The Romance Reader’s Dream List Is Here
The 2026 NERFA finalists have been announced across seven romance categories. Twenty-one books. Reader-judged excellence. Winners revealed July 8, 2026. Meet every finalist here
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And the Winners Are—-2025 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards
First, and foremost we want to thank all of those who submitted their stories for consideration for this year’s NERFA contest. Our reader judges enjoyed your submissions and look forward to even more next year.
