Dirty Chef

Book excerpt: Alessia on AdamHe's a feeling. His energy is a force that makes an impact whether you want it to or not. He's charming, easygoing, and loved by everyone. Especially me. He's been the love of my life since I was a fifteen-year-old summer camper and he was a burned-out chef volunteering to make sloppy joes in the dining hall. Unfortunately, he has a type. Tall, thin, and gorgeous. And I'm...none of those things. I'm the friend. The roommate. The one he runs a restaurant with. Adam on AlessiaShe's my past, my present, and my future. She's my muse. I cook with her tastes in mind. I cook for her. But, as my brother points out, she won't be my future if I don't come clean about the fact that I've been hung up on her for years. Coming clean might not be a choice at this rate, though. If I see Alessia on another goddamn dating app, I'm gonna lose my shit. I physically can't stay away from her any longer, even if I risk losing everything we've built together. The ObjectiveThe sexiest Valentine's Day menu ever created. And maybe, just maybe, fingers aren't the only thing getting licked after this meal. Buon Appetito!