We’re thrilled to disclose that SIX Mills & Boon authors have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Awards 2024! The RNA awards have a good time excellence in romantic fiction and the awards are judged by readers, making them a powerful accolade. Congratulations to all authors nominated!
Discover out extra in regards to the six shortlisted Mills & Boon novels beneath…
Shortlisted within the Standard Fiction Award class . . .
One Evening in Hartswood by Emma Denny
‘One Evening in Hartswood is deliciously candy and vividly imagined: pleasant and crammed with endearing friendship that turns to heart-stopping romance. Emma Denny is grasp of the slow-burn, spellbinding love story.’ – Cat Camacho, Emma’s Editor
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When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night time earlier than her politically organized marriage, Raff Barden should monitor and return the elusive groom to revive his household’s honour.
William de Foucart — recognized to his associates as Penn — had no alternative however to desert his meant, and with it his personal earldom, when he fled the night time earlier than his enforced marriage. However ill-equipped to outlive on the run he should belief the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to assist him escape.
Unaware their fates are already entwined, the lads journey north. However amidst the snow-capped forests an surprising bond deepens into a much more valuable relationship, one that may check all that they maintain expensive. And when secrets and techniques are lastly revealed, each males should resolve what they are going to danger for the one they love…
Shortlisted within the Shorter Romantic Novel class . . .
Tempted by Her Faux Fiancé by Kate Hardy
‘A gorgeously romantic examine overcoming previous hurts, discovering dwelling once more, and the man subsequent door (who sings to cows…!) – it’s assured to brush you away! Kate places a lot thought and analysis into each single novel, you at all times really feel like you’re proper there with the characters, experiencing one thing extremely genuine. And this award nomination is especially particular as Tempted by Her Faux Fiancé is Kate’s one centesimal e book for Mills & Boon! Congratulations and good luck, Kate!’ – Laurie Johnson, Kate’s Editor
A fiancé for the cameras…or for ever?
In Kate Hardy’s one centesimal e book, advertising and marketing govt Elle should put her childhood dwelling on the map by serving to supervisor Charlie promote Bluebell Farm as a marriage venue. Ignoring their chemistry isn’t straightforward—particularly once they turn out to be the main focus of the marketing campaign and everyone seems to be satisfied their posed engagement is actual! And when the traces blur Elle’s tempted to dream it could possibly be too…
The Housekeeper’s Forbidden Earl by Laura Martin
‘Laura Martin’s has rapidly turn out to be a powerhouse in regency romance for Mills & Boon, and is at all times a delight to work with. The Housekeeper’s Forbidden Earl is full of a sweeping romance, forbidden deliciousness, and a few nice spice!’ – Soraya Bouazzaoui, Laura’s Editor
A need too robust to disclaim!
After being deserted on the altar, housekeeper Kate Winters has lastly discovered peace working at a grand home. Till her new employer Lord Henderson unexpectedly returns, resolved to promote his property… Decided to remind the brooding Earl of the great thing about his dwelling, Kate begins to find the attract of the person behind the title. Scarred by her previous, does she dare danger her future by surrendering to this forbidden attraction…?
Cinderella’s Cope with the Colonel by Jenni Fletcher
‘Jenni Fletcher’s potential to create heroines which might be each robust and tender is at knowledgeable stage. Cinderella’s Cope with the Colonel is stuffed with wit, humour and a beautiful romance that had me aching for extra!’ – Soraya Bouazzaoui, Jenni’s Editor
A penniless Cinderella
And a tempting supply from the Colonel…
When a marquess’s scheme results in the debt and demise of Abigail’s father she needs retribution! Solely her plans of confronting the scoundrel go awry when his good-looking youthful brother Colonel Theodore Marshall gives her a job as his secretary. Theo’s deal helps Abigail rescue her household from monetary destroy, however working so intently with him isn’t as straightforward as she anticipated. Particularly when every encounter sparks with stress!
Changing into the Earl’s Handy Spouse by Louise Allen
‘I’m delighted that Louise Allen’s friends-to-lovers Regency romance captivated the judging panel for the RNA Awards. Glowing with wit and heat, the stakes are sky-high in Changing into the Earl’s Handy Spouse, when Isobel should turn out to be Leo’s handy countess!’ – Hannah Rossiter, Louise’s Editor
The buddy she’s beloved…
Is now the husband she should resist…
Woman Isobel may be the daughter of the late Lord Martyn, however she’s handled by her household as a maid. So when her childhood finest buddy Leo Havelock reveals that he’ll solely inherit his fortune if he marries—instantly!—she agrees to be his handy countess. Their union gives Isobel the prospect to flee her dwelling…however can she escape the sentiments she has lengthy had for her husband?
Shortlisted within the Historic Novel class . . .
The Evening She Met the Duke by Sarah Mallory
‘I’m over the moon that Sarah Mallory’s dazzling Regency romance has been acknowledged by the RNA Awards. Pru has had sufficient of being a wallflower…And her new life in Bathtub is something however uninteresting when one night time she finds an uninvited, devastatingly good-looking duke at her kitchen desk!’ – Hannah Rossiter, Sarah’s Editor
Who’s her mysterious midnight customer?
The Duke!
Listening to herself described as ‘a woman as uninteresting as her title’ is the ultimate straw in Prudence Clifford’s disastrous Season, so she decides to stick with her aunt in Bathtub. However Pru’s new life is something however uninteresting when one night time she finds an uninvited, devastatingly good-looking duke at her kitchen desk! Pru is aware of she is going to always remember the emotional connection they shared. However it’s their surprising reunion three months later which is able to show actually unforgettable…
An enormous congratulations to all of our nominated authors! Wishing you one of the best of luck!
Store the entire shortlisted books right here.
The winners of the awards might be introduced throughout the Romantic Novelists’ Affiliation’s Romantic Novel Awards ceremony on Monday twentieth Might 2024.
