described Out of Practice as "a novel with real energy and warmth. The author
managed lots of different strands, bringing them together well in an
interesting setting."
Winner RoNA Rose 2017
Christmas in the Boss’s Castle – Scarlet Wilson
The
judges called Christmas in the Boss's Castle, set in a castle based on the beautiful
Culzean Castle in Susan's home area of Ayrshire, "an
enjoyable, well-written, affectionate story with some lovely scenes. Very
entertaining."
Winner Young Adult Romance of the Year 2017
Love Song – Sophia Bennett
The judges commented "Love Song is an intelligent and thoughtful read which handles the
all-consuming emotion of a first crush rather beautifully."
Winners
- Outstanding Achievement Awards 2017
Barbara
Erskine & Adele Parks
Barbara Erskine is the author of
thirteen bestselling novels and three collections of short stories that
demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural. It is thirty years since the publication of
her first novel, Lady of Hay, which has been in continuous publication
since 1986 and sold over three million copies worldwide.
Adele Parks has sold over three million UK edition copies of her novels and her books have been translated into over 26 languages. Every one of her 15 novels has been a bestseller in the UK. Both Barbara and Adele were presented with outstanding achievement awards for their continued championing of the RNA and romantic fiction.
