Christmas in coyote County by Mary L Briggs.
In Coyote County, Christmas means festive lights, the town parade, hot coffee and cinnamon rolls...not creatures from another planet. While a glowing green Peeping Tom with two antennae is a little hard to buy, Libby Hawkins doesn't believe her former school teacher suffers from either dementia or a runaway imagination. There's a logical explanation, and she intends to discover it before the older woman is placed in a nursing home. After a twelve year absence, Sheriff Jackson Carter returns to Coyote County to clear his father's name. He never expected to be waylaid in his quest by alien sightings, and it doesn't help that stubborn Libby Hawkins—his former girlfriend—is determined to meddle in the investigation. He hurt Libby when he left town after his father's death, but it was for her protection. Now Libby's stumbled on something dangerous. Can he keep her from harm this time? He doesn't know, but one thing is certain: Christmas in Coyote County has never been so interesting.
This was a very enjoyable quick read. I liked the story and the characters. I liked the ending too. 4'*.

Libby hears a gunshot in the late evening, and heads to her 89 year old neighbor's place after she calls the police. Turns out Maddie saw an alien looking in the window at her and shot at it. The cop that shows up is Jackson, Libby's old high school flame. Sparks are still there, but it has been many years. A good and quick mystery and clean romance that was fun to read. Highly recommend this story.

If you are looking for a short book that has mystery, action and romance, this is the book for you. I really enjoyed this reading this book. Thank you Pelican Book Group via NetGalley for free copy. This is my honest opinion.