Book Review: Her Bridegroom List by Cynthia Wright

There is nothing I love more than slowly, happily, sinking into a smoothly crafted Romance novel, and that is just what I did with Her Bridegroom List!

Ms. Wright’s writing style has always captivated my imagination, and Her Bridegroom List is no exception! She creates characters that stay with me long after I’ve finished reading. And, I must admit, I have a soft spot for dear Monty. What a charming character. Of course, I loved the main characters, Emeline and Hart.

Although this book is part of a series, it stands well on its own. However, I do suggest you start at the beginning of the Rakes & Rebels: The St. Briac Family series. You are in for a treat!

Release Date Tuesday, 01/27/2026

It can be found here on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. (among other wonderful booksellers!)

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From Goodreads:

A libertine lord. A fiercely independent lady. A desire neither can deny.

Lord Jasper Hartcliffe—Hart the Heartless to the ton—left Society behind years ago, choosing freedom and fortune over expectations. But to save his twin brother from ruinous debt, Hart returns to London and enters a devil’s bargain with the formidable Justin St. Briac… a bargain that entangles him with St. Briac’s brilliant, unconventional daughter.

Emeline St. Briac endured two empty Seasons before fleeing to Lyme Regis to hunt fossils and craft a life on her own terms. Now forced back to London, she refuses her father’s matchmaking schemes—even creating her own “Bridegroom List” to derail them. She is determined never again to surrender her independence.

Then Hart appears.
Cool. Handsome. Infuriating.
And far too dangerous to her carefully guarded heart.

As Emeline assists Hart with his archaeological research, their shared passion for discovery sparks a different kind of fire—one that neither of them is prepared for. But Hart’s secret ties to her father threaten everything growing between them, and Emeline must decide whether she can trust a man who has built his life on keeping the world at arm’s length.
Can two fiercely guarded hearts uncover a love worth risking everything?

Cynthia Wright delivers a sparkling, sensual Regency romance filled with wit, longing, and irresistible charm. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, and Wright’s beloved St. Briac novels, this tale proves that even the most guarded hearts can fall—gloriously, unexpectedly, and forever.