Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Eyewitness Sketch by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Eyewitness Sketch
Series: Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency #1
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: March 10, 2026
Genre: 1930s Historical Romantic Mystery
Finding love at Death’s Door might destroy them both.
CHICAGO, Ill., 1931—Gabriella Salatino, an illustrative journalist for the Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency, never planned to return to her island home at the tip of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. Nor did she plan to witness a murder. But when her life is threatened, she has no choice but to hide out under the protective care of the man she left behind.
Deputy Andri Jóhannsson has been coming to Gabby’s rescue his entire life, but having her in his secluded home tests the limits of his patience. The woman has no sense of self-preservation, and he has a smuggling ring to ferret out. Except, her skill with sketchpad and pencils might be the very investigative tool he needs in order to catch the bootleggers.
With a murderer on her trail and criminals evading detection, Gabriella and Andri must set aside the past or risk its eruption. Because this time, the collateral damage might include more than losing their friendship. It might cost them the lives of those they love.
La Verità con Integrità. Truth with Integrity. The Legacy of a (Girl) Stunt Reporter.
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About the Author
Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romance filled with mystery, suspense, and hope. She is a second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions. Fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature, her stories explore love and belonging in hard times. Find her online at daniellegrandinetti.com.
My Impressions
“If I draw, I could bring danger. If I don’t draw, justice won’t be served. I’m the eyewitness.”
Wow, does Gabby in Eyewitness Sketch by Danielle Grandinetti ever feel conflicted! Gabby doesn’t want to bring danger to the small 1931 community in northern Door County, WI, where she has taken refuge. Originally hailing from this small, tight-knit and staunch prohibition island, Gabby leaves after a family tragedy. Now, as an illustrative journalist for the DiStasio Agency in Chicago, Gabby has seen something that the rich and famous don’t want known. Only Gabby herself doesn’t know what it is. Can Andri, the young policeman back home who secretly has captured her heart, protect her?
So much to love about this story. Historical romantic suspense. Scenes out of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Small town secrets. Best-friend’s brother trope, as well as friends-to-more. High-stakes action. Unfamiliar historical terms like “stunt reporter” and “the Volstead Act”( yes, I had learned about that in school, but that was a while ago!) gave me terms to research. I enjoyed researching the area around the tip of Door County as well. The Lake there is every bit as cold and unforgiving as Grandinetti presents it. Will Gabby find herself in the Lake as a victim? Or will she and Andri together with Emma, the chief, Ali, and Tabby find out what secrets Heima Island holds before more murders occur?
I received a copy of the book from the author and JustRead Tours. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“Secrets have a way of getting revealed, but it always costs.” – Chief
“Making something ugly look pretty does everyone a disservice.” – Emma
“Her heart was already at risk if something happened to Andri.”
“You want to feel useful and you want to use your art for a reason, so when men you respect did not offer that to you, it hurt.” – Ruthie
My Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Superior! I do recommend reading the prequel, Undercover Wish, first. I can’t wait for the next installment, Sabotage Games!
Tour Giveaway
(3) winners will each receive a paperback copy of the prequel novella Undercover Wish and swag!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 10, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 17, 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 for prize as described. Ebook available instead if winner is outside the US. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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