This was such a mixed bag. I liked the premise, though I wasn't actually into the love story element of it. It felt like two worlds that stayed two worlds instead of coming together. An interesting thought, but not one that worked for me.

Regency centered time travel romance. I was drawn to it because it related to Jane Austen and I've not read many romances with sports characters as leads. Hockey and Jane Austen? Had to check it out.

I enjoyed the book--it was entertaining to have the male MC, who is quite unfamiliar with literature or Regency period, get thrown back to that time and in the orbit of Jane Austen herself.

It's a very creative premise. Tucker is sweet as an MC and Lizzy is a fun and feisty lead character. The secondary characters are very minor and somewhat two dimensional.

Each of the main characters has endured hardship prior to their meeting and that informs their world view and actions. There is some character development but not significant amount. Sexual tension is evident between the characters but some parts are a bit cringey as far as the dialogue, especially during the sex scenes.

Some cute tropes and an interesting time travel situation. It's got an HEA resolution.

Lia Riley succeeded in writing a lovely time travel romance! While there were a few time travel logistics that took me out of the story, I overall enjoyed it because I have never seen time travel presented in quite this way. Imagine a professional American hockey player showing up in Regency era England! The plot and characters were well developed and likable! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel-good romance with exciting fantasy/sci-fi plot twists. The special cameo elevated this book and made me feel more invested in the present-day story, though time there is limited.

I was very intrigued by this book description! A time travel romance mixed with Pride and Prejudice? Sign me up!

And overall... I did enjoy it! It's a fun and relatively quick book to make it through so it's not too much of an investment.

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Harper Collins for this copy of "Puck and Prejudice."

I was drawn to this book because
1) it's a Jane Austen re-telling
2) it has time travel
3) but it's the GUY who is thrown back into Regency England and has to adapt and find a way back.

The story was so creative and entertaining with memorable, charming characters (both current AND Regency),

So Tucker is a goalie for a professional hockey team, visiting his sister in Bath, and has a car accident where he's trapped under the ice. When he wakes, guess where/when he is?

LIzzy is staying with her friends Georgie and Jane (think you might know her?) when she stumbles across Tucker.

The story is very sweet and funny and you'll be rooting for Lizzy and Tucker, as you realize that even after 200 years, some relationship dynamics really don't change much.

Absolutely loved the premise of this book and found it enjoyable! It was a little cringey in parts, but still cute and funny.

I had a very, very fun time with this book. It was SO incredibly silly that it was easy to pick up after a long day at work and slip into the world of regency hockey. Regency hockey? Hockey with a regency air? Jane Austenified hockey pads? It's hard to find the correct way to describe the sheer glee that I felt when I saw two of my favorite worlds colliding -- and the glee that persisted as I read through the story.

The author has, perhaps, gained a lifetime fan.

All my thanks to both Netgalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read and review this ARC!

Cannot possibly explain how much this book - a mix of hockey romance and historical romance - was literally made for me. A perfect blend of my two favorite romance tropes! I would absolutely recommend this to both hockey lovers and historical lovers!

When you read a romance book, you don't often find yourself crying at the end and reflecting on your life. This is only the second romance book I've cried at from what I can remember. The ending of the book and the idea of love being such a large force in these characters' lives was something that I was pleasantly surprised by.

I did find myself frustrated with the characters and the pacing of the book in the middle, though, and I felt like I couldn't love the male protagonist as much as I should have, which is why the book received 4 stars from me.

Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley is a fun, flirty, and delightful sports romance that puts a fresh spin on a classic tale. The story follows the witty and independent Charlotte, who finds herself entangled with a charming but infuriating hockey player, who also happens to be her biggest rival. The chemistry between them is electric, and Riley’s writing is filled with humor, tension, and just the right amount of swoon-worthy moments. Fans of enemies-to-lovers tropes and sports romance will love this lighthearted, yet emotionally satisfying read. It’s a perfect blend of fun, romance, and a little bit of rivalry to keep you hooked until the very end.

A quick and fun read! Tuck and Lizzy are great characters that have you rooting for a happy ending. This book checks all the boxes from hilarious meet cute, time travel, and spice.

Is anyone surprised that this was good? It's hockey and Pride and Prejudice. I loved the characters and the romance. It grabs you pretty quickly and you remain interested for most of the plot. The only reason it's not five stars for me is because I'm stingy and reserve it for only my absolute favorites. But this is a very fun, easy book to read.

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars! Thank you so much to Netgalley and Lia Riley for an ARC copy of this book. It was such a cute, fun read. I haven't read a romance with a time traveling premise like this one before and it was well written in my opinion. I really enjoyed the modern view in the England 1800's. I didn't find this to be the best romance I have ever read, but it was definitely entertaining and the smut was pretty on point in my opinion.

Tuck wrecks his car into a pond and when he awakes, he finds himself stuck in 1800's England. He meets Lizzy, a woman of the 1800's who does not want to marry a man who would take all her money and limit her pursuits. After some discussion, they decide to marry in the 1800 time frame that Tuck seems to be stuck in so that Lizzy can have a husband, but when Tuck needs to go back to his present life, they will fake his death so she can be come a widow and he can go free. Of course, they do end up falling in love and things get complicated on how they will continue with their journey in each others realms.

Again, this was not like any other time traveling romance I had read before and I really enjoyed it for what it was. It was entertaining, witty, and sexy.

Ok... this author combining a historical romance with a hockey player...

GOLDDDDD!

It was warm, adorable, steamy and extremely funny and I loved every single minute of it!

Lizzy and Tucker’s banter was so heartwarming and fun and the plot was fast and delicious.

If you are looking for a romcom and dreaming of some Bridgerton vibes with a sexy hockey player, this is the one for you!

This book wasn't for me at this time. It started off interesting, but not enough to catch my attention.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved Puck and Prejudice. The plot was so unique to me. A full review will be posted soon when I'm on my laptop.

I wasn’t sure what kind of book I was getting when I started to read this one - it’s an ice hockey romance set primarily in Regency England. It has an interesting concept, and the time traveling was well described and actually made sense! The book definitely requires the reader to suspend belief but it’s a fun read nevertheless.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A hockey player who ends up in 1812 England? Sure why not. This was campy and silly but good escapist fun. This was hard to get into for me at first. Tuck was a gem and I really liked Lizzie but this really isn’t a hockey romance and not my favorite time travel romance. That being said the Jane Austen retelling comp was not really here for me. It was fine but not super memorable. 3⭐️

Thank you @netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley. I tried this one, but it was not a book for me. There is a professional hockey player who ends up time traveling and is transported to the 1800's. And it goes on from there. I'm sure some will love this, but I did not finish. Appreciate the ARC.
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I love the cover of this one and thought that the concept of the book is super unique. I started the audio and realized the book just isn't for me. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to be an early reader. All thoughts are my own.