Eight Nights to Win Her Heart

September 2, 2024
White (A Cruise Fling, written as Laura Brown) combines scrumptious descriptions of comfort food, massive winter lights displays, and believable family drama in her entertaining holiday contemporary. Boston preschool teacher Andie Williams has only admired her handsome neighbor, antiques refinisher Leo Dentz, from a distance—until a spilled grocery bag reveals that they’re both getting ready for the first night of Hanukkah. Similarly attracted, Leo proposes they light the candle together, offering to share the meal he’s prepared. Though sparks fly, Andie isn’t looking for a relationship, as her job is ending and her best opportunity is in Ohio. Not fully understanding why she needs to move to teach, Leo puts his foot in his mouth, but he quickly apologizes and agrees to enjoy the brief time they have left before Andie’s move, committing to making their Hanukkah a happy one. Meanwhile, in an emotional subplot, Leo and his brother work to prove to their incredibly stubborn dad that it’s time they ran the family business. White skillfully weaves this real-world family dynamic into the sweet romance. Readers of any faith will find something to enjoy. Agent: Lynnette Novak, Seymour Agency.