
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 —Short Novel 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.
Short Novel Finalists

Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant — Love Inspired — Editor: Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings — Winner’s Choice of Paperback or ebook
Can their pretend relationship
Turn into a true Christmas gift?
Preston Green will do anything for a fake girlfriend—even bid on one at a charity auction. Sweet and quirky baker Lulu Boyd is the perfect choice to stop his mother’s constant matchmaking. And it’s just for one holiday family dinner—until his father’s failing health makes ending their ruse impossible. Soon it feels all too real…but another secret might make this their last Christmas together.

Together for the Twins by Laurel Blount — Love Inspired — Editor: Dina Davis — Winner’s Choice of paperback or ebook.
He opened his home to twin boys
Will he open his heart to their nanny?
Self-made man Ryder Montgomery is the guy with all the answers…until he inherits custody of his out-of-control twin nephews. Nanny Elise Cooper is a lifesaver and even agrees to give him parenting lessons. Soon they’re starting to feel like a real family. But with an end-of-summer expiration date, is it even possible to build a future together?

The Cowboy Bargain by Tina Radcliffe –– Love Inspired — Editor: Katie Gowrie — Winner’s Choice of paperback or ebook
A little competition…
Brings a change of heart.
Sam Morgan never thought he’d see his ex-fiancée again after she skipped town days before their wedding. He certainly didn’t expect to find her opening a restaurant on his property—in the building he’d intended to sell his crafts from. This time Olivia’s sticking around, forcing Sam to strike a deal: work together and see whose products sell best. Could their business venture lead to a surprising reunion?
My Review:https://kavsbestreads.ca/2023/09/15/the-cowboy-bargain-giveaway/
Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 3 2024. REMEMBER TO CHECK GIVEAWAY EDITION AVAILABILITY FOR EACH TITLE!
I’d love to win a print version of Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St Amant. Thanks for the chance!
Blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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Love Betsy St. Amant’s stories. Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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Together for the twins by Laurel Blount cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kim!
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Their Holiday Secret as it’s getting closer to tis the season. Blessings leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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I could certainly use a Christmas weather cool down! Nothing like stockpiling Christmas reads to make your holiday bright. 🙂 Good luck, Lucy!
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Together for the Twins by Laurel Blount. I’ve loved all the books I’ve read by her. Thanks.
Sandyavery at comcast dot net
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She’s a great author. I’ve read most of her books, but not this one. Good luck, Sandy!
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‘Their Holiday Secret’ sounds good! I’ve come to love fake dating/engagement troupes, they can be fun to read 😂 Sometimes hilarious things happen and I know it always ends with the couple falling in love for real… that’s a happy sigh at the last page for me 💖
teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
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Yes — fake relationships is a fave trope of mine too. Good luck, Trixi!
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If fortunate enough to be selected, I would love the opportunity to read and review THEIR HOLIDAY SECRET by Betsy St. Amant. Thank you for the chance to win a paperback copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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This one seems to be the most popular choice this time round. Good luck, Kay!
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I just read a different Laurel Blount book and really enjoyed it so I’ll go with Together for the Twins. Thanks!
tam – appletamoATgmailDOTcom
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She’s a great author. Good luck, Tammy!
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I’d go for “Together for the Twins”. Nothing quite like a child to bring people together. Not just in stories but in real life too.
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And this author writes children into a story so well. Good luck, Becky!
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