Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Shipwrecked Faith by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Shipwrecked Faith
Series: Dawning Sisters #1
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Ashberry Lane
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Genre: Historical Romance
Chicago, October 1929—Kellan O’Roark is running on borrowed time. After handing over his cousin’s incriminating bootlegging ledger to the police, he intends to vanish before the mobster exacts revenge. His destination: the SS Wisconsin, a steamer headed for Milwaukee, upon which he’s secured work despite his fear of the water.
But despite his pressing need for escape, Kellan faces obstacles while leaving Chicago—including one who may break open his heart. Sadie Dawning, desperate to return to her family’s Wisconsin farm and ailing father, escapes a kidnapping attempt at Chicago Union Station when Kellan steps in and offers to smuggle her aboard the Wisconsin. His decision turns nearly fatal when an autumn storm capsizes the ship.
Washed ashore, the pair arrive at Sadie’s family farm to find new storms brewing on land. While Kellan hides his past to continue evading his cousin, Sadie fights for her place among her sisters while the farm battles the beginnings of the Great Depression. Caught between duty, a dangerous past, and a budding love, Kellan and Sadie must rely on their newfound faith in each other and renewed faith in God to weather the growing storm.
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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.
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MY THOUGHTS
Shipwrecked Faith is book one in the Dawning Sisters series that is written by Danielle Grandinetti. I am an absolute fan of this author and have read just about everything that she has written. She always write such unique characters in such amazing settings.
In this story, we are in 1929 - Chicago. Kellan O’Roark has turned over evidence against his cousin - and he knows that he needs to disappear. He finds new employment a steamer, SS Wisconsin. However, he has such a fear of water. However, he meets Sadie Dawning while she is on her way home to care for her ailing father - and is almost kidnapped at Chicago Union Station. He gets her on board the SS Wisconsin. Things do not go as planned.
Wowza - what a fast paced suspenseful story. I found myself caught up in the story within the first few pages. What is not to love about a story that is set right after the stock market crash, mobsters, bootleggers and so much more. It was amazing to find out this story is based off an actual shipwreck that happened off Lake Michigan. The author has crafted a great start to a new series, which I cannot wait to read.
Thank you to the author, publisher and JustRead Publicity Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of Shipwrecked Faith, paperback journal, and Danielle Grandinetti tote bag!
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great review!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
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