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Trick Shot
I fell hard for a knockout in a black velvet mask at a costume party.
What I didn’t know? The temptation behind the mask… was my best friend’s little sister.
Wild dark curls. Sinful mouth.
Not trying. Just haunting.
I shot my best lines before I even know her name.
She flirts back. Sharp. Fearless. Wicked.
Then she’s gone.
All that sass, curves, and confidence disappeared in the crowd.
But she left me her number… along with her rules.
No names. No faces. No strings.
Just dirty messages and late night confessions that stop being “fun” and become something deeper.
Because she gets me.
Not the player. Not the jersey.
But the man no one else sees.
And I fall harder.
For a woman who doesn’t want us to be real.
Only the secret. The escape. The anonymous game.
And it wrecks me.
Until fate throws her back in play—and I finally learn the truth.
The mystery who’s been living in my head for months… is my team captain's little sister.
I should stay away. But I'm done playing games..
Because what she's trying to pretend isn't real—already is.
Trick Shot is a steamy standalone, brother’s-best-friend, hidden-identity hockey romance. This is book one in the Miami Blazers series with a guaranteed HEA! When a cocky NHL playboy starts anonymously texting a mystery girl, he doesn’t realize he’s falling for his best friend’s little sister. Now, will breaking the rules lead to the ultimate penalty, or the trickiest shot at love?
What I didn’t know? The temptation behind the mask… was my best friend’s little sister.
Wild dark curls. Sinful mouth.
Not trying. Just haunting.
I shot my best lines before I even know her name.
She flirts back. Sharp. Fearless. Wicked.
Then she’s gone.
All that sass, curves, and confidence disappeared in the crowd.
But she left me her number… along with her rules.
No names. No faces. No strings.
Just dirty messages and late night confessions that stop being “fun” and become something deeper.
Because she gets me.
Not the player. Not the jersey.
But the man no one else sees.
And I fall harder.
For a woman who doesn’t want us to be real.
Only the secret. The escape. The anonymous game.
And it wrecks me.
Until fate throws her back in play—and I finally learn the truth.
The mystery who’s been living in my head for months… is my team captain's little sister.
I should stay away. But I'm done playing games..
Because what she's trying to pretend isn't real—already is.
Trick Shot is a steamy standalone, brother’s-best-friend, hidden-identity hockey romance. This is book one in the Miami Blazers series with a guaranteed HEA! When a cocky NHL playboy starts anonymously texting a mystery girl, he doesn’t realize he’s falling for his best friend’s little sister. Now, will breaking the rules lead to the ultimate penalty, or the trickiest shot at love?
474 pages, Paperback
Published August 14, 2025
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Vitina Rose
31 books89 followersA ferocious reader, a story weaver, and a lover of all things steamy and romantic. Her head is always in the clouds dreaming up the Hella Hunky male characters that will keep your heart racing. She writes men with the perfect amount of charm, wit, humor, class, and five o’clock shadow to make your insides quiver. Her heart throbs, heartbreaks, and HEA will always keep you coming back for more.
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February 25, 2026
4 ⭐️ definitely a fun quick read about a brothers best friends little sister romance. When the spicy scenes appeared they didn’t disappoint! The slow building relationship was enjoyable it just seemed as if some of the characters were a little too service level. However, I would recommend this story is this is a trope you enjoy! It did have my giggling and smiling! 🩷
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
May 27, 2026
Love me a hockey romance. I liked the idea that the two main characters 'knew' each other for a year before meeting. What drew me in from the book blurb was seeing the main characters grow close during that year and then see how it unfolds when they unknowingly bump into each other later and finding out who it is. Unfortunately you don't really get anything from that year. You get a few references to things that had been shared so that was a little disappointing.
Ignoring that, I'd still say this was a 4 star read with some humor and a fun plot.
Ignoring that, I'd still say this was a 4 star read with some humor and a fun plot.
January 9, 2026
I liked the plot of this book. I don’t think I’ve read one similar. There were times when I wanted to shake both of the main characters. Predictable ending but satisfying. I enjoy this authors writing style. Felt like I could imagine the scenes she was describing - particularly when they were at the beach house. Good smut
September 10, 2025
Not well written at all lol, literally found multiple typos in it and phrases repeated almost word for word a paragraph apart. However! Super fun premise and I did enjoy reading it what can I say
October 11, 2025
Good
This was a good book. My issues, why was it really a big deal that he was "Ghost?" She wanted it to be! Why stay away just so her brother could have time? I get letting him cool off, but why does that mean they can't see each other? Their parents were terrible people, so why use it as a threat? Then, the end? Really corny. However, it is a decent book, just needed something different at the end. Would still recommend, but the end isn't the best. On to the next!
This was a good book. My issues, why was it really a big deal that he was "Ghost?" She wanted it to be! Why stay away just so her brother could have time? I get letting him cool off, but why does that mean they can't see each other? Their parents were terrible people, so why use it as a threat? Then, the end? Really corny. However, it is a decent book, just needed something different at the end. Would still recommend, but the end isn't the best. On to the next!
August 30, 2025
And… the chase is on! The story of Jace and Melody. Jace is an all star hockey player and Melody has come to stay with her brother who is Jaces best friend. Melody’s father is a Senator , and shes been put on display since puberty. He’s trotted her out and forced her to spend time with men… some 10 yrs older than her believing networking and a possible arranged marriage could bring him further fortune.
When there is a team Halloween party, Jace is thoroughly sick of the puck bunnies and the chronic fatigue that comes from his lifestyle. While the fawn all over him, theres a lone woman at the bar completely unaware of him and his teammates. Intrigued and both masked for the event, he spots Melody goes over and tries to strike up a conversation with her. She quickly puts him in his place and they banter back and forth something he thoroughly enjoys. Before leaving she writes her phone number on his arm and leaves him to wonder if its really her number. Later that evening, he texts her and a friendship/relationship begins.
They continue to text multiple times a day for over 10 months telling each other their hopes and dreams and spilling secrets theyve never told another. They meet again when Melody finally moves in with her brother but have no idea that they’ve been texting each other for months.
This was a good story. Great plot, solid lead characters and overall very enjoyable.
Overall enjoyment: 4/5⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice level: 4/5 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Darkness: ❤️
Angst level: 5/5 ❤️🩹
Plot: 5/5 🗺️
Writing: 5/5 🖊️
Ending: HEA
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
When there is a team Halloween party, Jace is thoroughly sick of the puck bunnies and the chronic fatigue that comes from his lifestyle. While the fawn all over him, theres a lone woman at the bar completely unaware of him and his teammates. Intrigued and both masked for the event, he spots Melody goes over and tries to strike up a conversation with her. She quickly puts him in his place and they banter back and forth something he thoroughly enjoys. Before leaving she writes her phone number on his arm and leaves him to wonder if its really her number. Later that evening, he texts her and a friendship/relationship begins.
They continue to text multiple times a day for over 10 months telling each other their hopes and dreams and spilling secrets theyve never told another. They meet again when Melody finally moves in with her brother but have no idea that they’ve been texting each other for months.
This was a good story. Great plot, solid lead characters and overall very enjoyable.
Overall enjoyment: 4/5⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice level: 4/5 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Darkness: ❤️
Angst level: 5/5 ❤️🩹
Plot: 5/5 🗺️
Writing: 5/5 🖊️
Ending: HEA
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
June 25, 2026
Hockey? Yes please! 🏒🐰👻
One night, Jace meets a girl in a bunny costume while he's rocking a Ghostface mask. Flirty banter? Check. Insane chemistry? Check. Her giving him her number? Also check.
Fast forward 10 months, and they're still talking... except neither one really knows who the other is.
Melody moves in with her hockey-player brother, completely unaware that the ridiculously hot Jace is the same man she's been texting all this time. Jace figures it out pretty quickly, and let me tell you, this man somehow manages to end up in a love triangle... with himself. 😂
Watching him struggle between the guy she knows in real life and the guy she's fallen for through texts was equal parts hilarious, frustrating, and completely entertaining. Every time I wanted to yell, "JUST TELL HER ALREADY!" something else would happen to make the situation even messier.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts. The texting, the tension, the longing, the stolen moments... it all had me hooked. And as someone who can never resist a hockey romance, this one checked all the boxes.
Was I screaming at Jace to come clean? Absolutely. Was I kicking my feet and grinning like an idiot while reading? Also absolutely.
If you love hockey romance, secret identities, texting relationships, and enough tension to make you want to throw your Kindle across the room, then you'll want to pick this one up. I flew through it and had such a good time with these characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now excuse me while I go find my own hockey player who texts me anonymously for 10 months. 😏🏒💕
One night, Jace meets a girl in a bunny costume while he's rocking a Ghostface mask. Flirty banter? Check. Insane chemistry? Check. Her giving him her number? Also check.
Fast forward 10 months, and they're still talking... except neither one really knows who the other is.
Melody moves in with her hockey-player brother, completely unaware that the ridiculously hot Jace is the same man she's been texting all this time. Jace figures it out pretty quickly, and let me tell you, this man somehow manages to end up in a love triangle... with himself. 😂
Watching him struggle between the guy she knows in real life and the guy she's fallen for through texts was equal parts hilarious, frustrating, and completely entertaining. Every time I wanted to yell, "JUST TELL HER ALREADY!" something else would happen to make the situation even messier.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts. The texting, the tension, the longing, the stolen moments... it all had me hooked. And as someone who can never resist a hockey romance, this one checked all the boxes.
Was I screaming at Jace to come clean? Absolutely. Was I kicking my feet and grinning like an idiot while reading? Also absolutely.
If you love hockey romance, secret identities, texting relationships, and enough tension to make you want to throw your Kindle across the room, then you'll want to pick this one up. I flew through it and had such a good time with these characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now excuse me while I go find my own hockey player who texts me anonymously for 10 months. 😏🏒💕
August 26, 2025
Jace went to the Halloween party , He wanted to stay away from women because he had enough but a costume caught his eye a black velvet bunny she was near a bar drinking whiskey, he approached her and went to make her company, he tells her to go home with him but she said no instead she wrote her number on his forearm , than she disappeared.
Melody moved with her brother, she was going to a welcome party to one of her brother’s teammate , after 10 months she still in contact with the ghost costume guy she met at the party,every time she texts him she felt flutter in her stomach .they didn’t know each other’s faces.
When she went downstairs she heard a guy entered to the front door, she went still because he was gorgeous .
Jace since met Bunny the girl he’s texting, ingnores all the women, but his friend brought his sister and can’t take her off his mind.
He proposed to his team coach they should go away at his beach house so can they know more about the knew goalie.
He knew Dominic couldn’t leave his sister alone , he tells to his teammates that his sister is off limits. He tells him to bring her with him.
Three days before they went for the week at his beach house,he remembers that Bunny the girl he was texting showed him a tattoo behind her ear.
An Amazing book that I loved reading
Melody moved with her brother, she was going to a welcome party to one of her brother’s teammate , after 10 months she still in contact with the ghost costume guy she met at the party,every time she texts him she felt flutter in her stomach .they didn’t know each other’s faces.
When she went downstairs she heard a guy entered to the front door, she went still because he was gorgeous .
Jace since met Bunny the girl he’s texting, ingnores all the women, but his friend brought his sister and can’t take her off his mind.
He proposed to his team coach they should go away at his beach house so can they know more about the knew goalie.
He knew Dominic couldn’t leave his sister alone , he tells to his teammates that his sister is off limits. He tells him to bring her with him.
Three days before they went for the week at his beach house,he remembers that Bunny the girl he was texting showed him a tattoo behind her ear.
An Amazing book that I loved reading
August 14, 2025
This is Jace and Melody's story.
Jace is a hockey player who also carves furniture. He's also best friends with Melody's brother.
Melody is the sister of a hockey player and a senator's daughter, and she dreams of owning her own flower shop.
Jace runs into Melody at a Halloween party, and she gives him her number but doesn’t tell him her name. They started messaging each other daily for months, but she still wouldn’t budge on sharing their names or any photos of themselves.
She moves to live with her brother, Jace's best friend and hockey captain, to escape their parents and start a flower shop. When they meet again, they don't recognize each other as the people they've been texting for months. Two obstacles stand in their way: Melody's brother has forbidden his teammates from dating her, and they have to come to terms with who they are to each other all this time.
My thoughts:
It was great to see Melody's brother stepping up to protect her from her parents' plans. I wasn’t a fan of how Jace dealt with everything once he realized who she was, but what he made for her was super sweet.
Jace is a hockey player who also carves furniture. He's also best friends with Melody's brother.
Melody is the sister of a hockey player and a senator's daughter, and she dreams of owning her own flower shop.
Jace runs into Melody at a Halloween party, and she gives him her number but doesn’t tell him her name. They started messaging each other daily for months, but she still wouldn’t budge on sharing their names or any photos of themselves.
She moves to live with her brother, Jace's best friend and hockey captain, to escape their parents and start a flower shop. When they meet again, they don't recognize each other as the people they've been texting for months. Two obstacles stand in their way: Melody's brother has forbidden his teammates from dating her, and they have to come to terms with who they are to each other all this time.
My thoughts:
It was great to see Melody's brother stepping up to protect her from her parents' plans. I wasn’t a fan of how Jace dealt with everything once he realized who she was, but what he made for her was super sweet.
June 17, 2026
Bunny & Ghost - A Perfect Match
I loved Trick Shot! What a fun, sexy, dirty, and sweet read. I was hooked from the very start and stayed hooked throughout. The tension was intense, the spice was spicing but there was also a great storyline involving found family, personal growth, forgiving yourself, taking risks, and love. Jace…whew! I’ll never look at a ghost face mask the same. What a dirty sweetheart. I loved Melody. She held her own and gave it right back to Jace. Lots of great moments between those two. I will say that the behavior of these characters, particularly the hockey team, seemed more like I was reading about college level instead of NHL, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story. Is there a story about Zed? I really enjoyed this mysterious character and would love to read more about him. I’d love to read Dominic’s story as well if there’s one. Read about him falling for someone that makes him lose that tightly held control. I will definitely read more stories from Vitina Rose.
I loved Trick Shot! What a fun, sexy, dirty, and sweet read. I was hooked from the very start and stayed hooked throughout. The tension was intense, the spice was spicing but there was also a great storyline involving found family, personal growth, forgiving yourself, taking risks, and love. Jace…whew! I’ll never look at a ghost face mask the same. What a dirty sweetheart. I loved Melody. She held her own and gave it right back to Jace. Lots of great moments between those two. I will say that the behavior of these characters, particularly the hockey team, seemed more like I was reading about college level instead of NHL, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story. Is there a story about Zed? I really enjoyed this mysterious character and would love to read more about him. I’d love to read Dominic’s story as well if there’s one. Read about him falling for someone that makes him lose that tightly held control. I will definitely read more stories from Vitina Rose.
October 21, 2026
Ten Months of Pining and I Want the Receipts
Trick Shot by Vitina Rose gave me a refreshingly different take on falling in love, and Melody and Jace were such a fun couple to root for!
These two had already met and spent ten months texting, talking, and falling for each other before their official reunion. And when they finally came together? The attraction was already simmering. I loved that their connection started long before the traditional romance kickoff.
But their relationship moved at lightning speed once they were together, and I wanted the receipts! Give me those late night conversations, the flirty texts, the moments when friendship turned into something more. You cannot tell me these two spent ten months falling in love and then leave me out of the best parts!
Still, a fun, sweet romance with a unique setup and characters I really enjoyed. Four stars!
Trick Shot by Vitina Rose gave me a refreshingly different take on falling in love, and Melody and Jace were such a fun couple to root for!
These two had already met and spent ten months texting, talking, and falling for each other before their official reunion. And when they finally came together? The attraction was already simmering. I loved that their connection started long before the traditional romance kickoff.
But their relationship moved at lightning speed once they were together, and I wanted the receipts! Give me those late night conversations, the flirty texts, the moments when friendship turned into something more. You cannot tell me these two spent ten months falling in love and then leave me out of the best parts!
Still, a fun, sweet romance with a unique setup and characters I really enjoyed. Four stars!
August 18, 2025
holy fantasy lived out through a book 😜
I have had a thing for ghost face for a long time. Any TikTok video with a man in abs and a scream mask makes my blood pressure spike. This book? Crossed all the ts and dotted all the I’s of my dirtiest fantasies. I wanted a best friends brothers romance and got so muchhhhh more 😍 if you want the mind blowing, page turning sweet romance? This book has it. If you want the mind blowing crazy spice that only a good “booktok” book has? This book also has it. Just read it! You won’t regret it
I have had a thing for ghost face for a long time. Any TikTok video with a man in abs and a scream mask makes my blood pressure spike. This book? Crossed all the ts and dotted all the I’s of my dirtiest fantasies. I wanted a best friends brothers romance and got so muchhhhh more 😍 if you want the mind blowing, page turning sweet romance? This book has it. If you want the mind blowing crazy spice that only a good “booktok” book has? This book also has it. Just read it! You won’t regret it
August 19, 2025
I love Vitina Roses writing and story style. Jace a Melody's story was so good. The banter in the first chapter had me grinning. I love that he flirts while's she use quick wit. It makes the interactions so fun. They way the meet and how the story unfolded had me dying to read more. I also had me curious about other players in the books so I hope we learn more about Dom and Zed. Look forward to more in The series. If you like this book definitely read her LA Panthers series those guys stole my heart.
May 24, 2026
Sizzling!
Really enjoyed this story. From the unique way Jace and Melody “met”, to their text relationship, to, ultimately, how their love story played out, there really wasn’t a part of this book I didn’t like. I thought the author did a good job with different friendships and relationships between the teammates. She has the beginning of what could be a very steamy series here if that’s what she decides to do. If she does, count me in!
Really enjoyed this story. From the unique way Jace and Melody “met”, to their text relationship, to, ultimately, how their love story played out, there really wasn’t a part of this book I didn’t like. I thought the author did a good job with different friendships and relationships between the teammates. She has the beginning of what could be a very steamy series here if that’s what she decides to do. If she does, count me in!
June 1, 2026
color me intrigued
This book was hard to put down. Great character development and involvement of multiple characters. Great emotional arch. Amazing tension and plot build. The mental imagery of the environment wasn’t bad either. After struggling for months to find a decent book, this one hit all the marks and I read it in a single day. Kept me up far past my bedtime, which doesn’t happen often anymore.
This book was hard to put down. Great character development and involvement of multiple characters. Great emotional arch. Amazing tension and plot build. The mental imagery of the environment wasn’t bad either. After struggling for months to find a decent book, this one hit all the marks and I read it in a single day. Kept me up far past my bedtime, which doesn’t happen often anymore.
August 16, 2025
Bunny and Ghost are creating a book filled with spicy slow burn tension, chemistry, hidden identities, connection, late night conversations/confessions, all the emotions, forbidden feelings and love.
Absolute page turner!.
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Absolute page turner!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 21, 2025
I absolutely looked this book. I did not want to put it down. The storyline was amazing. Jace and Melody were hot and spicy. The mixture of tropes really made this book amazing. The tension between these two was insane. This book had a little bit of everything. Another 5 star read from Vitina Rose. Well done. I highly recommend!
August 24, 2025
This was a story of two vulnerable people being seen for who they are behind the daily facade. I was hooked from their first masked encounter. The banter between Ghost and Bunny fueled the tension build. I did feel like the long stretch and angst before the reveal could have been shortened but that is a me thing. New author for me and I will look forward to reading more.
September 10, 2025
Hockey stories are so good and Jace and Melody’s story definitely keeps it going. This is another story that included text chats and I enjoy those. They bring more light and fun to the story. This was such a great read you won’t want to put it down.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 13, 2025
unexpected
I went into this book blind , just seeing the title for brothers best friend these are my all time fave tropes! Jace and melody though?!! IWAS NOT EXPECTING THIS . Girl whew it’s hot in all the right places and will definitely have your emotions clinging . Let’s just say this author has gained a new follower
I went into this book blind , just seeing the title for brothers best friend these are my all time fave tropes! Jace and melody though?!! IWAS NOT EXPECTING THIS . Girl whew it’s hot in all the right places and will definitely have your emotions clinging . Let’s just say this author has gained a new follower
November 19, 2025
This was actually really fun and different! I enjoyed reading it, and I thought the set up for the romance was very unique, which was well, fun! I also really enjoyed the moment where the brother finds out because well, the couple fight back, which was nice to read!!! It got a little tedious in the middle, so it could've been shorter a little bit, but well, overall, I liked the book!
March 7, 2026
Love This Trope
Not usually a fan of sports books but love the brother's best friends\off limits sister trope. She did both well. Jace is not what you expect. Melody is just what you expect. Dom is an alphahole and wtf is Zed's deal? First book by this author but probably not the last.
Not usually a fan of sports books but love the brother's best friends\off limits sister trope. She did both well. Jace is not what you expect. Melody is just what you expect. Dom is an alphahole and wtf is Zed's deal? First book by this author but probably not the last.
June 4, 2026
A LOVE TOO BIG TO IGNORE
An encounter not to be forgotten but life changing. The Halloween party that changed their lives forever. This is a great fast moving love story giving you what motivates several key players both on and off the ice. A glimpse of the interrelationships of the team
An encounter not to be forgotten but life changing. The Halloween party that changed their lives forever. This is a great fast moving love story giving you what motivates several key players both on and off the ice. A glimpse of the interrelationships of the team
August 16, 2025
Her Ghost
Masks hid their identity but not their attraction and desire. They’ve been sexting for months which adds jet fuel to the fire. Ghost and Bunny! What happens when someone real comes into play for both of them? What happens if it’s them?! Pure bliss!!
Masks hid their identity but not their attraction and desire. They’ve been sexting for months which adds jet fuel to the fire. Ghost and Bunny! What happens when someone real comes into play for both of them? What happens if it’s them?! Pure bliss!!
August 17, 2025
Loved it
Loved this so much. Brothers best friend is done so much. I love that this wasn’t typical for that trope. While some aspects were predictable overall it was a great story and not the typical plot.
Loved this so much. Brothers best friend is done so much. I love that this wasn’t typical for that trope. While some aspects were predictable overall it was a great story and not the typical plot.
November 9, 2025
I have to say, I do love the hockey romance genre. Ice hockey is not a national sport in the UK but maybe it should be.
A slightly different take on the brother's best friend trope, not sure it was quite my thing, but it was a good story.
A slightly different take on the brother's best friend trope, not sure it was quite my thing, but it was a good story.
July 9, 2026
need more!
Please write a story for Zed, plzzz
Your story lines are so good, I can’t put it down until it’s finished
You could even do another story on melody & Jace. His character was fantastic!
Please write a story for Zed, plzzz
Your story lines are so good, I can’t put it down until it’s finished
You could even do another story on melody & Jace. His character was fantastic!
July 22, 2026
Loved it
So far, I have loved every book this author has written. She makes me laugh out loud and smile and feel stressed out. You really get to know the characters and care about them. I’m gonna continue to read her stuff.
So far, I have loved every book this author has written. She makes me laugh out loud and smile and feel stressed out. You really get to know the characters and care about them. I’m gonna continue to read her stuff.
August 20, 2025
Really liked this. Loved the characters and the story was refreshing. Kept me interested and kept things exciting. 🥰
September 19, 2025
Weird formatting
The thing I disliked the most was the formatting. Too many spaces. Overall a good story, with plenty of spice.
The thing I disliked the most was the formatting. Too many spaces. Overall a good story, with plenty of spice.
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