Brooklyn Love (Electronic book text)

For any young woman, it can be hard to follow the rules . . . especially when youOCOre falling in love.

But for Rachel, Hindy, and Leah, itOCOs especially hard. Because as Orthodox Jews, they live by a whole different set of rules. No touching a guy - any guy - before marriage. No dating - unless they are considering marriage - and then, only marrying a man who rates high on their parentsOCO checklists.

All RachelOCOs mother wants for her daughter is to see that her daughter marries well. Naturally, this is where the rich, Columbia U educated lawyer comes in. The problem is, RachelOCOs already found a guy who makes her heart race. A Rabbi. But how could a struggling Rabbi possibly give Rachel the security her mother demands?

Hindy is very pious and only wants to marry a Talmud scholar. The problem is, sheOCOs in love with an Orthodox Jewish guy she works with. How long can she keep saying no when her heart says yes? And will she be able to stick to her values amidst temptation?

Leah wants to be a doctor, but her mother insists she study computers even though she hates computers. Her mom, a struggling immigrant, has fixed ideas about the course to success and marriage - which doesnOCOt include any of LeahOCOs wishes. What will it take for Leah to break out of her momOCOs - and communityOCOs - expectations and follow her dreams?

In Brooklyn Love, three Orthodox Jewish women who are caught between crushing guilt of defying their mothers and their desire to be ''normal'' are there for each other as they try to figure out who they really are . . . and what they really want.

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