Book Review: Hanukkah Hearts by Jean C. Joachim

Relocated to New York City from the Midwest, Becky Cohen follows her dream by snagging a choice entry level job at Homes and Ralph Publishing. Hanukkah is not a recognized holiday there, so Becky must remain in New York. Squished into a tiny two-bedroom apartment with three young women, Becky misses her family’s home and the rowdy companionship of her brothers. She plans to Skype with her family during their Hanukkah celebration, until her father declares that “Hanukkah’s been cancelled.” Fighting a serious case of pneumonia, Becky’s mother is rushed to the hospital. Devastated to be removed from her loved ones during this trying time, Becky’s amazed to find a new gift appears on her desk every day. Who’s responsible? He signs his name only, “The Hanukkah Elf.” Does she figure out who her benefactor is? Read the story to find out.

Clean, sweet romance

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My Review:

Wow. There is so much emotion packed into this little book. It’s the perfect break to put you in the mood for the coming winter holiday season. This story of Becky and her ‘elf’ is filled with everything I love best about the season: love, family, hope, and even just a tiny bit of holiday magic. The only thing I would have loved better is if it could have been longer. I wasn’t in any way ready to say “goodbye” to Becky when I reached the end of the book.

I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.