Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Robber and the Witness by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About The Book
Title: The Robber and the Witness
Series: Christmas Cabin Historical Romance Novellas #3
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: July 21, 2026
Genre: Christmas Historical Romance/Mystery
Christmas … a time of reunions and unexpected surprises.
A simple favor, a best friend’s promise, and the end of the line.
Wisconsin, 1931—When Gideon Lundgren agrees to escort his best friend’s sister to Manitowish Waters, plans go awry when she witnesses a robbery. He thinks he’s merely escorting the girl he once knew, but she’s grown into a charming beauty.
Evangeline Whitaker’s older brother always warned that her kind heart would be the death of her. It might at that. First, when she’s an unwitting accomplice to a robber. Second, when her childhood crush becomes her bodyguard.
With a robber on their trail and a tangle of emotions between them, Evangeline and Gideon detour to his boss’s cabin to wait out the ensuing manhunt. However, Evangeline’s Christmas spirit might be the death of them both.
One cabin in the Northwoods … a decade of Christmas miracles.
A sweet 1931 Christmas mystery featuring a closed-door romance between a protective bodyguard and the woman who witnessed too much.
Excerpt
Evangeline shifted on the wooden bench, noting more passengers gathering in the station. Where had the tall man gone? A sliver of unease slithered down her spine. Gideon’s train would hopefully arrive before the one on which they would return to Manitowish Waters. She couldn’t leave without him, and it was already an overnight trip, arriving in town at noon tomorrow. If they weren’t delayed by the snow.
Another passenger entered along with the strongest gust of wind and snow yet. Evangeline shivered, casting a glance toward the rear door where the tall man had exited. Evan fully believed that she was too trusting, that she was too kind. And yet, Evangeline couldn’t understand why that was such a bad thing. Yes, her brother constantly worried about her safety, but didn’t Jesus ask them to be kind? Wasn’t she supposed to help those in need? What harm could come from watching this man’s luggage while he went to the privy?
Still, perhaps the trouble wasn’t watching the bag. It was what to do if the man never returned.
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About The Author
Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romantic mystery and suspense. She is the 2026 Holt Medallion winner and a second-generation Italian-American. Fueled by tea and nature, she crafts hope-filled historical romance novels exploring immigrant heritage, found family, and cozy Midwest traditions. Find her at daniellegrandinetti.com.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a signed paperback of The Robber and the Witness, a notebook/pen set, and a wooden ornament!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 22, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 29, 2026. 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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I’m definitely intrigued with that bag now!