Hanukkah isn’t just about latkes, candles, and gelt—it’s also the perfect time to curl up with a good love story! This year’s Hanukkah romance books are brimming with heart, humor, and the kind of holiday magic that makes the season shine. From cozy meet-cutes to heartfelt second chances, these 14 reads bring the Festival of Lights to life in the most romantic way possible.
For even more holiday reading, check out our lists of holiday romance books.
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14 Hanukkah Romance Books to Light Up Your Holiday Reading
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
Here’s a festive romance for the challah-days! Abby needs help planning her town’s Hanukkah festival, and Seth—her annoyingly charming customer—has the connections. Their fake relationship sparks real feelings as they navigate winter adventures and family Hanukkah dinners. Can Seth melt Abby’s emotional walls for a holiday happily-ever-after?
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
A Christmas-obsessed Jewish author must write a Hanukkah romance to save her career, but her muse might be the guy she once swore to hate—her former summer camp nemesis. Chronic illness, forced proximity, and a rekindled spark make this a festive enemies-to-lovers journey full of heart and holiday surprises.
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Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
When a snowstorm diverts their flight, two strangers—one en route to her sister’s Hanukkah wedding, the other to meet her boyfriend’s family for Christmas—find themselves snowbound in a charming town. Amid holiday festivities and unexpected connections, they discover love and friendship in the most magical of settings.
Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
A Hanukkah mission to land the perfect boyfriend takes a turn when Shira enlists her ex-crush turned nemesis, Tyler, for flirting lessons. Snowed in together, sparks fly, and Shira must decide if the love she planned for can compete with the unexpected connection that might be her true match.
Frisky Connections by Michelle Mars
A dating blogger and a startup CEO unknowingly meet on his app for a Hanukkah blind date experiment. Eight sparks-filled dates later, secrets threaten their connection. Can their chemistry survive the truth, or will their holiday miracle fade? A fun mix of secret identities, tech twists, and Hanukkah romance.
Season of Love by Helena Greer
An artist inherits a Jewish-run Christmas tree farm and clashes with its grumpy manager over how to save it from financial ruin. As sparks fly and family wounds resurface, a budding romance challenges them to trust each other and risk everything for love and second chances. Queer, festive, and full of heart.
A Little Magic by Lindsey Lanza
Snowed in with her first love, Ellie must confront her past and the reasons she left him behind. Set over nine Christmas Eves and eight Hanukkah nights, this second-chance romance weaves nostalgia, family drama, and a love that refuses to fade. A heartfelt journey of rekindling what was lost.
The Dreidl Disaster by Stacey Agdern
A dreidel-themed PR disaster threatens Briarwood’s Hanukkah festivities. Ambitious Mayor Olivia must partner with Artur, a handsome but infuriating PR fixer. Sparks—and trouble—fly as they try to save the holiday. Can they find a solution, and maybe love, before Hanukkah ends?
Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell
A chipper first-grade teacher and a grumpy custodian team up as fake dates—one to survive a wedding, the other to fool his parents during Hanukkah. Opposites attract as their practice dates turn into something real, but can their holiday charade survive when old wounds resurface? Sweet, funny, and full of heart.
Eight Dates and Nights by Betsy Aldredge
Snowed in at her grandma’s Texas home, a Hanukkah-hating New Yorker meets the town’s only other Jewish teen—an annoyingly adorable boy determined to show her the magic of the holiday. Over eight festive days and one unforgettable dreidel kiss, sparks fly, and her view of Hanukkah might just change forever.
Spark by Allie Lasky
Best friends for twenty years, she’s always hidden her feelings for Asher, the boy-next-door who sees her for who she truly is. With Chanukah ticking by and lingering doubts holding her back, can she finally take the leap and turn a near-kiss into the romance she’s always dreamed of?
Booked for the Holidays by Liz Maverick
A mystery author’s unfinished manuscript brings a publishing assistant and her grandson together for an unexpected Hanukkah collaboration. As they tackle writer’s block and plot twists, their cozy partnership sparks something deeper. Can their budding romance survive once the story ends, or is this the start of their own happily ever after?
To Touch the Light by E.M. Lindsey
A grumpy chef with no holiday spirit and a secretive dishwasher hiding his past find solace and unexpected connection in the chaos of a resort kitchen. As Hanukkah lights glow, their guarded hearts begin to thaw, proving that even in the darkest times, warmth and love can shine through.
Eight Nights in December by Keira Andrews
A quiet photographer and his brother’s clueless roommate can’t resist their growing attraction during a Hanukkah spent in close quarters. What starts as a no-strings fling quickly turns into something deeper as they explore first times, stolen moments, and the unexpected warmth of falling in love under the holiday lights.
Whether you’re looking for sparks of new love or rekindling an old flame, these Hanukkah romance books have you covered. So grab your favorite blanket, light the menorah, and let these stories warm your heart this holiday season. Have a favorite that I didn’t include? Tell us in the comments and share the love! And for even more holiday reading, check out the other book lists below.
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I’ve had a couple of these on my reading list for a while and still want to get them read. Glad to see some I hadn’t know about, too.
yay let’s make that TBR longer lol