Finalists: The Romantic Saga Award 2025
23 April 2025

The Story Collector by Iris Costello (Penguin):
I am absolutely thrilled that my novel, The Story Collector, has been shortlisted for The Romantic Saga Award. The Romantic Novel Awards are a true celebration of the power of storytelling and it is such an honour to be part of this.
Instagram: @iriscostellowords @nualawrites
Twitter (X): @CostelloStories
Facebook: Nuala Writes

Evacuees at the Wartime Bookshop by Lesley Eames (Penguin):
I’m absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award. I love the characters I write about (except for the baddies, of course) and I’m humbled and delighted to know that readers enjoy them too. The Romantic Novelists’ Association is the leading UK professional body for authors of fiction which contains romantic elements and I’m grateful for all the learning and support it has given me over the years.
Web: www.lesleyeames.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LesleyEamesWriter
X: @LesleyEames

Felicity’s War by Jean Fullerton (Atlantic):
I’m absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted in the 2025 Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Saga category.
Website: http://jeanfullerton.com/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sjifVL

Secrets for the Three Sisters by Annie Groves (HarperCollins):
It was a complete surprise to be nominated and I can’t begin to say how delighted I was to think that readers out there enjoyed the stories of the sisters and their friends and families. Many thanks to the RNA and book lovers everywhere. It’s telling stories that makes us human!

A Sister’s Hope by Mollie Walton (Headline):
I’m absolutely over the moon to receive my 2nd shortlisting for a prestigious RNA award! The RNA is an incredible author-led organisation, advocating for great romance writing everywhere and for everyone. I’m honoured that my book A Sister’s Hope has been chosen as a finalist and want to thank every single reader involved. Thank you!
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