The winners of the 2018 awards were announced at our awards dinner on 23 February 2019. They are are highlighted below with pink.
Favourite Paranormal Romance – proudly sponsored by Hachette Australia
- Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster
- Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
- Hunt: Red Riding Hood Retold by Demelza Carlton
- Lionheart by Thea Harrison
- Ocean Light by Nalini Singh
- The Chosen by Thea Harrison
- When Darkness Follows by Athena Daniels
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Favourite Sci Fi, Fantasy or Futuristic Romance
- Almost Perfect by Tamara Martin
- Breakeven by Michelle Diener
- Cursed by Keri Arthur
- Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
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Favourite Historical Romance – proudly sponsored by Hachette Australia
- Lord Garson’s Bride by Anna Campbell
- Marry in Scandal by Anne Gracie
- The Desert Nurse by Pamela Hart
- The Devilish Duke by Maddison Michaels
- The Juliet Code by Christine Wells
- The Laird’s Christmas Kiss by Anna Campbell
- The Laird’s Willful Lass by Anna Campbell
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Favourite Contemporary Romance – proudly sponsored by Allen & Unwin
- A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
- Bad Bachelor by Stefanie London
- Bittersweet by Jacquie Underdown
- Captivated by Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield
- Chaser by Kylie Scott
- Cinderella and the Geek by Christina Phillips
- Resurrection by Karina Bliss
- Snatched by Cathleen Ross
- The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden
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Favourite Short or Category Romance
- A Baby in His In-Tray by Michelle Douglas
- Destroyed by Jackie Ashenden
- Getting Lucky by Avril Tremayne
- Inherited for the Royal Bed by Annie West
- Maggie’s Run by Kelly Hunter
- Playing Dirty by Amy Andrews
- Shock Heir for the Crown Prince by Kelly Hunter
- Stranded with Her Greek Tycoon by Kandy Shepherd
- The Million Pound Marriage Deal by Michelle Douglas
- Tikka Chance on Me by Suleikha Snyder
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Favourite Romantic Suspense
- At Your Service by Sandra Antonelli
- Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie
- Dark in Death by JD Robb
- Retribution by Diane Demetre
- The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clark
- The Woman Left Behind by Linda Howard
- Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton
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Favourite Continuing Romance Series – proudly sponsored by Harlequin Australia
- Bad Bachelors by Stefanie London
- Dashing Widows by Anna Campbell
- Marriage of Convenience by Anne Gracie
- Outback Brides by Kelly Hunter, Victoria Purman, Cathryn Hein and Fiona McArthur
- Sydney Smoke Rugby by Amy Andrews
- The Lairds Most Likely by Anna Campbell
- True North by Sarina Bowen
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Favourite Debut Romance Author – proudly sponsored by Booktopia
- Georgia Tingley
- Helen Hoang
- Laura Boon
- Maddison Michaels
- Marianne Delaforce
- Marie Tremayne
- Megan Mayfair
- MV Ellis
- Sandie Docker
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Favourite Australian Romance Author 2018 – proudly sponsored by Booktopia
- Amy Andrews
- Anna Campbell
- Anne Gracie
- Annie West
- Christina Phillips
- Kandy Shepherd
- Kelly Hunter
- Kylie Scott
- Michelle Douglas
- Penelope Janu
- Phillipa Nefri Clark
- Sarah Williams
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MEMBERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Favourite 2018 romance that made me cry
- Bittersweet by Jacquie Underdown
- Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair
- Maggie’s Run by Kelly Hunter
- Photos of You by Tammy Robinson
- The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden
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Favourite 2018 romance with laugh-out-loud moment
- Bad Bachelor by Stefanie London
- Captivated by Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield
- Chaser by Kylie Scott
- On the Right Track by Penelope Janu
- Playing Dirty by Amy Andrews
- The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton
- The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
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Favourite Australian romance of 2018
- Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair
- Elsa’s Stand by Cathryn Hein
- It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Kylie Scott
- King’s Reign by Nina Levine
- Maggie’s Run by Kelly Hunter
- On the Right Track by Penelope Janu
- Playing Dirty by Amy Andrews
- Playing House by Amy Andrews
- So Wild by Eve Dangerfield
- The Dairy Farmer’s Daughter by Sarah Williams
- The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden
- The Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen
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