Hanukkah is a season of light, connection, and tradition—so why not pair it with stories that glow just as brightly? Tule Publishing has a rich list of Jewish and Hanukkah-centered romances that celebrate heritage, family, and the joy of finding love. Whether you’re looking to curl up with a holiday romance or explore stories rooted in Jewish identity, these recommendations from beloved Tule authors are a perfect place to start.

Below is a curated list of series and stories from Stacey Agdern, Rebecca Crowley, Kelly Cain, and Jennifer Gracen; all featuring Jewish characters, Jewish joy, and heartfelt journeys. You can explore full blurbs and purchase links anytime at TulePublishing.com.

Hanukkah Romances to Light Up Your Reading List

Stacey Agdern – Friendships and Festivals 

Stacey Agdern is known for writing Jewish stories filled with community, culture, and a whole lot of heart. Her Friendships and Festivals series is a celebration of Hanukkah traditions and the magic of love during the holiday season.

Miracles and Menorahs

History of Us

Love and Latkes

These stories blend festive charm with emotional depth, offering romances where the season itself becomes part of the love story.

Rebecca Crowley – Orchard Hill 

Rebecca Crowley brings warmth and tenderness to her Hanukkah-set romances. Orchard Hill is perfect for readers who love small-town charm wrapped in meaningful holiday moments.

Shine a Light

Two Nights to Forever

Coming Home to You

Home for Hanukkah

Expect gentle, heartfelt arcs that dive beautifully into family, belonging, and Jewish tradition.

Jennifer Gracen – Holidays in Manhattan

Part of The McKinnon Brothers series, Jennifer Gracen‘s Holidays in Manhattan offers big-city sparkle with a Hanukkah twist. If you love stories that balance family chaos, emotional connection, and holiday hope, this is a perfect seasonal read.

Kelly Cain – Secret Ties 

Kelly Cain’s Secret Ties series weaves Jewish heritage into a contemporary, romantic, and engaging storyline full of surprises and emotional depth.

A Kiss from the Past

Two Sides of a Secret

The Key to Forever

These titles blend romance with themes of identity, legacy, and the bonds that shape us.

More Jewish-Centered Romance Beyond the Holidays

While not all of the following titles are set during Hanukkah, they all feature Jewish characters, culture, and identity woven meaningfully into their stories.

Stacey Agdern – Last Girls Standing

A relatable and heartfelt series that spotlights modern Jewish heroines navigating friendship, love, and the occasionally messy journey to happily-ever-after.

B’Nai Mitzvah Mistake

The Dating Contract

The Dreidl Disaster

The Kosher Conundrum (coming 2026)

Rebecca Crowley – The Stars of Texas 

Looking for Jewish cowboys? Yes, they exist—and Rebecca Crowley delivers them beautifully. This series blends Texas charm with stories of identity, love, and resilience.

Texas Cowboy Sweetheart

Texas Reckless Cowboy

Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider

Texas Cowboy Flame

A perfect pick if you want something different in your Jewish romance reading.

Wrap Up Your Hanukkah with Stories Full of Heart

Whether you’re lighting candles, frying latkes, or simply enjoying cozy winter evenings, these Tule Publishing romances will bring warmth and joy to your season. Each story honors Jewish heritage in its own way—through holiday celebrations, meaningful customs, or characters whose identities shine brightly on the page.

Confession time: I’m not much of a sports fan.

I don’t follow any professional sports, dip in and out of college football, and vaguely keep an eye on Arsenal in the UK, because it’s my husband’s favorite team. There’s only one sport I keep track of with any regularity, and it’s not one most people are familiar with.

Bull riding.

That’s right! There’s not much that’s more relaxing – in my world anyway – than watching men in cowboy hats get flung off thousand-pound cattle. I don’t know whether it’s the simplicity, or the high stakes, or the tight Wrangler jeans, but bull riding is a sport that I’m always happy to watch.

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Caleb “Calamity” Ross, the hero of my most recent Tule release, Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider. Caleb has reinvented himself from obedient son to reckless bull rider, and the last thing he wants is to be tied down. But when he wakes up from a bull-riding wreck at the Fourth of July rodeo in Last Stand, Texas, his past comes crashing back.

Jessa Star is a perfectionist. A former professional ballerina, she has returned to her hometown of Last Stand to open a dance studio and hopefully find the perfect man to share her perfect life. Until a decided imperfect man from her past shows up – oh, and it just so happens they’re married!

Jessa and Caleb made a spontaneous decision in Hawaii, but the marriage that resulted is a lot harder to shake off. But while Caleb recovers in Jessa’s home, their connection is hard to ignore, even though their lives are headed down totally different paths. The clock is ticking as their divorce looms, and suddenly eight seconds on a bull seems like a walk in the park compared to the bumpy ride ahead for these two.

I hope readers will enjoy this opposites-attract, waking-up-married romance! Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider is the third book in the Stars of Texas series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment!

About the Author.

Rebecca Crowley inherited her love of romance from her mom, who taught her to at least partially judge a book by the steaminess of its cover. She writes contemporary romance with smart heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.