Shoot Your Shot

Lexi LaFleur Brown’s debut novel, Shoot Your Shot, is a heart-stealing, slow-burn romance that’s impossible to put down and even harder not to fall for. From the moment Jaylen “JJ” Jones and Lucy cross paths, their chemistry leaps off the page. Whether it’s an over a wishbone tattoo or the mysterious pull of lucky number 13, you’re left wondering: who will fall first? And more importantly, will Lucy remain just a good luck charm, or become the girl you FaceTime after every game and fall asleep thinking about? Jaylen, or “Jay” as Lucy affectionately calls him, is a magnetic presence — charming, layered, and quietly vulnerable beneath his hockey star exterior. His journey on and off the ice gives his character depth and heart, and watching him open up is as rewarding as a game-winning goal. Lucy is equally compelling — an aspiring artist navigating complicated family dynamics, close friendships, and the unexpected thrill of falling for someone who sees her fully. Her world is colorful, grounded, and real and one you can’t help but want to step into. With witty banter, tender moments, and emotional depth, Shoot Your Shot is more than just a romance — it’s a story about connection, timing, and the courage to take your shot, even when it feels like the odds are against you. A stellar debut that leaves you rooting hard for Jay and Lucy from page one. New author, Lexi, is one to watch and I cannot wait for the puck to drop again! X, Tiffany

Lucy has daddy issues. Her father ruined her chances at becoming a successful painter when he didn’t show up to her senior art showcase in college. From then on, Lucy declared to never paint again. Now she is on the road to pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship. But she’s not doing a great job… Jaylen Jones was the first Black player to go 1st overall in the NHL draft. But now he’s struggling to find a team who will sign him. After his childhood friend Cam passed away, Jaylen’s play declined tremendously and fans started to turn on him. When the two have a one night stand, they believe they’ll never see each other again. Until Jaylen receives a call that the Seattle Rainiers are giving him a spot on the team. When he shows up to practice, he sees Lucy. After several encounters with her leading to great success on the ice, Jaylen’s superstitions get the best of him (as many hockey players do). He proposes that Lucy be his good luck charm by sending good luck texts before every game in return for free tickets to games and he will help her friend, Maya with her LGBTQ+ charity events. As a queer hockey fan and a fan of Lexi’s TikTok content, I thoroughly enjoyed Lexi LaFleur Brown’s debut hockey romance. The majority of hockey romances lack diversity and seem to only stick to Achellian romances. Shoot Your Shot defies the romance genre, having a bisexual FMC, queer side characters as well as a Black love interest. Written in dual perspective, we learn about each character’s…

This is a decent story with some funny lines. I’m willing to read more books by her.

I was waiting all day for it to be delivered and I finally got it went home and I started reading the first couple of pages so far I’m enjoying it. Cudos to the author telling her I can’t wait for her book and she can’t wait for mine to come out thaks LEXI

⭐️⭐️⭐️.⭐️(3.5)/🌶️ There’s a lot of good hockey quotes I could pull from this one, and it would probably reflect my feelings as a fan watching the playoffs unfold right now. The book itself was a bit to get through, but I actually liked Jaylen and Lucy together, and I loved Jaylen’s character growth a lot more. I really liked how his character developed and addressed the mental health struggles he was going through, and I loved how it all worked out for him in the end. As for Lucy, I wasn’t completely convinced that she changed for the better, and I felt like Jaylen loved her a lot more than she did even when the happy ending came. The spice was kinda meh. They did it early on since this was a ONS, but the scenes were too rushed to be enjoyable. I think the spice was like one paragraph later on in the story, and it just didn’t feel like enough. Overall, it was a good attempt at a first book published from this author, but it really felt like it was missing something that made it special. I recommend this if you’re looking for a mature hockey romance, a meet-cute, one night stand, black cat x golden retriever type, and mental health topics including anxiety and depression.