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Hockey Hotties #3.5

Tropical Hat Trick: Roman | Der Sneak Peak zu den neuen Bänden der spicy Hockey-Romance-Reihe von Piper Rayne (Hockey Hotties 35)

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Es läuten die Hochzeitsglocken bei den Hockey Hotties

Die Eishockeyspieler der Florida Furys haben sich für die Hochzeit von Ford und Lena zusammengefunden und sind bereit, richtig zu feiern. Doch zwischen Urlaubsbekanntschaften, einem Spieler, der mit dem Boss ins Bett geht, und einem Überraschungsgast im Resort gibt es mehr Action – und Komplikationen – als jeder von ihnen vorhersehen konnte. 

Band 0.5: Countdown to a Kiss

Band 1: My Lucky #13

Band 2: The Trouble with #9

Band 3: Faking it with #41

Band 3.5: Tropical Hat Trick

Band 4: Sneaking Around With #34

Band 5: Second Shot With #76

Band 6: Offside With #55

141 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2025

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Profile Image for Penny.
475 reviews64 followers
August 25, 2022
Ok I clearly need to read the blurbs before picking a book...

So, I thought that this book was about Ford and Lena's wedding but it's not (kinda). What I mean is that this takes place during their wedding day and the day before but it's not about them. I guess this is supposed to introduce the characters of the last three books in the series.

It was okay and it made me want to read the rest of the books but that's it. If you want to read this grab it before reading book #4. 3 ⭐

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255 reviews11 followers
March 27, 2024
This needs novella must be read after having read the first 3 books of the series, otherwise it won’t make much sense. It’s not actually about Ford’s wedding. It basically introduces the main characters for the next books and since I plan to read them, I quite enjoyed it.

-Multiple 1st person POV
-Spice: 0.5🌶️

Overall: 3.5/5 ⭐️ for me.
Profile Image for SmuttyBuddy.
663 reviews165 followers
May 17, 2023
Nice little multi pov novella that is a halfway point in the series. It is the destination wedding day for Ford Jacobs and Lena, and the drama is just beginning! Everyone was invited to the party, that is, everyone except for Warner who was traded to the Fury mid-season, and has a beef with Ford. He is determined to get Imogen to recognize him again and let him apologize. Meanwhile, black hockey stud Corey meets a beautiful woman named Andi from SLC, UT and has a one night stand with her. Old Man Kane has his eye on the Manager's daughter, Jana and would do anything to hook up with her, but he doesn't want anyone to find out about it, so he spends the weekend sneaking around.

I listened to the audiobook of this, and the narrators Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell did a great job! My one complaint is that besides the chapter heading, it was hard to tell who was who because the voice never changed.
Profile Image for Jen.
1,544 reviews7 followers
September 14, 2022
This novella was okay, but much like the prequel to the series, this is basically just setting up future books. There's a lot of hookups and some connections made on a basic level, but not much else. In the beginning, the addition of all the new characters was overwhelming and I was having a hard time keeping up with who was telling their part of the story now. I figured it out by the end, but it took most of the book to match the nicknames with the players and who they were hooking up with.
June 11, 2025
Tropical Hat Trick brought the heat — and not just from the sun ☀️🏝️🥵

Between the destination wedding, vacation hookups, surprise guests, and hockey hotties running wild, it was like reality TV but with more abs and fewer commercials 😏🏒💍🍹. Drama? Check. Steam? Check. Chaos? Double check ✅✅

A fun little escape that had me wishing I was sipping a cocktail poolside while watching all the mess unfold. Another entertaining addition to the Hockey Hotties world! 🍸📚🔥
Profile Image for Maria (Ri).
5,152 reviews16 followers
June 2, 2022
4.5 stars

I love the fact that these authors always Do these little novellas that catches everyone up on characters past and present. It is a good Segway into where the future books are going and keeps the series fresh in their audience's mind. These little tidbits have me excited to see what's in the store for the characters. Not just the ones that have been hinted at but also introducing characters that haven't had much exposure.
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2,183 reviews30 followers
April 10, 2022
Fun book giving us glimpses of what's to come. I loved it and cant wait for more hot hockey players!
Profile Image for Kristina Maysonet.
1,771 reviews36 followers
August 3, 2022
These novellas that Piper Rayne has in between this series (and most of their series) are not required to be read, but the series is much better when you read the novellas too because they provide a lot of background information
Profile Image for Shannon Story.
95 reviews
February 13, 2022
This novella did its job… it made me yearning for more of this series. Told from multiple points of view of characters we met in the beginning of this series, but haven’t heard their entire stories, this novella teases a lot.

A tropical island. An entire hockey team. Unrequited Love. Love at first sight. Vacation Romance. Workplace romance. Everything a reader needs to pre-order the next three books in this series.

🟣 Imogen and Warner
He fell for his best friends sister, but ended up losing both of them over some conflict. Now, Warner has been traded to the hockey team his ex-best friend plays for, and where his lost love now lives. Heartbreak, yearning, and determination, is what I am predicting for Book # 4 in the #HockeyHottiesSeries - Sneaking Around with #34

🟣 Ande and Cory
A tropical island, a girls trip, and a wedding… the perfect combination. While waiting for a bus to get tropical resort, Ande who is on a girls trip after a breakup meets a charming and hot guy who catches her attention. They find out that they’re staying at the same resort, and flirtation leads to some spicy time. With Ande in Utah, and Cory in Florida, a holiday hook-up, is all that was intended. The connection is strong, with plans to travel to visit each other. As Ande departs her trip to head home, she finds out that her job is relocating her to Florida. Will the connection continue? Book # 5 in the #HockeyHottiesSeries - Second Shot with #76

🟣 Jana and Kane
She’s the bosses daughter who is about to take over, and he’s the veteran player on the team. She’s dead set against a relationship, especially with the player dubbed “Zeus.” He’s fallen hard for her, and is trying to charm and win her trust and her heart. Will he do what it takes to knock her guard down? Will she let their tropical nights together, remain in the past, or will she finally open her jersey to trust him? Book # 6 in the #HockeyHottiesSeries - Offside with #55

I have already Pre-Ordered these three stories.
Profile Image for Rachel Reads Romance.
408 reviews48 followers
March 27, 2023
f: Imogen, Jana, Ande, Lena
m: Warner, Kane, Cory
(all 7 POVs)

I know what you’re thinking… “7 POVs? That sounds like it could get confusing.” Yes and no. There were a few times I had to stop and double check who was matched up with whom, but I wasn’t annoyed by it. It also helped that even though we’re learning about all these new characters at once, it follows the same time line. There’s no time jumps or relapses in time in between the couples, and the novella is only approximately 90 pages.

This was a perfect teaser for the next three couples in this series! It did its job by getting me invested and eager to learn about each of the last three couples. Because this was just a teaser, it didn’t pack a whole lot of open door action, but I’m thinking that the full novels featuring these couples will expand a bit more in that area 😉

Favorite Quotes:
Everyone has that person–the one who tattoos themselves onto you. That’s Imogen for me. -Warner

I’ve always preferred a straightforward woman. I don’t mind the chase, but once I catch her, I consider us to be at the finish line, not passing the baton off for the next section of the race. -Kane

“tell your friend to put me on your to-do list today.” -Cory
Profile Image for Katie.
1,276 reviews21 followers
July 31, 2023
This is such a fun way to help prep us for the next 3 books in the Hockey Hotties series and we get to be a part of Ford & Lena's Tropical Wedding celebrations. For a short novella there is a lot going on in this book so be prepared.

I listened and read this book but the narration of Joe Arden & Maxine Mitchell will always bring all their stories to life in the best and sexiest way possible. There is nothing these two don't narrate that is beyond amazing.

Quick breakdown from this novella to help prepare us: There are six different points of view happening in the novel. The new characters are either there for the wedding or there on vacation and they all end up at the same place as the wedding.

There will be drama between Ford and one of the male characters and there is definately a history between them and Ford's sister- OOOHH the drama. There’s one of the hockey players hooking up with his boss, and then there is a one-night stand between a hot hockey player and a girl on vacation to forget her ex-boyfriend that are all super sexy and such fun teasers for what's too come! Happy Listening & Reading!!
Profile Image for Nina Sollorz-Wagner.
3,167 reviews26 followers
January 12, 2026
In " Tropical Hat Trick (Hockey Hotties 35) " läuten für Ford und Lena in der Karibik die Hochzeitsglocken und sie haben neben der Familie, das fast gesamte Eishockey-Team der Florida Furys eingeladen.
Bis auf Fords ehemals besten Freund Warner Langley, der neu zum Team dazugekommen ist.
Als Warner überraschend im Resort auftaucht, ist die Eskalation sicher, denn Imogen - eine der Schwestern Fords und Grund der entzweiung der einstigen Freunde - ist selbstverständlich anwesend.
Aber auch für Kane Burrow, der als neuer Goalie zu den Florida Furys kam, ist der ganze Aufenthalt nicht einfach. Grund dafür ist niemand geringeres als Jana Gerhardt - die Tochter des Besitzer der Furys - und die Anziehung zu dieser. Auch wenn diese es leugnet.
Zudem trifft Cory auf eine faszinierende Frau und genießt mit dieser eine aufregende Zeit. Doch dabei soll es bleiben. Oder vielleicht doch nicht?
Werden Lena und Ford trotz allem eine unvergessliche Hochzeit erleben und alle andere mit den Hürden ihres Lebens zurechtkommen?
Auch treffen wir wieder auf weitere liebgewonnene Teamkameraden der Florida Furys.
Die Story hat mich gleich wieder in den Bann der Florida Furys gebracht, dabei bleibt sie spannungsgeladen sowie abwechslungsreich. Man darf mit den Protagonisten mitfiebern und die verschiedensten Emotionen erleben. Es gibt einiges zum schmunzeln bis herzhaft zu lachen, so manche mitfühlende Momente, einige spicy Szenen und das ein oder andere Tränchen zu vergießen.
Ich musste das Buch in einem Rutsch lesen, da ich erfahren wollte, wie es allen in der Karibik ergangen war.
Das Buch bekommt von mir eine Lese / Kaufempfehlung und 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Sterne.

Profile Image for Lourdes.
1,066 reviews12 followers
February 8, 2022
I have to say I fell in love with the original story published last year as part of Color Theory, but this updated and upgraded version is a great glimpse of the couples to come in the series and where the stories might lead us.
The Hockey Hotties we’ve already met have been great, but I can’t wait for the upcoming ones. Personally, I’ve been on pins and nails for Ande and Cory’s story but, after reading this short, I know Warner and Kane are not to be dismissed, ignored or set aside and I’m even more keen of reading their stories.

5 stars
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854 reviews29 followers
February 9, 2022
I love everything Piper Rayne bring to the table and this is a short novella that will set the tone on the future books of the Hockey Hotties series. I want to read them all! Warner seems like a total sweetheart and I really want to know what caused the gruge with Ford... Cory is endearing and seem to be a really nice guy. Kane is the adult in the room trying to understand his feelings for Jana.

These books are likely to be the best yet for the series.

This is a great novella and you will love it!
Profile Image for Donna Smith.
1,276 reviews12 followers
February 10, 2022
What a beautiful wedding

Ford and Lena have a destination wedding. But that's really notte focus of this short catch-up story. I love that Piper Rayne gives us these quick stories between novels. They give us a glimpse into where previous couples are and what future couples we might see. I can't wait to see what Warner has up his sleeve to win back the light of his life that he let go. Cory is new to the team and is shaping up to be awesome and Kane? I think he might be my favorite Hockey Hottie
Profile Image for Laura Rose.
457 reviews3 followers
February 20, 2022
love the little snippets!

Great introduction to the next three upcoming books. I’m not sure who I want to read about more. I can’t wait to delve into Warner’s departure from Imogen way back when and find out their history, I see lots of angst in their book. Their Cory seems a sweetheart and his and Ande’s story has me wondering how it’s going to play out. Kane and Jana, this is going to be a clash of the titans I thinks! Can’t wait for them all!
Great to get a glimpse of Ford and Lena’s wedding and the rest of the team.
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1,001 reviews11 followers
May 18, 2024
This story takes place during Ford & Lena's wedding week. They're featured, but it's more an introduction to the relationships that are going to be taking place in the next 3 books in the Hockey Hotties series.

Warner (Ford's ex bf and Imogen's ex) & Imogen (Ford's sister)
Cory & Ande (Cory is a new trade and Ande is a new character)
Kane & Jana (Kane is an older player and Jana is the owner's daughter)

91 pages, so it's quick and easy to read and gives us a starting point for what's coming next.
Profile Image for Curly Bibliophagist .
488 reviews4 followers
February 9, 2022
Great catch up

It was great to catch up with the members of the Florida Fury. Some of the things covered in this story have been in other books. It was a little difficult to follow because it is told from multiple points of view and it had several instances where it spoke incorrectly from another character's point of view rather than the one who was speaking.
I love this series and I can't wait to read the next one.
Profile Image for Tina Morgan.
1,134 reviews11 followers
February 16, 2022
I love when we get these in between books of all the characters and sneak peak and soon to be books. Of course it just makes me inpatient for those books. And it also shows some of what's happened with the characters that we've already read like extra epiloge's which is so awesome!! This is just an added bonus of reading Piper Rayne books they give these extra little novellas with their series and it's fantastic!
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1,181 reviews35 followers
March 1, 2022
Delicious appetizer to the next couple of books in the Hockey Hotties series by Piper Rayne! The story follows the crew as they party hard in Mexico for Ford and Lena's wedding. Weddings and vacations are prime hook-up territory but three of the guys learn they're looking for more than a vacation fling! Can't wait for Warner's story; I feel like I've been waiting forever to learn the backstory to this big guy!
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3,701 reviews99 followers
March 2, 2022
5 stars

Delicious appetizer to the next couple of books in the Hockey Hotties series by Piper Rayne! The story follows the crew as they party hard in Mexico for Ford and Lena's wedding. Weddings and vacations are prime hook-up territory but three of the guys learn they're looking for more than a vacation fling! Can't wait for Warner's story; I feel like I've been waiting forever to learn the backstory to this big guy!

AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Profile Image for Booklover Judy Lynn.
1,650 reviews31 followers
March 7, 2022
Written in first person from multiple POV, this novella follows the hockey hotties to a tropical resort for Ford and Lena's wedding. Shenanigans ensue, hook-ups occur and storylines are set up for books 4-6. I loved getting to know the upcoming characters a little through this trip. I also really loved seeing our happy couples from other books be happy together. A gorgeous setting, fun banter, and a little heat are all found in this novella.
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530 reviews23 followers
March 26, 2022
It really throws me off how many different POV's are in the novellas of this series. It's jarring to make so many harsh switches to different characters and completely different events. But they do set up a lot for the following full length books! It's not necessary to read the 2 novellas to understand and enjoy the full novels, but I absolutely love seeing this side of the hockey players outside their hockey responsibilities.
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5,438 reviews274 followers
July 25, 2022
I love when we get these in between books of all the characters and sneak peak and soon to be books. Of course it just makes me inpatient for those books. And it also shows some of what's happened with the characters that we've already read like extra epilogue's which is so awesome!! This is just an added bonus of reading Piper Rayne books they give these extra little novellas with their series and it's fantastic!!
Profile Image for Chelsea.
1,192 reviews13 followers
December 16, 2022
I just love these little novellas that Piper Rayne writes. They really break up larger series and allow you to revisit old couples and tease you about upcoming couples. I did grab this one after binging the bulk of the series, so I was struggling at first remembered who was who but caught on about halfway through. This book pulled me right back into the world of the Florida Fury and at this point, I only have the final book left to read now and it will be over! So sad.
1,856 reviews50 followers
February 24, 2024
This is a novella and it’s a fun/quick listen. It’s around Ford and Lena’s wedding but also stories about characters in upcoming books. Looking forward to reading their full length stories.

Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell are two of my favorite narrators. I love their strong, deep and smexy voices. They deliver an amazing performance by giving the characters perfect voice, personality and emotion.
Profile Image for Trish- Late Knight Luna Reads.
2,299 reviews20 followers
February 8, 2022
Such a great sneak peek for the next upcoming "Hockey Hotties" series. I can't wait for the next three books. An amazing series and the next books are going to be just as good. And I love the updates we get from the past three couples.

Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell are fabulous together and I love when they co-narrate together. You're always guaranteed an excellent audiobook.
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