I do! There's practically nothing I love more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Because of that, I have some great suggestions for a good read, and these books are newer Christian novels (released in 2021).
The American Christian Fiction Writers 2022 finalists for the Carol Awards have been announced. The Carol Awards are ACFW’s recognition for the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. There are a lot of genres, so you'll find something you'll like.
So, check out these novels. They've already been vetted by contest judges.
Contemporary
Where Grace Appears by Heidi Chiavaroli
(Qualified Independently Published)
A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry
Tyndale House
Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen
Kregel Publications
Historical
The Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli
Tyndale House
A Tapestry of Light by Kimberly Duffy
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Rain by Dana McNeely
Mountain Brook Ink
Historical Romance
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
Barbour Publishing
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Right Cross by Andrew Huff
Kregel Publications
Manna Reign by Neena Roth
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Dark Intercept by Andrews and Wilson (Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson)
Tyndale House
Novella
Star Light (part of The Heart of Christmas Anthology) by Sara Davison
Independent Author
Believing the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
(Qualified Independently Published)
A Texas Christmas Carol (from Under the Texas Mistletoe) by Karen Witemeyer
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Romance
The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unexpected Baby by Jennifer Beckstrand
Kensington Books
All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese
Bethany House (Baker) Publishing
Provenance by Carla Laureno
Tyndale House
Romantic Suspense
Driven by Sara Davison
Mountain Brook Ink
Danger on the Loch by Paige Edwards
Covenant Communications Inc.
Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon
Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group
Short Novel
Choosing His Family by Jill Lynn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
A Mother’s Strength by Allie Pleiter
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Texas Baby Cover-up by Virginia Vaughn
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Speculative
Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse
Enclave Publishing
Windward Shore by Sharon Hinck
Enclave Publishing
Cast the First Stone by David James Warren
(aka Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, and David C. Warren)
Tristone Media Group
Young Adult
Traitor by Laurie Lucking
Love2Read Love2Write Publishing
Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads
Enclave Publishing
Mountain of Flame by Diane E. Samson
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Debut Author
Sugar Birds by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press
Solomon’s Porch by Janet Morris Grimes
Elk Lake Publishing
Into the Room by Steven Rogers
Elk Lake Publishing
In the fall when the winners are announced, I'll let you know who they are.