An Update on Mr. Romance Winner Randy Ritchwood

Randy Ritchwood (interview, pictures) is on his way to becoming the next Fabio. The NJ truck driver, who won a modeling contract with Harlequin on the Oxygen reality show Mr. Romance, will grace the cover of "The Long Hot Summer" by Rochelle Alers. The book will be released in December 2005. He will also be featured on a new title from Harlequin's soon-to-be-launched African-American line in July of 2006. Meanwhile, Viewer's Choice winner Andrew Larson will be featured on the cover of the historical romance "Midnight Marriage," due in January 2006. See pictures from their photo shoots -->

Randy poses for Harlequin.

Andrew poses for Harlequin.