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.

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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. Not sure where to start? Try Confessions to a Stranger.

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Undercover Wish

A Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency origin story and a Gilded Age retelling of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.

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1930s Historical Romance

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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.