Zhoel - Coming November 2024 - Preorder Now!

When Lila Carson agrees to fake-date Zhoel, an alien visitor with a troubled past, she never imagines it will be more than a ruse to keep her meddling family off her back. But as they navigate the snowy streets of her small town, from the local Christmas carnival to ice skating on the frozen pond, Lila finds herself drawn to Zhoel in ways she can’t explain—and doesn’t want to admit. Zhoel’s kindness, adaptability, and unexpected charm begin to melt the icy walls around her heart, making her question everything she thought she wanted. Yet, Lila knows that Zhoel’s life is among the stars, and she can’t risk falling for someone who will inevitably leave.

But as the holiday festivities draw them closer, the line between pretend and reality blurs, and Lila must decide whether to protect her heart or take a chance on a love that feels as magical as Christmas itself. With the future of her family’s business hanging in the balance and a town full of skeptical onlookers, Lila’s world is about to be turned upside down—and she might just find that the best gift of all is the one she never saw coming.