As Silent as the Night

by Danielle Grandinetti

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He can procure anything, except his heart’s deepest wish. She might hold the key, if she’s not discovered first.

Chicago, 1933—Lucia Critelli will do anything for her ailing grandfather, including stand in a breadline to have enough food to make him a St. Nicholas Day meal. When she catches the eye of a goon who threatens her grandfather, she discovers the end of Prohibition doesn’t mean the end of the mafia’s criminal activity.

Retired Marine Scout Giosue “Gio” Vella can find anything, especially if it helps a fellow Italian immigrant, so he has no doubt he can locate his neighbor’s granddaughter, who has gone missing from a local church. Keeping her safe is another matter. Especially when he chooses to hide out with his Marine buddy in Eagle, Wisconsin, the site of a barely-held truce among striking dairy farmers.

Will Christmas bring the miracle they all need or will Gio discover there are some things even he can’t find, particularly when he stumbles upon the most elusive gift of all: love.

2023 CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award Winner

2023 FHLCW Reader's Choice Award Finalist

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

", Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Inspirational, Mystery/Suspense, Small Town

Series

Unexpected Protectors

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

September 13, 2022

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Gun violence / shootings, Historical discrimination, Human trafficking, Kidnapping or abduction, Murder or attempted murder

Representation

", Depictions of prayer, worship, or scripture, Immigration or refugee experiences, Explicitly faith-based content, Veteran/military service representation

Editorial Reviews

"A beautiful, gripping, and romantically suspenseful Christmas story you wouldn’t be able to put down if you tried." — Chautona Havig, author of The Stars of New Cheltenham "Sweet and suspenseful, As Silent as the Night takes readers on a twisty ride that will keep pages turning. Captivating characters, heartwarming families, and Christmas traditions aplenty check all the boxes for a fabulous holiday read." — Beth Pugh, Selah Awards Finalist and author of the Pine Valley Holiday Series

About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romantic mystery and suspense. She is the 2026 Holt Medallion winner and a second-generation Italian-American. Fueled by tea and nature, she crafts hope-filled historical romance novels exploring immigrant heritage, found family, and cozy Midwest traditions. Find her at daniellegrandinetti.com.