Carol Award Semi-Finalists
Broken – A Story of Redemption
by Jane Daly
Elk Lake Publishing
Editors: Mary Johnson and Deb Haggerty
The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell
by Kelly Flanagan
InterVarsity Press
Editor: Cindy Bunch
Like the Wind
by Robin Lee Hatcher
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Editors: Laura Wheeler and Leslie Peterson
Breath of Heaven
by Deborah Raney
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published
Editors: Tamera Alexander and Tavia Smith
The Bookshop of Secrets
by Mollie Rushmeyer
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Emily Rodmell
Every Day Filled with Hope
by Shelia Stovall
Elk Lake Publishing
Editors: Michele Chynoweth and Deb Haggarty
The Songs That Could Have Been
by Amanda Wen
Kregel Publications
Editors: Janyre Tromp and Dori De Vries Harrell
The Hidden Prince
by Tessa Afshar
Tyndale House
Editors: Stephanie Broene and Kathryn S. Olson
When Stone Wings Fly
by Karen Barnett
Kregel Publications
Editor: Janyre Tromp
The Winter Rose
by Melanie Dobson
Tyndale House
Editor: Stephanie Broene and Kathryn Olson
When the Meadow Blooms
by Ann H. Gabhart
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editor: Rachel McRae
Not by Sight: a novel of the patriarchs
by Elizabeth Jacobson
WordCrafts Press
Editor: Mike Parker
The Lost Melody
by Joanna Davidson Politano
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Barbara Barnes
Shadows in the Mind’s Eye
by Janyre Tromp
Kregel Publications
Editors: Jean Bloom and Lindsay Danielson
Come Down Somewhere
by Jennifer L. Wright
Tyndale House
Editor: Sarah Mason Rische
Historical Romance
The Rancher’s Want Ad Mix-up
by Megan Besing
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editors: Shana Asaro and Elizabeth Mazer
Written on the Wind
by Elizabeth Camden
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Luke Hinrichs and Jessica Sharpe
Claiming Her Legacy
by Linda Goodnight
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Allison Lyons
The Sisters of Sea View
by Julie Klassen
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Karen Schurrer and Rochelle Gloege
Beneath His Silence
by Hannah Linder
Barbour Publishing
Editors: Becky Fish and Rebecca Germany
Until Leaves Fall in Paris
by Sarah Sundin
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Kristin Kornoelje
Jeanette’s Gift
by Blossom Turner
Wild Heart Books
Editors: Erin Taylor Young and Robin Patchen
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Cliffhanger
by Susan Page Davis
Scrivening’s Press
Editors: Linda Fulkerson and Elena Hill
The Case of Artist’s Mistake
by Jan Drexler
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Beth Jamison
To Heal a Heart
by Shaen Layle
Guideposts Publications
Editors: Ellen Tarver and Sabrina Diaz
Fallout
by Carrie Stuart Parks
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Editors: Erin Healy and Amanda Bostic
Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light
by Linda W. Rooks
Elk Lake Publishing
Editors: Mary W. Johnson and Deb Haggerty
Off the Chain
by Janice Thompson
Barbour Publishing
Editors: Rebecca Germany and JoAnne Simmons
The Souls of Lost Lake
by Jaime Jo Wright
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Luke Hinrichs
Novella
“By Far and Away” from the The Near Distant
by Brett Armstrong
Scrivenings Press
Editor: Linda Fulkerson
“The Christmas Gift” from the Christmas at the Winter Palace collection
by Kathryn Cushman
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editors: Julee Schwarzburg and Carrie Padgett
“A Single Spark of Light” from the A Whisper of Peace anthology
by Sara Davison
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Deb Elkink
Kiss Me on Christmas
by Sarah Monzon
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Katie Donovan
“Not for Love” from the Lumberjacks and Ladies collection
by Naomi Musch
Barbour Publishing
Editors: Ellen Tarver and Rebecca Germany
“The Wondrous Gift” from the O Little Town collection
by Deborah Raney
Kregel Publications
Editors: Christina Tarabochia and Sarah DeMey
“While Mortal Sleeps” from the O Little Town collection
by Janyre Tromp
Kregel Publications
Editor: Christina Tarabochia
To Believe in You
by Emily Conrad
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Robin Patchen
All That It Takes
by Nicole Deese
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Sarah Long
Sea Glass Cottage
by Irene Hannon
Revell, a Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Jennifer Leep and Kristin Kornoelje
To Win a Prince
by Toni Shiloh
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editor: Jessica Sharpe
A Seaside Wonder
by Melissa Tagg
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Charlene Patterson
Love’s Fortress
by Jennifer Uhlarik
Barbour Publishing
Editors: Rebecca Germany and Ellen Tarver
Turn to Me
by Becky Wade
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Sarah Long and Raela Schoenherr
Targeted Witness
by Jacqueline Adam
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Emily Rodmell
Covert Danger (Guardians Unleashed #2)
by Jerusha Agen
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Julie Agen
Honor’s Refuge
by Hallee Bridgeman
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Jessica English
Word of Honor
by Hallee Bridgeman
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Jessica English
Facing the Enemy
by Paige Edwards
Covenant Communications Inc.
Editor: Ashley Gebert
Battlefield of Deceit (Faith in the Parks, Book 5)
by J. Carol Nemeth
Winged Publications
Editors: Cynthia Hickey
Defending Honor
by Kelly Underwood and Lynette Eason
Sunrise Publishing
Editors: Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren
Christmas at Whispering Creek
by Barbara M. Britton
White Rose Publishing (Pelican)
Editors: Fay Lamb and Nicola Martinez
Defending David
by Barbara M. Britton
Harbourlight Books (Pelican)
Editors: Fay Lamb and Nicola Martinez
Embracing His Past
by Christina Miller
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Dina Davis
Betsy: Miss Grumps Don’t Fall for Mr. Sunshines
by Sarah Monzon
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Katie Donovan
Restoring Their Family
by Allie Pleiter
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Melissa Endlich
The Bells of Christmas
by Amanda Tru
Olivia Kimbrell Press
Editors: Gregg Bridgeman and Allison Moore
Hunted in the Wilderness
by Kellie VanHorn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Dina Davis
The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes
by Dawn Ford
Scrivenings Press
Editors: Erin Howard and Kaci Banks
Never Leave Me
by Jody Hedlund
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Rachel McRae and Kristin Kornoelje
Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time
by Tracy Higley
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: D’Ann Mateer
Dream of Kings
by Sharon Hinck
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Reagen Reed
Shadow of Honor
by Ronie Kendig
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Reagen Reed
Aberration
by Cathy McCrumb
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube and Steve Laube
Drawn in Ash
by John Otte
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Megan Gerig
Wishtress
by Nadine Brandex
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Editor: Becky Monds
Addy of the Door Islands
by Judy DuCharme
Ambassador International
Editor: Katie Cruice Smith
The Wonderland Trials
by Sara Ella
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Steve Laube and Lisa Laube
The Star That Always Stays
by Anna Rose Johnson
Holiday House
Editor: Mora Couch
Zip Zilch
by Paul H. Maitland Jr.
Little Roni Publishers
Editors: Ellen Maze Sallas and Stephanie Bain
Reaching into Silence
by Linda Sammaritan
Winged Publications
Editors: Diane Tatum and Cynthia Hickey
Inside the Ten-Foot Line
by Lori Z. Scott
End Game Press
Editor: Hope Bolinger
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
by Sara Brunsvold
Revell – a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editor: Rachel McRae
Counterfeit Love
by Crystal Caudill
Kregel Publications
Editor: Janyre Tromp
Not by Sight: a novel of the patriarchs
by Elizabeth Jacobson
WordCrafts Press
Editor: Mike Parker
The Star That Always Stays
by Anna Rose Johnson
Holiday House
Editor: Mora Couch
Porch Music
by Kathy Maresca
TouchPoint Press
Editor: Kelly Esparza
Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light
by Linda W. Rooks
Elk Lake Publishing
Editors: Mary W. Johnson and Deb Haggerty