The Marriage List

Quinn spins off her Worthington series with the witty, charming first installment of her Worthington Brides series, which sees progressive Lady Eleanor Carpenter, her twin Alice, and their brother-in-law’s sister, Madeline, embarking on their first London season. John, the Marquis of Montagu, takes an instant fancy to Eleanor, who he sees riding most mornings and meets while escorting his mother home from a soiree. Together they suffer through the dry cake and tea that are the mainstays at Almack’s, a venue where only the most elite meet to dance and search for a mate. But John’s always envisioned a docile, proper wife and struggles to adjust to Eleanor’s unconventional family, independence, and business acumen. As the newly minted owner of a mine, Eleanor’s made herself a powerful enemy—one she’s perfectly capable of contending with herself, thank you very much, no matter how much John may want to protect her. Though the extensive cast may cause confusion in those unfamiliar with the previous series, careful readers will be pleased by Quinn’s richly detailed descriptions of the London season’s day-to-day dramas. This spells more good things to come. Agent: Deidre Knight and Janna Bonikowski, Knight Agency. (Jan.)