“The Matzah Ball” by Jean Meltzer

Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a rabbi’s daughter with a juicy secret: she’s a bestselling Christmas romance novelist, and her family has no idea. Then her publisher asks for a Hanukkah romance, and Rachel has never felt the magic of her own holiday.

Her best hope for inspiration is the Matzah Ball, a glittering celebration on the last night of Hanukkah. The catch is who’s running it: Jacob Greenberg, her archenemy from summer camp. Their grudge still burns brighter than a menorah, but those sparks don’t stay angry for long.

This is Meltzer’s debut, a funny, tender second-chance romance. The heroine lives with chronic illness, and the hero understands more than she expects. It’s a perfect book to curl up with between latkes and candle lighting.

This trade paperback is in good condition, and it’s waiting for you at Dead Tree Dreams.