Snow is falling, holiday lights are twinkling, but the beauty of December in small-town Vermont is being eclipsed for Abby Cohen by one person: Seth. He comes into her café every morning with his incessantly positive attitude to spread holiday cheer, and Abby has enough to deal with without his antics. As the only Jewish business-owner on her town’s tourism board, she’s been tasked with planning an upcoming Hanukkah festival. Unfortunately, the local vendors know nothing about the story of the holiday, and her efforts to host an authentic event are coming up empty.

Desperate for support, Abby puts out a call for help online and discovers that she was wrong about being the only Jewish person within a hundred miles when Seth comes to her rescue.

It turns out that Seth’s family has been badgering him to bring home a girlfriend for Hanukkah, especially after his recent breakup. Abby has a business to run, and no time for such nonsense—except that Seth has connections with some of New York City’s best food vendors. If she plays along, Seth will introduce her to anyone she needs to make the Hanukkah festival a success. If Abby can survive Seth’s incessant positivity and irritatingly handsome smile for a week—not to mention his very excited family—this just might be a win-win situation for everyone involved. But over latkes, doughnuts, and winter adventures in the city, Abby begins to wonder if her fake boyfriend and his family might be what she needs to truly understand the reason for the season.

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Meet the Author:

Amanda Elliot has been celebrated by readers for her skill in creating relatable Jewish characters, exquisitely describing food, and crafting a sizzling romance. As one of the few Hanukkah-centered holiday romances, and with beloved tropes like grumpy-meets-sunshine, fake dating, and forced proximity, LOVE YOU A LATKE will be one we’re sure you will want to bring home for the challah-days.