3.5 for me!
it was a slow start but once I hit a point, i couldn't put down. It was a cute, warm fuzzy read. I mean the ending was a bit unbelievable, but it is a time travel story so i guess unbelievable is par for the course. I liked the jump from modern to regency and the humor and the group of friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Harper Voyager for providing me with an egalley of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I honestly thought this was the first Lia Riley book I had ever read. But when I look back at my reading list, I see I have actually read a few of her titles in the past and enjoyed them. I'm glad I picked this one up.
I'm not much for historical books but give me a good regency love affair and I'm all there. This one mixed for me two of my favorite things: regency romance and hockey. Though it's light on the hockey, the vibe is there. Plus, Riley threw in a little time travel to boot.
The chemistry between the two main characters is definitely at the forefront of this book. It truly is strict romance. There is not much other plot unless you count the fake marriage that occurs. Lizzy is not your typical stuck up regency lady looking for a man to marry and take care of her. She wants to be independent; not an easy feat in her error. But she's determined to do it and having Tuck Taylor fall into her world, literally through a time portal, is just what she needs. Tuck is handsome and funny but he's also modern and teaches Lizzy a thing or two about how great she is and standing up for herself and what she wants. Tuck, on the other hand, misses his modern hockey player life and just wants to get back to his time. He never expects to find the love of his life. Told in alternating points of view, the story follows these two as they navigate friendship, then attraction, and ultimately a longing to be together though they never can be. Lizzy must stay in her time and be who she was always meant to be and Tuck must get back to his time, his hockey career, and his sister.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between these two grow.. Were they attracted to each other right off, pretty much. But it wasn't really insta-love, which I liked. They got to know each other and learn about each other's worlds and through that process fell for each other. Of course Lizzy has some family members who are not on her side. But she also has some friends, including Jane Eyre!, who support everything and anything she wants to do. With lots of laughter and some dodging of villains, specifically LIzzy's brother and mother, the two pull off their sham and ultimately both get what they want in the end.
The ending of the story was just ok for me. I did like that no one gave up their lives for the other but the compromise was a bit unbelievable and I had a hard time suspending my belief of reality for it.
If you're looking for a fun romantic read with not much other plot but some smut and a story that would truly never happen, this one is it. I do wish there was more depth to what Lizzy wanted to do with her life and ultimately how it shaped what happened to the two in the end.

Hockey romance meets Pride and Prejudice? What could be better?! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and thought it was just the cutest! Such a fun and fast paced story!

If you follow my book accounts, you know I love Pride & Prejudice retellings. I grabbed this ARC merely for the title. But this wasn’t a retelling. It was a time travel romance with Jane Austen herself as a side character! It was unlike anything I’ve read and I loved it!

Lizzy, the FMC, is everything you’d expect from a regency romance heroine. She’s intelligent and independent and not interested in signing her life away to a husband. And Tucker, the MMC is a perfect hockey romance MMC. He’s tall and muscled and tough on the ice. But a big cinnamon roll who supports the women in his life with his strength.

The plot was so well written. Time travel is always fascinating, and this one handled it well. What would it be like to try to fit into society 200 years ago? And what questions about the future would a bluestocking heroine have?

There was plenty of pining. Lots of spice. Some great dialogue. Fun romance tropes. And an ending I did not see coming. I definitely recommend this book and I’m grateful to #netgalley for the chance to read it as an arc and also to a #goodreadsgiveaway win for the chance to keep it on my shelf.

4.5/5 ⭐️
He paused, watching her, “Your face is an open book.”
“Or perhaps you’re my ideal reader”

Thank you to Net Galley and Avon Books for this ARC.

When I read what this book was about, I knew it was written specifically for me and I loved it.
The story follows hockey player Tucker Taylor, he is on vacation with his sister in England. After a night out with her, he decides to go to his hotel, but while he is driving, he has an accident. He falls into a frozen lake and wakes up in another place with a similar lake. While he is coming out of it, he meets a strange woman named Lizzie Wooddash. The way she is speaking, the way she is dressed, is very strange. He thinks that he is hallucinating. Lizzie thinks exactly the same about him. And both are right, the situation is weird because apparently, Tucker traveled in time and landed in the Regency era in 1812. Tucker is freaking out, but Lizzie is convinced that she can help him go back to his time while helping herself deal with the marriage problem she is having.

What I loved about this book is how crazy it is, and I think it is important to keep that in mind in order to enjoy the book. This book is a romance, not a scientifically accurate book about time travel.
The chemistry between the characters was off the charts. The slow burn is very well done, and given the time differences they have, it is very surprising how easy it was shown. The book is heavily influenced by Jane Austen and all the references shown in the book are delightful to read. There are side characters who I loved that really help make the story more interesting.

At times, I enjoy reading books that give me something different to what I usually read. While this is still a romance book with romance tropes, the story feels fresh and very fun. Jane Austen would’ve approved (she would’ve been surprised and a little scandalized 🌶️ but she would’ve liked it)

If you like a feminist heroine, Jane Austen vibes, a sweet but sexy hero and time travel, this book is for you. It comes out November 11th, 2024.

Went into this book blind because I totally forgot what the synopsis was.

When I started reading I realized, and it was kind of like an oh..OH! moment. I realized the time travel part.
It was weird though, everything happens so fast, but the start still felt so sluggish? And then that is how I would describe the writing in the story. I just feel like it all felt a little flat. The story was cute and interesting, but there was so much missing and I felt like I wanted to constantly DNF. I made it through, and I can see other people liking this but it wasn’t for me

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

I picked this book up because I was intrigued by the time travel aspect. Overall, I think the book is interesting and unique.

I think the romance would have benefited from more communication between the two main characters. I thought the side characters were interesting and well-rounded and while the mechanics of time travel was similar to something I've seen before, I still enjoyed it. The ending was surprising and I enjoyed that it wasn't your typical time travel romance ending.

After plunging into a pond, Tucker Tyler finds himself in the year 1812. Discovered by Lizzie Wooddash, the two quickly bond and decide that a marriage of connivence could benefit them both. This marriage would buy time for Tuck to figure out how to get back to his own time, while it will allow Lizzie to gain her freedom as a widow once Tuck leaves. But will these two be able to pull this off without revealing Tucker's origins or falling in love?

First and foremost, this was NOT a P&P retelling. In fact, it was a time travel romance where Jane Austen was actually one of the characters. Tuck travels to the past early, and most of the story plays out in 1812, so it's heavy on the regency romance. Though I am not a regency romance reader, I found it to be quite amusing. Fish-out-of-water Tuck had some difficulties acclimating to his new surroundings, but he was happy enough to try for Lizzie.

Though the entire concept of this book may seem a bit out there, I had no problem suspending disbelief and enjoying the ride because it was a fun one. Near the end, the whys and the hows of Tuck's time travel were revealed, and he and Lizzie were faced with some big decisions. The choices made were a bit surprising. Overall, I had a good time with Lizzie and Tucker as they searched for answers and fell in love.

Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley exceeded my expectations!!! I had so much fun with this one - the pacing was perfect, the story was adorable, and the characters were sweet.

We follow Tucker Taylor, modern day a hockey player who was benched after a cancer diagnosis... while he's visiting his sister in England he is magically transported back to the 1800s... where he rubs elbows with Jane Austen but more notably meets Lizzy Wooddash. Lizzy would love to become a widow ....and after running into this man from the future who is determined to get back to his proper time period she believes that she has figured out a way to make her dreams come true.

Tuck doesn't want to share TOO much about the future as he does believe in the butterfly effect -- however, I absolutely LOVE the interactions Tuck has with the folks in 1812. He even comes across another fellow who has found himself in a similar situation and gives Tuck insight on how he can get back to his proper time.

The romance was satisfying, the characters are so much fun, and this is just all around a great piece of literature. I think that Pride & Prejudice lovers will appreciate this one, but I don't think being a Jane Austen superfan is a prerequisite to the enjoyment of this piece.

Thank you so much to Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I look forward to reading more from Lia Riley in the future!

I actually kind of loved this. I have to admit I’m not super familiar with Jane Austen, so I wasn’t here to make comparisons, I was here for a good time. And a good time I had! The hockey player x regency girlie combo was super fun and hilarious and I loved the time travel aspect and the regency England setting.

Lizzie is a strong independent woman with dreams of becoming a famous writer and NOT being tied to a man. Tuck is a famous hockey player and cancer survivor who gets into a car accident and wakes up in 1812. As you can imagine, there are many miscommunications to be had and scandals to avoid, as well as a marriage of convenience, only one bed, and Outlander and Bridgerton vibes. Despite the silly premise, this was actually a really cute romance!

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tucker Taylor, a pro hockey player who was recently benched due to health issues, finds himself in regency England after crashing into a frozen pond. Lizzy Wooddash dreams of a quiet life of reading and writing, and the freedom to do what she pleases like her widowed cousin, Georgie. Lizzy stumbles upon Tucker as he emerges out of a pond in strange clothing, and decides to help him blend in. Georgie and Lizzy, along with their good friend Jane Austen (yes, of literary fame), hatch a plan that will work in both Lizzy and Tucker’s best interests. They will help Tucker get back to his time if he marries Lizzy. Once Tucker returns home, Lizzy will have the freedom that comes with widowhood and will finally have time to write her book. What could go wrong?

The premise is absolutely wild, as is the execution. A lot was packed into this book, making everything feel a little rushed and underdeveloped.

Overall, this was a goofy romance that, if you don’t take it too seriously, can be quite enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for giving me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Okay, I’m not going to lie
The first time I saw this cover I thought it wasn’t an actual book, but a parody of all the hockey romances out now
The premise of a hockey bro being dropped into Austin’s world is pretty bananas - and what had me wanting to pick it up! It sounded like a riot

Modern day hockey goalie Tucker Taylor is in England visiting his sister. An attempt to avoid an accident on an icy road has him crashing into a pond and caught under the ice. He wakes to find himself still in the water, but it’s summer. Oh yeah, and it’s over 200 years earlier.

Lizzie has been staying in the country with her widowed cousin, escaping the constant reminders of her drain on the family finances and impending spinsterhood from a mother that would see her married off

She’s taking a walk near that pond when she discovers Tuck, and her life is not the same from that moment on

I thought the women in the past were surprisingly chill about the whole time travel thing. He does have proof between his phone and clothing, but still. They accept it remarkably quick!

An aspiring author herself, Lizzie’s biggest upset is the disappointment that her friend Jane (Austen, of course) is well known in the future while she is not. At least there’s a famous character named for her?

While I expected more fish out of water laughs than anything else, this was actually a legit solid historical romance

Austin fans will find echoes of lines from her books scattered in conversations

There’s some classic tropes, only one bed and fake marriage among them
Well the marriage is legal, but the reasoning fake
If she’s a widow like her cousin, Lizzie could have similar freedom Since they expect Tuck be going back - somehow, sometime - he’ll make a convenient late husband. Also it legitimizes his presence in a house of women in the meantime.

No specifics - because spoilers - but this is another with an unconventional HEA
I’ve read a few this year, and I’m liking them more and more

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the arc

I love a time travel romance. This story had a great premise. So much potential.
However, this book was just silly. How, in all of creation, did a cell phone still work in the before cell phone time?

I’m a hug Jane Austin fan so of course I was excited to read this book. It was fun and cute, but I think it’s because I’m an Austin super fan. I honestly have no complaints. Loved it!

An NFL goalie accidentally time travels to 1812 and ends up in a marriage of convenience with a soon-to-be spinster who's best friends with Jane Austen. The good: the historical parts of the book feel like histrom-lite, so if you're not into historical romance, it won't feel like a slog. The main characters are likeable people, and the MMC especially does not fall into the "typical NHL hockey player playboy" trope. He's a good guy first, and happens to be a pro athlete. The pacing is decent, and the chapters are neither too long nor too short. The bad: 1) The Jane Austen of it all. *UGH*. I would have much preferred if it had just been the title, maybe *one* wink-wink, nudge-nudge. I cannot describe how much cringe I felt when the main character, Lizzy, said Jane had named the character of Elizabeth Bennet after her. And it went downhill from there. Jane is an actual not-insignificant side character. She is on page, talking about her books, getting ideas for famous lines ("what excellent boiled potatoes") from the MMC, and generally serving as a community-wide easter egg hunt. 2) So many choices in this book felt like they were made out of a "how can we appeal to booktok?" rather than "how can I write a good story?" Beyond the hockey MMC thing, the sheer number of "good girl"s thrown in felt as fake as paste jewels. 3) Finally, the HEA was not for me, and the more I think about it, the more it bothers me. The FMC becoming a time travelling "commuter" going back and forth in time was odd and concerning. It seems incredibly dangerous to treat time-hopping like a train ride. What if you get stuck? What if you change the timeline? Your best friend Jane is going to die pretty soon, what then? I really didn't like that at all.

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this story. I was intrigued by the thought of a hockey player being tossed into the past and how it would all mesh, but this author did a beautiful job at the time travel aspect, explaining it in an easy to follow way. The chemistry between the two is off the charts. Tucker is truly a man to love and Lizzie is just adorable. She desires a future in which she is in control and she comes up with a plan when she discovers Tucker in a pond. I loved this story and would recommend it to historical romance fans.

A cute romp through Victorian times with an odd fellow from the future hockey team. An adorable couple but literature trudged with internal thoughts and not enough communication between the couple. There were cute moments though and that somewhat made up for it.

This book was a lot of fun and a little bit ridiculous. Go into it knowing it’ll be a fun time. It’s a quick read with an enjoyable premise.

This was such a fun read! Non-sensical but a great time. I loved the female lead, and while the romantic male lead was like a cardboard cutout I didn't even really mind. The time travel logic didn't fully make sense to me but I don't think it really matters because the vibes of this were just too enjoyable and lovely. Also, bonus points for this book not having an irritating miscommunication trope!!! I will absolutely be recommending this to my romance fan friends! :)

I’m not usually a big fan of time travel romances but this was admittedly very sweet/ cute. (And I knew I would like it because it's a marriage of convenience romance and those are my favorite!!)

A perfect brain candy read about a hockey player recovering from cancer, falling through time, and coming into love with a 19th-century maiden! If you’re busy folding laundry or catching up on work - This is a great pick!

**Thank you to Avon & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤