Book Review of 'The Recluse's Vindication' by Danielle Grandinetti

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I have been eagerly awaiting the moment that I could gush about one of my favorite authors and her latest release and today is the day! Danielle Grandinetti's newest novel is releasing this week and I am here to share all my thoughts and spread the love! I hope you enjoy this eagerly anticipated review and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Recluse's Vindication by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Recluse's Vindication
Series: Our House on Heather Wynd
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense

The Loch Ness Monster isn't the only recluse seeking a Scottish haven.

Bieldfell. Scotland, 1933—Falsely accused of murder sixteen years ago, American cowboy Benjamin Ford has chosen to hide out in the Scottish Highlands. Reclusive and not afraid to die, he rescues children out of an increasingly dangerous Germany. When his childhood best friend appears at his door, he's not the boy she remembers.

Eleanor Finch's life ended sixteen years ago. In one horrible day, she lost her dreams, her reputation, and her heart. However, she never gives up the hope of finding her friend, so when she learns of Ben's whereabouts, she leaves all that is familiar to convince him to return home.

But Eleanor isn't the only person searching for Ben. Hunters follow her trail. The thin veil of gossip and rumor may be their only chance of a future ... unless the Loch Ness Monster is real after all.

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My Review

I inhaled this novel so fast that I felt like it was over before it began. The heart of this story is evident, and I felt all the feels with this second-chance romance. Instantly absorbed, I was quickly thrust into the narrative and drank in each scene with fervor. The time period in which this story is set is such a time of unease that was felt by the world, and this same unease is transferred into this story.

Seeing familiar names at the beginning of the story got me excited about the mysterious story that unfolds as a family who has been looking for a long-lost relative has found him after years of searching and wondering. The banter between Hiram and Agnes was so stinkin’ cute!! The cantankerous Hiram has nothing on Agnes, and I enjoyed their back-and-forth so much! It reminded me so much of how my grandparents used to interact, and it continuously brought a smile to my face with every scene they were in together. Sweet, young Amalie was another bright spot in this story. She was a ray of sunshine and exuded hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation. No matter who she’s around, she seems to be a source of comfort and support despite her young age.

The ending was pretty intense, and I loved that there was a guest appearance from Nessi! This novel is perfection as it ties in characters from other stories, interweaving a beautiful tapestry of love, forgiveness, and second chances. It doesn’t get much better than this!

My Rating: ★★★★★

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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.

Connect with Danielle Grandinetti by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive paperback copies of: The Recluse's Vindication, The Italian Musician's Sanctuary, & The Heart of Beauty, all by Danielle Grandinetti!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 10, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 17, 2025. 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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