2021

The winners of the 2021 awards were announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 30 April 2022. They are highlighted below with pink.

 

Favourite Paranormal Romance 2021

  • A Labyrinth of Fangs and Thorns by Lana Pecherczyk
  • All the Colours of Night by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Death by Laura Thalassa
  • Devil in the Details by Savannah Blaize
  • Last Guard by Nalini Singh
  • Lover Unveiled by JR Ward
  • Pride by Lana Pecherczyk
  • The Darkest Destiny by Gena Showalter
  • The Dreams of Broken Kings by Lana Pecherczyk
  • The Secrets in Shadow and Blood by Lana Pecherczyk
  • The Wolf by JR Ward

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Favourite Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Futuristic Romance 2021

  • A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
  • A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L Armentrout
  • Archangel’s Light by Nalini Singh
  • Ballgowns and Butterflies by Kelley Armstrong
  • Beguiled by Darynda Jones
  • Guild Boss by Jayne Castle
  • Kingdom of Shadow and Light by Karen Marie Moning
  • Magic Misled by Keri Arthur
  • The Adversary by Thea Harrison
  • The Gravedigger’s Son by Darynda Jones
  • The Virgin Hunt Games, Volume 1 by Mel Teshco
  • Wicked Words by MJ Scott
  • Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs

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Favourite Historical Romance 2021

  • Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas
  • King of Rogues by Sasha Cottman
  • One Wicked Wish by Anna Campbell
  • The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair
  • The Highlander’s Rescued Maiden by Anna Campbell
  • The Lady Has a Past by Amanda Quick
  • The Scoundrel’s Daughter by Anne Gracie
  • The Unworthy Duke by Charlotte Anne
  • The Valkyrie’s Rule by Tanya Nellestein
  • The Valkyrie’s Viking by Tanya Nellestein
  • Two Secret Sins by Anna Campbell

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Favourite Contemporary Romance 2021

  • A Good Life by Leanne Lovegrove
  • Fake by Kylie Scott
  • Magpie’s Bend by Maya Linnell
  • Must Love Christmas by Kelly Hunter
  • Outback Secrets by Rachael Johns
  • Playing it Safe by Amy Andrews
  • Snowy Mountains Daughter by Alissa Callen
  • The Forever Place by Michelle Montebello
  • The Garden of Hopes and Dreams by Barbara Hannay
  • The King’s Cowboy by Madeline Ash
  • The Vet from Snowy River by Stella Quinn
  • When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
  • You Had Me at Chocolate by Amy Andrews

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Favourite Short or Category Romance 2021

  • A Consequence Made in Greece by Annie West
  • Billionaire’s Road Trip to Forever by Michelle Douglas
  • Cinderella and the Brooding Billionaire by Michelle Douglas
  • Dare to Tease by Carly Phillips
  • From Bridal Designer to Bride by Kandy Shepherd
  • Off-Limits to the Crown Prince by Kali Anthony
  • Pregnant in the King’s Palace by Kelly Hunter
  • Pregnant with His Majesty’s Heir by Annie West
  • Secret Billionaire on Her Doorstep by Michelle Douglas
  • Sweet on You by Stefanie London
  • The Rhythm Method by Kylie Scott
  • The Sheikh’s Marriage Proclamation by Annie West

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Favourite Romantic Suspense 2021

  • A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones
  • A Stranger in Town by Kelley Armstrong
  • Crackenback by Lee Christine
  • Defy the Storm by Leah Ashton
  • Faithless in Death by JD Robb
  • Feral Fate by Kendall Talbot
  • Hidden Valley by Annie Seaton
  • Legacy by Nora Roberts
  • Murder by Numbers by Megan Mayfair
  • Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton
  • Savannah’s Secret by Mandy Magro
  • Something to Hide by Fleur McDonald
  • The Spaniel’s Secret by Megan Mayfair
  • Wild at Heart by Leesa Bow

 

Favourite Continuing Romance Series 2021

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
  • A Scandal in Mayfair by Anna Campbell
  • Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward
  • Bunyip Bay by Rachael Johns
  • Elsie Creek by Mel A Rowe
  • Lizzie Grace by Keri Arthur
  • Sydney Smoke Rugby by Amy Andrews
  • The Lairds Most Likely by Anna Campbell
  • The Valkyrie of Birca by Tanya Nellestein

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Favourite Debut Romance Author 2021

  • Alison L Robson
  • AN Verebes
  • Ella McLaughlin
  • Hellucy Howe
  • HM Hodgson
  • Julie Weaver
  • Kristen Dovnik
  • Mary Campagnolo
  • Melody Beckett
  • Paula J Beavan
  • Vipra Jena

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Favourite Australian Romance Author 2021

  • Alissa Callen
  • Amy Andrews
  • Anna Campbell
  • Anne Gracie
  • Annie West
  • Keri Arthur
  • Kylie Scott
  • Lana Pecherczyk
  • Leanne Lovegrove
  • Lee Christine
  • Maya Linnell
  • Megan Mayfair
  • Michelle Montebello
  • Rachael Johns
  • Stella Quinn

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MEMBERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Favourite Australian-set romance 2021

  • A Good Life by Leanne Lovegrove
  • Magpie’s Bend by Maya Linnell
  • Meet Me in Bendigo by Eva Scott
  • Murder by Numbers by Megan Mayfair
  • Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton
  • Snowy Mountains Daughter by Alissa Callen
  • Starting from Scratch by Penelope Janu
  • The Alice Equation by Davina Stone
  • The Vet from Snowy River by Stella Quinn

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Favourite romance anthology 2021

  • Sweet Christmas Secrets by Joanne Austen Brown et al.
  • Baby, It’s Hot Outside by Bronwen Evans et al.
  • Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Suzanne Enoch et al.
  • Love in a Sunburnt Land by Susan Mackie et al.
  • Sweet Treats—Chocolate by Toni D’Alia et al.
  • Secrets of the Soho Club by Joanne Austen Brown et al.
  • Mermaid Kisses by Jacqueline Hayley et al.
  • Scouts by Abigail Davies et al.

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Favourite romance cover 2021

  • Archangel’s Light by Nalini Singh (Berkley)
  • The Alice Equation by Davina Stone
  • The Secrets in Shadow and Blood by Lana Pecherczyk
  • The Forever Place by Michelle Montebello
  • Snowy Mountains Daughter by Alissa Callen
  • The Vet from Snowy River by Stella Quinn