Zhoel by Tamsin Ley

A small-town Christmas. An alien visitor. A completely unexpected romance.

When Zhoel lands on Earth, he’s expecting to negotiate a business deal that will open the galaxy to human tourism. What he doesn’t expect is to be dropped into the middle of a holiday festival—and directly into the path of Lila Carson, a determined, down-to-earth woman with a big family.
Lila has enough on her plate trying to keep her family’s trucking company afloat during the busiest time of the year. The last thing she needs is responsibility for an alien. But Zhoel’s cluelessness about small-town life is endearing, and his timely proposal could save her family. Amid falling snow and sparkling lights, their professional agreement quietly transforms into a personal connection. Yet with Zhoel’s time on Earth running out and forces beyond their control threatening their future, love might not be enough to save the day.
Warm, witty, and brimming with heart, this interstellar holiday romance delivers emotional stakes, laugh-out-loud moments, and an alien encounter you won’t forget