RNA Accessible Finalists 2026
31 March 2026
We are proud to celebrate the Ulverscroft titles shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards 2026. The RNA honours the most talented voices in romantic fiction, highlighting authors who bring emotion, escapism and unforgettable storytelling to readers around the world.
What makes this year particularly special for us is seeing so many exceptional shortlisted authors also available in accessible formats, ensuring that every reader can enjoy the year’s most celebrated romantic fiction.
Below are the Ulverscroft?published finalists across Large Print, Audio CD, MP3 CD and Digital Download.
Our 2026 RNA Accessible Finalists
- Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris
- New Beginnings for Christmas by Sally Page
- Filthy Rich Temptation by Rachael Stewart
- The Butterfly Girl by Tania Crosse
- New Horizons for the Woolworth Girls by Elaine Everest
- What We Left Behind by Luisa A. Jones
- Daughter of the Stones by Abi Matthews
- The Lavender Bride by Alexandra Weston
- Welcome to Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope
- The Italian Flame by Rosanna Ley
- Prince Material by Nora Phoenix
- Paper Heart by Cecelia Ahern
- An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell
- Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
- The Irish Midwife by Seána Tinley
- The Christmas Retreat by Trisha Ashley
- Yours for the Season by Emily Stone
These titles capture every facet of romance, from festive charm to sweeping history to sunlit summer drama.
Why It Matters
Romantic fiction is one of the most widely read genres, and the RNA celebrates the authors shaping its future. As the shortlist shows, more brilliant writers and publishers are ensuring their stories can be enjoyed in accessible formats.
This matters because:
More amazing authors are reaching more readers than ever before.
Accessible formats mean no reader is excluded from the joy of discovering prize?nominated romance.
Libraries can confidently offer award?shortlisted books to every patron.
Large Print and Audio help readers with sight loss, print fatigue, learning differences or simple preference.
Accessibility strengthens the entire genre.
When bestselling authors and leading publishers support inclusion, it sets a standard for the whole industry.
We remain committed to ensuring outstanding fiction is available to all.
Explore the Full RNA Shortlist
You can view all finalists, categories and publishers here:
https://romanticnovelistsassociation.org/news/ronas2026-finalists.