Something Selfish: Sterling Springs, Book 1

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Something Selfish: Sterling Springs, Book 1

She’s the hometown barista. He’s the talented new chef hoping for a fresh start. Neither expected their next chapter to include each other.

Kelsey Rivers has always belonged in the quiet Wyoming town she calls home, surrounded by the beauty of the Teton Mountains. She knows the rhythm of small-town life—the tourists who come and go, the seasonal workers who never stay long, and the comfort of familiar routines. Between her best friend at the coffee shop, her loyal dog, and an endless supply of espresso, Kelsey has everything she needs.

At least, that’s what she tells herself.

Then a charming, tattooed chef walks into her world. When Sutton Sterling takes a seat beside her at the local bar, his easy confidence and infectious humor catch her completely off guard. It has been a long time since someone made Kelsey laugh like that—or made her wonder if she’s been missing something.

Sutton came to Sterling Springs, Wyoming, with a simple plan: open a restaurant, build his reputation, and continue chasing the culinary success that runs in his family. For a chef who can create the perfect dish without breaking a sweat, there is one mystery he still can’t solve—Kelsey Rivers.

Two years ago, their first meeting should have been unforgettable for all the right reasons. Instead, somehow, Sutton ended up on her bad side, and no matter what he does, she refuses to let go of her grudge. He knows there has to be more to the story, but winning over the woman with the guarded heart may be his toughest challenge yet.

Between a questionable car situation, a dangerous landslide, endless gelato, two adorable pets, and a shared obsession with reality television, Kelsey and Sutton keep finding their way back to each other. But when the chemistry becomes impossible to ignore, they’ll have to decide whether they’re willing to take a chance on something completely unexpected.

Something Selfish is a spicy small-town romance packed with witty banter, irresistible chemistry, and a second-chance connection told through dual perspectives and flashbacks to their unforgettable first encounter.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Dual POV romance
• Small-town charm
• Black Cat x Golden Retriever dynamics
• A hero who falls first
• Food-inspired romance and playful chemistry
• Dog mom x cat daddy energy
• “Yes, Chef” moments
• Found family and heartfelt connections

Fall for the chef who knows his way around a kitchen—and the barista who might just be the one person capable of stealing his heart.