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"A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy." —Amanda Elliot, USA TODAY bestselling author of Love You a Latke
Can these exes rekindle their love this Hanukkah?
Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah planned: eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of A Christmas Carol. Who needs family when you’ve got long hours, impossible deadlines, and your dream job? That is, until an accident on set lands her in the medical bay with one of her chronic migraines, and she’s shocked to find her ex-husband, David Adler, filling in for the usual studio doctor.
It’s been two years since David walked away from Evelyn and their life in Manhattan, and his ex-wife is still the same workaholic who puts her career before everything else—especially her health. But when Evelyn begins hallucinating ‘ghosts’ tied to her past heartbreaks, and every single one leads to David, he finds himself spending much more time with her than he anticipated. And denying the still-smoldering chemistry between them becomes impossible.
As Evelyn revisits her ghosts of Hanukkah past, she and David both begin to wonder if they can have a Hanukkah future. But with a high-stakes production ramping up the pressure on Evelyn, and troublesome spirits forcing them both to confront their most difficult shared memories, it might just take a Hanukkah miracle for these two exes to light the flame on their second-chance at love.
Genre: Romance
Can these exes rekindle their love this Hanukkah?
Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah planned: eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of A Christmas Carol. Who needs family when you’ve got long hours, impossible deadlines, and your dream job? That is, until an accident on set lands her in the medical bay with one of her chronic migraines, and she’s shocked to find her ex-husband, David Adler, filling in for the usual studio doctor.
It’s been two years since David walked away from Evelyn and their life in Manhattan, and his ex-wife is still the same workaholic who puts her career before everything else—especially her health. But when Evelyn begins hallucinating ‘ghosts’ tied to her past heartbreaks, and every single one leads to David, he finds himself spending much more time with her than he anticipated. And denying the still-smoldering chemistry between them becomes impossible.
As Evelyn revisits her ghosts of Hanukkah past, she and David both begin to wonder if they can have a Hanukkah future. But with a high-stakes production ramping up the pressure on Evelyn, and troublesome spirits forcing them both to confront their most difficult shared memories, it might just take a Hanukkah miracle for these two exes to light the flame on their second-chance at love.
Genre: Romance
Praise for this book
"A second chance in love and the difficult emotional work that requires...wrapped up in the most magical of circumstances, during the brightest of holidays. This is a must read." - Stacey Agdern
"Jean Meltzer's second-chance romance is funny, tender, and sprinkled with magic. Reading this book felt like indulging in a delectable holiday treat." - Lauren Appelbaum
"Touching, timely, and poignant, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah will break your heart, then fix it in the most unexpected of ways. This is Jean Meltzer at her finest!" - Sara Goodman Confino
"A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah shines as bright as a fully lit menorah." - Amanda Elliot
"A poignant tale of growth, change, and of course love, honoring its past, present, and future as only Jean Meltzer could do." - Felicia Grossman
"The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is a testament to real love, which has the power to shape the course of our lives, break our hearts, and then put them back together again. This is a triumph in storytelling that I'll be thinking about for a long time." - Lindsay Hameroff
"In her most beautiful story yet, Jean Meltzer delivers all the fun and sexiness of a second-chance romance while weaving in an emotional depth that lingers long after the final page." - Arden Joy
"Full of quirky holiday spirit(s), second chance romance, and Jewish joy, this just might be Jean Meltzer's best book yet." - Beth Kander
"Jean weaves wit and wonder into this steamy, romantic story of resilience and unbreakable bonds. You'll laugh, cry, and devour this book in one sitting!" - Dara Levan
"Meltzer may draw readers in with humor and romance, but she leaves them with a satisfying and poignant story of the power of love and forgiveness to overcome even the most profound of losses." - Lynda Cohen Loigman
"Jean Meltzer gives us the most perfectly Jewish twist on A Christmas Carol and shows us that second chances can come in the most unexpected ways." - Ali Rosen
"Besides the brilliant premise of a Jewish retelling of A Christmas Carol, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is zany in the best 'snort with laughter' way, but also a stunning portrayal of the enduring power of love in the aftermath of unfathomable grief. This second-chance romance might be my new favorite Jean Meltzer book." - Meredith Schorr
"Jean Meltzer has once again proven herself to be the reigning Queen of Jewish romance! A master storyteller, her ability to weave complex emotions and real-life experiences are unparalleled. Meltzer is a genius, a manipulator of hearts, and her writing captures mine every single time." - Heidi Shertok
"Jean delivers a heartwarming, funny, and utterly swoon-worthy read.... Prepare for a perfect blend of holiday magic, romance, and Jean's trademark humor. This story of second chances during Hanukkah is an absolute must-read." - M A Wardell
"If you love a taste of Christmas with a golden Hanukkah miracle, Meltzer delivers a heartwarming novel that proves that while life is full of heartbreak, there's light and magic to be found.... Five, big and beautiful stars for the queen of Jewish Romance." - Rochelle B Weinstein
"A vivid and heartfelt romance with a delightful Chanukah twist to A Christmas Carol." - Miri White
"The pickles and smoked fish might convince Evelyn and David to temporarily keep their distance, but readers do not want to let anything get between them and this funny, heartwarming and sexy Hanukkah retelling of A Christmas Carol." - Jennifer Wilck
"Jean Meltzer's second-chance romance is funny, tender, and sprinkled with magic. Reading this book felt like indulging in a delectable holiday treat." - Lauren Appelbaum
"Touching, timely, and poignant, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah will break your heart, then fix it in the most unexpected of ways. This is Jean Meltzer at her finest!" - Sara Goodman Confino
"A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah shines as bright as a fully lit menorah." - Amanda Elliot
"A poignant tale of growth, change, and of course love, honoring its past, present, and future as only Jean Meltzer could do." - Felicia Grossman
"The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is a testament to real love, which has the power to shape the course of our lives, break our hearts, and then put them back together again. This is a triumph in storytelling that I'll be thinking about for a long time." - Lindsay Hameroff
"In her most beautiful story yet, Jean Meltzer delivers all the fun and sexiness of a second-chance romance while weaving in an emotional depth that lingers long after the final page." - Arden Joy
"Full of quirky holiday spirit(s), second chance romance, and Jewish joy, this just might be Jean Meltzer's best book yet." - Beth Kander
"Jean weaves wit and wonder into this steamy, romantic story of resilience and unbreakable bonds. You'll laugh, cry, and devour this book in one sitting!" - Dara Levan
"Meltzer may draw readers in with humor and romance, but she leaves them with a satisfying and poignant story of the power of love and forgiveness to overcome even the most profound of losses." - Lynda Cohen Loigman
"Jean Meltzer gives us the most perfectly Jewish twist on A Christmas Carol and shows us that second chances can come in the most unexpected ways." - Ali Rosen
"Besides the brilliant premise of a Jewish retelling of A Christmas Carol, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is zany in the best 'snort with laughter' way, but also a stunning portrayal of the enduring power of love in the aftermath of unfathomable grief. This second-chance romance might be my new favorite Jean Meltzer book." - Meredith Schorr
"Jean Meltzer has once again proven herself to be the reigning Queen of Jewish romance! A master storyteller, her ability to weave complex emotions and real-life experiences are unparalleled. Meltzer is a genius, a manipulator of hearts, and her writing captures mine every single time." - Heidi Shertok
"Jean delivers a heartwarming, funny, and utterly swoon-worthy read.... Prepare for a perfect blend of holiday magic, romance, and Jean's trademark humor. This story of second chances during Hanukkah is an absolute must-read." - M A Wardell
"If you love a taste of Christmas with a golden Hanukkah miracle, Meltzer delivers a heartwarming novel that proves that while life is full of heartbreak, there's light and magic to be found.... Five, big and beautiful stars for the queen of Jewish Romance." - Rochelle B Weinstein
"A vivid and heartfelt romance with a delightful Chanukah twist to A Christmas Carol." - Miri White
"The pickles and smoked fish might convince Evelyn and David to temporarily keep their distance, but readers do not want to let anything get between them and this funny, heartwarming and sexy Hanukkah retelling of A Christmas Carol." - Jennifer Wilck
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