Perfectly Steady: A Motocross Single Dad romance

by Afton Seeser

Odette wasn’t looking for a family. She certainly wasn’t looking for a man.

Then came the Stratfords.

Hired on as a dietitian for a promising rookie in his first pro motocross season, Odette was just hoping for a new beginning — one that, most importantly, finally put a little distance between her and the parents she’s spent a lifetime unraveling from. Raised by people too wrapped up in their own wants to truly see her, she’s still learning what it means to be cared for fully, and without question.

Suddenly, she’s surrounded by warmth she doesn’t quite trust, hired by people who believe in her, and growing close to a team that feels suspiciously like home.

And then there’s Mitchell — Orson’s father.

Sweet. Steady. Unexpectedly sincere.

Odette tells herself it’s just a harmless crush. Nothing serious. He’s married anyway… right?

But as the truth unfolds and boundaries start to blur, Odette is forced to confront what it might mean to be wanted simply for who she is. Because Mitchell is steady in ways she’s never known.

And terrifying in the same breath.

Because if someone like him stays… what happens to all the reasons she’s carried for why she’s unlovable?

Perfectly Steady is a slow-burn love story about choosing trust over fear, and learning how to love — gently, fully, and at your own pace.

399 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Afton Seeser is a yapper and an astrology junkie.

(Pisces Sun, Virgo Moon, and Sagittarius rising for those who appreciate a big three.)

She is a Texan native, but in late 2022, she moved across the world to Croatia. Texas called her back home, but it was because of her transformative experience in Croatia that this story came to be. She is married to her high school sweetheart, has two children, and believes she has found a soulmate in her cat, Bjorn. She wants you to know she loves you very much and is so appreciative that out of all the books you could fill your time reading, you picked up this one. The Ghosts of Ophelia’s Past is her debut novel.
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Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Afton Seeser’s last book “Perfectly Untamed” I was hooked into the world of motocross and “Perfectly Steady” definitely did NOT disappoint! Reading the slow burn of Mitchell & Odette’s love story was everything ❤️ Seeser has the amazing ability to create characters that feel very real, and the spicy scenes in this book were TOP NOTCH 👏🏻 We also got a bit more of Ruby, Chance, & Brody and I can’t wait for book 3 to see how that turns out!

[Stephiebubblezz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it all. The passion and need to be apart of his kids life. Coparenting is hard if you don’t have the right partner for it and you embodied that in depth with Mitchell. I won’t give too much away incase others who see my post haven’t read it.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know it took me forever to finish this book but.. life. Anyways, I loved Mitchell’s and Odette’s story. Single dad who keeps her steady? Yes please!

[reading.with. Madds · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️


These books just keep getting better and better!! This series makes my motocross loving heart so happy! I absolutely loved odette and Mitchell’s relationship! These characters felt real and I loved the whole found family, single dad, age gap dynamic!! Love this series so much!! 🏁

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is SO GOOD. If you’re not a slow burn person, fair warning, this is a slowww burn but sooo worth it. I absolutely adore Mitchell and Odette 🥹