Danielle Grandinetti

Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning author of 1930s historical romance, where mystery and suspense intertwine with hope. Her work has received recognition, including a Distinguished Faith in Writing Award, two National Excellence in Storytelling Awards, and finalist honors in the FHLCW Reader’s Choice, Selah, Holt Medallion, and Daphne du Maurier contests. A second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions, Danielle draws inspiration from tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature. Holding a master’s in communication and culture, and driven by a lifelong love of stories, she crafts tales that celebrate resilience, diversity, and belonging. Danielle lives along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline with her husband and two sons.

Romance

Historical Romance

Books by Danielle Grandinetti

Confessions to a Stranger

She’s lost her future. He’s sacrificed his. Now they have a chance to reclaim it—together.Wisconsin, 1930—While fleeing for her life, Adaleigh Sirland’s rescue of a child introduces her to a family who provides her safe harbor. But all is not what it seems in the little fishing town. Danger lurks. And, though hiding under an assumed name, Adaleigh offers her ability to draw out confessions, making her a valuable asset to the police.First mate David Martins is intrigued by the mysterious woman taken in by his grandmother, but knows she wrestles with a troubled past. When his estranged father is arrested for murder, David enlists Adaleigh’s help in proving his innocence. In return, he’s determined to help her find hope once again.As the truth becomes more knotted, and Adaleigh’s real identity risks revelation, David must put aside his own struggles to discern which secret threatens Adaleigh before it kills them both.Welcome to Crow’s Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water’s edge. A first-in-series, sweet 1930s romantic mystery featuring a closed-door romance and a high-stakes search for the truth. 2024 Selah Awards Finalist 2024 Daphne du Maurier Finalist Read the whole series! Book One: Confessions to a Stranger Book Two: Refuge for the Archaeologist Book Three: Escape with the Prodigal Book Four: Relying on the Enemy Book Five: Sheltered by the Doctor Book Six: Investigation of a Journalist Read more

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The Baby and the Guardian: A Sweet 1930s Christmas Historical Romantic Mystery (Christmas Cabin Historical Romance Novellas Book 1)

CROW National Excellence in Writing Award Winner A baby in danger, a man in turmoil, and a woman determined to save them both. Wisconsin, 1929—When her best friend is murdered, Eira Mae Pryce gains guardianship over her friend's baby. A baby in danger. Charged with the child's protection, she must outrun a snowstorm, her grief, and a killer to seek refuge with the man who saved her life last Christmas. All ex-sheriff Casper Yarwood wants for Christmas is to be left alone. With failure ringing in his ears, he retreated to his family's cabin in the densely wooded portion of his former jurisdiction. But when his uncle's secretary--and the woman he believes he failed--arrives on his doorstep with an endangered child, Casper cannot turn them away. Casper and Eira Mae face impossible odds that require facing their pasts, sacrificing their futures, and ignoring their growing feelings for one another. But they'll do so if it means they keep their charge alive long enough to experience his first Christmas. One cabin in the Northwoods ... a decade of Christmas miracles. A sweet 1929 Christmas mystery featuring a closed-door romance and a decade of Northwoods miracles. Fans of Danielle Grandinetti’s Harbored in Crow’s Nest series will discover the HEA of the sheriff from Escape with the Prodigal. Read the whole series: Prequel: The Sheriff and the Outlaw Book One: The Baby and the Guardian Read more

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