Eight Nights of Flirting

By: Hannah Reynolds

Narrated by: Emily Lawrence

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book

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.

Critic reviews

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

Like The Idea, But Tyler Is A Jerk !!

If you liked the first book, you will like this book .. less
This story is about Shira , she is a really nice girl, except that she is awkward and doesn't know how to act with people, one day she gets snowed in with her former crush turned enemy Tyler, so they both make a deal, Tyler with teach Shira how to flirt to get the attention of the guy of her dreams Isaac and she has to arrange a meeting with him and her uncle who owns the company of Tyler dreams .. during the eight days of Hanukah both Tyler and Shira will realize that their connection is undeniable

while I liked the main idea of the story Tyler was such a jerk, who laughs in the face of someone who tells them they like them ?? LAUGH !! I couldn't digest the idea that Shira will settle for this guy, but I'm glad that the grandmother and grandfather from the first book are finding their way back together

Just good old comfort reading

I have this a three only because it’s like reading a Hallmark movie or Lifetime movie story. There is always a place for these types of books in my life. If you’re looking for a light read with lots of coziness, this is a good one for that.

Jewish Gilmore Girls and Jewish Waltons

I loved it! This is a wonderful, well-written story about love, family and friendship set in Nantucket. The author is very good at showing, not telling. She paints a picture of Nantucket in the winter time as well as all the sounds, smells and sights of a family celebration. I loved Shira and her close-knit family of aunts, uncle's and cousins. I loved Tyler after I got to know him. I think his zodiac sign is Scorpio (which was also my husband's).
I am about the age of Shira's parents, but I absolutely loved this book, so I'd say it's for young adults to senior citizens! If you like "Gilmore Girls," you will love "Eight Nights of Flirting." There is also a little of "The Waltons" thrown in because of Shira's large family. The Hanukkah play, and the scene when Iris tells her relatives about it, had me laughing out loud. There is even a mystery to solve which is very cool.
I can't wait to read more books by this author. I ordered "The Summer of Love Letters" on Audible. I'm looking forward to it.

My only criticism is the texts at the end. They kind of got on my nerves. That's just my humble opinion.

Amazing Story

I felt like for the male parts, there should have been a male reader. But that’s just my opinion. It was great overall!