We’re thrilled to reveal that FOUR Mills & Boon authors have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Awards 2025! The RNA awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction and the awards are judged by readers, making them an impressive accolade. Congratulations to all authors nominated!
Find out more about the four shortlisted Mills & Boon novels below…
Shortlisted in the Shorter Romantic Novel Award category . . .
A Highlander to Protect Her by Jeanine Englert
‘Jeanine has a expert knack for injecting her books with as much pulse-racing adventure as deep, heartfelt emotion. Her heroines have a soft yet powerful strength to them, and it’s impossible not to get swept away by her gorgeous Highlanders. A Highlander to Protect Her has the trifecta – a tantalising plot, a headstrong heroine and a hero who must keep her out of harm’s way. It will have you aching to read the first two stories in the trilogy!’ – Charlotte Ellis, Jeanine’s Editor
The Highlander’s choice:
Protect her or his clan?
Every family has secrets. Kenna Hay’s? The mother who abandoned her is alive! Now Kenna must journey across Scotland to find her. After years of lies, she’s determined to keep Rolf Cameron, who’s tasked with escorting her, at arm’s length…despite their unexpected connection.
Highlander Rolf swore to Kenna’s father he’d keep her safe. Even though his own quest to uncover his family’s past could put both their clans in danger… But what’s more dangerous is the all-consuming attraction between them, which is becoming impossible to ignore!
Read the UK version in eBook here!
The Kiss that Made Her Countess by Laura Martin
‘I’m delighted that the RNA judges have been swept away by Laura Martin’s captivating regency romance – for a second year in a row! The Kiss that Made Her Countess is a fast-paced, emotional read that will have you rooting for our hero and heroine all the way to their HEA!’ – Rachael Nazarko, Laura’s Editor
Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball…only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! And Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland…and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess!
Her Summer with the Brooding Vet by Scarlet Wilson
‘Scarlet Wilson is a powerhouse in M&B Medical Romance. Her hallmark relatable characters, pulse-racing medical drama and compelling romance are always guaranteed to sweep you away! Her Summer with the Brooding Vet showcases all the elements Scarlet does best – grumpy sunshine, stunning Scottish setting – and a super-cute puppy! It’s not hard to see why the RNA judges fell in love with this gorgeous romance.‘ – Carly Byrne, Scarlet’s Editor
Winning over her grumpy boss!
The last thing vet nurse Aurora expects this summer is for her quiet life to be disrupted by the arrival of veterinarian Eli. Back to take up the reins of his late father’s practice, it’s clear he doesn’t want to be here. And, with secrets of her own, Aurora finds her attraction to the brooding doc completely inconvenient. Yet as a grudging respect develops their feelings begin to shift… Could a moonlit kiss change everything?
Slow Dance with the Italian by Scarlet Wilson
‘A story about the bond between sisters, stepping out of your comfort zone and a far-too-charming Italian hero. Scarlet’s writing sucks readers in and holds them captivated with her emotional portrayal of loss, love and learning to truly live again, unfolding against a picturesque Italian backdrop. Definitely a book to put on your reading bucket list!’ – Carly Byrne, Scarlet’s Editor
He’ll sweep her off her feet!
In this The Life-Changing List story, receiving a bucket list from her late sister, Darcy’s forced out of her self-imposed comfort zone—into a dance class with charismatic Arturo! It’s obvious the Italian’s dealing with his own losses, but they clearly share a connection. So she can’t deny his offer of help when next she adopts a boisterous puppy! Falling for the pup is easy…but can she open her guarded heart to Arturo as well?
A huge congratulations to all of our nominated authors! Wishing you the best of luck!
The winners of the awards will be announced during the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Romantic Novel Awards ceremony on Monday 19th May 2025.