Inspired by real-life love, loss, and faith, my stories celebrate redemption, family, and finding joy again.
New Release! 12/24/25 —
Operation: Deliver My SEAL —
New Release! 12/24/25 — Operation: Deliver My SEAL —
Two years of letters. One unexpected meeting where sparks fly. Then duty calls him away again.
Mia Anderson is perfectly content running her small-town Virginia bakery and sending care packages to deployed soldiers each year. She never expected one of those packages to change her life.
Gunner “Lightning” Hayes would rather be overseas with his SEAL brothers than stuck at home burning unused leave days. Brooding and restless, the last thing he expects is for a sunshine-bright baker to pull him out of his bad mood with just one look.
The connection between Mia and Gunner crackles instantly. Their letters hinted at something more, but nothing prepared them for the real-life spark. Yet when Gunner is unexpectedly called back for an early mission, both are left wondering: will fate bring them back together—or will their story remain confined to ink and paper, if at all?
Fans of Cami Checketts, Lynn Shannon, and Taylor Hart will love Karen Tucci’s clean inspirational military romance with a side of suspense.
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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.
-Lissa, Bookstagramer