Eight Ways to Say I Love You

“In Eight Ways to Say I Love You, Amanda Elliot weaves an elegantly layered love story that blends all the sticky bits of young adulthood—ambition, grief, and uncertainty—with the cozy nostalgia of a holiday spent with the person that gets you most (and pushes you to be your best self). A sparkling and heartfelt romance between two childhood friends who just can’t quit each other.”—Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines

“Elliot can always be trusted to bring the charm, the Jewish pride, and the mouthwatering food, and here she kicks it up a notch with a deeply romantic slow burn perfectly fitting the festival of lights. I cheered so hard for Leo and Shira, both together and apart. Eight Ways is the perfect Hanukkah Romance gift!”—Dahlia Adler, award-winning author of Soon By You

“Eight Ways to Say I Love You is a deliciously slow burn, perfect for Hanukkah (or any other time of year!). I loved watching Leo and Shira find themselves on their way to finding love with each other, and finished the book with a smile on my face, tears in my eyes, and a desperate craving for latkes.”—Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance

“Eight Ways to Say I Love You overflows with nostalgia, humor, and Hanukkah magic. Readers will adore Shira and Leo’s love story as they go from childhood friendship, to struggling to find themselves in early adulthood, to the happiest of happy endings. Like a delicious jelly donut, I didn’t want it to end!”—Lauren Appelbaum, author of The Holiday House Swap

“Endearing characters whose love for one another is earnest and well-earned…from the start, the reader can feel the connection between the two of them.”—Jewish Book Council

“Elliot’s holiday romance lovingly celebrates Jewish traditions and culture and empathetically portrays twentysomethings as they pursue love and careers and ultimately seek a balance that might bring fewer accolades but more happiness. Elliot’s friends-to-lovers romance is a funny and tender slow-burn journey.”—Library Journal

“A heartwarming and relatable tale of two people who are meant to be together but have some growing up to do first.”—Kirkus


Praise for Love You a Latke

“Nothing short of transcendent.”—New York Times

“Love You a Latke is the Hallmark Hanukkah movie I’ve been waiting for all my life…a cozy delight, and as sweet and inviting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter night. I loved every word!”—Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire

“One of my favorite reads of 2024, Love You A Latke by Amanda Elliot is Hanukkah romance at its very best.”—Jean Meltzer, international bestselling author of The Matzah Ball

“Love You a Latke is a beautiful story with an unexpected slow burn romance and amazing supporting characters. But it’s also a story about community — the community you’re embraced by, the community you make and the magical miracle of Hanukkah.”—Stacey Agdern, award-winning author of The B’Nai Mitzvah Mistake

“Amanda Elliot’s Love You a Latke is a perfect book to cozy up with this holiday season. Come for the unabashed defense of Hannukah not being Jewish Christmas, stay for the tender depiction of love, community and friendship. You’ll be rooting for Seth to win Abby over from the moment he walks into her coffee shop.”—Ali Rosen, author of Recipe for Second Chances and Alternate Endings

“Reads like a dream of a Hanukkah Hallmark movie. I bet it would make an excellent holiday gift for a reader in your life.”—Deb Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen

“Enjoy this book with a latke and all the toppings—you won’t be disappointed!”—Oprah Daily

“This is a fun rom-com, that gives great insight into Hanukkah, and what the holiday is about. At its core it’s about family, friendship and love. Fans of this kind of holiday love story are in for a treat. And you’ll be hungry for Latkes by the time you finish the book.”—Red Carpet Crash

“This novel will melt everybody’s hearts, but Jewish romance readers in particular will be thrilled to see Hanukkah reflected so authentically and lovingly. … This holiday treat is as wonderfully sweet and gooey as the traditional Hanukkah doughnut.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Latkes andjelly donuts (sufganiyot) are a must for this read!”—Booklist (starred review)

“This is a keeper.”—Publishers Weekly

“Amanda Elliot celebrates the winter holiday season with Love You a Latke, a heartwarming exploration of community and human connection set during Hanukkah. … This wonderful novel has a well-defined plot and characters with absorbing emotional depth. … Elliot’s mouthwatering descriptions of latkes, doughnuts, and artisanal coffee will delight readers, as will the rest of her engaging novel.”—Shelf Awareness