"Hagit the Israeli: A Novel" is by Naphtali Holon, who lived in Israel for many years. Thus, this book captures the realistic socio-cultural environment of Israel. This is a travel romance novel, so those who love travel and romance will love this book. Travel is within Israel and in Egypt. This story tells the story of an American young man who studies modern Hebrew in Jerusalem. In an effort to improve conversational modern Hebrew skills, Pete devises an ingenious plan. But he has a stipulation: the modern Hebrew speech partner must be a young single woman. They travel together to the exotic land of Egypt to see the pyramids. During the trip, Pete comes to understand himself better and falls in love. Those who liked the movies, "Before Sunrise (1995)" or "Before Sunset" (2004)" with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, will love this romance novel. (Parental Warning: Not Suitable for Children. Contains Adult Content )