2025 Carol Award Winners

Contemporary
When the Wildflowers Bloom Again by Donna Jo Stone
Independent Author
Editor: Anne Victory

Historical
Where Trees Touch the Sky by Karen Barnett
Kregel Publications
Editor: Janyre Tromp

Historical Romance
The Girl from the Hidden Forest by Hannah Linder
Barbour Publishing
Editor: Becky Fish

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Fatal Domain by Steven James
Tyndale House
Editors: Sarah Rische and Karen Watson

Novella
Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors: Kelsey Bowen and Jessica English

Romance
The Heart of Sugarcreek by Serena B. Miller
Independent Author
Editor: Brenda Kallner

Romantic Suspense
Double Take by Lynette Eason
Revell
Editors: Barb Barnes and Andrea Doering

Short Novel
Waiting for Gilbert by Tasha Hackett
Independent Author
Editors: Crystal Nielson and Megan Schaulis

Speculative
Drawn by Light by John W. Otte
Independent Author
Editor: Megan Gerig

Young Adult
Mortal Queens by Victoria McCombs
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editors: Sara Ella and Lisa Laube

Debut
Protector by Megan Schaulis
White Crown Publishing
Editors: Janelle Leonard and Marisa Stokley