Here is a list of eligible novels for the 17th Annual Whitney Awards. Release dates are from November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. Authors on this list have at some time in the past verified that they are LDS.
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Eligible Novels listed by Author
Updated 10/31/23
Abbott, Zina
- Marigold (Christmas Quilt Brides #2)
- Lauren: Rescue Me (Mail Order Brides #2)
- Elise: Rescue Me (Mail Order Brides #8)
- Sabrina: Rescue Me (Mail Order Brides #19)
- Watchman for Willow, A (Mail Order Papa)
- Vinegar Pie by Varinia (Old Timey Holiday Kitchen #25)
- Clara (Prairie Roses Collection #25)
- Eleanor (Switchboard Sisterhood #15)
Abramson, Traci Hunter
- Best Mistake, The (Dream’s Edge #2.5)
- Worlds Collide (Dream’s Edge #3)
- Unseen (Guardians #7)
- Covert Ops (Saint Squad #12)
- From an Unknown Sender (Falcon Point #2) with Sian Ann Bessey
Allen, C.W.
- Tales of the Forgotten Founders
Allen, Jewel
- Cowboy for Hire, A (Riverdale Ranch Romance #8)
- Secret Royal and the Rodeo Cowboy (Rodeo Cowboy Romance #1)
Allen, Sarah
- Nightmare House, The
Allred, Susan Cady
- Fake Jake (Courting Disaster #3)
- C4 (Courting Disaster Book 4)
- Road to Nowhere (Courting Disaster #5)
Alsop, Cheree
- Save Me, Mrs. Claus
Amberson, TJ
- My Date with the Prince
Amooi, Rich
- Save the Drama for Your Mama
Anderson, Allison
- Spring Maiden, The (The Cartographer’s War #1)
Anderson, June B.
- Roping the Cowboy Next Door (Finding Love in Mills #1)
- Reining in the Cowboy (Finding Love in Mills #2)
- Finding Faith (Finding Love in Mills #3)
Anderson, Rebecca
- Art of Love and Lies, The
Atkins, Kristina
- Feathers Sharp as Knives
Atkinson, Jen
- Insta Boyfriend (Insta Series #1)
- Insta Connection (Insta Series #2)
- Insta Kiss (Insta Series #3)
- Insta Family (Insta Series #4)
- Insta Wedding (Insta Series #5)
Atwood, Meg
- Falling for the Incognito Billionaire (Sunset Cove Romance #1)
Avari, Josi
- Walking on Eggshells (Aloha Chicken Mysteries #16)
- Fly the Coop (Aloha Chicken Mysteries #17)
- Love Nest (Aloha Chicken Mysteries #18)
- Stranger on the Seine (Desperate Strangers Travel Club Mysteries #1)
Aylworth, Susan
- Mischief and Mistletoe (Christmas Town #4)
- Holly and Hearts in Christmas Town (Christmas Town #5)
Baker, B.E.
- Bequest, The (Birch Creek Ranch #1)
- Reboot, The (Birch Creek Ranch #5)
- Surprise, The (Birch Creek Ranch #6)
- Setback, The (Birch Creek Ranch #7)
- Seed Money (Scarsdale Fosters #1)
Baldwin, Cindy
- No Matter the Distance
Baldwin, Kaylee
- Me and Mr. Just Right
- Wedding Mismatch, A (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
Barker, Joanna
- Heart Worth Stealing, A
Barnson, Jay
- Sorcerer of the Ancient Depths (The Vanished #2)
- War-Priests of Kalnath (The Vanished #3)
Bateman, Melanie
- Traveler (The Traveler Trilogy #1)
Bateman, Rachel
- Make the Fireflies Dance
Bates, Kevin W.
- Quarantine
Beckstrand, Jennifer
- Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill (Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #11)
- Happily Ever After on Huckleberry Hill (Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #12)
Beers, Laura
- Amiable Alliance, An
- Charming Mr. Blackmor
- Improper Courtship, An
- Devious Secret, A (Gentlemen of London #6
- Secrets of a Lady (Lords & Ladies of Mayfair #1)
Belt, C. David
- Witch and the Devourer of Souls, The
Benson, K.B.
- Well of Eida
Bentley, Elizabeth Petty
- Facing Grace
Bessey, Sian Ann
- Call of the Sea, The
- Unassuming Curator, The
- From an Unknown Sender (Falcon Point #2) with Traci Hunter Abramson
Black, Stephanie
- Come Gentle Night (Natalie Marsh #5
- Trespassers, The
Boyd, H.R.
- Paint the Grass
Bradley, Carol P
- Making of Margaret Dashwood, The
Bradley, Graham
- Sheriff Porter
Bradt, Patricia Lyn
- Betrothal of Convenience, A
Branton, Rachel
- Everything About You (A Town Called Forgotten #4)
- Never Letting Go (A Town Called Forgotten #5)
- Royal Time (Royals of Beaumont #4)
Branton, Teyla
- Unsworn, The (Unbounded #9)
Briane, Natalie
- Keepers of the Zodiac
Camp, Shannen
- My Not-So Rad Afterlife
Carlson, Rebecca J.
- Wizard of Frogsmire, The
Carter, Lea
- Uncharted Stars
Cassidy, Jo
- Darkness Below, A (Willow Marsh #2)
Catmull, Lisa H.
- Matchmaking Therapy (Jane Austen Vacation Club #1)
- Regency Therapy (Jane Austen Vacation Club #2)
- Rock Climbing Therapy (Jane Austen Vacation Club #3)
- Christmas Boyfriend Recipe, A (Seasons of Sugar Creek #4)
Checketts, Cami
- Matchmaking the Singer and the Warrior (Billionaire Protection Romances #1)
- Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander (Billionaire Protection Romances #2)
- Matchmaking the Entertainer and the Firefighter (Billionaire Protection Romances #3)
- Matchmaking the Model and the Beast (Billionaire Protection Romances #4)
- Matchmaking the Spy and the Heiress (Billionaire Protection Romances #5)
- Matchmaking the Bodyguard and the Philanthropist (Billionaire Protection Romances #6)
- His Perfect Match for Christmas (Summit Valley Christmas Romances #1)
- General Prince and the Nerd, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #1)
- Brave Prince and the Teacher, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #2)
- Doctor Prince and the Outsider, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #3)
- Ninja Prince and the Investigator, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #4)
- Charming Prince and the Single Mum, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #5)
- Crown Prince and the Traitor, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense # 6)
- Police Chief and the Musician, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #7)
- Royal Major and the Personal Trainer, The (Sweet Royal Romance Suspense #8)
- Grieving King and the Emissary, The
Christianson, Julie
- Faking the Fall (Sweater Weather #4)
Clark, Raneé S.
- Best Friends Backups & Something More
- Heiress and the Boy Next Door, The
- Lady’s Promise, A
Cluff, Sara Jo
- Veronica’s Bombastic Scheme
Condie, Ally
- Only Girl in Town, The
Conger, Angelique
- Before Egypt (Into Egypt)
- Enemies (Into Egypt)
Connolly, Rebecca
- Of Mist and Mirrors (Agents of the Convent #3)
- Under the Cover of Mercy
Cooper, Caitee
- Silverskin
Cooper, Cori
- Sage Advice
- Ways to Improve Bailey
Cummings, Kathleen
- Fight for Grace, The
Daines, Julie
- Meridan Park
Dalby, Carrie.
- Discernment
Daley, Tracy
- Wrong Side of the Setting Sun, The
Darby, Gary J.
- Dragons Over the Emerald Grotto (Dragon Ring #5)
Dean, Kyro
- Baron’s Ghost, The (Rogue Royals #1)
- Pharaoh’s Curse, The (Rogue Royals #2)
- Earl’s Assassin, The (Rogue Royals #3)
Dean, Taylor
- Pause
Debenham, Emily
- Citizen of Caesarea
Dewsnup, Abby
- Branson Garrcia and the Sea of Scerros
Dillabough, Bonnie K.T.
- Links of Infinity
- Threads of Infinity
Drysdale, Elizabeth A
- Exile’s Promise, The (Burden of the Banished #1)
- Fight of the Fallen (Burden of the Banished #2)
Dunn, Colby
- Brink, The
Easton, Meg
- Christmas Bet, The (A Mountain Springs Christmas #2)
- Spies Don’t Fall for Their Asset
Eden, Sarah M.
- Queen and the Knave, The (Dread Penny Society #5)
- Fleur de Lis (The Gents #3)
- Best Intentions, The (The Huntresses #1)
- Wyoming Wild (Savage Wells #3)
Edwards, Paige
- Skye Fall
Eljarbo, Heidi
- London Forgery, The (Fabiola Bennett Mystery #1)
- Christmas Parties, Snow, and Other Follies (Heartwarming Christmas #2)
- Warmth of Snow, The (Heartwarming Christmas #3)
Erfert, Debra
- Bucket List of Hope
- Loving Oliver: The Easton Brothers
- Sister-Hood (Larabee Investigations)
Evans, Loralee
- Taigh—A Flying Squirrel’s Adventure
Eves, Rosalyn
- Improbable Season, An (Unexpected Seasons #1)
Fitzgerald, Sara
- Can You See Me
Flory, Jessica
- Oceans of Sand
Fowers, Stephanie
- Cole’s Dilemma (Harvest Ranch Romance #25)
- West’s Redemption (Harvest Ranch Romance #26)
- In the Pursuit of Haven (True Treasure Romance #2)
Frank, Carolyn Twede
- Heartbroke Farmer, A
Frost, Crystal
- Moon & Ruin (Sentinal Rising #2)
Frost, Heather
- Esperance (Esperance #1)
Frost, K.M.
- No Matter What
Gage, Rebecca
- Curious Case of the Whispering Corpse
Garret, Jared Nathan
- Carry Your Heart
- Worlds Apart
Good, Marae
- Burns We Carry, The
Grace, Lorin
- Converting the Preacher’s Heart (Bradford Brides #3)
- Healing the Doctor’s Heart (Bradford Brides #4)
- Too Much In Common (Hastings Legacy #1)
Graham, Deb
- S’More Murder (Jerria Danson Mysteries #4)
Griffith, Jennifer
- If Looks Could Kill
- Yuletide Manor (Christmas House Romances #7)
- Christmas at Gingerbread Inn
Gunderson, Cindy
- Blessing Giver, The
Gunderson, Cynthia
- Against the Boards
Gygi, Allison
- Champion of Her Heart
Hadley, Aspen
- Back To Class (Thornback Society #3)(
- Class Trip (Thornback Society Prequel)
Hagberg, Elesa
- Dissection and Reassembly of Cohen Hoard, The
Hahn, Caren
- This Side of Dark
Hale, Chelsea
- Just the Fake Fiancée
Hale, Cindy Rae
- Flirting with my Billionaire Boss (Blue Mountain Billionaires)
Hale, Shannon
- Diana and Nubia (Princesses of the Amazons)
Harmon, Amy
- Girl Called Sampson, A
Hart, Taylor
- Chance (Cross Creek Wyoming Ranch Romances #3)
- Pretend Christmas Fiance, The (South Port Beach Romances #9)
Hartman, Aubrey
- Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor, The
Hastings, Amanda
- Secrets of the Sonnets
Hastings, Samatha
- Return of the Queen
Hatch, Esther
- Earl’s Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed, The (Romance of Rank #2)
- For Letter or Worse
Hathaway, Deborah M.
- To Know Miss May (Castles & Courtship)
Heileman, Jess
- Newport Christmess, A (Christmas Escape #4)
Heiner, Tamara Hart
- Considering Margaret (Kellam High #3)
Hibbert, Debbiet
- Necromancy the Musical
Higgins, Marie
- Opals and Orphans (Gems of the West #7)
- Wallflower to Love, A (Love’s Addiction #1)
- Governess to Protect (Love’s Addiction #2)
- Gretta’s Gamble (Love’s Wager #1)
- Cara’s Chance (Love’s Wager #2)
- Chance for Olivia, A (Last Chance Brides #20)
- Jessie’s Journey (Suffrage Spinsters #1)
- Summer’s Spunk (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides #33)
- Sunflower Challenge, The
- Spy for Christmas, A
Hill, Amanda Lawsen
- Once Upon a Family
Hilton, Emi
- Bluebird Sky
Hinrichsen, Ronda Gibb
- Murderous Charade, A (Relentless Society Mysteries #1)
Hoagland, Maria
- Bait and Tackle Switch, The (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
Holmberg, Charlie N.
- Keeper of Enchanted Roomos (Whimbrel House #1)
- Heir of Uncertain Magic (Whimbrel House #2)
Holmes, Michele Paige
- Heart of Holiday, The (Holiday Harbor #3)
Horrocks, Heather
- Chickory Spells Trouble (Moonchuckle Bay #16)
- Match Made Inn Heaven, A (Who-Dun-Him Inn #__)
- Holly’s Jolly Christmas
Hues, L. Blaise
- Victor-27
Hunt, Sydney
- Cursebreaker
Hunter, Ann
- Hard Check Holiday
Isaacson, Liz
- Gift of Gingerbread, The (Shiloh Ridge Ranch in Three Rivers Romance™ # 5)
Jacobs, Bruce
- Zeke Zooter and the Eye of Balor
Jacobson, Melanie
- Scrooge and the Girl Next Door (Creekville Kisses #4)
- Betting on the Boy Next Door (Betting on Love)
- Fall Back Plan, The (Sweater Weather #2)
James, Rachel
- Reapers Creepers (Eerie Valley Supernaturals #3)
John, Rachel
- Not Friends (Sworn to Loathe You #3)
Johnson, Angela
- Mr. Fernley and the Lady (Fernley Family #2)
- Archaeologist and the Spinster, The (Fernley Family #3)
- Vicar and the Thief, The (Fernley Family #4)
- Barrister and the Wallflower, The (Fernley Family #5)
Johnson, Elana
- Beach Blueprint, The (Hilton Head Island #4)
- Relationship, The
- Tropical Ticket, The
Johnson, Janet Sumner
- Winterion Deception, The: Final Word
Johnson, Jen Geigle
- Widow’s Return, The (A Gentleman’s Match #1)
- To Win Her Hand (A Gentleman’s Match #2)
Johnson, Sally
- If the Ring Fits
Jolley, Mary Locke
- First, the Computer
Kae, Clarissa
- Once Upon a Fairy Tale
- Little Red Rising Hood
Kay, Shaela
- To Train A Heart
Keanini, Julia
- Secretly Loving my Cowboy Best Friend (Ashford Brothers #3)
Keisel, Kortney
- Later On We’ll Conspire (Christmas Escape)
- How Trey Let Me Get Away (Famously in Love #1)
- How Jenna Became My Dilemma (Famously in Love #2)
Keyes, Martha
- Battling the Bluestocking (The Donovans #4)
- Just Friends Forever (Sheppards in Love #1)
- Kissing for Keeps
- A Suitable Arrangement
Kimball, Heidi
- Managing Miss, The (Promise of Forever After #5)
- Not-So-Distant Love, A
Kimzey, Nicole J.
- Breathing Under Water
King, Jason James
- Mad Reaper, The
Laurie, Erica
- One Thousand Winters
Leavitt, Martine
- Buffalo Flats
LeCheminant, Dana
- Love in Disguise
- What Dreams May Come
Lee, Marty C.
- Coming of the Fae, The (Return of the Fae #1)
Lewis, Laurie
- Revenge Never Rests
Libretto, Lorelei
- Finding the Wolf
Leiske, Victorine K.
- Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone, A
Lloyd, Janilise
- Whisperer’s Wish, The
London, Rimmy
- Dark Highways and Dogging Clues
- Poppyridge Cove Tragedy, A (Creepy Cozy Mysteries #6)
- Lies at Poppyridge Cove (Creepy Cozy Mysteries #7)
Love, Betsy
- Unexpected Proposal, An
Lowham, Elizabeth
- Beauty Reborn
Lyon, Annette
- Just One More
Martinsen, Amy
- Pitch, The (An Untapped Source #4)
Matthews, Julie K.
- Anna’s MVP
McConnell, Lucy
- Royal Agenda (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
McKinnon, Rebecca
- Murder to My Ears
McNeil, Roxanne
- Those Little Alarms
McShane, Melissa
- Silver and Shadow (Books of the Dark Goddess #1)
- Missing by Moonlight (Books of the Dark Goddess #2)
- Shades of the Past (Books of the Dark Goddess #3)
- Path of the Paladin (Books of the Dark Goddess #4)
- Hidden Realm (Living Oracle #1)
Mera, Daniela
- Gilded Survivor, The
Merriam, Kathryn
- No Matter Who
Merrill, Allison Hong
- Paper Daughters of Chinatown, The (Adapted for Young Readers)
Meyer, Anne-Marie
- Shop Around the Corner, The (Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman #2)
Mickelson, Marcia
- Weight of Everything, The
Millecam, Courtney
- Never Heir, The
Mitchell, Gracie Ruth
- Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder
Monroe, Holli Jo
- Counterfeit Attachment, The (Bath Schoolmates #2)
Monson, Becky
- Love Songs Suck
Montpetit, Kimberley
- Her Private Eye Fake Fiancé (Fake Fiancé Romantic Suspense #1)
- Her Double Life Fake Fiancé (Fake Fiancé Romantic Suspense #5)
Moore, Heather B.
- Paper Daughters of Chinatown, The (Adapted for Young Readers)
- Under the Java Moon
- Just Add Mischief (Everly Falls #2)
- Take a Chance (Prosperity Ranch 35)
Moore, Jennifer
- Educating Elizabeth (Blue Orchid Society #4)
Morris, Chad and Shelley Brown
- Virtually Me
Mull, Brandon
- Carnival Quest (Candy Shop War #3)
Newbold, Ashtyn
- Lord Blackwell’s Promise (Larkhall Letters #5)
- Earl Next Door, The (Noble Charades #1)
- Heart to Keep, A
Nichols, M.A.
- Holiday Engagement, A (Christmas Courtships #1)
- Accidental Courtship, An (The Leighs #1)
- Love in Disguise (The Leighs #2)
- His Mystery Lady (The Leighs #3)
Nielsen, Jennifer
- Iceberg
Okerlund, Taya
- Never Lore: Journey to Mt. Smolder
Padovich, M.B.
- Call Me!: A Call Family Novel
Peaslee, Jessilyn Stewart
- Always Ella
Peel, Jennifer
- Christmas at Valentine Inn (Valentine Inn #2)
- My eX-Mas Emergency
Penny, Jaqueline
- Seventeen Days
Penrod, Erica
- Kissing on the Dotted Line (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
Perry, Anne
- Christmas Deliverance, A
Peters, Jen
- Falling for the Rancher (Black Rock Ranch #3)
- Crazy for the Rancher’s Cousin (Black Rock Ranch Prequel)
Peterson, Kathi Oram
- Shifting Sands
Poulson, Clair M.
- Accused
- Brush Fire
Powell, Christie Valentine
- Captain’s Dowry, The
- Dream Realm, The (The Spectra Crown Tales #2)
Proctor, Jenny
- How to Kiss Your Grumpy Boss (How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #2)
- How to Kiss Your Enemy (How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother #3)
- Absolutely Not in Love (Sweater Weather #7)
- Merritt and Her Childhood Crush (Oakley Island Romcoms #2) (with Emma St. Clair)
Purdie, Kathryn
- Forest Grimm, The
Rabe, Jenny
- Mistletoe Kisses
Rallison, Janette
- Her Ex-crush Bodyguard
Read, D.T.
- Mountains of the Gods (Seventh Shaman #2)
- Crucible of the Gods (Seventh Shaman #3)
- Apprentice to the Gods (Seventh Shaman #4)
Reeder, Joanna
- Courting Fae Thieves and Crowns
Richards, Michael
- Peace of Freysdal, The
Richards, Teresa
- Flippin’ Skaters
Ridgmont, Julia
- To Hope Again (Brides of Hope Hollow #8)
Rigby, Randi
- Derailed
Romeril, Christina
- Nutcracker Nightmare, A
Sanderson, Brandon
- Lost Metal, The (Mistborn #7)
- Tress of the Emerald Sea
- Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, The
- Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
- Sunlit Man, The
Sangster, Caitlyn
- He Who Breaks the Earth (Gods Touched #1)
Savage, J. Scott
- Graysen Foxx and the Treasure of Principal Redbeard (Graysen Foxx, School Treasure Hunter #1)
Schneider, Jo
- Hunger Rises, The (A Girl and Her Cat #3)
Scott, Regina
- Never Love a Lord (Fortune’s Brides: The Wedding Vow #4)
- Frontier Cinderella
- Never Beguile a Bodyguard
Shamy, Morgan
- Dollmaker, The
Sharp, Crissy
- Annoying and Unforgiving Hart, An
- Persuasion and Peaches
Shelley, Rebecca
- Heart of the Volcano (Dragonbound #11)
Smithson, Camill
- Ditch the Glitch
Sowards, A. L.
- Codes of Courage
- Waltz with Traitors, A
Spencer, Jen
- Rachel and Riley
Stansfield, Anita
- Magic of Starlight, The
Stanford, Brit
- Timespeaker, The
Stewart, Samantha
- Bee King, The
Stockton, Kasey
- Enemy Across the Loch, The (Myths of Moraigh# 3)
- I’m Not Charlotte Lucas
- Love on Deck
- Noble Inheritance, A
Stones, Rachel Kelley
- Love Unseen
Strunk, Mindy Burbidge
- Engaging the Earl (League of Eligible Bachelors #1)
- Saving Anna (Unlikely Match)
Summers, Sophia
- Prince to Hide, A
Swinton, Lisa
- 12 Kisses to Christmas
Symonds, Shannon
- Seaside Murder Before Christmas, The (By the Sea Cozy Mystery #6)
Talley, Rebecca
- Journey to Juniper Springs (Juniper Springs Romance #2)
Tate, Kristy
- Small Town Secrets
Thayer, Mike
- Talent Thief, The
Thompson, Jessica
- Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up
Thorne, Danielle
- Home for the Twins, A
- Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma, The
Thornton, Ellie
- Crazy Little Thing (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
- Under Pressure (Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy)
- Snowed In at the Winter Cabin
Tolley, Diane Stringham
- Abigail: Faith Amid the Fury (Daughters of Ishmael)
Tullis, Heather
- Pining for Christmas (Seasons of Sugar Creek #5)
Twiss, Johan
- When Sister Soul Sang the Truth
Vickers, Elaine
- Half Moon Summer
Wade, J.C.
- Storm Summoned, A
Walker, Anneka R.
- Unwitting Alliance, An
Walker, Megan
- Miss Newbury’s List
Ward, Marsha
- Blacksmith’s Apprentice, The (Owen Family #6)
Watson, Kate
- Baby Llama Drama
Weaver, Donna K.
- How Mr Grinchy Found Christmas (Love for Christmas #1)
- Whispers of Forever (Safe Harbors #5)
Wheeler, E.B.
- Wild Magic (Iron & Thorns #2)
Wheeler, Jeff
- Betrayed, The (The Dawning of Muirwood)
- Doomsday Match
Whitney, Lucinda
- Love Me Tender, Love Me True
Wilson, Sariah
- Chemistry of Love, The
Wright, Julie
- Swimming in a Sea of Stars
- Windsong Manor
Youngblood, Jennifer
- 101 on Love, The
- Sliver of Doubt, A
- Comfortable Lies
Zeigler, Amey
- Autumn Fallout, The
- Billionaires Don’t Go to Camp