2023 Carol Award Winners

Contemporary
The Songs That Could Have Been by Amanda Wen
Kregel Publications
Editors: Dori DeVries Harrell and Janyre Tromp

Historical
The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano
Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group
Editors: Barbara Barnes and Vicki Crumpton

Historical Romance
Written on the Wind by Elizabeth Camden
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Luke Hinrichs and Jessica Sharpe

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Fallout by Carrie Stuart Parks
Thomas Nelson Fiction (HarperCollins)
Editors: Amanda Bostic and Erin Healey

Novella
While Mortals Sleep (from the O Little Town collection) by Janyre Tromp
Kregel Publications
Editor: Christina Tarabochia

Romance
Turn to Me by Becky Wade
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Sarah Long and Raela Schoenherr

Romantic Suspense
Word of Honor by Hallee Bridgeman
Revell (A Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Jessica English

Short Novel
Hunted in the Wilderness by Kellie VanHorn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editor: Dina Davis

Speculative
Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Reagen Reed

Young Adult
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
Thomas Nelson Fiction (HarperCollins)
Editor: Becky Monds

Debut
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold
Revell (A Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Editor: Rachel McRae