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Trick Shot
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Expected 31 May 26Searching for something to read after Heated Rivalry? Look no further – you will love Trick Shot! 🏒Closeted NHL captain Nick Tiernan has always played it safe. He’s responsible for leading his team to victory—and that’s all that matters.
Then Matt bursts into Nick’s world. Charismatic, openly gay, and gorgeous, Matt is the frontman of a rock band whose queer euphoria lights up every stage he steps on. Their chemistry is impossible to ignore, even as Matt challenges everything Nick thought he knew about himself.
Their secret dates soon spark something more thrilling than either of them expected. But with Nick’s career hanging in the balance and the conservative hockey world watching his every move, can Nick risk it all for a love as thrilling and unpredictable as the game itself?
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You won’t want to miss this one! Perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, Emily Rath, and Chelsea Curto, be prepared to fall in love with Nick and Matt in 2026 🎤🏒
Then Matt bursts into Nick’s world. Charismatic, openly gay, and gorgeous, Matt is the frontman of a rock band whose queer euphoria lights up every stage he steps on. Their chemistry is impossible to ignore, even as Matt challenges everything Nick thought he knew about himself.
Their secret dates soon spark something more thrilling than either of them expected. But with Nick’s career hanging in the balance and the conservative hockey world watching his every move, can Nick risk it all for a love as thrilling and unpredictable as the game itself?
⛸️⛸️⛸️
You won’t want to miss this one! Perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, Emily Rath, and Chelsea Curto, be prepared to fall in love with Nick and Matt in 2026 🎤🏒
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Expected publication May 31, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A hockey player and a rock star. SAY NO MORE! The marketing lady at HarperCollins really knows how to clock the target audience.
I sat down to squeak in a little reading time between doing other things and accidentally finished the entire book. So sorry to everything and everyone I neglected during this time frame. 😅😅
We follow Nick who is captain for the Nevada Dragons hockey team. And also gay, which we know is a combo that results in hiding parts of himself from the world.
Enter Matt. The gorgeous emo rocker. Unlike Nick, Matt is openly gay and gives no bothers.
When Matt’s band, Sticks+Stones, attends one of Nicks games, he is invited to meet the band. Nick immediately has cartoon heart eyes for Matt.
And thus we begin.
Nick with his conflict of being terrified at the backlash him being would likely cause him, fear of not having his contract renewed, but wanting Matt, taking stolen, private moments to be with him while also feeling like he doesn’t want to try to force Matt back into the closet and a life of secrecy. Matt is so patient and supportive of whatever Nick needs and wants to feel safe and comfortable because he simply wants Nick in whatever way that looks like.
The absolute heart break I felt when Nick resigned to himself he would not be able to have his career and Matt.
The story is emotional and sweet. It was wonderful.
We need story’s like this and Heated Rivalry to help bring this issue to light so it can become a closed chapter in the sports world. It is 2026, no one should care about someone else’s sexuality, jock or otherwise. Actually I vote for more kissing at the boy aquarium.
Respectfully, a hockey fan (Go Penguins) AND overgrown emo kid.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinions are my own.
I sat down to squeak in a little reading time between doing other things and accidentally finished the entire book. So sorry to everything and everyone I neglected during this time frame. 😅😅
We follow Nick who is captain for the Nevada Dragons hockey team. And also gay, which we know is a combo that results in hiding parts of himself from the world.
Enter Matt. The gorgeous emo rocker. Unlike Nick, Matt is openly gay and gives no bothers.
When Matt’s band, Sticks+Stones, attends one of Nicks games, he is invited to meet the band. Nick immediately has cartoon heart eyes for Matt.
And thus we begin.
Nick with his conflict of being terrified at the backlash him being would likely cause him, fear of not having his contract renewed, but wanting Matt, taking stolen, private moments to be with him while also feeling like he doesn’t want to try to force Matt back into the closet and a life of secrecy. Matt is so patient and supportive of whatever Nick needs and wants to feel safe and comfortable because he simply wants Nick in whatever way that looks like.
The absolute heart break I felt when Nick resigned to himself he would not be able to have his career and Matt.
The story is emotional and sweet. It was wonderful.
We need story’s like this and Heated Rivalry to help bring this issue to light so it can become a closed chapter in the sports world. It is 2026, no one should care about someone else’s sexuality, jock or otherwise. Actually I vote for more kissing at the boy aquarium.
Respectfully, a hockey fan (Go Penguins) AND overgrown emo kid.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC
4.5⭐
Do you ever read a book description and think "yup that was written specifically for me"? Because that was my exact thought process when this book ended up in my inbox. Two of my top favorite types of romance books to read are hockey romances and rockstar romances, so a book that is both? Sold. Immediately. Take all my money.
The book itself did not disappoint! I read the entire thing in like an hour. This story follows the relationship between hockey star Nick and band frontman Matt and while you get the usual "closeted athlete/secret relationship" angst it didn't make the book feel too heavy. The only negative of this book (to me) was the level of miscommunication but that's not like a dealbreaker.
All the characters felt really well done to me and I don't think I even have a favorite (but like gun to my head need to choose it would probably be Casey)
Overall was a great reading experience and I definitely can't wait to see whatever else the author decides to write.
4.5⭐
Do you ever read a book description and think "yup that was written specifically for me"? Because that was my exact thought process when this book ended up in my inbox. Two of my top favorite types of romance books to read are hockey romances and rockstar romances, so a book that is both? Sold. Immediately. Take all my money.
The book itself did not disappoint! I read the entire thing in like an hour. This story follows the relationship between hockey star Nick and band frontman Matt and while you get the usual "closeted athlete/secret relationship" angst it didn't make the book feel too heavy. The only negative of this book (to me) was the level of miscommunication but that's not like a dealbreaker.
All the characters felt really well done to me and I don't think I even have a favorite (but like gun to my head need to choose it would probably be Casey)
Overall was a great reading experience and I definitely can't wait to see whatever else the author decides to write.
March 10, 2026
Received as an ARC from NetGalley.
I am obsessed!
The entire time I was reading this book I had a smile on my face. Well, apart from when my heart hurt for the turmoil Nick was going through.
Absolutely adore Nick and Matt. They are so well suited as a couple and bring out the best in each other.
There were times when everything was up in the air but they had the support from friends and loved ones to persevere.
Such an enjoyable story with an amazing plot.
Everyone needs to read this.
I am obsessed!
The entire time I was reading this book I had a smile on my face. Well, apart from when my heart hurt for the turmoil Nick was going through.
Absolutely adore Nick and Matt. They are so well suited as a couple and bring out the best in each other.
There were times when everything was up in the air but they had the support from friends and loved ones to persevere.
Such an enjoyable story with an amazing plot.
Everyone needs to read this.
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