Congratulations to all of the amazing Christian Fiction novelists who have been nominated for the 2022 Carol Award. Here are the finalists!
Contemporary
Where Grace Appears by Heidi Chiavaroli
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Melissa Jagears
A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry
Tyndale House
Editor: Sarah Rische
Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen
Kregel Publications
Editors: Janyre Tromp and Joel Armstrong
Historical
The Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli
Tyndale House
Editors: Caleb Sjogren and Jan Stob
A Tapestry of Light by Kimberly Duffy
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editor: Jessica Sharpe
Rain by Dana McNeely
Mountain Brook Ink
Editor: Miralee Ferrell
Historical Romance
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Editors: Becky Monds and Laura Wheeler
The Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Jessica Sharpe
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
Barbour Publishing
Editors: Reagen Reed and Annie Tipton
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Right Cross by Andrew Huff
Kregel Publications
Editors: Janyre Tromp and Dori Harrell
Manna Reign by Neena Roth – aka Dineen Miller
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editors: Judy DeVries and Alice Shepherd
Dark Intercept by Andrews and Wilson (Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson)
Tyndale House
Editor: Karen Watson
Novella
Star Light (part of The Heart of Christmas Anthology) by Sara Davison
Independent Author
Editor: Deb Elkink
Believing the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Brandi Aquino
A Texas Christmas Carol (from Under the Texas Mistletoe) by Karen Witemeyer
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Dave Long and Jessica Sharpe
Romance
The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unexpected Baby by Jennifer Beckstrand
Kensington Books
Editor: John Scognamiglio
All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Editors: Sarah Long and Raela Schoenherr
Provenance by Carla Laureno
Tyndale House
Editors: Sarah Rische and Jan Stob
Romantic Suspense
Driven by Sara Davison
Mountain Brook Ink
Editors: Miralee Ferrell and Alyssa Roat
Danger on the Loch by Paige Edwards
Covenant Communications Inc.
Editor: Ashley Gebert
Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon
Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Kristin Kornoelje and Jennifer Leep
Short Novel
Choosing His Family by Jill Lynn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Shana Asaro
A Mother’s Strength by Allie Pleiter
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Melissa Endlich
Texas Baby Cover-up by Virginia Vaughn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Shana Asaro
Speculative
Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse
Enclave Publishing
Editors: Lisa Laube and Steve Laube
Windward Shore by Sharon Hinck
Enclave Publishing
Editors: Lindsay Franklin and Reagen Reed
Cast the First Stone by David James Warren
(aka Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, and David C. Warren)
Tristone Media Group
Editor: Rel Mollett
Young Adult
Traitor by Laurie Lucking
Love2Read Love2Write Publishing
Editor: Michele Israel Harper
Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads
Enclave Publishing
Editors: Lisa Laube and Steve Laube
Mountain of Flame by Diane E. Samson
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editors: Rebecca Jaycox and Kathy McKinsey
Debut
Sugar Birds by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press
Editors: Sandra Byrd and Alexandra Shelley
Solomon’s Porch by Janet Morris Grimes
Elk Lake Publishing
Editors: Sue Fairchild and Deb Haggerty
Into the Room by Steven Rogers
Elk Lake Publishing
Editor: Michele Chynoweth and Deb Haggerty
