2024 Carol Award Finalists

Congratulations to the 2024 ACFW Carol Award Finalists! Winners will be announced on Saturday, 9/07, during the Awards Gala at ACFW’s Conference in New Orleans.

Carol Award Finalists

Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
Tyndale House
Editor: Jerry Jenkins

He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
Revell
Editors: Kelsey Bowen and Robin Turici

The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editor: Rochelle Gloege

Historical
The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt
Revell
Editors: Rachel McRae and Robin Turici

Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
Tyndale House
Editor: Kathy Olson

April’s Promise by Terrie Todd
Little Sparrow Press
Editor: Shari MacDonald-Strong

Historical Romance
Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder
Barbour Publishing
Editor: Becky Fish

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin
Revell
Editors: Kristin Kornoelje, Vicki Crumpton, and Rachel McRae

The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Rochelle Gloege and Jennifer Veilleux

Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers
Scrivenings Press
Editors: Elena Hill and Susan Page Davis

26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse
Kregel Publications
Editor: Janyre Tromp

Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff  by Sami A. Abrams
Sunrise Publishing
Editors: Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren

Honor’s Mountain Promise by Misty M. Beller
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editors: Robin Patchen and Jalayne Setzer

Return of the Monarchs by Beth Wiseman
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editors: Janet Murphy and Audrey Wick

Romance
The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Sarah Long and Jessica Sharpe

Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Charlene Patterson

Memory Lane by Becky Wade
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Charlene Patterson

Romantic Suspense
Expired Hope by Megan Besing
Sunrise Publishing
Editors: Lisa Phillips and Susan May Warren

Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors: Amy Ballor and Kelsey Brown

Critical Threat by Lynette Eason
Revell
Editors: Barb Barnes and Andrea Doering

Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings

Together for the Twins by Laurel M. Blount
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Dina Davis

The Cowboy Bargain by Tina Radcliffe
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Katie Gowrie

Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube

Execution Island by Janice Boekhoff
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Linda Yezak

The Wayward by Tabitha Caplinger
Blue Ink Press
Editors: Christa Dolan and Liz Sheth

Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editors: Lisa Laube

The Mermaid’s Tale by L.E. Richmond
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube

Dancing in the Silence by Linda Sammaritan
Winged Publications
Editor: Kathryn Eckert

Debut
Steal Fire From The Gods by Clint Hall
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube

Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Tyndale House
Editor: Kathy Olson

Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers
Scrivenings Press
Editors: Susan Page Davis and Elena Hill