This was an adorable holiday romance (Hanukkah and Christmas featured in this interfaith love story) featuring a rainbow personified (Sheldon) and a grumpy (emotionally scarred) teddy bear (Theo). I listened to the audiobook and absolutely loved the dual narration by Mark Sanderlin and Kirt Graves. This is a low-conflict romance with a fake-dating set-up. Sheldon needs a date to his ex's Christmas Eve wedding and Theo needs a boyfriend to keep his hovering, matchmaking parents appeased. As one would expect, this quickly becomes real, and in its transition from playacting to partnership, our characters confront past trauma with open communication and tenderness. I loved the exploration of intimacy in Sheldon and Theo's story, and how their interactions slowly build on a foundation of honesty and vulnerability. This is an affirming romance that centers Jewish joy and delivers a well-deserved happily-ever-after to two of the most besotted gay men to ever grace the page.