A sixteen-year-old girl is on a mission to find the perfect boyfriend this Hanukkah, but love might not go according to plan, in this charming winter romcom from the author of The Summer of Lost Letters.Shira Barbanel has a plan: this Hanukkah, she’s going to get a boyfriend. And she has the perfect candidate in mind—her great-uncle’s assistant, Isaac. He’s reliable, brilliant, and of course, super hot. The only problem? Shira’s an absolute disaster when it comes to flirting.
Enter Tyler Nelson, Shira’s nemesis-slash-former-crush. As much as she hates to admit it, Tyler is the most charming and popular guy she knows. Which means he’s the perfect person to teach her how to win Isaac over.
When Shira and Tyler get snowed in together at Golden Doors, they strike a deal—flirting lessons for Shira in exchange for career connections for Tyler. But as Shira starts to see the sweet, funny boy beneath Tyler’s playboy exterior, she realizes she actually likes hanging out with him. And that wasn’t part of the plan.
Amidst a whirl of snowy adventures, hot chocolate, and candlelight, Shira must learn to trust her heart to discover if the romance she planned is really the one that will make her happiest.
On sale: November 7, 2023
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 400 Pages
ISBN: 9780593349779
Reading level: Lexile: HL650L
Hannah Reynolds grew up outside of Boston, where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years recommending books to friends, working at a bookstore, and making chocolate desserts. She received her BA in creative writing and archaeology from Ithaca College, which meant she never needed to stop telling romantic stories or playing in the dirt. After living in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, she came back to Massachusetts and now lives in Cambridge.
A 2023 Sydney Taylor Honor Book★ “Smart, warm, and full of plenty of well-earned swoony moments. Absolutely delightful.”
—School Library Journal, starred review“If there was a Hallmark Hannukah movie tradition, this would be optioned in a heartbeat. Cozy and cute.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A cheerful holiday jaunt.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Offering an alternative to the rom-com movies set during the Christmas season, Reynolds’ novel uses Hanukkah festivities in a grand house on wintry Nantucket as a backdrop for this appealing holiday romance.”
—Booklist
“A story that shines as brightly as the candles of Hanukkah.”
—Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball “Deeply charming, cozily atmospheric, and an enormous amount of fun.”
—Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days “A cozy enemies-to-lovers delight!
Eight Nights of Flirting is the perfect rom-com for winter—or any time you need a little extra warmth. Beautifully written, with dynamic, relatable characters who burrowed right into my heart.”
—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow “
Eight Nights of Flirting is heartfelt and honest, and might just be an instant classic.”
—Loan Le, author of A Pho Love Story
