In honor of this perfectly fluffy Hanukkah romance, here are eight great things about The Matzah Ball.
- Although a beautiful and meaningful celebration, Hanukkah rarely gets its fair share of the holiday romance pie making this a welcome addition to your tbr pile.
- This book is such a fun read that even Debbie Macomber, the reigning queen of Christmas romances, endorsed it.
- It’s the author’s first novel. Hats off to Jean Meltzer for knocking that matzah ball out of the park.
- In addition to being a romance, there’s a terrific best-friend subplot. I hope Mickey gets his own book.
- Rachel, our heroine, is a best-selling writer of Christmas romances asked by her publisher to write a Hanukkah romance. There are more laughs from this conundrum than you can shake a shamash at.
- Rachel has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Jean Meltzer does an admirable job describing the reality of living with this condition, as well as illuminating the shame that comes along with a disease many believe to be mere laziness. I will never see Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the same way again.
- Jacob Greenberg is the best type of leading man; handsome, rich, endearing, and dorky.
- Rachel elevates plucky to an art form. You’ll be cheering for her on every page.
May this Hannukah bring you peace, light, and a few good reads.
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