2024 Carol Award Finalists – Historical Romance + Giveaway

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First off — what exactly are the Carol Awards?

They are awards given out by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) in recognition of outstanding Christian fiction in the previous calendar year. So these 2024 finalists are books published in 2023. You might have read them already, you might not. I’ll include links to books I’ve read and reviewed.

Carol Award Winners will be announced on September 7 2024 at the ACFW Gala in New Orleans, Louisiana (wouldn’t you love to be there?!)

How does this giveaway work?

You select which of the Carol Award finalists 2024 —Historical Romance Category you would like to receive. Mention the title in your comment (or an email if you’re entering that way) and if you win, that’s the book that will be sent to you. Easy Peasy. 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

Giveaway details may vary with each book (print, ebook only or winner’s choice of either, plus audible options for Canadians.) Edition availability will be noted in bold after the title/author/publisher of each entry. ALSO NOTE: Giveaway is for US and Canada OR ebook international if you have US Kindle account.

Historical Romance Category

Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder –– Barbour Publishing – Editor: Becky Fish — Winner’s Choice of paperback or ebook (or audible in Canada)

The accidents are not a matter of chance. They are deliberate. As English gentleman William Kensley becomes aware of the danger at Rosenleigh Manor, he pleads for the truth of his past from the only man he can trust—until that man is murdered. 

As the secrets unfold into scandal, William’s world is tipped into destitution, leaving him penniless and alone. His only comfort is in the constant friendship and love of Isabella Gresham. If he does not have their nonsense at the seashore, their laughter, their reckless adventures, has he anything at all?

He should have known that would be ripped from him too. When a hidden foe arises from their acquaintances and imperils Isabella’s life, William may be the only one willing to risk his life to rescue her. But even if he frees Isabella from her captors, will he still have to forsake her heart? 

Some sacrifice everything for love. Others sacrifice love for everything else. In this haunting tale of rigid social prejudices and heart-aching regrets, the greatest decision of their life will be determined in the garden of the midnights.

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin –– Revell — Editors: Kristin Kornoelje, Vicki Crumpton, and Rachel McRae — Winner’s Choice of paperback or ebook (or audible for Canada)

When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden.

American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research–her life’s dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement’s legendary Havmand–the merman–and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.

When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future.

My Review: https://kavsbestreads.ca/2023/03/20/the-sound-of-light/

The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky — Bethany House — Editors: Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux — Winner’s Choice of paperback or ebook (or audible in Canada)

In 2012, art historian Gwen Monroe travels to England’s Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather. While at Longdale Manor, she becomes acquainted with David Bradley–the owner’s handsome grandson–who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd’s staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she uncovers a connection to the father she never knew.

In 1912, after her father’s death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte’s grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.

Two women a century apart are taken on a journey to healing, faith, and forgiveness in this heartfelt dual-time Edwardian romance from bestselling author Carrie Turansky.

My Review: https://kavsbestreads.ca/2023/10/03/the-legacy-of-longdale-manor-giveaway/

Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday June 15 2024. REMEMBER TO CHECK EDITION AVAILABILITY FOR EACH BOOK.

37 thoughts on “2024 Carol Award Finalists – Historical Romance + Giveaway”

  1. I haven’t read a book by Hannah Linder the cover is Beautiful the story sounds intriguing. The other votes on your list are really good so I’m glad they were nominated.

    nora finding hope yahoo

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  2. This one was hard for me. In the end, if I were fortunate enough to be selected, I would love the opportunity to read and review THE LEGACY OF LONGDALE MANOR by Carrie Turansky. It was the dual timeline that was the final deciding factor. Love those type of stories!

    Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  4. Kav, I’ll go with Sarah Sundin’s The Sound of Light. I love a good WW2 story and I don’t believe I’ve read one yet that features Denmark and Sweden. Thanks again for these Carol finalists giveaways!

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  7. Another hard choice. The Sound of Light was excellent! I haven’t read any books by Carrie Turansky so I’ll go with The Legacy of Longdale Manor.

    Sandyavery at comcast dot net

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    2. Garden of the Midnights was so good. Love this author that doesn’t live very far from me. I choose The Sound of Light. Blessings leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  11. The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky is my choice. I’ve already read Sarah Sundin’s excellent book.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  14. wow, I just realized it’s been a couple years since I’ve read a Sarah Sundin book! Definitely adding The Sound of Light to my list!

    ladepooh at hotmail dot com

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  15. The Sound of Light was so good, and I have The Legacy of Longdale Manor on my bookshelf already, so that leaves Garden of the Midnights for me!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. I would choose Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder because I was fortunate enough to have read the other two winners. I’m thankful that our library had done such a good job ordering Christian Fiction this year and that gave me the chance to read those. I also find her title intriguing.

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