Hey there, are you asking yourself if Teresa the feel good rom com book addict (that’s me) had fun with this contemporary-slash-regency-slash-hockey-slash-time travel-slash-outlander esque book, despite the seemingly too chaotic list of aforementioned themes that actually seemed to work somehow? YOU BET YOUR ASS SHE DID!
Guys I don’t know what to tell you besides that I’m a simple woman who goes off vibes and a fun story and this worked for me. Tuck and Lizzie’s unexpected adventure took me by surprise and I found myself invested in the “what’s going happen next” kind of fun we love to follow along. I thought their chemistry as a couple was great, it built well, and they became more vulnerable felt genuine.
Also I feel like I must emphasize as much as I can, for a man that is essentially words in black and white (on my kindle screen as I came to know him) and the feelings he made me feel, Tuck is hot. I just know he is ok. He’s out there being complimentary and supportive and praising and he doesn’t want to hold her back and also wants to worship her… he’s just hot. I feel like you get it. Spice was like 4 peppers 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

PS thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read this ARC for my honest review! I had a grand old time

I enjoyed this book! It was such a good story! It had a good plot. All of the characters had depth to them. I loved the quick and easiness of the read. I’m so happy they ended up back together. It honestly threw me for a loop when he decided to go back. I thought he was totally going to stay. The spice was just right. I’m excited for when this book comes out! I would definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishing for sending me this ARC!

I was sold on this concept from the moment I read this description and I’m so happy to say it delivered. This story was so fun and the characters are so lovable it made it easy to ignore the minor historical inaccuracies. (Which, if you came here for, honestly what are you even doing?) The marriage of convenience plot unfolded so perfectly. These silly lovebirds really thought they were going love eachother across time and space and get out unscathed??? Ending was extremely satisfying. I hope we get more stories like this one from Lia Riley.

The bonkers premise had potential, but was superficial for me. The writing style was flat and the dialogue stilted. Lots of info dumps. Slow pace. Of course, it’s supposed to be goofy and fun, but Tuck had no depth. We never saw his inner thoughts, whether it was the car crash into the pond or his feelings for Lizzy or his fear about being trapped in the past. And I struggled to get invested in their relationship. I never felt their connection. Lizzy has more personality, but she’s a stereotype of both the “independent historical heroine” and the “historical heroine discovers sex when she’s nearly 30”.

I found the Austen nods cheesy, but some readers might get a kick out of them. They have Tuck giving Austen the idea to use the phrase “excellent boiled potatoes”. Sigh. I think if you’re an Austen super fan, prepare to be underwhelmed. The regency setting was… terrible. I wouldn’t have even minded that if the writing or character arcs drew me in. This is one of those “fun idea but poorly executed” deals IMO.

So down for the concept of this book - a modern hockey player getting sent back to regency England. The concerto immediately grabbed me and made me want to read this book.

This book ended up being a much sweeter, cuter, fluffier version of Outlander. No real angst, everyone is pretty accepting and nice to the guy from the future... Not that difficult for him to get back home. Happy ending was unique but satisfying.

Unfortunately, the main characters felt a little vanilla to me. Most interesting thing about Tucker was his cancer diagnosis and recovery - I had never read a MMC with that as part of his backstory. Lizzy was sweet but a little forgettable. I guess it was cool to have some regency authors pop into the story if you are into that kind of thing.

Least favorite parts — the sex scenes. His “good girl” moments were not for me, thank you.

Overall, cool premise. A book that didn’t take time travel too seriously.

For the most part, this book is just so fun! It requires a healthy amount of suspension of disbelief, but if you can get past the silliness, there's a lot of heart. I also REALLY appreciated that hockey was actually a major part of the hockey player's character, and it's so evident that if Lia Riley isn't a hockey fan, she's at the very least done her homework. I was a little annoyed by how much Tucker had an impact in some of Jane Austen's work, and the pacing felt a little off at several points. But I loved the tension, the yearning, and the fun. If you're a fan of Lost in Austen, you definitely love this book too.

I want to state my appreciation to Lia Riley, Avon and Harper Voyager Publishing, and NetGalley for the digital review copy. All opinions included are my own.


3.5 - I had a fun time! While I was hooked with the hockey and period piece mashup, I will say I was nervous this would be too good to be true. I’m happy to say this had quality writing and depth that made the story worthwhile. The strength of female individuality and power of choice was done in a meaningful way, never straying towards trying too hard. The romantic build-up was great, as it felt real to the characters but still gave readers some great tension.

The pacing, at times, was a bit wonky. The first chapter felt abrupt and the balance between some plot lines wasn’t the most proportional. Though, Riley included some fun little hints to Pride and Prejudice that were both subtle and entertaining.

Overall, I enjoyed myself! This read came at a great time in which I didn’t have to think too hard but was still having fun with a solid and quality read.

This book is a whirlwind of pure joy! A time-traveling hockey player and a fiercely independent Regency woman with a dream of widowhood; what more could I ask for? The chemistry between Tucker and Lizzy had me absolutely hooked. Their banter is sharp, the romance slow burn but oh so worth it, and the tension is deliciously palpable. The way this story weaves modern snark into the Regency setting is nothing short of brilliant. My heart was in my throat at every turn as they navigated their unexpected bond. Truly worth the wait, I’m still swooning.

A cute story that could even do with a sequel. Lizzy and Tuck are just adorable. Thank you for letting me read this!

So many things to love about this book!!! Time travel, bookish characters, hot hockey player, fake dating, one bed… and the list goes on! But I still wanted a little more. I feel like it lacked some depth where there could have been more meaningful development and the pacing wasn’t amazing for my taste. Overall would recommend and will totally buy a physical copy for the adorable cover and title and a low key cozy re-read. 3.5🌟

I knew this book would require a heavy dose of suspension of disbelief to be enjoyable, and I wanted to love it. I’m a big fan of Jane Austen and Outlander, and contemporary and historical romances generally. But this one fell a little flat unfortunately, even with the time-travel aspect. I would have liked to hear more about Tuck’s reactions to 1812. He seemed a little too accepting of his world-altering predicament, and Lizzy seemed a little too open-minded to the idea of a man appearing from the future. While their love story was sweet, I wasn’t overly fond of Lizzy’s character. The feminist lectures got annoying and felt really preachy, and she was often very dismissive of Tuck. I also HATED his nickname for her. Pocket Rocket!? Just, no. Harper Collins - please please please change it before publishing! Overall, I thought this book had more potential and was too surface-level. I enjoyed it generally, but the last third was a challenge to get through.

Thank you Lia Riley, Harper Collins and NetGalley for the opportunity to provide my honest feedback.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

2.5 rounded up. I requested this because I enjoy sports romance (usually contemporary). It was a cute and wacky premise but the execution wasn’t there for me. The constant misunderstandings between present and past got a little old after a while. Also Jane Austen is a character.

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.