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 -- Short Novel 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:
All she needs is a date for the holidays...
She needs a date for a wedding, but a fiance wasn't part of the plan...
Unwilling to attend a wedding alone, artist Lila Penry makes a deal with Sam Gibson -- art lessons for his adorable niece in exchange for being her date. But their Christmas agreement becomes a nightmare when everyone thinks they're engaged. All Lila wants to leave town for her dream job...so what happens when Sam steals his way into her heart?
From profiling a criminals to being hunted by a killer.
Asking FBI agent Lucy Sanderson to profile the Black Roads Killer is the only way Bryce Tippett can prove his brother is innocent -- unless Lucy becomes the next victim. When someone begins stalking her just as she arrives in town, it falls to the single dad to protect her. But as clues lead in unexpected directions, can they uncover the truth...and survive to expose it?
Covert Operatives.
When her identity's exposed, hiding on a lawman's family ranch is her last hope.
After her mother is killed, Melissa Morgan's shocked to learn she's spent her life in witness protection. Now it's US marshal Miles Avery's job to keep her and her little boy. And with a mole in his agency, the only way to evade the killer is to hide Melissa on Miles' family ranch...and pretend she's his wife for the holidays.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the Carol Awards - Short Novel 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 August 21 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
They all sound great but with Christmas fast approaching I’ll choose The Christmas Bargain. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
ReplyDeleteI loved that one! Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteTexas Holiday Hideout sounds like a good one, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Connie!
DeleteSince I have all of the Covert Operatives series books, I'd choose "Killer Insight" to complete my set :-)
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I can't believe I missed those two LIS last year. What I was I thinking? Ha, probably doing more reading than thinking. Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteTexas Holiday Hideout by Virginia Vaughn sounds pretty intense!
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LIS novels sure now how to up the intensity. Good luck, Kaylee!
DeleteTexas holiday hideout by Virginia Vaughn. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim!
DeleteIf given the opportunity, I would love to read "The Christmas Bargain" by Lisa Carter.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing book. And who couldn't use some Christmas in the heat of August!
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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You know, I have a Christmas novella on my TBR pile, maybe I should read it and try to channel some cooler weather. :-) Good luck, Kay!
DeleteVirginia Vaughan must be exceptional. I actually think I have used copy of one or two of her books in my LI stash. I should get on that. After all that, I'm going to choose Lisa Carter's book. LOL. She's kind of tried and true for me and I've yet to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas Bargain by Lisa Carter
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You can't go wrong with Lisa Carter and Christmas in one story! Good luck, Terrill!
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