The Carol Awards presented by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) are annual awards given to outstanding books in several genres of Christian fiction. Over the years, the Carol Award has become a prestigious award supporting excellence in Christian fiction. Winners were announced during the 2014 ACFW National Conference in St. Louis at the Gala on September 27, 2014.
Debut Novel
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanemann, L.B. Norton)
Contemporary
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanemann, L.B. Norton)
Historical
When Mountains Move by Julie Cantrell (David C. Cook, editors Ingrid Beck, John Blase)
Historical Romance
A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editor Dave Long)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Truth-Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock (HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Dave Lambert, Sue Brower, Ellen Tarver)
Novella
Love by the Letter by Melissa Jagears (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr)
Romance
Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade, Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editors Sarah Long, Charlene Patterson)
Romantic Suspense
Jungle Fire by Dana Mentink (River North [Moody Publishers], editor Deb Keiser)
Short Novel
Mending the Doctor’s Heart by Tina Radcliffe (Love Inspired [Harlequin], editor Rachel Burkot)
Speculative
A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr (Bethany House [Baker] Publishing, editors Dave Long, Karen Schurrer)
Young Adult
A Simple Song by Melody Carlson (Revell – A Divison of Baker Publishing Group, editors Lonnie Hull Dupont, Wendy Wetzel)