9 Books by Jewish American Authors You Should Know

Looking for Jewish romance books to read during Jewish American Heritage Month? From cozy small-town love stories to historical Jewish romance novels and laugh-out-loud paranormal romcoms, these romance books by Jewish American authors deserve a spot on your TBR. Featured on this week’s episode of Novel Hour Live, we’re celebrating joy, culture, and connection—one great love story at a time.

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Jewish Contemporary Romance Books

Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe

This modern romcom follows a shy school counselor who secretly moonlights as an anonymous advice guru online. When her coworker at school stumbles upon her hidden identity, things get complicated—and flirtatious. With witty banter and slow-burn chemistry, this is a great pick for fans of hidden identity and workplace romance.

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Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot

Set in a cozy small town, this holiday romance pairs a grumpy coffee shop owner with a persistent customer as they co-organize the town’s first Hanukkah festival. It gets even more chaotic when they agree to a fake relationship for the holidays. Think: snark, sparks, and latkes.

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Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg

A dual timeline romance that follows a woman who made a marriage pact with two different men in her youth. Both show up on her 30th birthday, forcing her to confront her past, her dreams, and what love really means. It’s heartfelt and full of soul-searching.

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One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza

After a disastrous wedding day, Maya makes one desperate wish—a wish for the truth—and everything in her life implodes. She retreats to a small town in Vermont to regroup, only to run into Liam, a single dad with a past connection to her. This is a small-town, magical realism romance about second chances and self-discovery.

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The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer

Rachel is a nice Jewish girl who secretly loves Christmas. When she’s assigned to plan a major Hanukkah celebration, she ends up working with her summer camp arch-nemesis. There’s banter, emotional growth, and a charming exploration of chronic illness representation in romance.

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Jewish Historical Romance Books

Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman

This Jewish feminist Cinderella retelling is set in 1830s London and follows Isabel, a savvy heiress determined to marry well to save her family’s legacy. She holds a series of events to find the perfect match—but it’s the unassuming synagogue custodian, Aaron, who ends up capturing her heart. Rich with Jewish culture, class dynamics, and clever romance.

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Jewish Paranormal Romance Books

Fan Service by Rosie Danan

A washed-up TV actor who once starred on a paranormal detective show wakes up one day and discovers he’s actually become a werewolf. His only hope? Teaming up with the queen of the show’s fandom, who just happens to despise him. This is a chaotic, enemies-to-lovers paranormal romcom with major fandom culture vibes.

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Mystery Jewish Authors

The Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz

A mystery-within-a-mystery featuring Horowitz himself as a character, this twisty meta-fictional tale is perfect for classic whodunit fans. Clever, multilayered, and wickedly funny, it’s the kind of book that keeps you second-guessing all the way through.

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Jewish Women’s Fiction Authors

Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein

Three half-sisters, one unexpected inheritance, and a summer in Maine. This is a heartfelt, character-driven novel about family dynamics, second chances, and reconnecting with yourself. It’s breezy but emotional—ideal for fans of family sagas with depth.

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Have a favorite Jewish romance author we missed? Or a book you’re planning to read this Jewish American Heritage Month? Let us know in the comments!

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