Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the ARC of this book.

To tell you the truth, I went into this book thinking that it would be the most unserious thing ever and I would cringe at the mere fact of this thought even being penned to paper happening. However, I was COMPLETELY PROVEN WRONG.

I'm a major fan of time travel books and this one is now one of my favorites. Tuck and Lizzy's unconventional meeting, and subsequent love story felt real and the compromise they came up with at the end actually made sense (I 100% thought the book would end differently). If you ever wondered what it was like to be transported back to the 1800s, be thrust into the society of the ton, meet Jane Austen, and fall in love then this book is definitely for you!

3.5 stars! Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I truly had no idea what to expect from this book and I admit that I was MOSTLY pleasantly pleased. This crazy ass story line has real potential, it just fell a little flat for me in how it all played out. Everything happened so fast, with minimal real conflict. I struggled to just be along for the ride as I was so in my head about how everyone around them, Tuck and Lizzy included, immediately believed the time travel bit and were supportive??? Aside from how fast everything seemed to happen, I did think Tuck and Lizzy as a couple were sweet and his support and encouragement of Lizzy and her quest to be a strong and independent 19th century woman was beautiful to read. And the Jane Austen of it all did make me giggle!

Overall, this was an enjoyable read and I recommend to all my fellow readers who love nonsense, time travel, regency era, hockey players, and marriage of convenience!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for providing me an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

3.25 Stars

This is exactly what it sounds like. Hockey romance AND regency romance wrapped up in one book. With time travel shenanigans and cute banter, this is a great fit for spicy rom com enjoyers in their Bridgerton era.

Regals goalie Tucker Taylor is benched due to health issues, gets into a car crash while visiting his sister in England and is suddenly transported to 1812! He is discovered by Lizzy Wooddash, a smart and sassy woman who would rather focus on her writing than find a husband. Together they hatch a plan to get him back to his time and her a respectable widowing by marrying in legal terms only and faking his death once they figure out how to time travel again. But when an unexpected romance blooms between them, they are faced with conflicting choices to make.

Puck and Prejudice is perfect for fans of Jane Austen and hockey smut, a fun time with romantic prose. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters, their banter was super fun and cute. All around, a good comfort read.

A Spicy Time Travel Hockey Romance - Amazon
For fans of *Marriage of Convenience *Outland and Pride and Prejudice *One bed

Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes. Add in Hockey Romance and Outlander, then I must read it. I was very excited to get this ARC through NetGalley. I was impatient to start... and I was not disappointed.

This was a lovely read. It was well written and the details were great. Lots of laughs. The FMC was just the right amount of independent thinking and feisty. The MMC was thoughtful and smart enough to adapt to all the changes and keep her reputation in place. He was also funny and sexy.

I found myself very jealous of Lizzy. This was a new inventive way of coupling up/forced into a relationship with a handsome and rich hockey star.

I really enjoyed the way Pride and Prejudice was woven into the story. It was believable.

Wonderful surprise of the book was the Breeding for Horses "instruction manual". lol. I loved the way it introduced the spice to the book.


I received this eARC through NetGalley

I enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the build up for it. I loved the Jane Austen character, knowing that Tucker helped her pretty much name the well known book. When reading this book, I couldn't predict whether he would stay or she would go, I never knew what the outcome would be. But I was smiling when he seen her in the stands with his jersey on. Overall this book is something I would recommend to friends, I already have and it isn't even out yet, lol. I'll most likely buy a book copy when it hits shelfs. I already reviewed it on my goodreads.

A solid 3.5 stars. Getting into this book was hard for me, perhaps I wasn’t in the mood, or maybe it was a bit slow. The plot began earlier than I expected yet it still felt somewhat sluggish. However it really picked up in the middle and I truly found myself enjoying Lizzy and Tuck as they fell for each other. However, the ending of the book then felt rushed, perhaps owing to the slow beginning. I did enjoy this book and time travel long distance is certainly a novel concept. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley is an absolutely bonkers and fun read!

I would never imagine regency and historical romance mixing with hockey but it did and this story was so fun, entertaining, engaging and really different. I thought that the storyline was the perfect movie setting that would be so fun to watch. I thought that the story was so sweet and at times heart wrenching but I loved that time and different worlds didn't matter to them and they fell in love and matched each other and I thought this is just such a fun story.

Anything remotely resembling Jane Austin is always an instant read for me. I was so excited to get an Arc from Netgalley for this book!
Tucker is a hockey player in remission from cancer and just ready to get back to his life. While visiting his sister in London he ends up in a car accident and transports back to 1812. Lizzy is a typical woman in 1812, she wants to have rights and to write her book without having to use a male name. When she stumbles across Tuck in the pond she chooses to help him get back to his own time. We have a sweet love story, hilarious side characters (including a familiar Jane) and some sweet nostalgic lines from the original book. This checked all my boxes and I highly recommend this book and author!

I received an ARC of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review.

I'll be honest with you and say that I requested this ARC solely because the concept of combining hockey players with Bridgerton was so outlandish that I wanted a front row seat to see how it played out. And let me tell you, Lia Riley pulled it off! I'm a Regency romance girlie (and the only hockey romance I've read is Icebreaker so I don't have a ton of experience in that field). And so this review is coming from someone who loves historical romances. I was impressed at Riley's knowlege and ability to write in a Regency mindset. It's obvious that she did a lot of research, and I'm pleasantly surprised to see this was her first time writing a historical fiction. Another plus for the book is that even though the title is a play on Pride & Prejudice, it's not a retelling of Austen. This book is also decently spicy. I'd rate it a 3 out of 5 (jalapeno) on the spice meter.

Overall, I'd rate Puck and Prejudice a 4 out of 5. If you're looking for a spicy lighthearted novel that's a good bit of fun, then I don't think you'll be disappointed with this one.

I was really hoping this would be more fun and ridiculous! I mean, a hockey romance mixed with time travel and regency sounds really wild, but this wasn't that good. The time travel elements especially seemed to barely be a hindrance. This man doesn't even know who Jane Austen is and yet is able to convince people that he is from their time because he's good at reading people?? Because he's a hockey goalie???

I don't this book will satisfy sports romance fans or regency romance fans. Again, I really wished this book leaned into the silliness more. Not for me!

There are many adaptations of Jane Austin, but Puck and Prejudice brings a new twist to that famous story that allows it to stand out on its own! The book takes place in modern day, until an incident lands hockey player Tucker Taylor into the early 1800s regency era. Lia mixes the romantic feel of historical romances and the comfort of the modern day.

The banter and chemistry between Lizzy Wooddash and Tucker had me giggling and so invested! They are literally from "different worlds" and have to learn how to act around someone who is so unfamiliar to them. Naturally Tucker has more knowledge about life because he "is from the future", Lizzy is able to keep up with him because of her strong personality and whit.

The spice had me BLUSHING!!!! The angst that comes from Lizzy being from a more modest society and Tucker knowing how to dirty talk was *chefs kiss*

I also love how there are deeper topics that each character has had to deal with that makes you care for them even more.

The end wrapped up pretty quickly though and I wish it was a little longer.

3 stars. Short and sweet, but I definitely wouldn't call this a standard hockey romance. I liked the characters, but not sure if I would read more in this "world"

Super cute read with great Jane Austen Easter eggs if you are a fan! Was worried about Tuck being a hockey "bro", but he was such a sweet and likeable character.

I liked these characters and the story. I love a good time travel romance and I especially liked that Tucker is the character who is the fish out of water. They both struggle with embracing the temporary nature of their relationship, but I really like they way the story is ultimately resolved. It's definitely low-conflict, if you're looking for something like that. Tucker and Lizzy are fun characters and it's interesting to watch how they interact and how living in their respective times has shaped them.

I received an eARC of this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.75 stars

This book really walks the line between ridiculous and endearing. To be fair, I didn't read the synopsis before starting this book so I had to pause after two chapters to reorient myself. I'm not usually one for absurd premises but I decided to just roll with a hockey player traveling back in time to Jane Austen's England.

Lizzy and Tuck are lovely characters. I loved watching Lizzy take more ownership of her life with Tuck's support. And watching Tuck try to navigate the rules of propriety and not mess up the future by revealing too much was hilarious. They work well together and their slow(ish) burn of a romance was beautifully done.

It tickled me to see various Jane Austen quotes reimagined. There were some unique takes here and I very much appreciated that. It kept things fresh and interesting.

I adored the ending. I thought it was the perfect balance and exactly what those characters needed.

I'd recommend this to people who are looking for something easy and lighter. It's a breath of fresh, silly air.

<i>Many thanks to NetGalley, Avon, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I am giving this book 3.5 stars.
It is such a lovely book. Definitely a palette cleanser. It's sweet book yet it's also has spice and fire. It's different from all the time travels I've read. I loved how they weren't limited to just stay in their time once they were an established couple and how they were willing to travel back and forth. I highly recommend this book if you want something light and not too heavy yet still has all the best qualities of a romance!!

This was fast and fun! Not the most well written, but also such a quick read I thoroughly enjoyed it. Characters felt a little one dimensional.

Lia Riley has written a (literally) timeless love story. This book is lighthearted and fun while still giving readers just the right amount of depth.

This unique twist on hockey romance stories has our MMC, Tucker, unexpectedly traveling back in time. Lizzy, our FMC, is a smart and level-headed woman who finds Tuck and the shenanigans begin.

I enjoyed that our characters were open to new possibilities which allowed their hearts to be open. Being in impossible circumstances can cause so much anger and doubt, but when we allow ourselves to believe in each other, beautiful things can happen!

If you enjoy some sci fi in your romance, and toss in a hockey puck, with a healthy dose of love, then put this book on your tbr list!

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

Tuck is visiting his sister Nora in England when he drives his car off the road and into a pond to avoid hitting someone. He comes to at the same pond but in a different season. And turns out a different century… Lizzy finds Tuck and promises to help him find his way back home. Lizzy’s friends Georgie and Jane (Austen, that is) come up with the idea that Lizzy and Tuck should get married to allow the two to remain together and not ruin Lizzy in the process. Once Tuck goes home, Lizzy can claim to be a widow and have her independence.

You guys… no one is more surprised than me, but I truly enjoyed this book! I originally saw a post for the book on Insta and thought, “that’s the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of”. Then I realized it was April 1 and thought, “oh how funny! Great April fool’s joke!” Jump forward 3 months later and I’m seeing it show up on NetGalley… so here we are. The book mostly reads like a regency romance with one of the MCs knowing things about the future. The plot sounds complicated and out there, but it was light, simple, sweet and fun. If you like regency and hockey romance, it’s a fun quick read.

Okay this was cute!

A hockey player time travels to 1812 and has a marriage of convenience with a contemporary of Jane Austen? Yes please!

This is definitely one of those books that you read knowing it’s meant to be a fun, quick read. It was a little campy, a little cringy in the way regency romances tend to be, and had a few slow moments and plot holes, but all in all it was a fun read!

I did find it odd that Lizzy was just willing to fully accept Tuck had time traveled through a pond. Like zero explanation she was just cool with it off the bat 😅 I would have had way more questions in her shoes.

The spice is a bit meh, but again, it feels very regency romance. The phrase “good girl” is thrown around a bit too much for my liking, it just felt out of place?

Although the end was the least plausible conclusion ever, I did enjoy it 😂

✨Thank you to NetGalley, Avon/Harper Voyager, and the author for providing this complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are my own✨