Carol Awards -- Novella

 

GIVEAWAY

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 2021 finalists are books published in 2020. You might have read them already, you might not. I'll include links to reviews of the books I've read, but I have a lot of catching up to do so there will be gaps.

How does this giveaway work?

You select which of the Carol Award finalists 2021 -- Novella Category you would like to receive if your name is drawn. 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. Here are the three finalists:

Far as the Curse is Found, from the collection Joy to the World : A Regency Romance Collection by Amanda Barratt, Kregel Publications, Editors: Janyre Tromp and Dori De Vries Harrell

One winter night, a woman struggling to provide for her illegitimate child encounters a scarred veteran of the Napoleonic Wars on the streets of London. Can love conquer the darkness of two broken pasts?

*Please note: since this novella is part of a collection, the book being offered is Joy to the World and includes novellas by Carolyn Miller and Erica Vetsch as well.

Christmas in Galway, in the collection Christmas Lights and Romance by Elizabeth Ludwig, Winged Publications, Editor: Cynthia Hickey

It's been two years since a drunk driving accident claimed the life of Elinor Walsh's fiance. Though she's longed to create a thriving design business for herself, the past still haunts her. Prompted by her friends, she finally capitulates and schedules a flight to Ireland -- a trip that should have been her honeymoon. Armed with just a list her fiance wrote and the keys to a rental car, Elinor heads to Galway, never dreaming that the people she meets there will change her life forever. Confronted with a choice -- her past with an old friend or her future with a new one -- will she finally be able to move beyond her grief? Or will she cut her losses, and her trip short, and miss out on the one thing she never expected?

*Please note: Winner can choose either the single title edition or the multi-authored novella collection edition (authors include Joi Copeland, Judy Goodman Howard, Martha Rogers, J. Carol Nemeth and Diane Yates.)

A New Hope for Christmas by Erin Stevenson, Harbourlight Books, a Divsion of Pelican, Editor: M. Jamie West

This Christmas, two lost and broken families need restoration.

Sam Jarrett was just starting to explore spiritual things when his world was shattered. Now, he's completely turned his back on God. Laura Preston is a devoted believer, leaning heavily on her faith to get her through each tortured day.

Two chance meetings spark a friendship and a glimmer of hope.

Sam battles God's prodding through Laura's gentle, caring spirit. When another tragedy strikes on Christmas Eve, Sam is sure that God has completely deserted him. Laura tries to show Sam that God loves him and has been there all the time, but how can Sam trust when he has no faith?

A New Hope for Christmas is a story of restored faith in a God who never leaves us, even when we can't see or feel Him near.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

Please note the different edition options for this giveaway:

Far as the Curse is Found by Amanda Barratt is available in the Joy to the World novella collection -- paperback or ebook edition, winner's choice.

Christmas in Galway by Elizabeth Ludwig is only available in ebook format -- either on it's own or in the Christmas Lights and Romance collection.

A New Hope for Christmas by Erin Stevenson is only available in ebook format.

 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the 2021 Carol Award Finalists -- Novella Category, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 31 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!