Book Review of 'His Boss's Little Sister' by Danielle Grandinetti

Hello Bookworms!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was spent in bed which was both a blessing and a curse. The weather changes are giving my system whiplash and my allergies are insane, but I was able to get some rest and relaxation which I will never complain about.

Today I am featuring a novel from one of my favorite authors so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Historical Romantic Suspense 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 His Boss's Little Sister by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: His Boss's Little Sister
Series: Apron Strings Tea Tales
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense

Broken hearts, underground smuggling, and a meddling family ... one Wisconsin Teehaus offers a love of more than sweet treats.

November 1931---Needing a new start, Samantha Martins escapes the happily-ever-afters of her hometown to take a waitressing position at a German Tea House. But all is not as it appears beneath the pretty trappings. When she discovers illegal oleomargarine on the premises, which could shut down the cafe, and thus cost her job, she goes searching for the source.

Samantha's old beau, Kyle Docherty, returns to Crow's Nest a changed man, both inside and out. An apology burning in his heart, he finds she's left home. However, with trouble on her trail, Samantha's brother hires Kyle to be her bodyguard. But will she even speak to him? And if not, will she at least allow him to protect her, even without the arm he lost in a logging accident?

When the breadcrumbs lead them into a trap, putting Kyle's life in danger, Samantha faces an impossible choice: listen to Kyle and run for help, or stay a captive and outwit a criminal. If only the ticking bomb were on their side.

A touch of fairy tale, a spoonful of history, and a teacup of hope.

His Boss's Little Sister is a stand-alone novella in the Apron Strings Tea Tale multi-author series, and a 1930s historical romance retelling of Hansel and Gretel.

Fans of the Harbored in Crow’s Nest series will enjoy revisiting familiar characters and discovering the HEA of the hero's little sister from Confessions to a Stranger.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | DanielleGrandinetti.com | Amazon | BookBub

My Review

It’s always a good day when I’m able to revisit one of my favorite small towns, Crow’s Nest, Wisconsin! I love these characters so much and was so excited when I realized that some of my favorite people from the Harbored in Crow’s Nest series were making an appearance in a new series. Who doesn’t love a good crossover!

For a shorter story, there were some pretty intense moments, and emotions were high as they always seem to be in Crow’s Nest. I learned a lot about a subject that I had no prior knowledge of, which is always a treat as I love education and entertainment, and the mystery and suspense kept me turning the pages.

I adored both Sam and Kyle, but I did feel like their second chance felt a little too easy and would’ve appreciated a little more push back. I guess they are both quick to forgive individuals, but I can also see time healing and aiding in their growth.

I would’ve loved for this novel to have been longer, and I also wish there would’ve been more of a twist as I wasn’t the least bit surprised about who the perpetrator was, but the whole Hansel and Gretel aspect was charming despite the nefarious circumstances, and it was still a satisfying conclusion to a mysterious and suspenseful story.

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 by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a paperback copy of Confessions to a Stranger & Escape with the Prodigal!

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