We’re thrilled to reveal that FIVE Mills & Boon authors have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Awards 2023! 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 five shortlisted Mills & Boon novels below…

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Stranded with My Forbidden Billionaire by Lucy King

Shortlisted for the Shorter Romantic Novel Award.

Editor: Charlotte Ellis

When I won millions in the lottery, I knew super-rich financier Nick was the only person I could rely on to help me. But when a tropical storm on his island has us stuck together – indefinitely – how long can we control our dangerously growing attraction?

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Their Surprise Safari Reunion by Ella Hayes

Shortlisted for the Shorter Romantic Novel Award.

Editor: Hannah Rossiter

When travel blogger Maddie is invited on safari, she doesn’t hesitate. It’s the perfect way to escape her painful past. Until, to her amazement, Maddie finds Kaden—the guy she never got to say goodbye to and the mystery owner of Masoka game reserve—waiting for her. Maddie’s spent her whole life running… This time, will she stay with Kaden?

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The Shopgirl’s Forbidden Love by Jenni Fletcher

Shortlisted for the RNA’s Shorter Romantic Novel Award.

Editor: Linda Fildew

Belles biscuit shop is more like a home than a place of work for Nancy MacQueen. The shared attraction between her and James Redbourne, the handsome owner of a nearby store, has been simmering for years, but she’s refused to trust his feelings for her. After all, they’re not remotely in the same social class. Until, one day, Nancy can no longer deny her love – only to find he’s become engaged to someone else!

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The Earl’s Mysterious Lady by Louise Allen

Shortlisted for the Shorter Romantic Novel Award.

Editor: Linda Fildew

Viola fled her arranged marriage to Guy Thurlow, Earl of Easton, right at the altar steps. Now, she is Cressida Williams and greatly changed – so much so that when Guy finds her trespassing on his neglected estate, he doesn’t recognise his runaway bride. Working together to restore his grounds, desire flares. But she must deny his temptation because it would be socially ruinous if he discovers who she really is…

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Christmas with His Ballerina by Jessica Gilmore

Shortlisted in the Festive category in the 2023 Romantic Novel Awards.

Editor: Sheila Hodgson

Widower Joshua is excited about his first family Christmas with his grown-up children in years. While readying his Vermont cabin he meets temporary neighbour, ex-ballerina Rebecca. Welcoming any distraction from her high-profile divorce, she offers to help. Romance is not on their agendas, and yet they find something completely unexpected in one another…

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A further congratulations to our friends at HQ, whose authors received three nominations at this year’s RNA Awards!

The winners of the awards will be announced during the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Romantic Novel Awards ceremony on Monday 6th March 2023 at 6.30pm.

By Lauren Gardiner