Carol Awards Finalists 2022 -- Contemporary Fiction

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 2022 finalists are books published in 2021. 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 2022 -- Contemporary 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: 

Where Grace Appears by Heidi Chiavaroli

Ashamed of being duped by her handsome psychology professor, Josie Martin returns to Maine too proud to admit her foolishness to those close to her. As the one-year anniversary of her father's death approaches, she seeks solace in an old friend, Tripp Colton, and a new business venture that will prove to herself and her loved ones that she is still capable of success despite her overwhelming failure.

When Josie announces she will not return to school to finish her graduate degree but wishes to remain in Camden to help her mother achieve her lifelong dream, the entire family gets behind her idea to open and run a bed and breakfast inspired by Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Even Tripp gets excited about restoring Josie's great-aunt's Victorian home for the purpose, but when Josie's unexpected news is revealed, their friendship and the new feeling blossoming between them are threatened.

As summer gives way to fall, Jose struggles with decisions regarding her family's future, dealing with past mistakes she cannot run from, and her feelings for Tripp. When the opportunity for grace comes along, will she take it? Or will she continue to allow her failures to define her worth?

A contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women, readers will  fall in love with the Martin family -- Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Branson, Amie and their mother Hannah -- each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear.

A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry

When eccentric millionaire Gideon Quidley receives a divine revelation to hide his earthly treasure somewhere in the hills, he sets out to find the perfect hiding spot, choosing only a few bible verses as clues leading to untold riches of gold, silver, cash...and one very unexpected -- and very costly -- item. 

Treasure hunters descends upon the hills of West Virginia, including this surrounding the small town of Emmaus, where TD Lovett and Wait Evers provide the latest updates and the beating heart of the community on radio Country 16. Neither man is much-interested in a wild goose chase for Quidley's treasure, though Waite is busy keeping the station afloat and caring for the bruised souls who have landed there. Meanwhile, TD's more intent on winning over local junkyard owner, Pidge Bedsoe, who has taken in a shy, wounded boy to raise. 

But after an estranged friend goes missing searching for the treasure, TD is unexpected drawn to the hunt. As TD joins the race to find Quidley's wealth, he discovers where his own real treasure lies, and he begins to suspect there's a hidden piece of Gideon Quidley's treasure that no one could've expected.

Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen

Abandoned at birth, her family roots a mystery, historical museum curator Sloane Kelley has dedicated her life to making sure others know their's.  When a donor drops off a dusty old satchel, she doesn't expect much from the common artifact...until she finds real treasure inside; a nineteenth century diary. Now she's on the hunt to find out more.

Garret Anderson just wanted to clean out his grandmother's historic but tumbledown farmhouse before selling it to fund her medical care. With her advancing Alzheimer's, he can't afford to be sentimental about the family home. But his carefully ordered plan runs up against two formidable obstacles" Sloane who's fallen in love with both the diaries and the house, and his own heart, which is irresistibly drawn to Sloane.

A century and half earlier, motherless Annabelle Collins embarks with her aunt and uncle on the adventure of a lifetime: settling the prairies of Sedgwick County, Kanasa. The diaries she left behind paint a portrait of life, loss, and love -- and a God who faithful carries her through it all. Paging through the diaries together takes Sloane and Garrett on a journey they never could have planned, which will change them in ways they never imagined.

This warm, beautifully written split-time novel will resonate with readers looking for stories the beauty of God's plan for our lives, and how our actions ripple for generations.

I've read this one! Link to my review: https://bestreads-kav.blogspot.com/2021/04/roots-of-wood-and-stone.html

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 Finalists 2022 -- Contemporary Fiction, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 9 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck