Santa's Pucking Hat Trick

by Lisa Cullen

I came to Mistletoe for a quiet Christmas.
Now I've got three hockey studs under my tree and a surprise gift I can't return.
Ho-ho-who's the daddy?

My brother's team needs marketing help, and I'm suddenly juggling more than festive campaigns.

There's Roman, the bad boy with a reputation to fix and eyes that melt ice.
Sawyer, the brooding, older goalie who ignites more than my Christmas spirit.
And Wes? My brother's best friend, the boy next door turned hockey star, all grown up and looking fine.


One confused heart, three potential fathers, and a secret that's about to change everything.

I planned to leave after the holidays, but this hat trick of love might keep me here.

Now, if I can just figure out which candy cane to unwrap first...
And how to stuff this surprise gift before it unwraps itself. Jingle bells, indeed!

Unwrap this festive romance filled with mistletoe kisses, candy cane surprises, and a hockey hat trick of love. This steamy holiday package delivers reverse harem, secret pregnancy, brother's best friend, and small-town Christmas cheer. Santa's bringing more than presents this year!

Genres: Why Choose, Christmas, Sports, Romance, Holiday, Hockey, Erotica

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 22, 2024

Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars — Santa’s Pucking Hat Trick
Some holiday romances give you cocoa and carols. This one gives you three hockey players, a surprise pregnancy, and enough small‑town Christmas chaos to make Santa file a workplace grievance.

Our girl comes to Mistletoe for a quiet Christmas — which is adorable, because the universe immediately hands her Roman, Sawyer, and Wes, a.k.a. the “Ho Ho Holy Hell, I’m in trouble” trio.

Each man brings a different flavor of festive disaster:

Roman — the bad boy with a reputation icier than the rink but eyes that could melt a glacier.
Sawyer — the older, broody goalie who radiates “I don’t talk much but I will absolutely ruin you emotionally and physically” energy.
Wes — her brother’s best friend, the boy‑next‑door turned hockey heartthrob who grew up fine enough to make the angels blush.

It’s a full holiday buffet of temptation, and she’s supposed to pick just one?
Absolutely not.
This is a why choose Christmas, babe.

The chemistry is chaotic in the best way — flirty, messy, warm, and full of that “I shouldn’t be doing this but it’s December and the lights are pretty” energy. And then comes the surprise gift she can’t return. The one that might belong to… well… any of them.

It’s festive, it’s spicy, it’s unhinged in a very Mistletoe, population: bad decisions way.

But beneath the candy‑cane innuendo and hockey‑boy shenanigans, there’s heart:
found family, second chances, small‑town warmth, and the kind of love that sneaks up on you between snowstorms and locker‑room banter.

This book is basically:
🎄 Christmas chaos
🏒 hockey heat
🎁 surprise pregnancy
💋 brother’s best friend
🔥 reverse harem
✨ and enough festive spice to fog up a snow globe

A fun, steamy, candy‑cane‑sticky holiday romp that delivers exactly what it promises: three men, one woman, and a Christmas she will never forget.

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pucking x's 3

This was a fun RH read. I got a kick out of Rachel being a Grinch having to grow up on a town that celebrates Christmas all year. Good spicy scenes and some humor thrown in to bring a snicker or two to my read.

[Karen ♐ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel returns home to Misteltoe (yes, that's right!). She has finished college but isn't sure what she will do next. It's going to be Christmastime and the town goes all out. She ends up getting a job as a marketing representative for the hockey team that her brother and his friends are on. And of course, she is helping her Mom with her annual Christmas festival.

I really loved how the author had the romance move slowly. Rachel gradually gets involved with the 3 guys, Roman, Sawyer and Wes. Everything is moving along well so of course things have to get complicated. She realizes that she's pregnant. What to do now????

I'll definitely read more of this author's books.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa's Pucking Hat Trick is book eighteen of The Forbidden Reserves Harem Collection Series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and complete with a happily-ever-after. A beautifully written story with extraordinary characters and a fascinating storyline that captures the reader attention from the start and keeps you riveted and turning the pages until the end. A fast paced, thrilling and gripping read. An absorbing addicting and unputdownable read. Unwrap this festive romance filled with mistletoe kisses, candy cane surprises, and a hockey hat trick of love. This steamy holiday package delivers reverse harem, secret pregnancy, brother's best friend, and small-town Christmas cheer. Santa's bringing more than presents this year! This is Wes, Sawyer, Roman and Rachel story.
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Rachel is back from school and returned to her little small town of Mistletoe, she wanted a quiet Christmas but got more than she was looking for. She finds herself falling for her brother's best friend Wes, Roman the bad boy, Sawyer the brooding goalie. Her brother's team needs marketing help, and she finds herself suddenly juggling more than festive campaigns. Before long things get messy and they all started a relationship leading up to one confused heart and three potential fathers with a secret that's about to change everything. Rachel had planned staying until after the holidays. A heat charged story with scorching hot passion and chemistry.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Rachel comes home after finishing her degree, she is only there until she finds a job. She has dreams of that being in a big city, not like her small town of Mistletoe.

Things don't start of great when she has 'words' with her twin brother Mike's best friends and team mates; Roman, the club's 'player', Wes, their childhood friend and neighbour, and the goalie Sawyer.

An opportunity arises and she gets taken on by the team in their marketing department. This puts her in direct contact of the 3. Now they are on each other's radar, the attraction pulsing between them. But all 3 men have some baggage; Wes, with his ex, who won't take no for an answer, Sawyer still dealing with his ex-wife's betrayal and Roman determined just have fun with no commitment.

What starts out as just fun, no strings attached, soon becomes something more but can their past hinder their future? But all this fun has lead to Rachel having a secret. What will happen when it comes to light? Will the men be shocked and hurt, she kept it from them? Does she end up losing them all? Will Rachel's dreams go out of the window and will she be stuck in this small town forever?

All 4 have to deal with the passion that grows between them, changing the future they once held. The men have to face their past before they can move on with their future. Rachel may have big dreams but she also realises that having the love and support of her family around her is somethng she needs and loves as well.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A spicy, why choose, read that gives you the hottest scenes, with three hockey players 🥵

Rachel returns home, reluctantly, after finishing college. She absolutely does NOT want to be home, but is making the best financial decision for herself and like most, Rachel has family that likes to butt in, which is how Rachel found herself right in the middle of a hockey manwhich 👀

All three MMCs bring something different to the table - Wes is the nerdy, sweet boy she remembers from her teen years, Roman is the bad boy player that sleeps with anything that walks, and sweet sweet Sawyer is the broken goalie that refuses to love again.

Rachel, being the fiesty, independent woman that she is, not only manages to tell all three what she wants, but she manages to get all three MMCs to open up and fall in love again.. only to knock her up 🤭

If you’re looking for strong FMC with some MMC’s that aren’t afraid to be the best teammates on the ice, and in bed, Rachel and her boys are waiting for you🎄

[Emma Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Santa's Pucking Hat Trick by Lisa Cullen is a festive, sizzling, and hilariously chaotic reverse harem romance that hits all the right notes for holiday reading. With its blend of heartwarming moments, steamy encounters, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, it’s an absolute joy from start to finish.

The chemistry between the heroine and her three hockey studs—Roman, Sawyer, and Wes—is off the charts, with each man bringing his own charm, baggage, and irresistible appeal. The banter is sharp, the emotions feel genuine, and the secret pregnancy twist adds just the right amount of tension and sweetness to the story.

Lisa Cullen masterfully juggles the fun and the feels, delivering a romance that’s equal parts playful and heartfelt. If you’re looking for a spicy holiday escape with a side of hockey heat and a touch of family drama, this book is a perfect pick. Five stars for a festive hat trick of love, laughter, and happily-ever-afters!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mariana McMurtrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick little Christmas read once again🎄

This is one of my first “why choose” (the first one was YEARS ago, I don’t really remember it) and I was eating this up.

This book, by no means, is for everyone—I cannot stress that enough. Honestly, I thought I would DNF it in the middle because it was something new but I was surprised at how much I truly liked it.

I loved how we got all the four main characters POV’s, letting us understand their minds more. There was plot to it with added spicy scenes which was a plus! Honestly Rach held confidence I haven’t seen in a FC often which was rather refreshing and was honest with herself regarding her sexuality attraction to the three men. Loved how the three guys were different yet fit so well together.

Definitely a read for those who want to spice up their Christmas season 🤭

[ReadsBetweenKatNaps · Rating 2 out of 5]

Almost feels like false advertisement…

So this isn’t what I thought it was going to be at all. So spoiler alert…the pregnancy doesn’t happen until 85% through the book and it is not received well by the MMCs. I kept waiting and waiting because when you promote that in the title of the book along with the front cover looking the way it does, I pretty much thought the whole book would be based around that “secret”. I found the FMC sadly not real likable. It wasn’t about being a grinch, that went over as well as trying to make fetch happen Gretchen Weiner. The MMCs were pretty superficial surface level and underdeveloped except for perhaps Wes. A few tweaks and adjustments could have had this go so much better. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t rate it higher, but I always say someone else could think this was a treasure!

[Terry Sasada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow Christmas everything. That’s what you get when you move to a small town that has a hockey team called the Santas. Rachel had no intention of staying in her hometown for long, but thanks to her brother and the team he plays on. She ended up working for the minor league hockey team. And now she has Wes, Roman, and Sawyer all buying for her affections. All three are so different And yet she cannot pick just one. So why not have all three? Little bit of a shocker to her very conventional mom and dad and brother, but she loves all three. And now she’s pregnant and doesn’t know who the father is. How can this happen.? Of course she knows how it happened but what does her future look like?? Looks pretty good when you have three very handsome men outside your door singing their version of Christmas carols to you. Really good book and happily ever after that satisfies everybody’s family.

[Magalie Bonneau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this is the equivalent of a hallmark movie if it was a reverse harem. The cover and the title kinda give it away.
Set in a small Christmas themed town where the hockey team are called Santa’s … you can’t expect more than that.
Rachel is your classic strong willed girl coming back college to small town. She’s different you know.
Roman Jett : cocky manwhore with a jawline that can cut, green eyes, black hair.
Sawyer Finnegan: grumpy, divorced, good guy. Auburn curly hair with a beard and the biggest of the 3
Wesley Robbins : ex nerd, brothers best friend, good mama’s boy

The story line was mid but again, if you’re a sucker for hallmark this can work.
The book lost me when the groveling came in the form of “I’ve fucked up Christmas carols”

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it comes to why choose, this one checks all the boxes. A wonderful holiday treat x3. Each guy is so uniquely different and each fall for the girl who could care less to be there. Filled with bad attitude, Rachel has no idea how much her life is about to change.
This story is filled with all the heat a person could want. I loved that for the most part, it was always a group effort, but they still had their one on one time.
They all fell without realizing it. The guys were so endearing each in their own way.
The story truly felt complete to me, which I truly appreciate.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

She came home to find herself after school. She took the town job since it would make her family happy and then planned to move on. When she met the players on the team she saw different sides to them. When they chose to share her they kept things quiet as they didn't want her brother to find out just yet. When she found out she was pregnant she didn't know what to do. They way things came to light about their relationship as well as her pregnancy was not how any of them wanted the info to come out. I would love to see what the future holds for them. A story about her brother would be a good read.

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[Jenn Theis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel returns home after college to a small town known for being a Chrismas themed tourist trap. That small town is he to a minor league hockey team captained by her twin brother. His three best friends are on the team and become the love interests in this why choose romance. Overall, it was an enjoyable read. I'm not a fan of playboy manwhore characters so Roman wasn't my favorite. Some angst and uncomfortable situations abound before they find their HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a reverse harem romance with a touch of forbidden about Rachel, Roman, Sawyer and Wes. Rachel comes home to Mistletoe, after finishing her degree. She hopes to return to the big city once she finds a job. Sparks fly between her brother's best friend and two team mates. When she gets job with the teams marketing department things really flare between her and the men. The story develops nicely and is interesting and intriguing. I like the characters and they develop and grow through the story.

[Nora · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I am slightly biased as this contains hockey and RH and I happen to love both. I've read several books by this author and I can tell this fits right in. A good story with a HEA is perfect. The brothers best friend trope is well done here too! The FMC finds herself back in her hometown and her brothers team needs help so that is what she does. But along the way she falls for a few guys and one is his best friend. Now the pregnancy test is positive but who's the dad? Secrets come out and heat is rising!

[M A G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I completed this book in four days. The strong female main character (FMC) adds depth to the narrative, while each of the three male main character (MMC) contributes uniquely to the overall story. The book follows a slow-burn format, with the pregnancy aspect introduced only after page 200, which is about 80% into the book. I believe it would have been beneficial to address the pregnancy earlier and clarify its duration. Additionally, there were some repetitive details throughout the text. However, there was notable character growth, and overall, it was an impressive read.

[carol · Rating 1 out of 5]

really disappointing

Thought it started so great… for about 10 pages. Rachel sounded like a great character, goals to be more, didn’t like hockey but within about 30 seconds she has sex with a man whore who has to have at least 3 STD’s without a condom. Had to start breezing through as I was so embarrassed for her. And it just got worse. If you like a strong female lead that has a personality that matched the description (bad ass) this book is not for you. If you want immediate word porn with no personality, character or story this is it.

[Kimberley Spinney · Rating 2 out of 5]

I mean, this is not a terrible book. However, it’s also not a secret pregnancy book. Like if the pregnancy doesn’t happen until the last 20% of the book, it’s not a secret pregnancy. And that’s not to say that’s the only reason I read this book, but I was expecting that to be a major part of the storyline and it just wasn’t

Also, I feel like we could’ve done a better job of developing the characters because it feels very surface level at least for the guys. I honestly feel like we know more about our leading lady’s brother than we do the three men she is sleeping with.

[Chrys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mmmm, this book was a great entertaining spicy hockey read. I loved the guys and how different they were. They had great character development, and i loved getting to know each of them. This book had me laughing and eagerly flipping through the pages anxiously to see how everything would play out. Another great read from this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down. Each of the main characters brought something to the relationship.. Rachel is assertive, Wes is the shy one, Roman is the wild one and Sawyer is the more serious one. Each character added a special dynamic to the storyline.

If you love hockey romances and don’t mind mmmf relationships this book is for you.

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[Farah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book starts out slow but it picks up after a few chapters. The ending is not to bad. Rachel has come back to her hometown Mistletoe after finishing college. The description of the town and the town folk are cute. She really dislikes anything “hockey” but yet ends up working for a hockey team… Overall not a bad read.

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[Jessica Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was a fun reverse Harem feel good for me. I thought that at first when I got started with the book that it would be different than the others I have read form this author and I was in love with another. I cannot wait for her to put out another. Their relationship was amazing and it makes you want one just like it.

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[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book 18 in The Forbidden Reverse Harem Collection Book Series has an entertaining Reverse Harem Romance, a well-crafted world and intriguing characters. These characters have unique personalities, complicated histories, and believable interactions. This story has a Female College Graduate & New Marketing Director for the Hockey Team, Her Twin Brother's 3 Teammates on the Hockey Team, Chemistry, twists, turns, surprise pregnancy, Emotional connections, love and a HEA.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel & Roman, Sawyer, and Wes: Part of the Forbidden Reverse Harem Collection: Brother’s teammates/ age gap, bad boy, and brother’s best friend/ secret pregnancy/ workplace/ why choose reverse harem/ Christmas hockey romance: Spicy, sweet, and well written. (Not realistic, but aligns more with soap opera rules.) I enjoyed reading this spicy holiday story.

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[Sabreen Abuserieh · Rating 5 out of 5]

rachel roman sawyer and wes

3 hockey best friends 1 women.

rachel’s been of of state for 4 years finishing her degree and living her life she comes back to town to see her twin brother who’s a hockey player.
she looks for a job and becomes the pr for the hockey team and meets his 3 best friends who 1 wes happens to be the nerdy boy she grew up with.

she falls in love with all 3

[TL Bradshaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read...

Then 'aunt' Bria was probably my favorite character in the book....
It was a quickmread without any violence - they only talked to Sharon and that was not really a harsh episode.
Not emotional, everyone basically got along.even when Sharon told michael... he did not seem to upset.
Although, if she was just starting to show at Xmas, and the next year---- baby's first Xmas. He would not be an almost toddler, he'd be months old.

[Summer Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has quite a bit of depth to it. I enjoyed the interplay between the many characters. I kind of wish Sharon got more consequences as the Villain of the story. However, it's a good holiday read that you could literally read year round. Super steamy 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lisa is such a good RH writer and this holiday themed book was a good happy read. The MMC were sexy, brooding and oh so sinful. And our FMC is a force and she knows what she wants and doesn’t take it for granted.

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[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stay or Go

Rachel returns home to Mistletoe and finds herself attracted to her brother's best friends, Wes, Roman, and Sawyer. The chemistry that builds between them is on fire, but obstacles get in the way of their happiness. This short story was full of tension and emotionally intense.

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