RELYING ON THE ENEMY by Danielle Grandinetti, Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise #JustReadTour #Giveaway

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Relying on the Enemy by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Relying on the Enemy
Series: Harbored in Crow's Nest #4
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: February 20, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance, with suspense

She’s protecting her children. He’s redeeming his past.  But there’s nothing convenient about saving their patchwork family.  

Wisconsin, 1931—All widowed mother Marian Ward wants is to provide for her girls. However, she faces the dead of winter with no income and dwindling resources. Then she overhears a nefarious conversation, putting her life and that of her children in immediate danger. 

Aiming to make amends to the Wards, Gilbert steps in when the threat to Marian escalates. It costs him dearly. Either lose his career or marry her, and be tied to his past until death do them part. 

He leaves the decision to Marian, who will do anything to protect her girls, even marry the son of the man who ruined her family. How will their fledgling trust prove strong enough to fulfill their vows as winter tightens its grip and desperation stalks at the door? 

Welcome to Crow’s Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water’s edge. 

PAULA'S REVIEW:
A well written and touching marriage of convenience story with intrigue and danger.
 

Those who have read Ms. Grandinetti before will recognize some characters and the setting in Wisconsin.
Widow Marian Ward has two girls and looks after her Mother-In-Law, Elaine. She is having a hard time making ends meet after Robert Cox swindled her our of her money. Gilbert Cox is nothing like his father and comes to make restitution to those his father harmed. Due to extenuating circumstances, Gil offers to marry Marian.
 

I liked the tie in to Anne of Green Gables, when Nettie and Essie ask Gil if he is named after Gilbert Blythe and he settles in to read Anne to the girls. Gil is compassionate and really cares for Marian and her family. Gil wanted “to be her protector, her provider, to redeem what his father had broken.” Both he and Marian seek guidance from God and advice from Pastor Moller.
With dramatic scenes and threatening villains, this book keeps you guessing at who is causing trouble and who is really an ally.
 

Another wonderful historical novel.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*5 stars and a strong faith thread

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About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti is an inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books, and the occasional nature walk. A 2023 Finalist in the FHLCW Reader’s Choice Award, she has also won the UNW Distinguished Faith in Writing Award and the CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she now lives along Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin shoreline with her husband and their two young sons.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will win signed paperback copies of Refuge for the Archaeologist & Relying on the Enemy; a Crow's Nest Canvas Tote & a Crow's Nest paperback notebook!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 19, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February  26, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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