I expected this to be so much fun and it just wasn’t. Tuck has no personality beyond hockey player who has gone back in time and Lizzy only seemed attracted to him because he’s hawt. Also, not a huge fan of the depiction of Jane Austen. Just odd.

After watching the newest season of a certain regency era show I knew I needed to pick up some regency era books and this one just so happened to also tickle my brain in my love for sports romances. I will say if you're expecting lots of sports talk then look elsewhere because most of this book takes place in the regency era so they aren't playing hockey there but the mmc is a hunky hockey player from current day and he is amazing.
The author answers all questions perfectly near the end of the book as to why time travel was possible and the ending is very happily ever after and cute and ahhhh!!! Such a fun read with so many of my favorite tropes tied all together for me

This was a fun idea. I think most, if not all, time-travel romance I've read has been with female characters traveling from the future, and I liked the different POV I got with pro hockey player Tuck being the traveler. Tuck and Lizzy were a good couple, and Lizzy being good friends with Jane Austen was a nice surprise (when I picked it up, I only thought she was a contemporary of Austen who liked her books). I figured an important part of the plot would be keeping Lizzy, Georgie, and especially Jane, from finding out Austen died young. This was never brought up. To be fair, Tuck's lack of knowledge about Jane Austen was possibly not compatible with that idea, but I thought his sister, a fan, might have mentioned it. I found it preposterous that he didn't know the title of Pride and Prejudice, though. I also really hoped for a spectacular bandy scene with Tuck besting a bunch of 1812 dudes, since Lizzy brought up bandy in conversation pretty early. I thought that was a missed opportunity.
I was thrilled with the marriage of convenience plot, my favorite romance trope. The author played around with a few others too, which was fun. I enjoyed the book less once they left Jane and Georgie behind. Their time in London felt rushed, and the solution to Tuck getting back to the future came out of nowhere (besides, I thought Georgie and Jane were supposed to be researching it).
I think what I liked the least was Lizzy putting up with Tuck praising her with the phrase "good girl." She seemed like a person who would put a stop to that immediately. Even though Tuck is definitely one of the good ones, I wanted to break every window in my house whenever he said that.

The book felt a little bare bones. There were several things I liked, but they could have been developed more. I'm not sorry I read it, but it didn't knock my socks off either. I did like the ending, the solution Jane came up with for them.

I thought this was very cute, and I loved the references to Jane Austen as a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice myself. The chemistry between the main characters was wonderfully written, but I wish there was more with the side characters. The story did feel rushed. The story was very unique and captivating.

I loved the premise of this book! A major league hockey player suddenly gets transported back in time to Regency Era England where he falls in love with one of Jane Austen’s friends. Yes, Jane is a minor character, which was a fun element.

I recommend this for readers who are drawn to this title and premise, especially if you like your romance to be ‘spicy’. While I recommend this book to this specific segment of readers, even considering the premise, be prepared for needing a high level of suspending disbelief. I found the pacing to be uneven and there were many branches to the story, not all being resolved. The ending was rushed but it worked.

Just My Feelings* Rating: 3.5/5 It was fun but took me a while to get into it.

Empowered Romance** Rating: ✅ - Yes, the time travel aspect with a comptempory MMC and Regency Era FMC provided an interesting opportunity to critique/critically analyze cultural norms of now by comparing them to those of the regency - a time when we know things were not great for women and they have to wield power wherever they could, in whatever realm they were give.


The "Did this book make me stay up until 4 am reading even though my kids wake up at 6:00 am" Test - No, it took me a few weeks to read this book.



Just My Feelings Rating Breakdown:
Overall, it was a good read. Mostly from my sex educator point of view becuase the author had a unique way to explore cultural norms and expections.



Empowered Romance Rating Breakdown

⭐️ Authentic Sexual Health ✅ - I think this was one of the stronger elements of the book. I especially liked how even though it was a novice x expereinced situation, Lizzy’s sexual power comes from within. After she buys her special book, she explores her body and her pleasure on her own.

⭐️ Awareness of Social Issue ✅ - Yes, in particular the role of marriage and women.

⭐️ Book Boyfriend + Main Character 🆗 - I didn't fall in love with their of them but I liked them enough.

⭐️ Representative Storytelling ❌ - No, not really what this story was trying to do.

⭐️ Smash the Patriarchy ✅ - Yes, definitely!



*100% based on how I felt while reading this book.

**A 5-point criteria rating based on how much this book empowers readers to know themselves better and live with more pleasure, passion, and connection. This is written from my feminist, sex educator point of view.


I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars!

Puck and Prejudice follows Tucker Taylor, the star goalie for the Regals hockey team, and Lizzy Wooddash, an on-the-shelf spinster looking to secure her future. Tucker is recovering from a season away from hockey due to his cancer diagnosis when he falls through time while visiting his sister in England. When Lizzy finds him, she sees an opportunity to get her family off her back about marrying.

The tropes include:
•marriage of convenience
•time travel romance
•giant himbo doesn’t know what’s going on
•woman trying to figure out how to be a widow without being married or killing her husband?

Look, was this book perfect? No. But it was FUN. I’m sure there will be some Austen purists who hate it, but I was entertained the whole time. The pacing was a little odd, but a lot of stuff was happening so I get it. One of the side characters was literally Jane Austen, who was using Tuck and Lizzy as inspiration for her book she was writing. 👀 Of course you have to use some suspension of disbelief for this story, but once again, ITS FUN! Tuck was ridiculously unprepared to be dropped into regency England, and Lizzy was about to have a fit over the 6’4” behemoth of a dork she wound up saddled with.

Favorite Quotes that don’t spoil anything:

“Tuck tried to take it all in. This dude was going to shoot him for marrying his sister? And do so wearing those neck ruffles? The past was way more hardcore than he gave it credit for.”

“It was impossible to keep the snap from her voice. Probably because she wasn’t sure if she should swoon or strangle him. Possibly both.”

“‘Your face is an open book.’ ‘Or perhaps you’re my ideal reader.’”

“‘You are not allowed to kill them or throw yourself from a moving coach.’ She made a noise in protest. ‘I promise neither.’”

Cute, cute, cute! I love time travel. I adore Austen! Loved this one. Loved it so much. Riley did a great job of resolving any issue that could have arisen by the main plotline. Sweet and romantic.

I was really intrgued by the premise but hestitant since I am not an Austen girlie (but I am a hockey romance girlie). However, I loved this book. It's funny. It's smart. The characters are great - seriously, I loved every single character. I love the way the author wove actual history into a time travel romance in a way that didn't pull down the narrative. It was such a quick, fun read - I cannot believe I almost didn't request it!

This was a decent read, not my favorite but not my least favorite. I enjoyed the time travel aspect of the story but the ending left me feeling a bit frustrated. Of the various retellings I've read over the years, I did enjoy this one more compared to others. I found the author's writing style to be flowy not hard to follow, and overall enjoyable.

This was a unique take on time travel and loved how it combined a great story we all love, Pride and Prejudice. The author stuck to the traditions of 1812 but also had the modern touches. I enjoyed both the FMC and MMC, both were strong characters on their own but made a great match as well. I was curious as to how they'd have a HEA with them being from different time periods but the author did a great job with giving them a HEA.

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Romance: 💋💋💋

This was a very sweet little take on a Historical Regency Romance. With a huge twist….time travel

When a current times hockey player, Tuck, ends up in 1812 Regency England and meets the tenacious pushing boundaries Lizzy. You get a cute fluffy little romance. Fish out of water vibes. Marriage of convenience. One bed. It’s got it all.

I wish there was a little more depth to this story and maybe slightly more conflict. This was a little bit insta love and I couldn’t really see why they feel for each other.

Over this was a fun light read.

When I heard that there was a romance book where a hockey player goes back in time to 1812 I had to get this right away. It was such a fun and cute premise! Unfortunately, the story fell flat pretty shortly after the opening. The writing style felt too young for an adult book and it didn't feel like there was much depth or growth to any of the characters. Ultimately, this book is one I'd recommend as a very light read to someone who wants something a little different.

Tuck just got into a car accident. And somehow he woke up in the year 1812. Good thing Elizabeth was there to help him. With Tuck by her side, this could be the perfect plan to create her perfect widow life. A fake marriage is in order, and Tuck would be happy to help her too.

This book was too bizarre not to try. A hockey romance and a regency romance? I already love the complicated-ness of it all! And I'm not going to lie, I do like the sci-fi-ness of it all. For me, it checks out, and I actually figured out how the book might end.

Storywise, I really like how Tuck and Lizzie got close. It has a slow burn element to the point that I didn't notice that they started to like each other but so cute nonetheless. I like how they just understand each other, and they compliment each other as well.

The other characters are interesting as well. Though we get to meet them, we get to learn about them mostly by word of mouth from the main characters. However, huge props to Georgie and Jane.

Overall. good book. Nothing crazy amazing, but this was sweet and thoughtful.

A delightful blend of time travel, romance, and wit, this novel offers a unique twist on the marriage of convenience trope. Tucker, a modern-day hockey player, accidentally lands in Regency England and finds himself entangled with Lizzy, a headstrong woman determined to remain free from marriage. Their chemistry sizzles as they navigate historical norms and their growing feelings. The inclusion of literary figures like Jane Austen adds charm, and the balance between humor and heartfelt moments keeps readers hooked. A fun, swoon-worthy romance that plays with time and love in the most enchanting way!

I went into this book with zero expectations and yet I was both overwhelmed and underwhelmed with the story. For as goofy as it sounds, there are definitely sweet moments between Tucker and Lizzy. That being said it’s hard to write a story about a hockey player traveling back in time and falling in love with a regency era woman and make me believe that they are supposed to be each other’s soulmates. Overall, I liked this book. At times the pacing was choppy but if you are intrigued by the synopsis it is a book worth giving a try.

This has to be one of, if not THE, best concepts of romance releases in 2024. A professional hockey player finds himself in Georgian/Regency England, and enters into a marriage of convenience. Seriously, how fun is that? So many people, including myself, will absolutely devour this story. The characters are sweet, the situational irony makes for a wildly entertaining plot, and in a time when many romances feel like eerily similar variations of each other, Puck & Prejudice feels so FRESH and unique!

time travel, Jane Austen, and hockey?

sign me up! I came into this book initially hesitant once I realized the massive stewing pot that is this plot line, but I was quickly proven wrong. the banter is witty & hilarious, the marriage of convenience, and one bed b&b are just two parts of a fabulously fun read, I cannot wait to pick up a physical copy and read this once more once it is published! thank you for allowing me to read this as an arc reader!

Absolutely bonkers premise. I really enjoyed this book, the story was entertaining and the resolution was different and made sense for the world/characters. I'd definitely recommend this one to romance fans

Fun, cute, ridiculous, hockey himbo meets regency spinster

I love sports romances. I love Pride and Prejudice. I was very excited to read this. Unfortunately, I think it was too much in one book. While I enjoyed the premise, and the surprise of a character actually being Jane Austen, it was just a lot. I might give it a re-read before the pub date, to see if my feelings have changed.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.