I really liked the idea of this book. At times I found myself bored and just didn't care if I came back to it. I really enjoyed all this others authors books, but this title just fell short for me.

I feel like this book was made just for me. One of my all time favorite classics, mixed with my favorite sport and you have pure magic. Cue the time travel, crazy cast of characters and all the insanity and you have a winning recipe for perfection. Loved it and will definitely check out more by Lia Riley.

Okay, let’s clear some things up - I love reading classics, and Jane Austen is a particular favorite - regarding Pride and Prejudice I despise Lady Catherine, Mrs Bennet, and Lydia, Lizzy infuriates me at times, Wickham is a total cad, Mr Collin’s is a jerk to the nth degree, and I often side eye Darcy and Mrs Bennet’s relations. However, ah, however, I still absolutely love the story.

I also really love JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction for the uninitiated), and sports romances. Therefore, I was excited to see Puck and Prejudice and when I had the opportunity to read an early copy, I jumped at it. And the premise was so appealing that I read it immediately (finishing it the second day I had it).

*time travel
*forced proximity
*marriage of convenience

Perhaps surprising, perhaps not, I really enjoyed this - it was a purely fun and amusing read.

This was my first time reading Ms Riley’s work, it won’t be the last.



Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the DRC

The book title Puck and prejudice immediately caught my attention when I saw it in my email and I jumped at the chance to read it. I was looking for palate cleanser and fun weird little read and this was exactly that. A hockey player accidentally time travels back to regency time/Jane Austen time. It’s as goofy as it sounds and I enjoyed it.

The main male character did accept the time traveling thing way faster than I would expect but maybe all the pucks to his head was the reason for that. The female main character was enjoyable and I enjoyed her friendship with Jane and her cousin. did enjoy all the little pride and prejudice easier eggs you get from Jane Austen as she appears to be writing the story during this book.

This isn’t a standard ever after which was unique when it comes to time traveling tropes. Overall I another this book and had a time reading.

3.5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for an advanced copy of this book for a honest review.

I am a huge hockey fan. I am a huge fan of Jane Austen and her work. I should have loved this book.

Lizzie lives in the year 1812 in England. She finds a man, Tuck, he is sopping wet, dressed in strange clothing and speaking with an American accent. She immediately knows he must be from the future. There have been rumors about the area.

Lizzie is an intelligent young woman. She has a friend, Jane, who writes novels. Her cousin is a very wealthy widow who plans to make Lizzie her heir. Lizzie is 27 years old, but seemed much younger. Her cousin and friend both felt as though they had to protect her.

Tuck is an intelligent man. He is a cancer survivor as well as a star goalie for a pro hockey team. But, that is pretty much his back story. I felt as though we did not get any depth to the kind of person he was. He has a sense of humor and amazingly he seemed unstressed by the fact that he was in the year 1812 in England. That was unexpected

This book has humor, which is something I like. This book seemed to lose me at different places. I did not feel warmth for either Lizzie or Tuck. I did not feel I knew them well enough to be invested.

I received this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

This was an adorable story with a lighthearted approach to time travel. I enjoyed the banter between Lizzy and Tuck and the observations about the Regency era were funny. I don't know how this worked, but it did!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

Two of my favorite genre's come together to create an emotional, fun and steamy read. Hockey and Historical Romance together!

Tuck Taylor is a professional hockey player in remission from cancer, He goes to London to visit his sister and ends up in 1812. Lizzie Wooddash is a spinster spending time with her friends when she comes across Tuck covered in muck, after pelting him with an apple core. Her best friend and cousin, Georgia, and author Jane Austen are her best friends. Sparks fly between these two. Both leads are so calm when realizing his story is real. He's from 200 years in the future, but as I continued to read the calm was their hearts finding each other. Knowing they were where they belonged, with each other.. My heart broke reading their goodbye, how would they come to be together across time. Lizzie's realization being a widow, meant having to say goodbye to Tuck. Lizzie wasn't seen until she met Tuck. She was viewed with disdain by her family, an afterthought, only a daughter to marry off. Tuck saw her, understood her, loved her.

Tuck has some 20th century humor and 1812 swoon worthy statements. He is the full deal, and Lizzie is in love. I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I did. Far fetched, outlandish idea. But my two favorite genre's together and I couldn't resist. I'm so glad I read it and you will be too.. It's a rollercoaster of emotions from laughter to tears to some serious anger. I read a lot, and it's been a while since I read a book that broke my heart, made me ugly cry and still see the happily ever after. I'll read more from this author going forward.

Favorite Lizzie quote - "You were meant to be a stepping stone to all my ambitions; instead, you became my rock"

This book is ridiculous in all the best ways. I've been disappointed in many of the hockey romances lately and I was worried this would be the same but nope. This was amazing.

Witnessing a hockey player trying to navigate 1812 rules combined with a marriage of convenience/fake marriage was not something I thought I needed. While the cover of the book is disappointing (he's a goalie, not a regular player, so it doesn't make sense?), I found this book so fun to read. Lizzie is adorable. Jane Austen was a fun addition. Tuck trying to explain cars, movies, dentists, and bathrooms was so great. The fact that Tuck had really no concept of books, reading, and the Revolutionary War felt like pretty harsh stereotypes but who am I to judge? As much as I love the sport, hockey players aren't always the brightest, just look at the twitter thread of "players who I'm convinced don't know how to read". I'm joking, I'm joking. Anyway, highly recommend, 4/5 stars.

If you're a fan of hockey, Bridgerton, and Outlander (and like to be a little silly), this is a great book for you.

If you're wanting to dip your toes into regency romance I can't recommend this enough, it is the PERFECT introduction to regency romance. Our cinnamon roll MMC is from the 21st century and is taught how to live in regency era England by our introverted and bookish FMC. As a result, there's a mix of modern and regency-era language, making it easy to understand for readers not familiar with the language; and the MMC draws parallels to help him (as well as readers) understand the new, or rather old, world he's found himself in.

I will say there are quite a few historical inaccuracies (sticklers for Jane Austen facts, you've been warned), this was such a fun and cute read! I had so much fun with these two MCs and watching their complicated yet captivating romance unfurl.

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0

I loved this book so much I really wasn't expecting to bc I'm not the biggest fan of historical romances but I think the blending of the past and present made it feel slightly less historical and easier to read.

I've never read pride & prejudice so I can't say how true to the source material it is as a retelling but I thought it was interesting that Jane Austen was a character who was actively writing pride & prejudice as the book went on.

I don't think I would classify this as a hockey romance bc Tuck plays one single game of hockey the whole book and thats at the very end.

I can't believe that Tuck was written to have never heard of Pride & Prejudice I don't read any classics and I own a copy of it. and his sister literally studies British literature and her favorite author is Jane Austen like there's no way he wouldn't have at least heard the name.

**Spoiler Free Review of Puck and Prejudice**

4⭐️

Bridgerton x Pride and Prejudice x time travel. If you love forced proximity and marriage of convenience, you will love this fun read.

Tuck’s hockey career has been put on hold, so he uses the free time to see his sister in London. But when a freak accident occurs, he’s transported back in time to the regency era. Enter Lizzy Dashwood, an independent and fiery woman who despises the rules society and her family places on her. When she meets Tuck, an idea sparks: marry Tuck, find a way for him to return to his own time, become a “widow” so she can live a life of freedom she’s always dreamed of. Her friends, Georgie and Jane, encourage her and help move the plan along. Soon, what started as an escape from a life she never wanted, turns into a life she never expected.

This book is full of fun Easter eggs for fans of Jane Austen. It’s spicy, but it also has hilarious moments that make you laugh out loud. There’s also some touching themes that make the plot fully flushed out. I highly encourage Jane Austen or Bridgerton fans to give this one a try when it comes out November 12th.

Thanks to Net Galley and HarperCollins Publishing for the ARC!

After being benched due to health issues, Tucker Taylor visits his sister in England. But when an accident causes him to end up trapped in an icy pond, he comes back to consciousness in 1812. There he meets Lizzy, and he is immediately captivated by her. Lizzy dreams of a life where she is free to do whatever she pleases and the only way to get that honorably in regency times is to become a widow. After the initial shock wears off that he has time traveled, Lizzy and Tucker strike up a deal. Tucker marries Lizzy and she helps him find his way home. And when he leaves, she will fake his death and have her freedom. But fate has a funny way of throwing a wrench in their plans because as they spend time together, their feelings strengthen and grow. Will Tucker return to his time or stay in 1812 with the girl he’s started falling for?

This book was such a fun read! It combines some of my favorite things in the world: Jane Austen, the Regency era, hockey, and romance. I was immediately drawn to this book based off the premise and plot and it did not disappoint! It was so fun to read how Tucker had to adapt to this time period and how curious Lizzy was about him and the future. Each of them were what the other needed in the most beautiful way. Tucker understood who Lizzy was as a whole and that was something she never felt before. He never made her feel like she had to change herself. I definitely would’ve loved to have seen more of Lizzy in modern times and how she navigated the different things she would’ve encountered but overall I loved the ending and that neither one had to sacrifice who they were for their happily ever after. They compromised while still loving each other deeply.

This was an enjoyable read for me and if you’re a fan of Austen and Pride and Prejudice you’ll love this book too!

A fun take on a regency-meets-hockey romance!

Tuck Taylor is visiting his sister in England when an accidental plunge in a frozen lake sends him straight to the year 1812. He meets our heroine, Lizzy, who devises a plan for the two to be married so Lizzy can have her claim the role of widow and have her freedom once Tuck is able to return to his own time. This book is a dual POV, so we get to learn about both characters in their own chapters and see their relationship bloom.

I thought this story was cute and a perfect combo of Regency tropes with a dash of Tuck's hockey insights thrown in. One thing I loved about Tuck's character was that while he was protective of Lizzy and stood up for her, he was not overbearing, letting her make her own choices. Lizzy was a strong-minded heroine, backed by a great group of friends (including Jane Austen!!) who helped to devise their marriage plan.

My only complaint is that the relationship seemed a bit forced in the beginning, and I would have liked to see Lizzy and Tuck get to know each other more before immediately deciding marriage was the only option. I wouldn’t define this as “insta-love”, but in my opinion, it was close. I also thought the plot was solved a little too easily, but it kept the story moving at a good pace.

After the halfway mark of the book, the chemistry kicked in! The steamy scenes were very well written and definitely swoon-worthy!

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fast-paced, regency romance with a cute marriage-of-convenience plot. Overall, the book was very fun to read and there was strong character growth as well.

Thank you to Netgalley, Lia Riley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc! It was so unserious and fun! Dare I say the perfect palette cleanser ??

I was hoping this book would be a blast, and it absolutely was. Silly, sexy, so much fun. I had no idea how our characters were going to resolve to get to their HEA, and it kept me turning the pages. This is an instance of a really good premise being really well executed, which makes for a really entertaining and sweet romance novel. I'm grateful the publisher and netgalley let me read this one early, this was the perfect summer read!

i first saw this book on instagram in april and i was immediately excited. i am a HUGE hockey, pride and prejudice, and romcom fan. so obviously, this book was made for me. which, of course, i immediately tweeted, thinking that i would get a couple likes from my mutuals. however, my tweet ended up getting over TWO MILLION VIEWS, most of which were from people who did not hesitate to tell me that books like this and readers like me were the exact reason for the "downfall of literature" and that "of course a romance reader would like something this dumb" (whatever that means). this started quite a lengthy conversation, one that happens way too often, about the validity of romance readers and the underlying sexism that accompanies the unnecessary hatred that many people have for them. nevertheless, i was so excited for this book. its a romcom! its meant to be silly! and i knew i would enjoy it no matter what the faceless twitter accounts said. and when netgalley sent me the arc, i read the book in one sitting. and i love it.

this book is FUN. it's about lizzy (yes, like elizabeth bennet--jane austen is in fact her best friend and named the character after her), a regency era woman who absolutely does NOT want to get married and would do anything to gain her independence, and tucker, a twenty-first century professional hockey player. while visiting his sister in england, tucker accidentally time travels to 1812, where he is found by lizzy. the two enter into an agreement where they will get married, lizzy will help tucker find his way back to the future, and lizzy will be able to say that her missing husband is dead, giving her all the freedom of a widow. obviously, they actually fall in love and have to come to terms with the fact that they will eventually be separated (...or will they?)

i LOVE this book. i was laughing out loud (especially at miss jane austen, who was in the process of writing p&p and using lizzy and tuck to come up with ideas), tearing up, and kicking my feet at their cute romance. the characters were amazing, the relationship was to die for, and the world was SILLY. some books are silly and thats okay! a time traveling hockey player romance isn't exactly meant to be the next great classic, but it IS meant to entertain. and that's what it did!

if you love fun books and fun romances, i would very much recommend this book when it comes out in november. honestly, it is everything to me and i will never stop talking about it.

thank you netgalley and avon for the arc ilysm

I love sports romance and I love Jane Austen, so this was a super fun read! Great escape novel and highly recommend!

Honest review in exchange for an ARC from NetGalley.

The premise of this sounded promising, but the chemistry between the main characters fell flat for me, and the ending felt low stakes and unearned. In particular, I think our MMC, Tucker, just needed more development for me to feel invested in his story.

I did enjoy the Jane Austen nods and tie-ins, but that was all this one had going for it in the end.

An interesting take on a hockey + Regency-era romance.

Let's start off by saying this book is written in third person. But we get Lizzy and Tuck's POV. So it makes the third person worth it (I personally am not a fan of third person POV, but it worked for this book). There's no third-act breakup, there's a HEA (not spoiling anything, but just want to make readers aware that there's no big cliffhanger preparing for a sequel or anything), and there's spice.

Tuck has had some health issues, and is taking a small break from playing hockey. While visiting his sister in England (who happens to be a huge Jane Austen fan), Tuck drives his car into an icy lake after swerving to miss a kid in the road when driving home from a bar. Next thing Tuck knows, he's being woken up by an apple thrown at his head, and it's summertime. Miraculously surviving, he realizes he's woken up in 1812 in Regency-era England. Lizzy is confused by the man she's seeing, with his very strange clothing and American accent, speaking of things she's never heard of. But they make a deal that will benefit each other. Lizzy doesn't want to marry but wants her mother to get off her back about being a spinster. So they agree that Tuck and Lizzy will marry, and when they find a way for Tuck to get back to his own time period, they will fake Tuck's death so she can live her days of widowhood and be free, which is all she's ever wanted. But feelings happen along the way, and what happens when they find the answers they seek, but neither one wants to let go?

This is a really interesting idea for a book and I really liked it. And I liked how the author wrapped up everything in the end, and the ending was exactly what I wanted.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for a review.

It was a cute read. A reader who is a fan of Jane Austin, Bridgerton series, and hockey players will enjoy this book.