Congratulations on the publication of MAGICAL MEET CUTE by Jean Meltzer publishing today with Mira Books!
Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem?
Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy.
Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone.
That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers after yet another failed singles event at the synagogue. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to the only thing guaranteed to soothe her—pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding all the little details to make him her ideal man can’t hurt, right?
When a seriously hot stranger mysteriously turns up the next day, Greg seems too good to be true—if you ignore the fact that Faye hit him with her bike. And that he subsequently lost his memory…
But otherwise, the man checks Every. Single. Box. Causing Faye to wonder if Greg’s sudden and spicy appearance might be anything but a coincidence.
Praise for MAGICAL MEET CUTE:
“A laugh-out-loud funny romance with depth and heart, readers will love this spellbinding novel!” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Meltzer’s timely exploration of antisemitic propaganda is sensitive while never overshadowing the cute romance that blossoms between Faye and Greg. This is Meltzer’s best yet.” —Publishers Weekly
“Meltzer’s (Kissing Kosher) latest is a page-turner, and readers won’t be able to stop until they have all the answers.” —Library Journal
“Magical Meet Cute is a poignant, timely, story about learning when to be brave, when to be soft, and the people you can trust in a storm. It’s a story with so much heart and so much hope that is absolutely needed right now.” —Felicia Grossman, author of Marry Me By Midnight
“Into her cauldron Jean Meltzer has thrown Jewish witches, Neo-Nazis, childhood abuse, the perfect man, a picturesque town, the best BFFs, a salami-eating ugly rescue dog and poof – out has come one of the best novels of 2024. Read it for the wit, humor, camaraderie and romance and then prepare to spend the next few days in awe, dwelling on Magical Meet Cute’s compelling and poignant plot (including a great twist or two) and all its joyful, life affirming messages.” —M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Forgetting To Remember
“Magical Meet Cute is sure to enchant you with its humor and heart! This book and its message is an antidote that’s sorely needed in today’s world, and a powerful reminder of the magic behind our words.” —Heidi Shertok, author of Unorthodox Love
“With her latest offering, Jean Meltzer continues her trend of fearlessly tackling sensitive, mostly uncharted issues with finesse and humor. Creative, inventive, and romantic, Magical Meet Cute is her boldest novel yet.” —Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
“Magic and romance collide in this heart-squeezing story of two lost souls finding that imperfections can turn out to be quite perfect. Meltzer’s pen weaves charm with flaws in remarkable harmony that will leave readers enchanted.” —J’nell Ciesielski, bestselling author of The Socialite
Jean Meltzer studied dramatic writing at NYU Tisch and has earned numerous awards for her work in television, including a daytime Emmy. She spent five years in rabbinical school before her chronic illness forced her to withdraw, and her father told her she should write a book—just not a Jewish one because no one reads those. MAGICAL MEET CUTE is her fourth novel.
Jean is represented by Carolyn Forde and Marilyn Biderman.
Congratulations!