Can opposites attract when tradition stands in the way?
Josh Axelrod is incensed! His matchmaker date brought along her annoying best friend—Emma something-or-other. The same Emma who’s ruining the house filled with the young rabbi’s childhood memories and turning it into a bookstore. Sure, she captures his attention but—no. Just no. Emma is too impulsive. Too out there. And he’s a Rabbi, for God’s sake! Except now, it seems impossible to avoid her. And with every encounter, “no” feels more like “yes.” Perhaps the unwitting Josh and Emma were always the match meant to be…
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This book start with Josh Axelrod, a devoted rabbi whose deep faith anchors his life—yet also makes him wary of change. Comfortable in tradition but hesitant about stepping outside his routines, Josh struggles to move forward, especially when it comes to finding a life partner. Concerned for his happiness, his loving (and cleverly persistent) grandmother Muriel nudges him toward a matchmaker, setting in motion a journey neither Josh nor his match anticipates.
Enter Emma Geffner, a woman who has long battled feelings of inadequacy and a fear of failure. The idea of building a future with someone so rooted in faith and community only heightens her anxieties. Still, the undeniable spark between Emma and Josh makes it impossible to walk away.
What makes this story shine is the emotional depth of its characters. Their internal struggles—Josh’s resistance to change and Emma’s self-doubt—feel authentic and relatable. Watching them grow individually and together is both tender and uplifting. Add in Muriel’s warm, wise, and slightly meddlesome presence, and the result is a heartfelt, beautifully layered romance about faith, forgiveness, and embracing change.
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