The 2020 Carol Award winners were announced over a week ago, but it is never too late to talk about great books! If you haven’t already read any of these award-winning books, be sure to check them out. I know there is one to fit any one’s reading tastes. BTW — congrats to all the winners!
2020 Carol Award Winners
Contemporary
The Death of Mungo Blackwell by Lauren H. Brandenburg
Historical
Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson
Historical Romance
The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
The Gryphon Heist by James R. Hannibal
Novella
The Groom She Thought She’d Left Behind from The Runaway Brides Collection by Darlene Panzera
Congratulations to the 2017 Carol Award Finalists!
Contemporary
The Feathered Bone by Julie Cantrell One More Song to Singby Lindsay Harrel The Broken Trail (Sweet River Redemption) by Christa MacDonald
Historical
This Road We Traveled by Jane Kirkpatrick, Starving Hearts by Janine Mendenhall, Like a River from Its Course by Kelli Stuart
Historical Romance
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof No Way Up (The Cimarron Legacy)by Mary Connealy Undaunted Hope by Jody Hedlund
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
If I Runby Terri Blackstock Murder Comes by Mail: A Hidden Springs Mystery by A.H. Gabhart When Death Draws Nearby Carrie Stuart Parks
Novella
The Doctor’s Woman (The Courageous Brides Collection) by Michelle Griep The Warrior’s Sealby Ronie Kendig The Angel of Forest Hill: An Amish Christmas Romanceby Cindy Woodsmall
Romance
A Season to Love by Nicole Deese Just a Kiss (A Summer Harbor Novel) by Denise Hunter The Hearts We Mendby Kathryn Springer
Romantic Suspense
The Dragon Roars by Sara Davison Always Watching (Elite Guardians) by Lynette Eason You’re the One that I Wantby Susan May Warren
Short Novel
Falling for the Hometown Hero by Mindy Obenhaus Restoring Christmasby Cynthia Ruchti Burnin’ For You by Susan May Warren
Speculative
Unblemished by Sara Ella The Healer’s Rune by Lauricia Matuska The Long Journey to Jake Palmerby James L. Rubart
Debut
A Family for the Farmer by Laurel Blount The Last Apostle: A Novel (John the Immortal Series) by Dennis Brooke You’re the Cream in my Coffee by Jennifer Lamont Leo
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The Heiress of Winterwoodby Sarah Ladd (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editor Natalie Hanemann) Jasmine by April McGowan (WhiteFire Publishing, editor Roseanna White) Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanneman, L.B. Norton)
Contemporary
The Language of Sparrows by Rachel Phifer (David C. Cook, editor Tonya Osterhouse) Dear Mr. Knightleyby Katherine Reay (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanneman, L.B. Norton) The Danceby Gary Smalley and Dan Walsh (Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Andrea Doering)
Historical
When Mountains Move by Julie Cantrell (David C. Cook, editors Ingrid Beck, John Blase) Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Philpott, Julee Schwarzburg, Jodi Hughes) Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor (Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Lonnie Hull Dupont)
Historical Romance
Into the Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr) A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editor Dave Long) The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky (Waterbrook Multnomah [Random House], editors Shannon Marchese, Karen Ball)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Dave Lambert, Sue Brower, Ellen Tarver) Dark Justice by Brandilyn Collins (B&H Publishing, editors Karen Ball, Julie Gwinn) Fear Has a Name by Creston Mapes (David C. Cook, editors L.B. Norton, Jack Campbell)
Novella
An Ever After Summer from A Bride for all Seasons by Debra Clopton (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editor Ami McConnell) Love by the Letter by Melissa Jagears (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr) A Christmas Prayer by Linda Wood Rondeau (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, editor Amberlynn Noelle)
Romance
Silver Bells by Deborah Raney (Summerside Press [Guideposts], editor Rachel Meisel) Catch a Falling Starby Beth K. Vogt (Howard [Simon & Schuster], editor Jessica Wong) Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade, Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editors Sarah Long, Charlene Patterson)
Romantic Suspense
Trapped by Irene Hannon (Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Jennifer Leep) Vanished by Irene Hannon (Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Jennifer Leep) Jungle Fire by Dana Mentink (River North [Moody Publishers], editor Deb Keiser)
Short Novel
Seaside Blessings by Irene Hannon (Love Inspired [Harlequin], editor Melissa Endlich) The Doctor’s Family Reunionby Mindy Obenhaus (Love Inspired [Harlequin], editor Melissa Endlich) Mending the Doctor’s Heart by Tina Radcliffe (Love Inspired [Harlequin], editor Rachel Burkot)
Speculative
A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editors Dave Long, Karen Schurrer) The Hero’s Lotby Patrick W. Carr (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editors Dave Long, Karen Schurrer) The Sinners’ Garden by William Sirls (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Natalie Hanemann, Lisa Bergren)
Young Adult
A Simple Song by Melody Carlson (Revell – A Divison of Baker Publishing Group, editors Lonnie Hull Dupont, Wendy Wetzel) Captives by Jill Williamson (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Jacque Alberta, Jeff Gerke) Project Gemini by Jill Williamson (Marcher Lord Press, editor Jeff Gerke)
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