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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely phenomenal, Chelsea Curto knocked it out of the park with Hat Trick!
This book broke my heart, healed it, and made me believe in love all over again. Lexi and Riley’s story is so much more than just a romance — it’s about resilience, healing, and finding light in the darkest moments.
Lexi, the tough and independent head athletic trainer of the DC Stars, is everything I love in a heroine. She’s strong, no-nonsense, and doesn’t let anyone push her around, but deep down she carries scars from her past. And then there’s Riley — my sweet, bashful defender boy who has his world turned upside down after tragedy strikes. His journey from despair to hope had me in tears more than once.
The chemistry between them is electric but what really got me is the tenderness. Riley may have started off shy, but when he stands up for Lexi and slowly shows his strength, I was swooning. Their banter, their vulnerable moments, the way they push and pull — it all felt so real. And watching Riley learn to believe in himself again, with Lexi at his side, made their romance so much more powerful.
Chelsea Curto doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. The portrayal of Riley’s injury, his mental health struggles, and the way his teammates rallied around him was raw and authentic. I adored how much found-family love was in these pages — the team, the girls, Coach Saunders… they all made the story feel bigger than just two people falling in love.
And don’t get me started on the intimacy — it’s emotional, passionate, and written with so much care. Riley and Lexi’s connection goes far beyond physical attraction. Every kiss, every soft word, every playful moment had me grinning like a fool. By the end, I was rooting for them not just as a couple, but as two people who truly made each other better.
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and depth, Hat Trick is a must-read. Lexi and Riley’s journey will stay with me for a long time. This isn’t just a love story — it’s a story about second chances, healing, and finding your forever person even when the odds are stacked against you.
This book broke my heart, healed it, and made me believe in love all over again. Lexi and Riley’s story is so much more than just a romance — it’s about resilience, healing, and finding light in the darkest moments.
Lexi, the tough and independent head athletic trainer of the DC Stars, is everything I love in a heroine. She’s strong, no-nonsense, and doesn’t let anyone push her around, but deep down she carries scars from her past. And then there’s Riley — my sweet, bashful defender boy who has his world turned upside down after tragedy strikes. His journey from despair to hope had me in tears more than once.
The chemistry between them is electric but what really got me is the tenderness. Riley may have started off shy, but when he stands up for Lexi and slowly shows his strength, I was swooning. Their banter, their vulnerable moments, the way they push and pull — it all felt so real. And watching Riley learn to believe in himself again, with Lexi at his side, made their romance so much more powerful.
Chelsea Curto doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. The portrayal of Riley’s injury, his mental health struggles, and the way his teammates rallied around him was raw and authentic. I adored how much found-family love was in these pages — the team, the girls, Coach Saunders… they all made the story feel bigger than just two people falling in love.
And don’t get me started on the intimacy — it’s emotional, passionate, and written with so much care. Riley and Lexi’s connection goes far beyond physical attraction. Every kiss, every soft word, every playful moment had me grinning like a fool. By the end, I was rooting for them not just as a couple, but as two people who truly made each other better.
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and depth, Hat Trick is a must-read. Lexi and Riley’s journey will stay with me for a long time. This isn’t just a love story — it’s a story about second chances, healing, and finding your forever person even when the odds are stacked against you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Blood, Pregnancy