diff --git a/esqueleto.cabal b/esqueleto.cabal
index 44a139a..b665368 100644
--- a/esqueleto.cabal
+++ b/esqueleto.cabal
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ test-suite test
       -- Test-only dependencies
     , HUnit
     , QuickCheck
-    , hspec               == 1.3.*
+    , hspec               >= 1.3 && < 1.5
     , persistent-sqlite   == 1.1.*
     , persistent-template == 1.1.*
     , monad-control