CRAN proudly salutes Canadian romance authors who were nominated for a RITA, the most prestigious award that an author can receive in her career.   The RITA awards are presented annually by Romance Writers of America (RWA) -- the national trade organization for authors of romantic fiction. This year, 13 awards in 13 different categories will be presented in July at RWA's Annual National Conference in Atlanta.

**2006 Canadian Rita nominees**

2006 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance Finalist

A Most Unsuitable Man  by Jo Beverley

2006 RITA for Best Inspirational Romance Finalist

Pocketful of Pearls  by Shelley Bates

2006 RITA for Best Romantic Suspense Finalist

The Marriage Trap by Elizabeth Thornton

**2005 Canadian Rita nominees**

2005 RITA for Best Short Historical Romance Finalists

My Favorite Thief  by Karyn Monk

**2004 Canadian Rita nominees**

2004 RITA for Best Traditional Romance Finalists

The Wish-List Wife by Barbara Dunlop

A Cradle for Caroline by Nancy Warren

 2004 RITA for Best Short Contemporary Romance Finalists

Fringe Benefits by Nancy Warren 

2004 RITA for Best First Book Finalists

The Ideal Bride by Nonnie St. George

2004 RITA for Best Regency Romance Finalists

The Ideal Bride by Nonnie St. George

 2004 RITA for Best Short Historical Romance Finalists

Adam's Promise by Julianne MacLean

2004 RITA for Best Long Historical Romance Finalists

To Marry the Duke by Julianne MacLean