Reviews & Awards

When has a respected male reviewer of literary fiction ever praised the work of a romance author?
For the surprising answer, check out Michael Dirda's review of Rebecca York in the Book World section of the Washington Post. The article gave positive reviews to both SHATTERED LULLABY and NOWHERE MAN, including a comparison to Dick Francis!  For another feature on Rebecca, read the March 30, 1999, article in the Baltimore Sun.

“Rebecca York delivers page-turning suspense."
--Nora Roberts

“Rebecca York’s writing is fast-paced, suspenseful, and loaded with tension.”
--Jayne Ann Krentz

“A true master of intrigue.”
--Rave Reviews

“No one sends more chills down your spine than the very creative and imaginative Ms. York!”
--Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times

“She writes a fast-paced, satisfying thriller.”
--UPI

GHOST MOON

GHOST MOON is a fascinating and innovative spin on the werewolf tale. . . Caleb and Quinn’s story is wonderful and seized my attention from the first page. I was so caught up in this remarkable story that I stayed up until the early morning hours in order to get to the end. . . GHOST MOON lived up to all of my expectations. This is a hauntingly beautiful love story that should not be missed!
--Romance Junkies


BEYOND FEARLESS

Romance Junkies 4.5The intrigue and suspense, and the sensual romance will keep you turning the pages well into the night until the exciting and steamy end and have you wishing, as I do, that Ms. York not make you wait so long for Book three.
--CK2S Kwips and Kritiques


ELEMENTAL MAGIC

Romance Junkies 4.5ELEMENTAL MAGIC is jam-packed with action, romance, and intrigue. The heroes and heroines are delightfully realistic. They are so well described that they come to life in the pages of this remarkable book.   I felt each emotion as the characters experienced them, whether it was amusement, sorrow, fear or ecstasy.   These four authors from such diverse writing backgrounds came together to create an extraordinary book . . ."
--Romance Junkies

"Shinn (Reader and Raelynx), Johnson (The Master), Berg (Flesh and Spirit) and York (Moon Swept) offer stories of air, fire, water and earth in a delicious smorgasbord of styles."
--Publishers Weekly

RETURN OF THE WARRIOR
" ...a captivating additon to the 43 Light street series...York's characters are solidly believable in this extraordinary story of good, evil and the chances men take for both."
--Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

NEW MOON
York's combination of werewolves, romance, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy is a winning one. Diana Tixier Herald, Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
--Booklist

romance junkies blue ribbon awardNEW MOON is a refreshing story told with a new light and a few twists I couldn't see coming. Ms. York brought some wonderfully strong characters into this book with Logan and Rinna. Their love is a pure and caring love that brings tears to the reader's eyes. She reprised some of our beloved characters from previous books and they helped to complete this story. NEW MOON is a definite "must read" in this clever series!
--Romance Junkies

coffeetime awardSENSATIONAL! Once again Ms. York creates another fabulous tale that continues on with her Moon series, keeping her plots delightfully refreshing and the romance sinfully wicked. Fascinating characters that you get to know, and some secondary characters you may already know, this story takes off at lightening speed and it does not stop until the very end. Cleverly laid out plots and several twists and turns keeps this story energized, while the romance keeps you tantalized. As a fan of Ms. York I cannot say enough about this series, an absolute must read.
--Coffee Time Romances
   
SHADOW OF THE MOON
This is a steamy paranormal romance . . . . The author gives her readers danger, shape-shifters, and hot romance. The best of everything. Brava. ****
--Huntress Reviews.


A gripping paranormal tale, SHADOW OF THE MOON should not be missed.
--Romance Reviews Today

CRIMSON MOON
Improving on an already great series is no easy task, but powerhouse author York manages it. Crimson Moon is filled with tension, danger, excitement and romance, all the elements a paranormal fan is looking for.
--Romantic Times

BEYOND CONTROL
Rebecca York is a dynamite writer who writes romantic suspense with paranormal themes that grab you by the throat and keep your interest in spades. Brava! Keep these fabulous stories coming Rebecca.
--Reader To Reader Reviews/The Belles & Beaux of Romance

Rebecca York has woven a web of danger, intrigue, and passion that you’re not soon to forget. Beyond the relationship of Jordan and Lindsay, past the passion that they create together, is a plain old suspense story that is imaginative and scary—the best in romantic suspense.
--Romance Junkies

WITCHING MOON
York's colorful characterizations, mood-setting sentences ("The rustling sound skittered over her skin like insect legs") and flair for details make this paranormal romance a compulsive read.
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–Publishers Weekly

York has penned a convincing and sensual paranormal romance, and readers who fell in love with the characters in her last book, Killing Moon (2003), will be glad to meet them again. Diana Tixier Herald, Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
–Booklist
  

KILLING MOON
"Fan favorite Rebecca York...hits the bull's eye with this thrilling paranormal tale....KILLING MOON sets up a highly intriguing premise and introduces riveting characters."
--Romantic Times Book Club, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick

"Even for those who do not like paranormal, this is a great romantic suspense that fits perfectly with the plot. A definite must-read."
--Melissa Huston, OLD BOOK BARN GAZETTE

"I heartily recommend Killing Moon to just about anyone who enjoys a great suspense story with intriguing paranormal elements."
--Sandy Coleman, ALL ABOUT ROMANCE

"Killing Moon will captivate readers with mesmerizing action and passions that leap from the pages with the power of a wolf's coiled spring."
--Sandy Huseby, BOOK PAGE

NOWHERE MAN
"One of the most heart-wrenching, moving works of romantic suspense in several years."
--Harriet Klausner, Affaire de Coeur

"A to-die-for hero, chilling suspense, and an unforgettable love story."
--Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times

         

AWARDS
TELLY AWARD
New Moon Book Trailer (2007)

ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA RITA®  AWARD
For Your Eyes Only, Finalist, Best Romantic Suspense Novel (1997)
Bayou Moon, Finalist, Best Romantic Suspense Novel (1992)

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - QUILL AWARD
Crimson Moon, Nominee in the Romance Category (2005)

FUTURISTIC, FANTASY, & PARANORMAL RWA CHAPTER - PRISM AWARD

"Second Chance" in Midnight Magic, 1st Place, Novella (2007)

Beyond Control, 3rd Place, Dark Paranormal (2005)
Witching Moon, 2nd Place, Dark Paranormal  (2004)

WASHINGTON ROMANCE WRITERS
Ruth Glick aka Rebecca York, Prolific Pen Award (2005)
Ruth Glick aka Rebecca York, Outstanding Achievement Award (1996)



NEW JERSEY ROMANCE WRITERS - GOLDEN LEAF AWARD
Witching Moon, Best Paranormal Novel (2004)
Killing Moon, Best Paranormal Novel (2003)
Amanda's Child, Best Long Contemporary Novel (2001)
"Tyler" in Bayou Blood Brothers, Best Novella (2001)

LAKE COUNTRY ROMANCE WRITERS - BARCLAY GOLD AWARD
Killing Moon, 1st Place, Futuristic, Fantasy, & Paranormal  (2004)
Witching Moon, 3rd Place, Futuristic, Fantasy, & Paranormal  (2004)

COLORADO ROMANCE WRITERS - AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Killing Moon, Finalist, Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy  (2004)
Witching Moon, Finalist, Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy  (2004)

PHOENIX DESERT ROSE ROMANCE WRITERS - GOLDEN QUILL AWARD
Witching Moon, Finalist, Best Paranormal Romance  (2004)

REVIEWERS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION (RIO)
Edge of the Moon, RIO Recommended Book in Romantic Paranormal (October 2003)
Killing Moon, RIO Recommended Book in both Romantic Suspense and Romantic Paranormal (June 2003)
Killing Moon, Nominee, RIO Award of Excellence for 2003

Fallen Angel Award and recognitionFALLEN ANGEL REVIEWS
Rebecca York, Berkley Author of the Year 2003, for Killing Moon

ROMANTIC TIMES BOOKCLUB MAGAZINE

"Pioneer of Romance" Award (2008)
Return of the Warrior, Nominee, Best Harlequin
Intrigue (2007)
The Secret Night, Best Harlequin Intrigue (2006)
Crimson Moon, Nominee, Best Werewolf Romance (2005)
Killing Moon, Nominee, Best Contemporary Paranormal Mainstream Novel (2003)
Rebecca York, Career Achievement Award, Series Romantic Suspense (2000)
Amanda's Child, Nominee, Best Harlequin Intrigue of the Year (2000)
Amanda's Child, W.I.S.H. Award and "Top Pick" (September, 2000)
Nowhere Man, one of RT reviewers' "all-time favorite 400 romances" (from over 25,000)
Nowhere Man, Reviewers' Choice Award, Best Harlequin Intrigue of the Year (1998)
Nowhere Man, W.I.S.H. Award (July, 1998)
Rebecca York, Nominee, Career Achievement Award, Series Storyteller of the Year (1995-96)
Tangled Vows, Nominee, Best Series Romance (1993-94)
Rebecca York, Career Achievement Award, Series Romantic Mystery (1993)
The Peregrine Connection, Lifetime Achievement Award, Romantic Suspense Series (1987)
Love Is Elected, Nominee, Best Romance (1982)

KISS OF DEATH RWA CHAPTER - DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD
Crimson Moon, 2nd Place, Paranormal Romantic Suspense (2005)
Never Alone, 2nd Place, Paranormal Romantic Suspense (2002)

AFFAIRE DE COEUR
Nowhere Man, Critics Choice Award for Best Contemporary Novel (1999)
Rebecca York, Critics Choice Award, One of the Favorite Authors of the Year, (1999)

WALDENBOOKS
Rebecca York, Bestselling Intrigue Author (1995)
Shattered Vows, Bestselling Intrigue (1991)

B. DALTON BOOKSELLER
Rebecca York, Bestselling Intrigue Author (1992)

OTHER AWARDS
Fabulous Lo-Carb Cuisine, Finalist, Excellence in Independent Publishing Award,
Mid-Atlantic Publishers Association (2001)
The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book, National Health Information
Bronze Award, (1999)
100% Pleasure, one of the 12 best cookbooks of 1994, USA TODAY
 
Profiled
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