Step into a bygone era with Danielle Grandinetti
Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning 1930s historical romance author fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature.
We all face heartache, and we all need the assurance that we belong and are loved as we are. That, my friends, is the heart of my books. In these stories, you will always find a happily ever after, because that is hope. You will find the theme of found family, because that is home. And you will find characters learning to walk with mercy, grace, and love, because that is faith at work in ordinary lives.
My stories are meant to be a place where you can curl up and escape for a while, a place where you feel heard, seen, and welcomed. You will meet characters who stand up for the marginalized, the oppressed, the immigrants and strangers among them. You will find women valued, cultures honored, and injustice challenged on the page.
It is a big dream. A weighty one. Yet it is my deepest desire to show you that God loves you. Full stop. This is why I write. This is the good news woven through every tale.
So step into a world rich with historical detail, touched by mysterious intrigue, and filled with characters who wrestle with faith while discovering love. Grab a cozy blanket, pour your favorite warm drink, and settle in for stories of finding home and hope in hard times.
Happy Reading!
Danielle Grandinetti
1930s Historical Romance by Danielle Grandinetti
Finding home and hope in hard times.
Step into the 1930s, an era shaped by Depression-era hardship, rising pre-war tension, and quiet acts of courage across the world. My stories bring this decade to life through mystery, hope, and closed-door romance—whether set in small-town America, Christmas cabins glowing with comfort, or international tales of refuge and resilience.
Here you can browse signed paperbacks, instantly delivered ebooks, and seasonal escapes. And keep an eye out for artisan extras arriving soon in the shop.
Now Available
His Boss’s Little Sister
A touch of fairy tale, a spoonful of history, and a teacup of hope … a 1930s historical romance retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
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1930s Historical Romance
Coming Soon
Undercover Wish
Wealth is but an illusion, hers to wield and his to escape. A Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency origin story and a retelling of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
Eyewitness Sketch
Finding love at Death’s Door might destroy them both. A prohibition-era reunion romance.
The Robber and the Witness
A simple favor, a best friend’s promise, and the end of the line. Christmas … a time of reunions and unexpected surprises.
Sabotage Games
Between snowy mountains and sun drenched shores, love must prove the strongest subversion. An 1932 Olympic sports romance.
Coming in 2026
A New Wisconsin-Set,
1930s Historical Romance Series
From Ashberry Lane, a WhiteFire Imprint
Danielle’s Writing Spot & A Spot of Story
articles and radio-style podcast with Danielle Grandinetti
Danielle’s articles and podcast offer a quiet place to explore stories of home, hope, and belonging, with a thread of faith and history woven throughout.
On Danielle’s Writing Spot, you’ll find author interviews, book features, and weekly Sunday Psalms. From historical romance and romantic mystery to contemporary tales, Danielle shares the books she loves and the themes she returns to most.
On A Spot of Story, her companion podcast, she brings these conversations to life in an audio format inspired by the cadence of 1930s radio.
So pull up a chair at the hearth and join the conversation. There is always room for one more reader at the table.
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 147:7
Today’s Sunday Psalm is from Psalm 147, an invitation to lift our voices in gratitude and sing praises to the Lord with thanksgiving.
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 116:1
Today’s Sunday Psalm completes Advent with the theme of love: “I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.”
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 35:9
Today’s Sunday Psalm continues Advent with the theme of joy: “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.”
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 34:14
Today’s Sunday Psalm continues Advent with the theme of peace: “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 130:5
Today’s Sunday Psalm begins Advent with a posture of hope. “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Wednesday Waypoints | Five Creative Expressions I’m Thankful For
As the year slows toward Thanksgiving, I’m pausing to name five creative expressions that remind me why I love making things—words, crafts, and images that keep hope and imagination intertwined.
Sunday Psalm | Psalm 79:13
Today’s Sunday Psalm is from Psalm 79, a promise that God’s people will give Him thanks forever and share His praise from generation to generation.
Author Interview | No Plan at All
Today on the blog, I’m chatting with author Denise M. Colby about her newest release, No Plan at All , a historical romance about courage, healing, and trusting the future God writes.
Guest Post | Heart’s Promise
Today on the blog, I’m hosting author Linda Hoover for a guest post featuring her latest Gilded Age romance, Heart’s Promise, a story of faith, purpose, and love that spans from the Iowa heartland to Edwardian England.
Sunday Psalm | Matthew 6:19-21
Today’s Sunday Psalm comes from Matthew 6, the verse that opens His Boss’s Little Sister. A reminder that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.