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about the book

A second chance to set the record straight, and rekindle a lost love.

Wisconsin, 1931—Buck Wilson refuses to accept failure as his reward for all he has sacrificed, but he’s kept secrets for too long to be believed. With his freedom on the line, there’s only one person he trusts to mine for the true story: the woman he left one month before their wedding.

All investigative journalist Caroline Wagoneer wants is to shine a light on the truth wherever darkness threatens to obscure it. Which is the only reason she agrees to help her ex-fiance when he begs for her to go undercover in Crow’s Nest. What she discovers paints Buck in a whole new light.

With lies and rumor hemming them in, Buck and Caroline realize their love may be doomed on the altar of altruism.

Unless love can truly conquer all.

Welcome to Crow’s Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water’s edge.

publisher: hearth spot press

release date: november 19, 2024

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confessions to a stranger

refuge for the archaeologist

escape with the prodigal

relying on the enemy

sheltered by the doctor

excerpt

“Caroline.” Her name on his lips emerged broken, just like him.

A variety of emotions danced across her round features before she shuttered them away. She was not overly tall, but neither was she short. Indeed, diminutive she was not. Dressed in her typical white blouse and black skirt, a tie at her throat, and a black eyebrow cocked, she looked like the warrior he knew her to be. Her dark hair was exactly as he remembered, pinned up with combs to soften the bob. She shifted. With one hand, she held the door open, but she relaxed a hip, resting her other hand on it as it jutted out in her signature stance. Still, not a word left her unsmiling mouth.

He’d rehearsed this moment in his mind since they left Crow’s Nest. No, ever since he’d made this ridiculous plan with Detective O’Connor, his nemesis-turned-partner. Though if this didn’t work, the man beside him might have to arrest him, as he had surely dreamed of doing the last few years. Buck could picture the older man’s bushy mustache twitching in glee as he secured Buck’s wrists in cuffs.

“Did you have something to say?” Carrie spoke firmly, neutrally, showing the skills that made him first admire her. Her gaze took in his companion but focused on him. “Or are you going to stand here in a daze until supper?”

“I need your help.” Dunderhead. Those were not the first words he’d planned. Beside him, O’Connor sighed.

The index finger of Carrie’s right hand bounced against her belt, the only sign he’d caught her off guard. “The girls think I should slam the door in your face.”

“I deserve it.”

She huffed and threw the door closed.

“Your eloquence leaves something to be desired,” O’Connor growled.

Buck cringed. But before his brain engaged, Carrie flung it open again. “Get your posteriore in here, Wilson. And shut the door.” She spun on her heels, leaving him gaping on her front step and O’Connor laughing like a crazy old man.

Caroline Wagoneer had used those exact words the first day they met over six years ago.

about the author

Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books. As a FHLCW Reader’s Choice and Selah Award Finalist, she mixes romance, suspense, and history to bring her stories to life. 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 at daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

giveaway

(3) winners will each win a paperback copy of Confessions to a Stranger, a Crow’s Nest tote bag, and a Crow’s Nest Journal!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 19, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 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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