The 2020 RSJ Virtual Romance Book Con event for diversity in literature announces the winners of the 2020 Emma Awards. The Emma — the premier award for diversity in romantic literature — recognizes excellence in published romance novels, novellas, and women’s fiction featuring diverse and multicultural protagonists (such as black, African-American, Latino American, Hispanic Americans, Asian, biracial, etc.). Congratulations to all of the winners.
~~ 2020 RSJ EMMA AWARD WINNERS ~~
~~ JUDGED BOOK AWARDS ~~
BEST COMMERCIAL ROMANCE
“Redemption of the Heart” by Moni Boyce
BEST CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
“Love In San Francisco” by Shirley Hailstock
BEST INTERRACIAL ROMANCE
“Sweet Talkin’ Lover” by Tracey Livesay
BEST NOVELLA ROMANCE
“Winter Wonder” by Tina Martin
BEST PARANORMAL/SUPERNATURAL/
SCI-FI/FANTASY ROMANCE
“Body & Soul” by Terri Molina
BEST SUSPENSE ROMANCE
“A Warm Heart of Steele” by Roe Braddy
~~DEBUT AUTHOR~~
Moni Boyce
~~ BEST BOOK COVER~~
All submissions in the Judged Book Award categories are automatically entered into the Best
“Lover’s Hiatus” by Taylor Love
~~ BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR~~
“Love In San Francisco” by Shirley Hailstock
~~ READER’S CHOICE AWARDS ~~
FAVORITE HEROINE
Elizabeth “Battered Road to Restoration” by EJ Brock
FAVORITE HERO
Drake Lennox, “Winter Wonder” by Tina Martin
AUTHOR OF THE YEAR
Tina Martin
LESLIE ESDAILE BANKS
~~ ASPIRING AUTHOR CONTEST FINALIST~~
Jayna Briegh
