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Book Details
GENRE: Historical Fiction
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BLURB:
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.
Excerpt One:
Sunny rays flitted through the partition blinds in Conte D’Alba’s Villa. The festive air and musical
background, along with the tantalizing scents of limonada and sweets, competed with the heavy
cigar fumes overhead. Many special guests attended the party. Dignities from afar and a few
rich aristocrats cluttered the small foyer. Silk, diamonds, and custom-designed outfits with
brilliant hues flitted around the more muted clothing of the friends. A few of the adults wrinkled
their noses in disdain for Rosa. Rosa hung on the peripheral, waiting for a guest to say more
about the battle in Africa, where her pappa fought. Only laughter, whispers, and scowls flew
back. Rosa might have only been ten, but nervous energy drove her to tag on Pele’s hand. She
had enough of the boring adults.
“Let’s go,” she urged.
Pele quickly grabbed a biscotti from the table, shoving it in his mouth. “What about Valerio?”
She shrugged. “He knows where we’ll be.” Though she tried to act indifferent, she snuck a
furtive glance over her shoulder. Sure enough, their friend mingled with his father’s important
friends. Valerio’s slick black hair and serious countenance made him look like a Conte in
training, but Rosa knew better.
War.
The word tasted bitter with the fear-laced anxieties of her beloved Pappa, who fought alongside
other courageous Italians. Rosa had hoped to hear more but doubted the vain Conte would
reveal the status of her Pappa. Rosa bored of such adult talk.
About the Author
Award-winning author Kim Baccellia is the author of five fantasy/paranormal young adult novels,
Crossed Out, Crossed Fire, No More Goddesses, Goddesses Can Wait, and Earrings of
Ixtumea.
Kim has had many jobs. She was a bilingual teacher; homeschooled her son; served on her
local RWA charter board; a Cybil’s panelist; and even read the slush pile for an agency.
In her free time, Kim loves long walks, yoga, watching psychological horror movies, and reading
lots of books that she loves to review for YA Books Central.
A member of Women’s Fiction Writer’s organization, Kim is currently putting the finishing
touches on a historical set in 1943 Italy. She also is working on a historical with a Utah
suffragette loosely based on her own ancestor Lucy Clark. Kim lives in Southern California with
her husband, son, and cockatiel Damon.
Website: http://kim-baccellia.com/
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Giveaway
Kim Baccellia will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
