Book Review of 'Relying on the Enemy' by Danielle Grandinetti

Happy President's Day Bookworms!

How are you guys doing? I am doing decent in my neck of the woods. Our house is a little topsy-turvy at the moment with a little shake up of sorts. It's nothing major, but it has made things more chaotic than usual, and thus has me feeling like my head is in the clouds. I'm not always the best when it comes to change, but that's when I good book comes in. No matter what is out of control around me I can find my center in Jesus and a good book.

I don't know about you but I am not one to "celebrate" President's Day per se, but I have started an incredibly in-depth novel about Teddy Roosevelt that I plan on read at some point today. I am also highlighting a historical fiction from one of my current favorite series, so I hope you enjoy and have a blessed Monday!

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.

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My Review

I love this series so, so much and couldn’t wait for the next installment, so the fact that I devoured this novel in one sitting is not surprising whatsoever.

A “backwards and upside down” situation brings Gilbert Cox and Marian Ward together in the most unconventional, yet seemingly perfect way and it is a journey that is worth witnessing. The mysterious air that has been ever present throughout this series continues in this volume and I ate it up. It adds the perfect amount of tension and mystery that keeps you guessing, as well as is highly entertaining.

Gil and Marian are true partners in every sense of the word and is something every relationship should aspire to be. I loved every scene with them together and the girls were the sweet little cherries on top. Nettie and Essie are absolutely precious and bring back warm memories of my sister and me when we were younger. Good times.

I loved getting updates on past characters in the series and seeing where they have ended up. It was in reading these particular scenes that I realized just how truly invested I am in this series. Crow’s Nest has become a part of my literary family, and I am so proud to claim it. This series has such richness and deep character connections that it’s hard not fall in love, and how Gil and Marian melded so perfectly together is a mystery that was beautiful to behold from cover to cover.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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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.

Connect with Danielle by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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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