Relying on the Enemy – Blog Tour & Review

Posted February 22, 2024 by thebeccafiles in / 7 Comments

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Relying on the Enemy by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Relying on the Enemy
Series: Harbored in Crow’s Nest #4
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: February 20, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance, with suspense

She’s protecting her children. He’s redeeming his past.
But there’s nothing convenient about saving their patchwork family.

Wisconsin, 1931—All widowed mother Marian Ward wants is to provide for her girls. However, she faces the dead of winter with no income and dwindling resources. Then she overhears a nefarious conversation, putting her life and that of her children in immediate danger.

Aiming to make amends to the Wards, Gilbert steps in when the threat to Marian escalates. It costs him dearly. Either lose his career or marry her, and be tied to his past until death do them part.

He leaves the decision to Marian, who will do anything to protect her girls, even marry the son of the man who ruined her family. How will their fledgling trust prove strong enough to fulfill their vows as winter tightens its grip and desperation stalks at the door?

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

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My Review

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series and the premise had me hooked for this one. It sure started off with a bang, and the fast pace and action continued. For me personally the romance developed too quickly and took center stage over the rest of the plot, however I admit that I am a story first/romance second reader. So for those who are primary romance readers, this one is sure to be worth the read. Gilbert was a likable hero who felt the weight of his father’s actions, desiring to do what he could to correct them. Marian was effected by Gilbert’s father’s choices, but she had a family to provide for and had no choice but to keep going. How they came together may have been through unfortunate circumstances, but the characters themselves are what made it work. Because they were able to see outside of themselves and think of others. So while I wish the romance was toned down more for realism, I still liked the characters and how they selflessly fought for others.

*I received a copy of this book through JustRead Tours. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti is an inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books, and the occasional nature walk. A 2023 Finalist in the FHLCW Reader’s Choice Award, she has also won the UNW Distinguished Faith in Writing Award and the CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award. 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 by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will win signed paperback copies of Refuge for the Archaeologist & Relying on the Enemy; a Crow’s Nest Canvas Tote & a Crow’s Nest paperback notebook!

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