What a refreshing and interesting romance! Despite what people might think, this was a mash up I never knew I needed and was giving me all the good ‘Outlander’ feels, but reversed and with a regency flair. It appealed to my love of Jane Austen without missing the mark. Add in a charming hockey player of modern times paired with the witty, forward-thinking FMC and I’m sold. Aside from one *very cringey* nickname the MMC had for our heroine, the forced proximity and ‘teach me’ moments ran the show and the nods to Austen’s original works left me grinning. Overall a solid read I really enjoyed!

Puck and Prejudice was an interesting read for a romance book. The use of time travel and the theories are very interesting. Books like these often make my brain hurt because how does the events in this time really not mess with the future? There were some historical inaccuracies I feel like I am the only person who would address but I thought it was a fun read.

Lizzy and Tucker’s relationship is very cute throughout the story and the culture shock Tuck feels seems very relatable. It was super cheesy and I’m still not over the Jane Austen storyline.

Super cute and quick Romance. I’m a sucker for anything with time travel, so this was a must. It did not disappoint. I read it in two days. The MMc’s are lovable, their banter is fun and the spicy scenes are well written.

I am a huge Jane Austen fan and I love a good time travel romance, so I was really excited to read this one. I was not disappointed. Jane Austen is even a supporting character in this story.

Tucker Taylor is the star goalie of the Austin Regals, but while on medical leave he visits his sister in England and finds himself in 1812 in the presence of Lizzy Wooddash.. Lizzy wants nothing more than her independence, but in 1812 women didn’t have the luxury of making their own decisions unless they were widowed. So, of course Tuck and Lizzy decide to team up and help each other. They will get married and Lizzy will help Tuck return to his time. After he is gone, she will tell everyone he died a watery death and his body wasn’t found. They both get what they want….or so they think, This is a romance; we know how this is going to go.

Tropes -
Time travel
One bed
Fake marriage/marriage of convenience
Hockey (in a very limited way - there wasn’t a lot of hockey in 1812 England)

I’d give it a spice level of 🌶️🌶️🌶️

This is a well written story that kept my attention from the beginning. I liked both of the main characters and was invested in how this relationship was going to work out. Tuck was just about perfect. He was supportive of Lizzy and her ambitions. And the letter he wrote her…..my heart fluttered, but I am not going to say more about that.

Read this one. You won’t be disappointed.

This was a great little time travel book. The hero is a cinnamon roll is the best ways. The characters have great chemistry. The title is somewhat misleading in that I first assumed it would be a Pride and Prejudice retelling but is was an original story set in the time period.

LOVED! This was such a fun book. I do not think that it will be for everyone. Is it absolutely ridiculous in its premise and execution? Absolutely! That being said, I ate this up. It definitely feels like one of those books that was written JUST for me. I can't wait for it to release in paperback so I can add it to my "forever faves" bookshelf.

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I really enjoyed this read. Usually with time travel it is someone from the past coming to the future, so it was refreshing to see someone travel back to Jane Austen's time for a change. The chemistry between Tucker and Lizzy is easy to see, and the banter flowed well. Overall it was an enjoyable read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harpercollins for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

THIS WAS SO FUN. I love love love time travel stories, and this was up there as one of my favorites. It was soo funny and endearing. I loved the characters and the plot line. Everything was soo well thought-out. I was afraid it would be hard to make this work, but the author meshed it together so well. Definitely recommend.

4 Stars – Wow, what a read. When I began Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley, I couldn’t put it down. Riley has taken a 21st century hockey player, Tucker Taylor, and sent him back in time to 1812 to a spinster, Lizzy Wooddash, who is friends with Jane Austen. I’m not revealing a lot here, but I kept reading to see what would happen next. How was he going to get back to our time, how was he going to handle the society period rules and he didn’t even really know who Jane Austen was other than his sister liked to read her works!

At one point, Lizzy and Tucker are discussing the future and comparing it to her time frame. It’s sad to see Lizzy come to realize that even in 200 years, women aren’t paid equal to men, America hasn’t had a female president and even in sporting events female athletes aren’t paid equal and the events aren’t as well attended as the men’s. It was a thoughtful way of inserting that in the story. The story was such a page turner! I gave it 4 stars, instead of 5, as I wished it was longer.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for sharing an ARC. This review is completely voluntary and joyfully shared.

4/5 ⭐️

As a fan of both hockey and Pride & Prejudice I figured I had to give this book a try.

I have always been afraid of reading hockey romances as I would probably pick apart all of the hockey. Thankfully I wasn’t doing that for this book. Tucker Taylor plays a goalie for an Austin pro team alongside actual NHL teams. The author making a note of goalies being weird was perfect 👌🏻 as most fans know goalies truly are weird. I was thrown off when a character from Berkeley said his team was “the mighty ducks” … why not San Jose? And as someone who lives near the Duck’s arena who even calls them that anymore 🤣 kidding aside it was great to see my team the Canucks being referenced. I thought the hockey aspect and mental game that goalies play was well done.

I thought the character Lizzy was very likable, and I enjoyed meeting her friends, including Jane herself. The quote about “what excellent boiled potatoes” had me giggling. I did find it very odd that Tucker didn’t even know her name from present day. I thought the romance was very sweet but was thrown off at Tucker’s pet names for Lizzy amidst the language of the 1800s.

Overall this was a fun, sometimes silly and sweet time travel sports romance that I throughly enjoyed.

This was fun. I think it would have been even better if I a had actually read or watched the source material, but it was such a fun time!

Initial thoughts review:
Obsessed. Perfect mix of forced proximity, sports romance, and historical romance. Smiled the entire time.

Full review:
Thanks, Avon, for the arc!

When you set life aside, just let the joy overtake you as you read. Ultimately, you end up smiling nonstop, becoming obsessed, and can’t stop thinking about PUCK AND PREJUDICE. All I want to do is reread it. I keep talking about it to anyone who will listen. It’s my new favorite marriage of convenience historical fiction and time-traveling sports romance. Lia Riley has written something extraordinary, and I cannot wait for everyone to fall in love with it like I have!

Get ready to swoon at the book blurb tagline: It is a truth universally acknowledged that a modern single man in possession of a hockey jersey may be exactly what a Regency woman needs to avoid the shackles of marriage... 😍

Modern hockey player Tucker Tayler and Lizzy Wooddash from 1812 are everything! My heart pines for them! Their banter. Their chemistry. Their boldness. It’s spectacular. Gah, I want to stop writing this review and just pick up the book again!

If you love sports romance, hockey romance, historical romance, time travel, marriages of convenience, forced proximity, excellent banter, Jane Austen 😉, “my wife,” or just being entertained, this book is for you! PUCK AND PREJUDICE rent-free constantly in my head, and I don’t mind. I want to relive Tucker and Lizzy’s romance until someone time-travels into a lake for me.

**Puck and Prejudice – 4 Stars**

A big thanks to Lia Riley, NetGalley, and HarperCollins Publishing for an advanced copy of *Puck and Prejudice*. I enjoyed this book a lot! The time travel aspect was interesting, and the way it was explained felt as believable as a time travel story could be. While I know some didn’t love the connection between a hockey player and 1812, I did! Maybe those people never fell in love with *The Root Cellar* as kids like I did.

I really liked the banter between the characters, and both Tuck and Lizzy were fantastic. Tuck was adorable and sweet, while Lizzy was strong and opinionated. I enjoy reading historical romance now and then, and I’m also a fan of sports romance, so this mashup of the two genres was a treat. Plus, it was funny and sweet, and Jane Austen?! Sign me up!

I’d definitely read this again and already know some friends who are going to love it once it’s released.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Austin travels to England to see his sister. He accidentally travels back in time to the 1800's. He meets a woman who he has feelings for. A good read.

This was a little different time travel. I found it a little humorous in places. The heroine was a determined young woman. The hero was a an athlete with a heart The ending is what makes this story interesting, but I wonder what happens if they have children. I enjoyed it.

I have received a copy of this arc from NetGalley for a honest review!

4/5 stars

This was my very first read by Lia Riley and it. definitely won't be the last. Her writing was great and the story she wrote about a hockey player Tuck who time travels to England where he meets Lizzy who I adore! The storyline and the overall book was fantastic and I have no problem recommending it to others looking for a sweet, well put together book containing the perfect amount of laughs and plot. It was a quick and easy read that I truly enjoyed!

Puck & Prejudice
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 (3.25/5)

After a wild night out, Tucker finds himself in a time-traveling pickle when he accidentally drives his car into a frozen lake and emerges in the year 1812. Talk about a chilly surprise! And let's not forget about Elizabeth, who takes the whole situation surprisingly well. I mean, if it were me, I'd be freaking out!

But things get even more interesting when Jane Austen herself makes an appearance in the story. It's like literary magic come to life! Though, I must say, Tucker's cluelessness about Jane Austen was a bit odd. I mean, who doesn't know about the queen of romance novels?

As for the characters, Elizabeth stole the show with her independence and courage. She's not your average damsel in distress, that's for sure. Tucker, on the other hand, didn't quite click with me. Something about him just didn't sit right.

All in all it was a fun read, even if it wasn't quite what I expected. Who knew a late-night drive could lead to such a time-traveling adventure?

What do you get when an American professional hockey player falls through time and ends up in Regency England? A hilarious and charming juxtaposition!

Lizzy isn't happy with her lot in life. At 27, her mother won't stop pushing her to wed, when all she wants is the freedom to pursue her dream of being an author. Just like her friend, Jane. Yes. *That* Jane. When she happens upon a handsome, albeit oddly dressed, stranger crawling out of the sludgy lake near her cousin's estate, Lizzy feels a thrill thats unusual for her. A fake marriage, banter, spice, adventures (and mishaps) ensue which were all delightful.

Overall, I loved both Lizzy and Tuck and their chemistry together. This is a sweet, spicy read that is quick and easy - the perfect thing to pick up between longer series or emotionally heavy books.

I thought it was a smidge unbelievable how quickly Lizzy and crew believed that Tuck was from the future. However, I understand that was to move the plot along and keep the story from dragging.

The ending was a bit of a let down for me, but it still felt romantic and satisfactory. I just wanted MORE!

Its a 3.5 star read for me.

Fun read. Twist on Jane Austin era in modern day time by time travel. Spicy hot read! Get your Kleenex ready. Recommend. I was given an advanced reader copy of this book by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review.

This book offers a fun and quirky twist on the time-travel romance genre, combining the charm of Regency England with the modern world of pro hockey. Tucker’s journey from the ice rink to Jane Austen’s era is full of humor and entertaining cultural clashes, while Lizzy’s independent spirit makes her a refreshing Regency heroine. However, the story sometimes felt a bit rushed, especially when it came to building deeper emotional connections between the characters. Still, if you're looking for a light, playful read with an unexpected mash-up of time periods, this romance will definitely keep you entertained!