About the Book

ISBN-13:9781956098464 Publisher:Hearth Spot Press Publication date: 07/15/2025 Pages:166

Wisconsin, 1930-When Manitowish Waters librarian Olivia “Ollie” Larson finds a package on the library steps, she expects the children’s books she ordered, not a taxidermied partridge. By the fourth gift from her unknown and unwelcome True Love, disappearing to her grandfather’s isolated cabin in the Northwoods is the only way she can escape him.

Deputy Titus Wilburn is happy to escort the lovely librarian to her grandfather’s house on his way to the neighboring Yarwood cabin. After all, he’s been smitten with her since they attended school together, and she needs his protection. However, the plan fails when Ollie’s uninvited suitor discovers her new location.

As the man’s actions become more desperate and his gifts more dangerous, an unexpectedly bedridden Titus decides to free Ollie from this menace, which puts the enemy’s sights directly on him. Ollie refuses to let her injured hero sacrifice himself, but with the days ticking closer to Christmas, she may have no choice but to accept whatever fate her suitor has in store for her if she wants to save Titus’ life.

My Thoughts

This book is a quick read that combines romance, danger, faith, and a mystery all in one super package of delight. Ollie is a quiet and reclusive librarian, preferring the companionship of books rather than the discomfort of being around a lot of people. When she finds a package outside the library, her reaction to the contents is to scream, bringing Deputy Titus Wilburn running to her side. This begins the gifts from the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” unwanted gifts from an unknown sender who claims to love Ollie and is determined to claim her for his wife. Titus, who has had a crush on Ollie since elementary school, is equally determined to keep her safe no matter the cost. The story focuses on the developing relationship of trust and mutual respect between these two while they deal with the danger that is stalking Ollie. I really enjoyed the romance, the characters that stepped into my heart and the history that Ollie provides about the Twelve Days poem. This story is one that is perfect for Christmas in July or anytime anyone wants to read a tale with an uplifting message of courage, sacrifice and family devotion. I loved every minute I spent with this story, especially getting to know how a shy young woman can blossom in the right hands and for the right reasons.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning inspirational romance author fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature. Her stories combine romance, mystery, and suspense against the backdrop of the 1930s to tell the tale of finding home and hope in hard times. With a master’s in communication and culture and a passion for intercultural communication, storytelling has been her heartbeat for as long as she can remember. Married to her hero, Danielle is a second-generation Italian-American, a dairy farmer’s granddaughter, and a boy mom from Chicagoland who now lives along Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin shoreline. For more information: https://daniellegrandinetti.com/

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