Jean Meltzer is a former rabbinical student, and it shows in her first novel, The Matzah Ball (#1, 282). Although the story itself is enjoyable, the author tends to get into the weeds of religious practice, so be prepared.
Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is the daughter of a renowned rabbi in New York City. She also happens to be a successful author of Christmas Romance novels. Rachel absolutely loves Christmas with all its trimmings. She also suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating condition which leaves her often trapped in her apartment with her secret Christmas room.
Until Jacob Greenberg comes to town to throw one of his world-famous parties - The Matzah Ball. Jacob and Rachel have a history, one that's left an unpleasant taste in her mouth. So when Jacob goes to her parents to consult the Rabbi to make sure his Matzah Ball is authentic, Rachel is stuck with helping him out at her parents' behest.
Of course, you know the ending, but it's all about how the couple get there. Chicken soup for the soul.
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