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Am I a prissy rich girl? Absolutely not.
Do I come across as one? … No. Okay, fine. This time, I did.
Getting stranded on Chickadee Island wasn’t part of the plan. But when my mother demands I come home it doesn’t matter how much I want freedom or that I’m a fully licensed dentist, I cave.
Now my too-old SUV is dead, the grumpy mechanic refuses to fix it until tomorrow, and I’m stuck with nowhere to stay…
Except his empty apartment.
The one attached to his house.
The one where he’s raising his adorable seven-year-old daughter.
The problem? He’s not just a grumpy mechanic—he’s an unfairly attractive single dad with a soft side that sneaks up on me every time he looks at his little girl.
When my “one-night stay” turns into a summer arrangement—complete with nanny duties—I make myself one promise:
No falling in love.
Because temporary detours are one thing.
But losing my heart? That’s a risk I can’t afford.
Detour on Chickadee Island is a heartwarming, closed-door romantic comedy featuring a rocky meet-cute, flirty banter, small-town charm, a hint of divine intervention, and plenty of swoony moments.
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I met Karen Tucci on Instagram a couple of years ago, when I won her book, Starting Over. She is one of the most sincere Christian women I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her sweet adult romances are sprinkled with God’s love and truth, and her characters reflect Christian values and morals. I have loved all of Karen’s books, but I adore her Big L’ Ranch series, set in Montana, and her first YA sports romance, The Big Score, set at a Christian prep school. If you are looking for independent women and the supportive, protective men who love them, Karen should be one of your go-to authors.
-Linda Ransom - YA author (L.M Ransom)
My very first book by Karen was When the Dust Settles and it was amazing. She has a way of sucking you into the story, into the lives of the characters and making you cheer for them as you read, even while they struggle - it's a beautiful thing. I also love the universe she's created, making you want to jump into the book and hangout with everyone.
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