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Waiting for a Miracle Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Wilck (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Benjamin Cohen, widowed father of six-year-old Jessie, is doing his best to hold it together through order and routine. The last thing he needs is his matchmaker mother to set him up with her next door neighbor, no matter how attractive she is.

Rachel Schaecter's dream of becoming a foster mother is right within her grasp, until her meddlesome neighbor tries to set her up with her handsome son. What's worse? He's the father of her favorite kindergarten student! She can't afford to let anything come between her and her dream, no matter how gorgeous he may be.

Can these two determined people trust in the miracle of Hanukkah to let love and light into their lives?
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    December 2, 2019
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PRAISE FOR Waiting For A Miracle

"A wonderful read, if you want something fun, romantic and short." - Romance Junkie

"Quick sweet holiday read." - Iron Canuck Reviews & More

"Author Wilck has the remarkable talent to create unique, individual characters and stays true to their personas." - Wild Women Reviews

"A very sweet novella about the miracle of Hanukkah and about finding love." - Paranormal Romance Reviews

"Hands down, one of the sweetest holiday romances I've read!" - N.N. Light's Book Heaven

"This story truly was filled with "warmth, love and light." It certainly adds to my holiday spirit!" - Amazon Reader

"I had fun reading about Hanukkah traditions and re-living my childhood. I felt like I was back in my parents' home and celebrating with them." - Amazon Reader

"From the moment I opened the pages of this story, I was swept away with this beautiful Hanukkah story!" - Amazon Reader

"If you are looking for a short, lovely read involving a man, his child and the child's teacher, WAITING FOR A MIRACLE is the book for you. The author is a master at bringing the characters to life and reaping a variety of emotions from the reader." - Amazon Reader

"This is a sweet Hanukkah romance full of New York minutes, latkes, and holiday spirit!" - Amazon Reader

"It was super cute, warmhearted, and had all the feels!!" - Amazon Reader

"Ms. Wilck beautifully illustrates the Festival of Lights along with the yummy traditions of potato pancakes, dreidels and jelly doughnuts." - Amazon Reviewer

"...warms my heart and reminds me of the magic of the season!" - Amazon Reviewer

"An entertaining and well written romance." - Amazon Reader

"I'm a sucker for holiday stories, and I loved reading this one centered around Hanukkah.... This book was a keeper!" - Amazon Reader

"... it's a delightful little romp." - Goodreads Reader

"I've read many holiday stories this season, but "Waiting for a Miracle" is at the top as one of my favorites." - Goodreads Reader

"...packs a punch.... Fluid, sweet, emotional, funny and relatable." - Goodreads Reader

"Waiting for a Miracle is a delightful little novella." - Goodreads Reader

"Short and sweet, this novella pulled me right in and held me captive." - Goodreads Reader

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZMQ2BWZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (December 2, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2003 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 59 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Jennifer Wilck

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Jennifer started telling herself stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at night. Pretty soon, her head was filled with these stories and the characters that populated them. Even as an adult, she thinks about the characters and stories at night before she falls asleep or walking the dog. Eventually, she started writing them down. Her favorite stories to write are those with smart, sassy, independent heroines; handsome, strong and slightly vulnerable heroes; and her stories always end with happily ever after.

In the real world, she’s the mother of two amazing daughters and wife of one of the smartest men she knows. She believes humor is the only way to get through the day and does not believe in sharing her chocolate.

Jennifer Wilck is an award-winning contemporary romance author for readers who are passionate about love, laughter, and happily ever after. Known for writing both Jewish and non-Jewish romances, her books feature damaged heroes, sassy and independent heroines, witty banter and hot chemistry. Jennifer’s ability to transport the reader into the scene, create characters the reader will fall in love with, and evoke a roller coaster of emotions, will hook you from the first page. You can find her books at all major online retailers in a variety of formats.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Donna Simonetta
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Hanukkah Romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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Rachel is a schoolteacher who loves her students, and Benjamin is the widowed father of one of those students, which should make him off limits. But his mom is Rachel’s neighbor and a great character, who ignores the rules and plays matchmaker on the first day of Hanukkah. Over the eight days of Hanukkah, will these two opposites find their own miracle in each other?
Waiting for a Miracle by Jennifer Wilck is a sweet, heartwarming Hanukkah romance. It was a quick read, which is a good thing, because once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters and the New York City setting. Wilck has a knack for creating characters you’d like to know, and descriptions that bring you right into the story. Which is why I had a wicked craving for latkes and jelly doughnuts by the end of the story.
If you love a holiday romance, I strongly recommend Waiting for a Miracle!
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, holiday romance!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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Jennifer Wilck delivered an honest, loving story about Rachel, a teacher with a big heart, and single dad, Benjamin, whose daughter is in her class. I loved the relationship Rachel had with his child, Jessie - so natural and loving. The main characters did not have an easy road together, but the secondary characters of Jessie and Grandma Harriet added the levity, and the matchmaking.

As a Christian I really enjoyed learning about the menorah and customs of Hanukkah. This story truly was filled with "warmth, love and light." It certainly adds to my holiday spirit!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Took me back to my childhood
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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I've read books by this author before and I love that she writes about Jewish holidays and characters. Jessie is adorable and I really loved Ben's mom. Ben was pretty stubborn although I understand some of his concerns because I'm a widow.
I liked the descriptions of Rachel and Ben's mom's apartments and especially the Winter Festival in New York's Bryant Park. I had fun reading about Hanukkah traditions and re-living my childhood. I felt like I was back in my parents' home and celebrating with them.
Can't wait to read more from this author.
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Dorothy Schaefer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
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Jennifer is a new author to me I loved this book maybe even more because I celebrate Chanukah I will be purchasing more of her books and I highly recommend this book to everyone Dorothy Schaefer
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Andrea Coventry
3.0 out of 5 stars It was a slow burn and I want to know more about what happens!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020
In the midst of a zillion Christmas romances, it's kind of fun to have one pop up that revolves around Hanukkah. After all, that is a holiday based on a miracle as well, right? So why can't it inspire a miracle in the realm of love?

Rachel and Benjamin are both lonely this holiday season and looking for love, though they are not necessarily consciously aware of it. Rachel's ex-boyfriend had cheated on her and Benjamin's wife died a few years ago. Benjamin's mother is Rachel's neighbor, and she is quite sneaky and adamant about pushing the two of them together. It made me laugh a bit and reminded me of how my parents used to manipulate different situations to do the same thing to me. She means well, though perhaps her methods are a little questionable as she forces the encounters, and not always so gently.

The main obstacle at this point is that Benjamin's daughter Jessie is in Rachel's kindergarten class. Rachel and Jessie do have a special relationship, which I know can happen between a teacher and student, especially a child who is in need of a maternal figure. But oh, dating a parent while the child is in your class can be a huge problem, whether or not it is in the employee handbook. I want to tell them to just hold on until the end of the school year and then themselves go for it. It could be frustrating to wait, but it would cause less disruption and probably fewer problems. And I know Rachel is aching to be a foster mother and is concerned about how this would impact her chances.

Plus they really need some time to get to know each other and to keep working on their communication skills. When Benjamin's wife died, he relied on strict structure to get through each day. Rachel doesn't like that, especially because her ex was so controlling, and it causes a lot of friction between the two of them. If they are going to make this work, they need to take it slow. But in this story, they are off to a good start.

They are definitely attracted to each other. At first I found it odd that they hadn't really interacted prior to this holiday break, so this attraction was new and kind of out of left field for each of them. I had to remember this was a different kind of school than I taught at and you don't have as much parental interaction as I did. I think if they did have that kind of interaction, they would have gotten themselves into trouble with their attraction much earlier!

I appreciate that this is a slow burn kind of a story. It is short, so it whets your appetite for a bit more. But during a crazy holiday season, it's also nice to read a shorter story, because I could do it in one sitting. I do want to revisit them some time in the future to see how things are going.

I gave it 3 1/2 stars.

Thank you to the author and publisher for supplying me with an advanced review copy via Goddess Fish. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Irishlass2
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Holiday Romance!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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From the moment I opened the pages of this story, I was swept away with this beautiful Hanukkah story! Benjamin and Rachel are characters so easy to love, and I enjoyed the tension between them. Combined with an adorable little girl and a matchmaking mother, this book was definitely a 5-star read. I've read many holiday stories this season, but "Waiting for a Miracle" is at the top as one of my favorites.
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Turkey
5.0 out of 5 stars A short but wonderful read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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If you are looking for a short, lovely read involving a man, his child and the child’s teacher, WAITING FOR A MIRACLE is the book for you. The author is a master at bringing the characters to life and reaping a variety of emotions from the reader. I am a Christian and enjoyed reading about Hanukkah at this special time of the year.
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LJT
4.0 out of 5 stars Hanukkah Romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
​​​​​Waiting for a Miracle combines the miracle of Hanukkah with the miracle of love. This is a quick-paced novella from new to me author Jennifer Wilck. The story takes place in New York City, where kindergarten teacher Rachel Schaecter, and IT Consultant Benjamin Cohen, find happiness together. Rachel and Ben's mother are apartment neighbors, and Jessie, Rachel's favorite student, is Ben's daughter. Thanks to a bit of meddling, some intense conversations, and a ton of chemistry, they form a forever family.

I really enjoyed this holiday novella. Ms. Wilck beautifully illustrates the Festival of Lights along with the yummy traditions of potato pancakes, dreidels and jelly doughnuts. In addition, the secondary characters add a lot of fun to the story. Overall, a heartfelt and delightful read.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
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Sandra Loves Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars Short, fast read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2020
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Obviously as it's such a short tale, you know it's not going to be an in-depth story. It is well written and very fast paced. And it's the first Hanukkah story that I've read.
I can't say that I particularly liked Benjamin. Or Rachel. However, his daughter, Jessie, and his mother, were great characters - them I liked.
Google was my companion while reading Waiting for a Miracle, as there were so many words I didn't know and that kind of spoiled it a bit for me. None the less, I'm glad I read it.
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