Baker Publishing Group Titles Named Finalists for the RWA Rita Awards
The Romance Writers of America (RWA) has announced their list of finalists for the 2015 RITA Awards, which is the highest award of distinction in romance fiction. Two Baker Publishing Group titles were selected as finalists including For Such a Time by Kate Breslin and Deceived by Irene Hannon. The 2015 winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony on July 25 at the 2015 RWA Annual Conference in New York. For a complete list of finalist, please visit https://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1546.
Best First Book & Inspirational Romance
For Such a Time (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764211607; ebook ISBN 9781441263469; $14.99) offers a powerful retelling of the story of Esther during WWII. As a blond and blue-eyed Jewess, Hadassah Benjamin is able to hide behind the false identity of Stella Muller. However, in order to survive and maintain her cover, she is forced to stand by as her own people are sent to Auschwitz. Stella pours herself into her efforts to keep even some of the camp's prisoners safe, but she risks the revelation of her true identity with every attempt.
A Florida girl who migrated to the Pacific Northwest, Kate Breslin was a bookseller for many years. Author of several travel articles, award-winning poet, and RWA Golden Heart finalist, Kate now writes inspiring stories about the healing power of God’s love. For Such a Time is her first book. She lives with her husband and cat in Seattle, WA. Learn more at www.katebreslin.com.
Inspirational Romance
Deceived (Revell; ISBN 9780800721251; ebook ISBN 9781441245137; $14.99) relays the riveting story of Kate Marshall, whose chance sighting convinces her that the son she thought was lost is still alive. Can former Secret Service agent Connor Sullivan help her uncover the truth? Filled with complex characters, unexpected twists, and a captivating plot line that accelerates to an explosive finish.
Irene Hannon is the bestselling author of more than forty-five novels, including That Certain Summer, One Perfect Spring, and the HEROES OF QUANTICO, GUARDIANS OF JUSTICE, and PRIVATE JUSTICE series. Her books have been honored with two coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, three HOLT Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier Award, two Reviewers’ Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine, a Retailers’ Choice Award, a Booksellers’ Best Award, and a National Readers’ Choice Award. In addition, she is a two-time Christy Award finalist, and Booklist included one of her novels in its “Top 10 Inspirational Fiction” list for 2011. She lives in Missouri. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.