Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth PetersBilly Boyle by James R. BennA Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. KinseyThe War Against Miss Winter by Kathryn Miller HainesMurder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon
Best Historical Mystery Series
119 books — 55 voters
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia KangBilly Boyle by James R. BennA Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey
Best Historical Mystery
2,083 books — 4,543 voters

The Story of Hollywood by Gregory Paul WilliamsThe Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'MearaWasteland by W. Scott PooleWhat Ever Happened to Baby Peggy by Diana Serra CaryDangerous Curves Atop Hollywood Heels by Michael G. Ankerich
Hollywood History (nonfiction)
52 books — 8 voters
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren WilligThe Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis ThompsonCotillion by Georgette Heyer
Best Romantic Beta Heroes
917 books — 708 voters

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Kind Heroes in Romance
179 books — 62 voters