The Marriage List (The Worthington Brides Book 1)

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 1,184 ratings

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Last update: 01-01-2025


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For fans of Bridgerton and lovers of sexy, sparkling Regency romance, USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn presents a delightful new trilogy set in the reader-favorite world of Regency England’s beloved extended family, The Worthingtons, returning in this first sparkling tale for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Eloisa James, and Tessa Dare.

As part of a large, rambunctious family, Lady Eleanor Carpenter has gained some knowledge of what makes a successful marriage. She’s even compiled a list of essential qualifications in a potential husband. John, the Marquis of Montagu, seems of good character (check), with money enough to support a family (check). But what of the many other requirements on her list?
 
Montagu, meanwhile, believes the key to a comfortable life lies in marrying someone quiet and docile. Yet the one lady who captivates him could hardly be more different to what he envisioned. Lady Eleanor is as opinionated as she is lovely, determined to improve working conditions for coal miners, even at risk to her own safety.
 
From evenings at Almack’s to carriage rides in Hyde Park, this Season will contain many pleasures—and a few surprises that compel both John and Eleanor to rethink their expectations. For one thing is certain: love will not be defined by any list . . .
 
Praise for The Most Eligible Bride in London
 
“Lovely. . . . Quinn charms with these uniquely progressive, affable members of the aristocracy. Historical romance fans will delight in this well-plotted romp.”
—Publishers Weekly

 

Top reviews from the United States

  • Thomas W Shepherd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Book in New Series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    I am rapidly becoming an Ella Quinn fan. Her book THE MARRIAGE LIST was quite good. As usual, she dumped a gazillion characters into the mix way early in her narrative, and I struggled to keep who-was-who / who were whose sisters or brothers-in-law. Large families plus the Season for balls, entertainments and endless rounds of flirting between eligible gentlenen and the women who were having their "come outs" made for a confused reader (moi).

    Quinn's ability to draw good characters and put them in motion saves the day. Still, I would have liked a more gradual introduction to the all-star cast, some of whom appeared in previous Quinn books of a different series.

    The romance between likeable characters seeking mates and the social commentary of early 19th century Britain kept my attention and taught me something about the Regency period. I had to flip between the novel and my Kindle dictionary to tell what a curicle was.. and don't get me started about the mysterious realm of women's and men's fashion.

    All in all, and excellent read. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
  • Gina R Mitchell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and Well-Written
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
    The Marriage List is the first book I have read by Ella Quinn, but it won’t be the last.

    The setup was a bit slow for me, perhaps because I have not read other books about the Worthington family. They were, however, an absolute joy to get to know.

    I enjoy historical romance with strong female characters and this book is full of them. They are vivacious, caring, and independent. The male characters from the youngest tot to the elder generation are engaging. I loved the humor that shines through as well as the familial love. That isn’t always the case during this time period.

    The information about mining horrors and reformation was educational and fit within the storyline. It’s always nice to learn new bits of history while being entertained.

    John and Eleanor were an engaging couple, even if I did want to shake them a time or two. They made a delightful pairing in this tale.

    The pacing is excellent, never lagging or skipping. While I knew the book would have a happy ending, the path the author took to reach it was quite enjoyable. There was a bit of mystery and danger to keep the reader on their toes.

    I can’t wait to go back and read the earlier books about the Worthington family and will be watching for the next in this series. I highly recommend The Marriage List to all lovers of regency romance.
  • rmccall80
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this family
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
    There are those authors and series that make you want to be a part of the world created and that is exactly what this is. This book in the follow-up series reintroduced beloved characters and took he time to develop the new and growing ones. The inclusion of historical events and causes takes this above the normal HEA romance novels.

    Any Ella Quinn book is worth the time.
  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars good story overall
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
    Overall, it was a good story. It was hard to read and follow all the names at times and the scenes changed sometimes so fast/abrupt it was odd.
  • MM-E
    4.0 out of 5 stars LADY ELEANOR TAKES CHARGE ✔️
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
    If you haven't read any of the books in this series, you have no idea what you are missing.
    When Lady Grace Carpenter married the Earl of Worthington, two large families joined together. The females of this family have an equal say for what goes on in their lives. It's Lady Eleanor Carpenter's first season, but she's already caught the eye of John, the Marquis of Montagu. It's his duty to find a wife with his requirements. Eleanor has her own ideas about what she wants in a husband. With the help of her sisters, she makes a list. Eleanor and her family open John's eyes to a different way of living. Laugh out loud with the antics and unexpected behavior of the Carpenter/ Worthington family as John learns there is a lot to know when you fall in love with a young lady in this family. Some heat.
    I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
  • Roni Denholtz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Story and CHaracters!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
    This is a charming and suspenseful regency tale featuring a delightful family and wonderful characters! It's the first book I've read by Ella Quinn but I already ordered some more to read! I do love her style and voice and found this book to be an exciting tale. I plan to read more of her books soon!
  • Hope
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who is married to who!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
    Too many characters. Hard to remember who was who. Heroine too immature. Cancels wedding because of one disagreement. Ridiculous.
  • freddie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Freddie
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
    Gotta start by saying Ella Quinn is one of my very favorite writers and the Worthington series one of the best written (better than Bridgerton). I’ve read everyone of the books in the Worthington series and enjoyed each one but this one was just a little bit lacking. The characters were wonderful as always and the story was good but just did not read as smooth as the previous ones. A lot of the problem was mine because it has been so long since I read the previous one I had a hard time placing my characters but I would like to go back and read them all from the beginning again. It was still a good read .

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