Congratulations to the Nominees of RT's 2012 Awards (Historical Romance)

Romantic Times has announced their nominees for their 2012 Awards!

I've read 24 of the nominees (click on the links to read my reviews) and have 12 of them (with *) on my TBR pile. ^_^

I'll take note of the rest and will add them to my TBR pile as soon as I cut my current one down to a reasonable number. ^_^

Nominated for Historical Romance of the Year
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander
Lucky Penny by Catherine Anderson
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
The Dark Knight by Elizabeth Elliott
Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke by Suzanne Enoch
Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt
The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter
The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter
A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
Sins of a Virgin by Anna Randol*

Nominated for Debut Historical Novel
Secrets of a Wedding Night by Valerie Bowman*
How to Dance with a Duke by Manda Collins
A Lady and her Magic by Tammy Faulkner
A Lady Never Lies by Juliana Gray
Temptation in a Kilt by Victoria Roberts
A Study in Seduction by Nina Rowan*

Nominated for Historical Love and Laughter
Along Came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase
A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare
Trouble at the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke
Loving Lady Marcia by Kieran Kramer
Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea by Sophia Nash
Seducing Mr. Knightley by Maya Rodale*
Her Highness and the Highlander by Tracy Anne Warren*

Nominated for Innovative Historical Romance
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran
Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie
A Lady Never Lies by Juliana Gray
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James*
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas

Nominated for Historical Fantasy/Paranormal
Firelight by Kristen Callihan*
Lessons After Dark by Isabel Cooper*
Darkest Highlander by Donna Grant
The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne Kennedy
Warrior's Redemption by Melissa Mayhue
King of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick

Nominated for British Isle-set Historical Romance
A Scandalous Countess by Jo Beverley
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Heather Grothaus
Lord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath
A Perfect Knight for Love by Jackie Ivie
Seduction by Brenda Joyce
The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens
Starlight by Carrie Lofty

Nominated for Regency-set Historical Romance
The Proposal by Mary Balogh
Taming an Impossible Rogue by Suzanne Enoch
An Unsuitable Bride by Jane Feather
Secrets of an Accidental Duchess by Jennifer Haymore
Let Love Find You by Johanna Lindsey
The Revenge of Lord Eberlin by Julia London
How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long

Nominated for Scottish-set Historical Romance
A Warrior's Promise by Donna Fletcher
The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins
The Warrior by Margaret Mallory
Conquered by a Highlander by Paula Quinn
A Scandalous Scot by Karen Ranney
Highland Lover by Amanda Scott
The Highlander's Prize by Mary Wine

Nominated for Historical Romance Adventure
Almost a Scandal by Elizabeth Essex
My Ruthless Prince by Gaelen Foley
When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen
The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros
No Longer a Gentleman by Mary Jo Putney
A Dangerous Liaison with Detective Lewis by Jillian Stone*

Nominated for Sensual Historical Romance
In the Flesh by Portia Da Costa
Temptation & Twilight by Charlotte Featherstone
A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant
Forever a Lady by Delilah Marvelle*
What an Earl Wants by Kasey Michaels
The Deepest Sin by Caroline Richards*

Nominated for Historical Knight in Shining Silver Hero
Wicked Nights with a Proper Lady by Tiffany Clare*
True Highland Spirit by Amanda Forester
The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman
Deception by Kris Kennedy
The Warrior Laird by Margo Maguire
The Saint by Monica McCarty
Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner

Nominated for Historical Fiction
The Needle in the Blood by Sarah Bower
A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick
True Sisters by Sandra Dallas
The Courtesan's Lover by Gabrielle Kimm
In Need of a Good Wife by Kelly O'Connor McNees
Becoming Clementine by Jennifer Niven
The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig

Nominated for Indie Press/Self-Published Historical Romance
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan
Escape with a Rogue by Sharon Page
The English Heiress by Patricia Rice
Frail Blood by Jo Robertson