The RITA — the highest award of distinction in romance fiction — recognizes excellence in published romance novels and novellas. The Golden Heart recognizes excellence in unpublished romance manuscripts.

Sabrina Jeffries novel If the Viscount Falls was nominated for a RITA in the Historical Romance Long category.

Pamela Kopfler has two works nominated for the Golden Heart Award. One More Breath is nominated in the Inspirational Romance category and Better Dead is nominated in the Paranormal Romance category.

Congratulations, Sabrina and Pamela, for being recognized for your great writing talent.