The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer

Jean Meltzer, beloved author of The Matzah Ball and Mr. Perfect on Paper, returns with another sparkling and emotional holiday romance — The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah. Equal parts funny, tender, and deeply relatable, this story captures the magic of the season and the courage it takes to open your heart again. When newly single Rebecca Greenberg returns home for Hanukkah, she finds herself confronting her past — including eight heartbreaks that have shaped her life. But with the help of her loving (and hilariously meddling) Jewish family, some festive miracles, and maybe even a second chance at love, Rebecca begins to rediscover who she truly is — and what happiness really means. Meltzer’s writing shines with warmth, authenticity, and humor. The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is a celebration of family, faith, and self-discovery — a story as bright and hopeful as a menorah on the eighth night. Perfect for fans of holiday rom-coms and heartfelt second-chance love stories, this book will make you laugh, cry, and believe in miracles of all kinds.