Check out the cover reveal of this gutwrenching historical where Sammi Clark travels to Italy to redeem her beloved Grandmother’s name, only to find the truth is more complex.
Letters From Lucca
by Kim Baccellia
Genre: YA Historical Fiction, WWII Mystery
On the heels of Sammi’s grandmother’s whispered deathbed wish, a package of letters from Italy arrives at her post box. Reading them makes Sammi recall whispers she heard in childhood of her grandmother’s wartime involvement, a past that Sammi’s father and aunt would rather see remain closed. As if things couldn’t get any worse, her long-time boyfriend, Hunter, dumps her.
However, an opportunity arises that sends her to Italy to defend her grandmother, even if the truth might shatter all she believes. In a helpful twist, Joseph, her best friend’s Italian cousin, offers to help her. Despite the obvious growing attraction between Joseph and her, she tries to suppress it as she embarks on her mission to vindicate the grandmother she loves.
**Releases Feb 3, 2026 – PreOrder Now!**
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Award-winning author Kim Baccellia grew up in Sacramento, California, the oldest of seven. She has a business associate degree from Sacramento City College, a BS degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University, and studied post grad bilingual/bicultural education at CSUF.
She’s been a telemarketer, library helper at the Harold B. Lee library at BYU, assistant manager, sales clerk, tutor, bilingual teacher, and homeschool mother.
Award-winning author. Author of YA paranormal CROSSED OUT and CROSSED FIRE. YA dystopia CANDLE IN THE WIND. Also the author of the urban diverse fantasy EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA. Short Christmas Magic in the Holiday analogy MISTLETOE AND MAGIC. Re-releasing YA fantasy series under new titles in 2026! Currently working on a historical romance set in Tuscany.
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I like the story line; thanks for the chance
this sounds like a wonderful story
Beautiful book cover.
Sounds like a great read!
The cover is very attractive and looks pastoral, which might be at odds with the history she is trying to examine.
Carol G. An interesting fact I didn't know when my illustrator was coming up with the cover. There is an Italian law that protects the landscape photos of Tuscany. That means you can't use them when putting together a cover unless you get permission. So we had to find countryside similar to Tuscany. Additionally, this novel is Sammi's story, detailing her journey to uncover the truth.
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Sounds really good.
Sounds like a wonder book. Love the cover.
Congratulations on your beautiful book.
This sounds really good.
Looks very exciting Do you write in a daily journal?
I used to write in a journal daily. As a retired teacher, I had my then first graders write daily in their journals, and I would comment at the end of the week. Now though? I have been journaling daily events for a record during this administration.
It looks like a good read.
The combination of genres is interesting! I think this book will be very appealing to Young Adults.
I can tell by reading this excerpt I would enjoy reading this book!
Thank you for sharing this.
Sounds like a book I will enjoy.