Hat Trick: A Novel (Volume 4) — Chelsea Curto Paperback
Hat Trick: A Novel (Volume 4) is the fourth book in Chelsea Curto’s DC Stars hockey romance series. This paperback follows professional hockey player Riley Mitchell and athletic trainer Lexi Armstrong as a friends-with-benefits arrangement develops alongside Riley’s adjustment to life after an amputation.
At a glance
- Hockey romance focused on a professional player and the team’s athletic trainer.
- The story follows Riley as he adjusts to life after an accident and amputation.
- The listing describes full-colour character art and a bonus chapter in this paperback edition.
Reference price: $26.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The central relationship combines workplace tension with Riley’s personal and athletic recovery.
- A substantial 528-page print length allows room for the romance and character development.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Series | DC Stars |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Publication date | Nov. 10 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668265314 |
| Weight listed | 408 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.49 x 3.05 x 20.96 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a contemporary hockey romance with a friends-with-benefits premise.
- Readers interested in stories about relationships, character growth and adjusting to life after a life-changing injury.
- Readers following the DC Stars series who want its fourth volume.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone story without series context, or those who prefer romance without steamy content.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the story as emotionally engaging and humorous, with readers responding to the characters, plot, character development and mental-health representation. That reported response may appeal to buyers looking for relationship-focused character growth alongside the hockey-romance premise. The feedback summary is positive, but it does not establish that every reader will respond the same way.
Positive themes
- The customer feedback summary highlights emotional impact and humour.
- Readers are reported to appreciate the characters, plot and character development.
- The mental-health representation is described as naturally integrated.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hat Trick about?
It follows Riley Mitchell, a professional hockey player adjusting to life after an accident and amputation, and Lexi Armstrong, the athletic trainer helping him. Their no-strings arrangement grows more complicated.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as volume four of Chelsea Curto’s DC Stars series.
What edition details are listed?
The listing describes a paperback with full-colour character art and a bonus chapter. It gives a print length of 528 pages.
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