Contemporary Romance

Leah Rosenberg moved to New York City to pursue her journalism career and hopefully meet a nice Jewish boy.

But her plans are derailed when Gabe saves her on the Subway platform. Handsome, romantic, intelligent, and ambitious, he’s perfect in every way—except for one.

When her Jewish ex-boyfriend reappears, Leah faces a Should she date the guy who gives her butterflies, even if he goes against everything she’s ever known? Or should she play it safe and rekindle her past relationship?

Join Leah as she explores the happy hours, high rises, and holidays of Manhattan while she figures out if marrying Jewish is more important than following her heart.

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