RITA Award
1 appearances
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Edition 23 (2004) Winner
Nicole Burnham
ニコール・バーナム
Nikōru Bānamu
Pen Names:
Niki Burnham（Pen name for young adult novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Key West, Florida
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Colorado → Key West, Florida → Mannheim, Germany → Michigan → Colorado → St. Louis, Missouri → Boston, Massachusetts
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Former Lawyer
- Active Years
- 2001-2024
- Affiliations
- Romance Writers of America (Board of Directors)
- Memberships
- Romance Writers of America
- Nominations
- 2005 RITA Finalist (The Bowen Bride), 2015 RITA Finalist (Slow Tango With a Prince)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannheim American High School | — | General | High School Diploma | 1984-1988 | Germany |
| Colorado State University | — | Political Science | BA | 1988-1991 | USA |
| University of Michigan | — | Political Science | MA | 1991-1994 | USA |
| University of Michigan Law School | — | Law | JD | 1991-1994 | USA |
Mannheim American High School
General
Degree:
High School Diploma
Period:
1984-1988
Year of Graduation:
1988
Country:
Germany
Graduated 1988
Colorado State University
Political Science
Degree:
BA
Period:
1988-1991
Year of Graduation:
1991
Country:
USA
BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
University of Michigan
Political Science
Degree:
MA
Period:
1991-1994
Year of Graduation:
1994
Country:
USA
MA in Political Science
University of Michigan Law School
Law
Degree:
JD
Period:
1991-1994
Year of Graduation:
1994
Country:
USA
Juris Doctor
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | RITA Award | The Knight's Kiss | Best Short Contemporary Series | Romance Writers of America | Winner |
| 2005 | American Library Association Quick Pick | Royally Jacked | Reluctant Young Readers | American Library Association | Selected |
RITA Award
2004
Work:
The Knight's Kiss
Category:
Best Short Contemporary Series
Organization:
Romance Writers of America
Result:
Winner
American Library Association Quick Pick
2005
Work:
Royally Jacked
Category:
Reluctant Young Readers
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Selected
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Knight's Kiss
2001 RomanceA short contemporary romance featuring a romantic encounter between royalty and a commoner.
RoyaltyRomanceFate
Slow Tango With a Prince
2014 RomanceRomance between a prince and a dancer.
DanceRoyaltyPassion
Royally Jacked
2004 Young AdultHigh school sophomore Valerie falls for a prince in a fictional European country.
Teen RomanceRoyaltyDivorce
Bibliography
- Christmas With a Prince (2013)
- Scandal With a Prince (2013)
- Honeymoon With a Prince (2013)
- Christmas on the Royal Yacht (2014)
- Slow Tango With a Prince (2014)
- The Royal Bastard (2015)
- Christmas With a Palace Thief (2015)
- A Royal Scandals Wedding (2016)
- The Wicked Prince (2016)
- One Man's Princess (2017)
- The Hire (2020)
- Fit for a Queen (2020)
- Going to the Castle (2020)
- The Prince's Tutor (2020)
- The Knight's Kiss (2020)
- Falling for Prince Federico (2020)
- To Kiss a King (2020)
- The Bowen Bride (2018)
- One Bachelor to Go (2004)
- Royally Jacked (2004)
- Spin Control (2005)
- Do-Over (2006)
- Reality Check (2006)
- Sticky Fingers (2005)
- Scary Beautiful (2006)
- Goddess Games (2007)
- Shot Through the Heart (2011)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light-hearted romantic comedyRoyalty-themed fantasy romance
- Recurring Motifs
- Royalty and commoner romanceFictional European kingdomsChristmas novellas
Legacy
RITA Award-winning romance author known for royal romances and YA romantic comedies.
In Popular Culture
- Appeared on Jeopardy!
Trivia
- Appeared on Jeopardy! in July 2000
- Avid fan of Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies
- Maintains blog 'The Go-Ahead' on writing, health, and baseball