Author: Heidi Shertok
Published: July 11, 2023 by Alcove Press
Format: Kindle, 333 pages
Genre: Romance
First Sentence: On the scale of catastrophic things n the world, being a twenty-nine-year-old virgin isn’t that bad.
Blurb: Twenty-nine-year-old Penina longs for true love and marriage, but being infertile in the Orthodox Jewish community means she’s rarely matched with the cream of the crop—or even skim milk two weeks past its expiration date. Matchmakers either set her up with men twice her age or those with serious mommy issues. At this point, she might as well wear a sign around her neck that says “professional virgin.”
As if things weren’t bad enough, her sister Libby then shares a terrible her husband’s failed businesses have already put strain on their marriage, and now they might also lose their family home. Penina is desperate to help, so when a secretly gay Orthodox Jew offers a payout in exchange for a fake marriage, it feels like kismet. Who needs true love anyway?
Enter Sam Kleinfeld. Rude, secular, undeniably sexy, and also…Penina’s new boss. The last thing he wants is a relationship, especially not with a beautiful, smart-mouthed employee. But soon an attraction builds that they both can’t ignore. Will Penina follow her heart and find true love, or will she stick to the traditions she knows best?
My Opinion: I'm not typically a fan of the romance genre. However, from the beginning, I found myself thoroughly enjoying Unorthodox Love. The characters were so captivating that I found myself rooting for them and becoming invested in their lives.
One of the most fascinating aspects of this book was Heidi Shertok’s explanation of the Orthodox Jewish religion and how it was central to Penina's life. It wasn't just a typical romance novel; but a deeper exploration of faith and individualism.
What stood out to me was the strong and independent nature of Penina. She didn't conform to the expectations of a man and stayed true to herself, even if it meant making sacrifices for her loved ones.
I loved every character in this book and felt like I was leaving the best party of the year when I finished reading it.
Blurb: Twenty-nine-year-old Penina longs for true love and marriage, but being infertile in the Orthodox Jewish community means she’s rarely matched with the cream of the crop—or even skim milk two weeks past its expiration date. Matchmakers either set her up with men twice her age or those with serious mommy issues. At this point, she might as well wear a sign around her neck that says “professional virgin.”
As if things weren’t bad enough, her sister Libby then shares a terrible her husband’s failed businesses have already put strain on their marriage, and now they might also lose their family home. Penina is desperate to help, so when a secretly gay Orthodox Jew offers a payout in exchange for a fake marriage, it feels like kismet. Who needs true love anyway?
Enter Sam Kleinfeld. Rude, secular, undeniably sexy, and also…Penina’s new boss. The last thing he wants is a relationship, especially not with a beautiful, smart-mouthed employee. But soon an attraction builds that they both can’t ignore. Will Penina follow her heart and find true love, or will she stick to the traditions she knows best?
My Opinion: I'm not typically a fan of the romance genre. However, from the beginning, I found myself thoroughly enjoying Unorthodox Love. The characters were so captivating that I found myself rooting for them and becoming invested in their lives.
One of the most fascinating aspects of this book was Heidi Shertok’s explanation of the Orthodox Jewish religion and how it was central to Penina's life. It wasn't just a typical romance novel; but a deeper exploration of faith and individualism.
What stood out to me was the strong and independent nature of Penina. She didn't conform to the expectations of a man and stayed true to herself, even if it meant making sacrifices for her loved ones.
I loved every character in this book and felt like I was leaving the best party of the year when I finished reading it.
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