With the publication of her first novel in 1998, Simply Irresistible, Gibson became a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.[citation needed] She has also won a RITA award, The Golden Heart Award, the National Reader's Choice, Amazon Editor's Top Pick, Publisher Weekly's Quill nominee, and Borders bestselling romantic comedy for 2006.[citation needed]
Awards
The Trouble With Valentine's Day: Borders Books Best Romantic Comedy 2006
True Confessions: 2002 RITA Awards Best contemporary Novel winner
Not Another Bad Date: 2009 RITA Award Best Contemporary Novel winner