The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah

""A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah shines as bright as a fully lit menorah."" --Amanda Elliot, USA Today bestselling author of Love You a Latke ""Jean Meltzer will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for a hard-won happy ending in her triumphant return to Hanukkah romance"" --Chayla Wolfberg, author of Late Night Love ""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, author of The Perfect Match Series ""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, author of the Much Ado About Love series ""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 Weinstein, bestselling author of This Is Not How it Ends ""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, author of Never Planned on You ""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, author of Teacher of the Year ""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, bestselling author of Don't Forget to Write ""A poignant tale of growth, change, and of course love, honoring its past, present, and future as only Jean Meltzer could do."" --Felicia Grossman, author of Marry Me By Midnight ""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, bestselling author of Recipe for Second Chances ""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, author of RoomMating ""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, USA Today bestselling author of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern and The Matchmaker's Gift ""Full of quirky holiday spirit(s), second chance romance, and Jewish joy, this just might be Jean Meltzer's best book yet."" -- Beth Kander, USA Today bestselling author of I Made It Out Of Clay ""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, author of It Could Be Worse and host of Every Soul Has a Story ""A vivid and heartfelt romance with a delightful Chanukah twist to A Christmas Carol."" --Miri White, author of Eight Nights to Win Her Heart ""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, author of An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love ""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, author of Unorthodox Love ""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, author of The Dreidl Disaster ""Meltzer blends the deep, somber emotions of heartbreak and loss with moments of pure hilarity and adds a dash of holiday-season magic to create an affecting, heartfelt story.... A moving, magical holiday romance."" -Kirkus Reviews