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Tule’s Hanukkah & Jewish Romance Recommendations to immediately add to your TBR

December 12, 2025 · Posted by Tule Publishing

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.

 

A trip to the local firehouse with her daughter’s Girl Scouts troop inspired Rebecca Crowley’s final sister in ‘The Stars of Texas’ series.

October 10, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Who doesn’t love a hunky firefighter? Shiny helmet, big boots, straight-up hero vibes. No wonder it’s the job that launched a thousand romance-novel heroes!

But did you know less than 10% of firefighters are women?

Texas Cowboy Flame features one of them, firefighter/paramedic Amy Star. Amy’s career was inspired by a trip to our local firehouse with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. They gave us an amazing tour of the equipment and the station, and we all learned a ton! One of the facts that stuck with me was that, despite the roaring blazes and heavy hoses we see on TV, most fire calls are actually for medical emergencies, and EMTs/paramedics are crucial members of the firehouse first-responder team.

Since the youngest Star sister is as tough as they come – and about as cuddly as a prickly-pear cactus, she seemed like the perfect candidate for a firefighter/paramedic. She thinks so, too, having finally stuck with a career after spending most of her adulthood bouncing from one job to the next. The firehouse is the home away from home she needed – until her long-lost ex, Logan Bullock, reappears.

Logan is an army veteran who had no problem staying far away from the hometown that had never made him happy – until now. With his father gone, it’s time for him to step up for the mother and sister he left behind – and avoid the woman who broke his heart at all costs.

When Logan and Amy find themselves vying for the same job, they’re forced to confront their shared history – and the unresolved feelings that are as fresh as if not a day has passed between them.

Amy and Logan’s story is as fiery as it gets. Old feelings, unhealed wounds, and scorching desire blaze bright in the final installment of The Stars of Texas series. I’ve loved telling these sisters’ stories, and I hope readers will love them, too!

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.

Nine new romances to ring in our October releases at Tule!

September 29, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the October romance releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!

Check out our new romance releases for October!

Wanting a Family Man by Dani Collins
Raven’s Cove, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 1, 2024

The Cowboy’s Christmas Wish by Kristine Lynn
The Marshall Brothers of Texas, Book 3
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 3, 2024

Texas Cowboy Flame by Rebecca Crowley
The Stars of Texas, Book 4
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 10, 2024

Christmas with the Texas Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne
The Texas Wolf Brothers, Book 4
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 16, 2024

Last Christmas Crush by Mia Heintzelman
The Fortemani Family, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 17, 2024

The Raven’s Lady by Kate Moore
The Duke’s Men, Book 2
Muse | Releases: Oct. 21, 2024

A Cowboy’s Pursuit by Anne McAllister
Cowboy, Come Home, Book 5
Montana Born | Releases: Oct. 22, 2024

Made for Mistletoe by Nan Reinhardt
The Walkers of River’s Edge, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 24, 2024

Wish Upon A Christmas Star by Elle Douglas
The McCarthy Sisters, Book 1 (Novella)
Holiday | Releases: Oct. 29, 2024

Rebecca Crowley hints at her favorite sport in recent release “Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider”

June 27, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

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.

Rebecca Crowley Talks Writing the “Bad Boy” in her Latest Release TEXAS RECKLESS COWBOY

April 25, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

One of my favorite heroes to read – and write – is the bad boy. Who doesn’t love an outwardly devilish character secretly carrying around a heart of gold?

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Cy Powell, the hero of my most recent Tule release, Texas Reckless Cowboy. A scion of one of Last Stand, Texas’s most notorious criminal families, Cy’s last name has preceded him all his life. Even now, as a successful bar owner with a rapidly expanding real estate portfolio, his fellow citizens are known to cross the street when they see him coming.

Luckily for Cy, he has a rare opportunity for damage control. Georgia Star, Last Stand’s long-serving, meticulously ethical assistant district attorney, has found her one-horse race for the top job suddenly a derby, as an outsider with long-term political ambitions slides into town to run against her. She needs the voters parked on the stools in his bar, and he needs an upstanding stand-in girlfriend to impress real estate investors.

It’s an uncomplicated quid pro quo – until it isn’t. Cy has always played close to the lines of legality Georgia has dedicated her life to enforcing, yet there’s something about this charming ne’er-do-well she finds hard to resist. Cy is counting down the days until he can leave Last Stand and his insurmountable reputation behind, but he has to admit that Georgia makes his feet feel a little heavy. With the election looming closer, the clock is ticking on their fake relationship – which is starting to feel dangerously real.

I hope readers will enjoy this fake-dating, opposites-attract romance! Texas Reckless Cowboy is the second in a four-book 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.

April Showers Bring Amazing New Releases at Tule! (Plus, Enter our Monthly Giveaway!)

April 1, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Read more about our new releases for April!

GIVEAWAY: We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the April releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

All’s Fair with Love and Cowboys by Kristine Lynn
Release Date: April 2, 2024

Small Town Romance in the Spring (Anthology) by Melissa McClone, Kate Hewitt, Jane Porter, Charlee James and Shannon Stults
Release Date: April 3, 2024

Once Upon a Summer Night by Kyra Jacobs
Release Date: April 4, 2024

A Chain of Pearls by Raemi A. Ray
Release Date: April 9, 2024

Danger in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
Release Date: April 11, 2024

Make You Mine by Nan Reinhardt
Release Date: April 16, 2024

Outback Heat (Anthology) by Amy Andrews
Release Date: April 17, 2024

Unbreak My Heart by Dakota Harrison
Release Date: April 18, 2024

Highland Dark Magic by Leigh Ann Edwards
Release Date: April 23, 2024

Bethany Meets Her Match by Lisa Lin
Release Date: April 24, 2024

Texas Reckless Cowboy by Rebecca Crowley
Release Date: April 25, 2024

Until Depths Do Us Part by K.B. Jackson
Release Date: April 30, 2024

TEXAS COWBOY SWEETHEART – Release Day Blog Post Featuring Author Rebecca Crowley!

February 22, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Did you know that only 9% of American farms are run by women? And that women farmers are, on average, younger than their male counterparts and more likely to be first-timers? Those facts add up to a bigger one: that more and more women are choosing this field, and that we’re on the cusp of a big shift in who’s wearing the pants in American agriculture.

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Josie Star, the heroine of my most recent Tule release, Texas Cowboy Sweetheart. Josie’s family has been in Last Stand, Texas for generations, and so has her family’s ranch, the Lone Star. But when her dad has an accident and she leaves her corporate career to come home, she becomes the first woman to take the reins of the two-thousand-acre cow-calf operation.

Luckily for Josie, she can rely on Easton McKinney, the ranch foreman – and the best friend about whom her feelings are best described as “it’s complicated” – to help her get situated, but that doesn’t mean she’s in for an easy ride. Resistant ranch hands and antiquated systems are hurdles she’ll need to overcome, all while balancing her family’s legacy on her shoulders.

So maybe it’s no wonder that so many women farmers are in start-up mode! After all, sometimes it’s easier to start something from scratch than trying to change what’s already in place. For Josie, though, there’s more on the line than just the ranch’s profit and loss statement. She’s writing a new chapter of her family’s history book, and she wants it to be the best one yet.

One of my favorite parts of the research for Josie’s character was learning more about the day-to-day of life running a ranch. I probably shouldn’t admit how many hours I spent watching farming videos on YouTube! It’s so fun to get a peek into such a unique way of life, that is both deeply traditional and full of innovation. That’s certainly the balance Josie has to strike: respecting the past while moving forward into the future. All while catching feelings for her lifelong best friend!

I hope readers will enjoy this unique workplace romance, in which the office is a ranch and the heroine is the boss! Texas Cowboy Sweetheart is also a friends-to-lovers tale and the first book in a new series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment in my Stars of Texas series!

Rebecca

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.