Hat Trick (D.C. Stars, #4)
BOOK BY Chelsea Curto
Riley Mitchell has everything he could ever want.He’s a back-to-back Stanley Cup champion. He has great friends, a fun life, and he’s living out his dream of playing hockey in the NHL.Except one night, everything changes.After a car accident leaves him with an amputated right leg, he struggles with his identity. Who is he away from the ice? How is he supposed to live without the sport that means everything to him?Enter Lexi Armstrong, the DC Stars athletic trainer assigned to Riley’s rehabilitation.Independent, proudly single, and a sarcastic ray of sunshine, she’s determined to help Riley feel better not just physically, but mentally too.And the friends with benefits arrangement they fall into?Definitely not part of the rehabilitation plan.It was supposed to be one night, but when just once turns into something much deeper than a romp in the bedroom, they have a decision to make.Do they fight their feelings and keep things purely physical? Or can they pull off a Hat Trick and find something that lasts forever?Hat Trick is a spicy friends to lovers sports romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, injury rehabilitation, he falls first (and hard), and a guaranteed happily ever after. Please check content warnings as some material might be sensitive to readers. The narrative voice used throughout the book feels confident and well-defined. The author’s tone remains steady, helping readers develop a sense of familiarity with the storytelling style. This consistency makes it easier to follow the plot and understand the underlying messages woven into the text. The result is a cohesive reading experience that feels deliberate and carefully crafted. The storytelling approach used in this book emphasizes clarity and intention. Each scene serves a clear purpose, advancing the plot or deepening understanding of the characters. This focus helps maintain narrative momentum throughout.