The Neighbor and the Gifts

by Danielle Grandinetti

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Twelve days. Twelve gifts. One unlikely hero.

Wisconsin, 1930—When Manitowish Waters librarian Olivia “Ollie” Larson finds a package on the library steps, she expects the children’s books she ordered, not a taxidermied partridge. By the fourth gift from her unknown and unwelcome True Love, disappearing to her grandfather’s isolated cabin in the Northwoods is the only way she can escape him.

Deputy Titus Wilburn is happy to escort the lovely librarian to her grandfather's house on his way to the neighboring Yarwood cabin. After all, he's been smitten with her since they attended school together, and she needs his protection. However, the plan fails when Ollie's uninvited suitor discovers her new location.

As the man's actions become more desperate and his gifts more dangerous, an unexpectedly bedridden Titus decides to free Ollie from this menace, which puts the enemy’s sights directly on him. Ollie refuses to let her injured hero sacrifice himself, but with the days ticking closer to Christmas, she may have no choice but to accept whatever fate her suitor has in store for her if she wants to save Titus' life.

One cabin in the Northwoods … a decade of Christmas miracles.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

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

Series

Christmas Cabin

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

July 15, 2025

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Gun violence / shootings, Kidnapping or abduction, Medical procedures/hospitalization, Murder or attempted murder, Stalking or harassment

Representation

Disability representation, ", Depictions of prayer, worship, or scripture

Editorial Reviews

A poignant tale that transforms a familiar carol into a stirring journey of faith, love, and danger. With each of the Twelve Days comes a gift more ominous than the last, and characters whose hearts beat with courage and deep devotion. For readers who love historical romance, mystery, and want a deeper meaning in their holiday stories—this one’s for you. ~ Natalie Walters, Bestselling and award-winning author of Living Lies and the SNAP Agency series

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.