The Hotshot

By: Piper Rayne

Narrated by: JF Harding, CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton, Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Erin Mallon, Willa Jaymes, Meg Sylvan, Austin Stone

Raising my cousin’s three kids wasn’t in my five-year plan.

Actually, it wasn’t in any plan.

One minute I’m a single labor and delivery nurse living a quiet life and the next, I’m navigating guardianship hearings, meltdowns, and homework I’m pretty sure requires a math degree.

Enter Hayes Carlisle.

My best friend’s older brother.

Chicago Colts newest catcher.

And the man I once kissed and immediately pretended I didn’t.

So, when the custody battle I’ve been dreading becomes a reality, I shouldn’t be surprised that Hayes swoops in with a wild idea—a fake relationship. According to him, pretending we’re together will polish his image and prove to the court I’m not taking on an instant family alone.

But pretending to be Hayes’ girlfriend is a terrible idea.

Because he remembers how to make me laugh.

Because he looks at me like our kiss wasn’t a one-time mistake.

Because the kids start asking him to read bedtime stories.

Because my heart starts wanting things my life doesn’t have room for.

I can manage the chaos. I can fight for these kids.

But pretending not to fall for Hayes Carlisle?

That might be the one thing I can’t do.

©2026 Piper Rayne Inc. (P)2026 Piper Rayne Inc.

Fantastic new series to love

It was fantastic new beginning. Love all the banter and romance in here. The friendship, the teammates are the best. Can’t wait for all their stories and can’t wait for the next book. Congratulations on another amazing book.

Very sweet

This is a sweet story with not a lot of antagonistic stuff going on. Just enough to keep the story interesting. I like the sweet happy stories.

Great full cast

This book and audio was beyond sweet and fantastic. I loved the full cast, It really brought the story to life. So excited for the rest of the series

Sweet friends-to-lovers sports romance

I have to say that I love the narrators for The Hot Shot. Both the lead characters and the side characters were distinctly unique, which makes for a great listening experience. And the two lead voices were perfection. (Color me "impressed" with Bluenose Audio.)

Having read a number of Piper Rayne books before this one, I was not at all surprised by the quality of the storytelling. Her writing is easy to recommend. And The Hot Shot did not disappoint. It's a solid standalone, and yet I am ready to read/hear Callie's story now.

Such an amazing book with an incredible full cast narration!!

This book and audiobook were beyond incredible! Piper Rayne did an amazing job writing this story! It was absolutely perfect! Leighton and Hayes were soo well written and perfect for each other! I loved that they were friends their whole lives and secretly wanted more with eachother. Hayes is the perfect book boyfriend! I loved the found family in this book! It could not have been written any better!
The full cast audiobook narration was beyond incredible! The narrators did such an amazing job bringing this book and their characters to life! I highly highly recommend this book and audiobook, you will not be disappointed!