"I'll bury your body in a grave no one will find." - Jane Austen

While visiting his younger sister in England, Tucker Taylor veers off of the road to avoid colliding with a pedestrian only to land in an icy pond the he cannot escape. He regains consciousness after being pelted in the head by an apple core belonging to Elizabeth Wooddash...a woman performing historical reenactments?? Nope! Lizzy is just a girly who informs Tuck that he has somehow landed himself in 1812. Tucker needs to get home to his own time, and Lizzie is desperate for the freedom bestowed upon widows, so they concoct a brilliant plan: they will elope in Gretna Green, and once they figure out how to send Tuck back on his way to the future, Lizzy will tell everyone he has died on a shipwreck and earn her widowhood. There is only one small obstacle--they're both falling in love with each other. Oh and also Jane Austen is there!

An NHL goalie accidentally time travelling back to regency England? You're tellin' me this giant athlete emerges from a pond and is immediately taken in by a regency spinster?! Are you kidding me?! This book was just so stinkin' clever and cute, y'all. If you're looking for a very serious and historically accurate romance, this isn't going to be it-- HOWEVER I think you should give it a read because it's just plain fun and the campy rom-com you didn't know you needed. It's funny, a super quick read with adorable characters, and absolutely the kind of novel that will pull you out of a reading rut.

4.5/5 ⭐️s rounded up to 5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this eARC via NetGalley! All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars
A hockey player (Tucker Taylor) ends up in 1812… is it far fetched, absolutely - but it has Jane Austen in it… so it’s fine! While Jane Austen isn’t a prominent character she’s in the story… the main character is Lizzy Wooddash. Lizzy finds Tuck and tries to help him get back to his time, but not before he marries her to make her a widow so she can be free to write and live life as she chooses. Funny, romantic and spicy
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The setup to this book is absolutely bonkers — a hockey player time-travels back to 1812 after getting into an accident where his car crashes into a pond — and I wasn’t sure what to expect going in. But I ended up enjoying it a lot! It’s cute and entertaining. Having Jane Austen as one of the FMC’s friends just added to the fun. I could tell the author had a blast writing this, and those are the best kinds of books.

If you’re looking for historically accurate historical romance, this won’t be your thing. But if you want a fun read that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and are willing to suspend some disbelief, you’ll find a lot to like here.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for my honest review.

I loved this book! It was cute and fun and the characters are all great! I also loved how the book pointed out how even in the number of years between the two settings a lot still has not changed for women. This book does have a lot of spice but I think it’s done well. I loved the ending and how the women doesn’t change for the man! Just overall a great telling!

Okay I absolutely loved the idea of this book. The premise was so interesting but it just fell flat for me. I couldn’t connect with any of the characters and it just wasn’t for me

This book (though not perfect) is fun. Tucker, a present-day professional hockey player, falls through time to 1812 where he meets Lizzy, a woman from the Regency era who happens to be friends with Jane Austen. I didn’t connect strongly to any of the characters and found it strange that both of them very quickly accepted the situation they found themselves in, I think there should have been more of a panic or adjustment to it all. Overall, it’s a good read if you want something light-hearted, maybe a bit silly and fluffy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Lia Riley for this ARC!

Puck and Prejudice is a fun and engaging modern retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman from a respectable family, who is forced to marry for money. When she meets Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and arrogant gentleman, sparks fly, but their relationship is complicated by Elizabeth's pride and Darcy's prejudice.

What I Loved:
* The Modern Setting: Riley does a great job of updating the story to a modern setting. The characters are relatable and the dialogue is witty and funny.

* The Romance: The chemistry between Elizabeth and Darcy is undeniable. Their relationship is full of ups and downs, but it's ultimately a love story that will warm your heart.

* The Diversity: The cast of characters is diverse, which is refreshing to see in a retelling of a classic novel.

* The Writing: Riley's writing is clear and concise, making the book easy to read and enjoy.

Overall, "Puck and Prejudice" is a well-written and entertaining retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It's a great choice for fans of Jane Austen or modern romance novels.

Thank you so much to Avon for my ARC!

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Readability: 📖📖📖📖 (It took me a little bit to get into it, but I really loved after 30% or so)
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔💔
Tension: ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋💋
Intimate Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑
Steam Scale (Number of Scenes): 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥
Humor: Yes
Perspective: third person from both the hero and heroine
More character focused or plot focused? character
How did the speed of the story feel? medium
When mains are first on page together: Pretty soon in, about 5%, or chapter 2
Cliffhanger: No, this ends with a happily ever after
Epilogue: Yes, two years later

Should I read in order?
I believe this is a stand alone novel

Basic plot:
When Tuck gets into an accident and falls into a frozen pond, he finds himself pulled into early 1800s England

Give this a try if you want:
- Regency? Jane Austen is writing Pride and Prejudice...so that’s a guess
- time travel – contemporary hero goes back in time
- hockey player hero – goalie (Michigander hero, but lived in Texas a number of years)
- author heroine
- road trip
- marriage of convenience
- celibate hero
- one bed
- bit of a size difference – hero is 6’2” and a head
- Gretna Green
- child free HEA
- higher steam – 5ish full scenes and some praise

Ages:
- heroine is 27, hero is 30

My thoughts:
I was so curious about this one! A hockey player that goes back in time?? I had to try it. I thought maybe it would be a bit TOO ridiculous….but this one totally took my heart by surprise.

It took me a little bit to get into it. I struggled a bit when they were initially meeting and accepting each other’s circumstances. It does feel very modern and the hero does talk about contemporary times pretty frequently. But..once these two had a plan and were together...I totally fell in love with them.

Lizzie is so sweet and fun. I love her personality and strength despite her unlikable family. But Tucker really stole the show for me. He is just the sweetest. I adored him. The way he falls for Lizzie, and the way he protects her and loves her and the way he talks to her in the bedroom just all made me melt!

I loved the humor in this book. Their relationship was so cute and adorable and genuine. It took me by surprise how much I adored the latter half of this novel.

Definitely a unique take on time travel and a cute story where a modern day hockey player ends up back in 1812 with our heroine who is heading into spinsterhood. The characters had good chemistry and it was a fun read. They were a little lacking in depth, and it started a bit slow, but by the end I was invested and couldn't put down.

I had a lot of fun reading this book, especially the first half! This book is a very unique twist on time-travel romance, and the retelling elements from Pride & Prejudice was perfectly done!

From the first to the second half, the story kind of moved from the MCs' banter to more time travel plotting and the London society ish social standing and gossip etc.. the banter was kind of the highlight of the book for me, so I didn't enjoy the second half quite as much. It was still an amazing read though!

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

Riley delivers such a pleasant surprise read with Puck and Prejudice. This is a solid story that even seems believable once you get into the story. I highly recommend this book!

This blending of Regency and Hockey romance is creative and fun. It is a quick and easy read that provides plenty of sweet and feel-good moments. Yes there are some plot holes and the story is light and superficial. But this book knows that; it does not take itself too seriously, and I respect that. Plus, it also provides really likable characters, playful banter, some steamy scenes and even a few surprises.

This is a fun addition to the popular hockey romance genre (although the story really is more Regency than sports romance). If you love both genres [and Jane Austen], then you’ll probably find this mash-up to be an entertaining change of pace and a lot of fun.

3.5/5
The premise of this book is pretty cute, clever, and the story is interesting, but it’s not super well-developed. The plot jumps from large event to large event and skips over a lot of the filler moments that would have served to develop the characters, their relationship, and build tension. It’s a very quick and lighthearted read, which I always love. That said, I had a hard time with how little the practical elements involved in the time travel were acknowledged. It leaves a lot of questions and plot holes you have to look past in order to enjoy the story.

Super cute and fun time travel regency romance which I know sounds like a lot! I really enjoyed this story liked the dual POVs and felt a connection to both of the main characters. I appreciated it was still light and a fun read with a few heavier topics thrown in would absolutely recommend 3/3.5 stars. I want to thank NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

You had me at the Pride and Prejudice pun.

When a himbo of a hockey player MMC finds himself in regency England with no idea on how to get back, or even if he wants to.

This book is best when you just go with it. You’re gonna have a good time if you just go with it.

Thank you Net Galley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I thank NetGalley for offering me the e-ARC of this title.

Wow. This book... 2/5 stars. Upon reading the description, I knew it would be REALLY hit or miss for me because the time travel aspect AND it being a comedy(ish) threw me off. And I love Outlander so I know the time travel can be done right. But this... was not that. I love Pride and Prejudice, and I love hockey romance, so that's what made me read it.

My issues with this book are mainly with the plot itself. It did not take itself seriously, which is what I think it takes to pull it off (cough like Outlander). Lines were cheesy, and their inner monologues (3rd person I think? it felt like a weird mix) didn't do much to progress things forward. There was mainly just physical attraction between them, which was fine but how it was written (her monologue of finding him attractive) was cringe. Also, he said all the right things at every moment almost at a perfectly scripted level which stood out to me rather than feeling like he was real. There was not much depth at all I felt which took me away from it. Not for me!

Pick up PUCK AND PREJUDICE for:

• Independent Women
• Regency Romance
• Marriage of Convenience
• Hockey Player MMC
• Time Travel
• Spicy Bedroom Talk
• Bestie Jane Austen

Tucker and Lizzie meet against all odds and across time. He time travels after crashing his car and drowning in a frozen pond. Lizzie is on the spot when he emerges into her 1812 present. He needs to find his way home and she needs a husband who will fake his death and go back to his modern time and leave her to her independence.

Regrettably, I had a hard time buying into the romance. The instalust chemistry between Lizzie and Tucker was hot. But there was something about how low Lizzie's bar is regarding men that made her love for Tucker feel like an imprinting.

The flip of this is how satisfying it is to read Tucker raining love and affection and support and passion onto Lizzie's life. This is textbook fantasy manifesting the most perfect book boyfriend.

So my recommendation is to have fun when reading PUCK AND PREJUDICE. Celebrate Lizzie getting that lovin and advocating for her self-determination. And! Enjoy the Jane Austen easter eggs hidden (and not-so-hidden) throughout.

Thank you Netgalley and Avon Books for the advance digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so cute! I loved the time travel aspect of it. Lizzy and Tuck were so cute together. They had the perfect blend of sweet and steamy moments with each other. I loved how the ending provided a best of both worlds scenario. I was nervous on how this was going to end, and if it would even be possible for there to be a happy ending when time traveling was involved. This was a unique and fun read.

This is a spectacularly written tale with Jane Austen, ice hockey, time travel, and romance all rolled into an entertaining piece of literature.

I loved how our hero, Tucker "Tuck" Taylor, Ice Hockey goalie for the Austin Regals, ends up in Regency England. At this point in time some women are trying to disentangle themselves from the aristocratic trappings of arranged marriages and sole dependency on their male relatives. Tuck, being a man from our time, finds some of the rules of their society to be archaic and wrong. Having dropped into 1812 by fate from a 2020's universe; he takes most things in stride. Our heroine, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Wooddash shows great intelligence in coming to his rescue by spiriting him away from a pond where unsuspecting neighborhood folks might come across a strange man in odd clothing. Thus begins a wonderful tale and romp through some of Regency England.

We have great characters with depth and intelligence. Romance, a trip to Gretna Green, a brother chasing after his sister and so much fun with Tuck and Lizzy. Will Tuck be able to find his way back to the 2020's or will he remain transplanted in Regency England?

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book!
A crossing of time, fate, convenience and eventually love. I had a very good time visiting the Jane Austen era and experiencing it right along with Tuck. I also really enjoyed Lizzy’s independence and desire to thrive. The only parts that gave me pause was the perspective shifts during the chapters, but once I acclimated to that I was able to enjoy the story.

So cute!