This speculative historical meets hockey romance was a surprisingly entertaining read. I initially requested it because I thought it was a Pride & Prejudice retelling. It isn't, BUT Jane Austen herself is a featured character, so I wasn't too upset by the initial confusion. Tucker was really sweet, and I feel like Riley did a good job handling the inherent knowledge/power imbalance within the relationship so that it didn't end up becoming uncomfortable for me as a reader.

When I saw this book, I was like my two favorite things-- hockey romances and regency romances. Cute concept but it just didn't grab me like I hoped. The only hockey part was the fact that Tuck was a goalie. The characters just fell flat and I struggled to get through it.

3-3.5 stars

I was instantly intrigued when I heard the premise for Puck & Prejudice. Who can resist a historical romance with a time travel twist? Admittedly, it was a little strange to have contemporary words mixed in (I don't think I would have handled things quite as well as Lizzie and her friends), but this was a cute read that was also quite a bit steamier than I was expecting *fans self* I really liked how the relationship between Tucker and Lizzy evolved and there are lots of great tropes in this one - marriage of convenience, forced proximity, only one bed, praise kink, found family, etc.

Yes, I had to suspend my disbelief regarding the time travel aspect, but it was an entertaining idea and I enjoyed the Jane Austen cameos and mentions. I also loved that both main characters ultimately held onto and pursued their own dreams, even knowing it would lead to heartbreak. The ending didn't make the most sense and I just don't see how that can work, but if I can believe a hockey player can go back in time to 1812, fall in love after a marriage of convenience plan, meet/help Jane Austen, and then come back to present day, then I can believe that ending lol

I read the ebook and listened to the audiobook of Puck and Prejudice and thought that Will Damron did a wonderful job voicing all of the characters. Sometimes male narrators make the female voices sound so unbearably high pitched that I abandon the audiobook, but I was pleasantly surprised by Damron's performance.

Audiobook Review
Overall 4 stars
Performance 4 stars
Story 3-3.5 stars

CW: cancer (past), grief, car crash, coma/hospitalization, parental estrangement

*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

I will admit that the cover and synopsis of Puck & Prejudice attracted me to read it. Additionally, I haven’t read any books by Lia Riley yet, and I always enjoy discovering new authors. It did take me a bit to get into reading Puck & Prejudice. The writing style is a little different than I’m used to, but I’m sure I could get used to it once I read more books from Lia Riley.

I enjoyed the premise of Puck & Prejudice. The story revolves around a professional hockey player named Tuck Taylor, who unexpectedly travels back in time. There, he meets the author Jane Austen, who is in the middle of writing a novel, as well as Jane’s friend, Lizzy Wooddash, who Tuck ends up falling in love with.

Tuck quickly realizes that he is out of place in the past, with his modern ways and appearance, but he adjusts to it thanks to Lizzy and her friends. Meanwhile, Lizzy is determined to help him return to his time. However, she has her own dilemma: her family and society expect her to marry. To alleviate the pressure, she proposes a temporary marriage to Tuck, the stranger from the future, to which he agrees. It’s not like he’ll be around forever, which means she’ll get to enjoy the life of a widower and have all the freedoms that come with it. As they spend more time together, they get to know each other better.

I found it to be an enjoyable read, but it didn’t captivate my attention as much as I had hoped, which was a bummer. I appreciated reading the tropes of Marriage of Convenience and One Bed. I always enjoy the One Bed trope and the characters’ reactions when they discover they have to share a bed. While I liked both characters, I felt their chemistry was lacking at times. There are some steamy moments in the book, but I wouldn’t describe it as spicy. This is just my personal opinion, and everyone’s definition of spice varies.

The HEA for both characters was satisfying and enjoyable to read. However, the conclusion felt a bit rushed. Despite that, it was still a fun read overall. I just wish I could have enjoyed it more. I give it a rating of 3.25 stars and would still recommend it. Just because I gave it a low rating doesn’t mean that other readers won’t enjoy it more.

I have to admit that I’ve never read a Jane Austen novel, but I have seen the movies based on her work. I should make an effort to read her books eventually, as friends have recommended them to me. Right now, I’m on a kick for Contemporary and Paranormal Romance, which is why I haven’t read many Historical novels. However, my mood might change in the future.

Single/Dual POV: Dual POV (Third Person)

Standalone or Part of Series: Standalone.

Would I recommend this book? Yes. I would suggest this book to those who have read Lia Riley’s works before and who enjoy Time Travel Romance.

What to Expect:
✔️Historical/Regency Romance
✔️Time Travel Romance
✔️Marriage of Convenience
✔️One Bed
✔️Hockey Player Hero
✔️Author/Writer Heroine

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review this! I love all things Hockey AND Pride and Prejudice, so to have them both as one?! ~Per-fec-tion~.

From the author of Mister Hockey comes a sizzling marriage of convenience romance between a pro hockey player who accidentally travels back in time to Regency Era England and the brazen contemporary of Jane Austen he just can’t help but fall for…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a modern single man in possession of a hockey jersey may be exactly what a Regency woman needs to avoid the shackles of marriage...
Goalie for the Austin Regals, Tucker Taylor is benched due to health issues. So he decides to visit his sister in England. But an accidental plunge into an icy pond thrusts him back to 1812 where he comes face to face with a captivating blue-eyed woman who regards him as if he’s grown two heads.
Lizzy Wooddash dreams of a life surrounded by books, engaging conversation, the presence of literary icons like Jane Austen, and... nary a husband in sight. But in Regency England, only widows like her cousin Georgie enjoy freedom and solitary pursuits, unencumbered by expectations. The only way to quickly become a widow is by marrying a dying man or killing a perfectly healthy one, neither of which Lizzy desires.
A visitor from the future might just be the husband of her dreams. Once married, they can figure out how to return Tucker to his proper time, and his absence—aka death—will make Lizzy the widow she always dreamed of becoming. Yet as sparks ignite, they soon realize that matters of the heart rarely adhere to carefully laid plans. Can their love stand the test of time, or will Lizzy get exactly what she wanted...as well as a broken heart?

I appreciate the opportunity to read this title and thank you to Avon for providing me with an eARC, however I am prioritizing other books on my list at this time. I will amend my review to reflect my thoughts, should I read this book in the future.

Hockey romance meets historical romance? Okay I'll bite! MMC Tuck has an accident and wakes up in the 1800s. He meets the FMC Lizzy who just happens to be BFFs with the Jan Austen. I really enjoyed this book!

This was my first time enjoying a *historical* romance. I usually shy away but the premise was very interesting. I loved the connection between the two and the historical setting didn’t quite bother me as much as it usually does.

Thank you to Avon and Harper, and NetGalley for a ARC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was my series book by Lia Riley, and I loved it! Technically it’s a hockey romance, but with the regency era added in, made for such a fun and unique romance story! Tucker & Lizzy were so much fun as the main characters and I really enjoyed their story!

This was such a fun and fluffy historical romance! Definitely worth the read if you're in the mood for something campy.

This was an excellent book!! I enjoyed the character development as well as how the plot was developed throughout the story. The author was able to to do a good job with all aspects of the story. I would recommend to others.

This book is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and time-travel absurdity. When a modern-day hockey player crashes into a lake and wakes up in Regency-era England, hilarity ensues as he navigates 1812 and meets sweet Lizzy. Their chemistry is swoony, the banter is laugh-out-loud funny, and the mix of modern and historical elements is cleverly balanced. While it’s not a deeply thought-provoking read, the clever resolution and whimsical premise make it a thoroughly enjoyable escape. Perfect for anyone looking for a light, entertaining story full of charm and heart.

A fun regency time travel book, we follow Tucker (modern hockey player) and Lizzy (regency darling and friend to Jane Austen) as they try and achieve both of their goals-- let Lizzy be an unmarried woman in the 1800s, and let Tucker return home to his time.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Y’all - as soon as I saw the premise for this book I knew I had to request it. Like regency era meets thirsty hockey book - sounds like a fun and wild ride. And it definitely was something. I will say I expected to laugh more while reading this book, but the story took itself more seriously than I thought it would. Either way the main couple was still pretty cute and I just have to give the author points for creativity, it was a truly original concept that’s for sure. Overall 3/5 stars - not a total page turner but still a decent read!

Thank you so much to Avon Books and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this one!

This was one of those laugh out loud books where it just made you giggle about the premise - a present day hockey player goes back in time to Regency Era England and he meets sweet Lizzy. Laugh out loud moments, silly banter, and just the sheer absurdity of the hockey player in regency England is enough to make even the dullest person enjoy this storyline. Definitely not a deep book that provokes depth of thinking, but one that is silly as it is swoony. Loved reading this one!

Never thought I needed a regency-time traveling-hockey romance until I read Puck and Prejudice. Tucker Taylor, a professional hockey player, takes a quick trip to England to visit his sister while she studies abroad. In an effort to avoid an unfortunate event, Tucker ends up plunging himself into a pond only to end up in 1812 when rising to the surface. This is where he first encounters Lizzy Wooddash, a spinster who would rather focus on her writing than on finding a husband. Together, they must figure out how to send Tuck back to his time while helping Lizzie avoid the marriage mart.

This was such a cozy and entertaining story!! I absolutely loved the characters and how well-developed they were. It was such a relief that Tuck and Lizzy were able to communicate all throughout and truly worked as a team to sort out various challenges. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with the time travel twist but was pleasantly surprised with how it was explained in the book. This was my first Lia Riley book and I look forward to reading more of her work.

This was a combination that absolutely did not work for me -- every character was a hyperbole and I didn't believe the romance, even with the ridiculous characters.

This is a lovely time travel romance.
Is it realistic? Nope. But it is lots of fun!
I loved the interactions between our main characters. I really did not see how these two could have an happily ever after with them being from different time periods. But the author gave us a good ending

I loved the premise but after the first chapter or two I expected to really dislike this. Completely wrong--I loved it so much more than I ever could have expected. It had just the right blend of modern and period sentiments, a nice touch of humor, and the resolution to the time travel plot device was clever and satisfying! Lots of fun.

Really enjoyed this interesting take on time travel romance. The hockey aspect is really not that big of a motivator in this story so if you’re looking for hockey romance I would look elsewhere but if you’re looking for a heartwarming time travel romance this is definitely it! I fell in love with Tucker and Lizzy and their chemistry is transcendent!