Puck and Prejudice

From the author of Mister Hockey comes a sizzling marriage of convenience romance between a pro hockey player who accidentally travels back in time to Regency Era England and the brazen contemporary of Jane Austen he just can’t help but fall for…

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...

Goalie for the Austin Regals, Tucker Taylor is benched due to health issues. So he decides to visit his sister in England. But an accidental plunge into an icy pond thrusts him back to 1812 where he comes face to face with a captivating blue-eyed woman who regards him as if he’s grown two heads.

Lizzy Wooddash dreams of a life surrounded by books, engaging conversation, the presence of literary icons like Jane Austen, and... nary a husband in sight. But in Regency England, only widows like her cousin Georgie enjoy freedom and solitary pursuits, unencumbered by expectations. The only way to quickly become a widow is by marrying a dying man or killing a perfectly healthy one, neither of which Lizzy desires.

A visitor from the future might just be the husband of her dreams. Once married, they can figure out how to return Tucker to his proper time, and his absence—aka death—will make Lizzy the widow she always dreamed of becoming. Yet as sparks ignite, they soon realize that matters of the heart rarely adhere to carefully laid plans. Can their love stand the test of time, or will Lizzy get exactly what she wanted...as well as a broken heart?

I will admit that the cover and synopsis of Puck & Prejudice attracted me to read it. Additionally, I haven’t read any books by Lia Riley yet, and I always enjoy discovering new authors. It did take me a bit to get into reading Puck & Prejudice. The writing style is a little different than I’m used to, but I’m sure I could get used to it once I read more books from Lia Riley. 

I enjoyed the premise of Puck & Prejudice. The story revolves around a professional hockey player named Tuck Taylor, who unexpectedly travels back in time. There, he meets the author Jane Austen, who is in the middle of writing a novel, as well as Jane’s friend, Lizzy Wooddash, who Tuck ends up falling in love with.

Tuck quickly realizes that he is out of place in the past, with his modern ways and appearance, but he adjusts to it thanks to Lizzy and her friends. Meanwhile, Lizzy is determined to help him return to his time. However, she has her own dilemma: her family and society expect her to marry. To alleviate the pressure, she proposes a temporary marriage to Tuck, the stranger from the future, to which he agrees. It’s not like he’ll be around forever, which means she’ll get to enjoy the life of a widower and have all the freedoms that come with it. As they spend more time together, they get to know each other better.

I found it to be an enjoyable read, but it didn’t captivate my attention as much as I had hoped, which was a bummer. I appreciated reading the tropes of Marriage of Convenience and One Bed. I always enjoy the One Bed trope and the characters’ reactions when they discover they have to share a bed. While I liked both characters, I felt their chemistry was lacking at times. There are some steamy moments in the book, but I wouldn’t describe it as spicy. This is just my personal opinion, and everyone’s definition of spice varies.

The HEA for both characters was satisfying and enjoyable to read. However, the conclusion felt a bit rushed. Despite that, it was still a fun read overall. I just wish I could have enjoyed it more. I give it a rating of 3.25 stars and would still recommend it. Just because I gave it a low rating doesn’t mean that other readers won’t enjoy it more.

I have to admit that I’ve never read a Jane Austen novel, but I have seen the movies based on her work. I should make an effort to read her books eventually, as friends have recommended them to me. Right now, I’m on a kick for Contemporary and Paranormal Romance, which is why I haven’t read many Historical novels. However, my mood might change in the future.

Single/Dual POV: Dual POV (Third Person) 

Standalone or Part of Series: Standalone.

Would I recommend this book? Yes. I would suggest this book to those who have read Lia Riley’s works before and who enjoy Time Travel Romance.

What to Expect:
✔️Historical/Regency Romance
✔️Time Travel Romance
✔️Marriage of Convenience
✔️One Bed
✔️Hockey Player Hero
✔️Author/Writer Heroine

Audiobook Review: I borrowed the audiobook of Puck & Prejudice from my local library via Libby and followed along while reading it. (My husband calls me a weirdo for this, but I prefer to read along while someone else narrates.) I highly recommend this book in audiobook format if you enjoy listening to your books. The narrator, Will Damron, did a fantastic job with this book, and I plan to look for more books he has narrated.

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I guess I should type a bio here. I'm FranJessca, or Fran for short. I'm the owner/reviewer behind A Book Lovin' Mama's Blog. I've been reading and reviewing books on my blog since leaving the Navy in 2011, and I will keep doing it as long as possible. My favorite genres will always be Romance & Fantasy, and I read every subgenre underneath those two genres. (Sorry, not a fan of nonfiction, so don't try to convince me to read it.)
My obsession with reading started over 30+ years ago when I went to my first Scholastic Book Fair and found R.L. Stine's Fear Street series. Later, I came across Anne Rice's novels at my public library when I was fourteen when my obsession with vampires started. I was the girl who preferred to be a vampire over a princess any day. My husband says I would leave him a heartbeat for a vampire that looked like Spike or Angel (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) or Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries. (It's true, though, and he's accepted it.)

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