Cardinal Rule

Wilder Woods #1

by Liz Tomforde

Wilder Woods is a brand new 4-book series based in Northern California featuring the Wilder Family. You were introduced to a couple of the siblings in Rewind it Back, the final book of the Windy City Series.

Genres: Romance, Sports Romance, Sports, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Rom Com, Adult

Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 3, 2026

About the author

Liz Tomforde is a New York Times bestselling author of sports romance novels that depict realistic and healthy relationships. Her books offer a mix of witty banter, undeniable chemistry, a healthy dash of spice, and swoon-worthy men who look good in a uniform.

Born and raised in Northern California, Liz is the youngest of five children. She loves all things romance, traveling, dogs, and hockey. When she's not traveling or writing, Liz can be found relaxing at home or listening to a good audiobook while on a walk with her Golden Retriever, Luke.

For more information, please visit Liz’s website and subscribe to her newsletter at liztomforde.com. You can connect also with Liz on Instagram @liztomforde.author.

Reviews

[Salma [inactive]]

WE GOT A TITLE EVERYONE!!!! SCREAMING

"Don't fall for your best friend's little sister" 👀 So it's Wren's story...

CRUZ WILDER, HERE I COME!!! (I just know it'll be him, or it could be Wren)

I can't wait to see Ryan obsess over Cruz the same way Rio obsessed over Ryan. This better happen, or I'll throw a tantrum.

Prepare to be sick of me when this comes out. My favourite sports romance author is back at it again, and I'll eat it up 💃🏻. I NEED THIS NOW, I CAN'T WAIT. NOVEMBER IS SO FAR AWAY.

[manas]

NEW SERIES!!!!

NEW SERIES!!!!

WE ARE WINNING THIS YEAR!!!!

[ivy]

AHHHHH!! NOVEMBER 3 IS TOO FAR 😩 SET IN NORCAL TOO?!? MY HOME ?!? 🥹 meant for me

[maria (will I fully comeback?)]

LETS GOOOOO🗣️🗣️🗣️

now will this be wren or cruz book? 👀

[❀]

i'm HYPED, okay?? everyone seen this coming, when in rewind it back we found out wren has 3 brothers who are all super famous and play sports, but the thing i can't believe is that the first book is coming out THIS YEAR. 2 books a year, liz? she's working her ass of for us

[elise ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡ [semi ia | exams]]

NOV 3?? AHHH IT'LL BE AN EARLY BDAY GIFT FOR MEEE 🤭💗

[nadine 🧁]

I just know it’s Cruz Wilder’s book

[Lilyya ♡]

TWO LIZ TOMFORDE BOOKS WITHIN A YEAR?? this must be heaven

[Has · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am ALWAYS going to be excited for anything and everything Liz is going to write.

[ella ⋆˙⟡ ࣪ ˖]

A new Liz Tomforde book? When I tell you I SCREAMED when I found out 😍🥳 I actually can‘t remember meeting the wilder siblings in rewind it back but here i am. Liz Tomforde‘s writing is amazing and the windy city series means so much to me 🥹 so i trust her that this will deliver !! 🌸🌟💐

[Noi (in & out)]

This better have a hot lumberjack man in it

[•°Dahlia ( hiatus )]

⚠️NEW SERIESSSSS
IF SHE WRITES IT I READ ITTT.
Oh my god , I need this now cant November come already ?

[jasmine ☆₊⁺🦢🪽₊⁺★]

NOW I HAVE TO FINALLY READ REWIND IT BACK SOON!!! BUT I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS ALREADY 😜

[Cassie]

I NEED THE FOOTBALL BOOK!!! CAN ANYONE IMAGINE THE PERFECTION THAT WOULD BE A FOOTBALL ROMANCE WRITTEN BY MOTHER LIZ???? 🙌🙌🙌

[Youssra (semi ia- shelving books don't mind me)]

Parked here for the foreseeable future 🧘‍♀️

[Elinor.]

Mother is feeding usss

[Saranya [hiatus]]

Pre-release:

Have never read anything by this author but I plan to read the Windy series soon. I had to add this as this gets released on my BIRTHDAYYYY!! WOHOOOO

[kamryn]

i’m seated. the indigo employees are scared and asking me to leave because it’s ‘not november yet’ but i’m simply too seated

[୨ marti ⊹]

why can't tomorrow already be november 3rd? 🕰️

[lucialeelibros]

i know this book is gonna be 6♾️ stars

[BeautyAndTheBooks]

Going in blind, coming out emotionally compromised.

[Payal]

OMG WHATTTT???? I was hoping for the books about those two brother from rewind it back!! can't wait to see ryan shay fangirling and I BETTER MEET HIM IN THIS BOOK😤😤

[Arina]

pre-read: Guess who‘s screaming, crying, throwing up???? IT‘S ME!!!!😭😭😭😭 the way I CAN‘T WAIT for this one???? Unbelievable 😩😮‍💨

[maggie]

oh we're so back

[Lupe Tena]

this book it's going to be my birthday giftttttt, cuz i was born in Nov 3rd.
SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITEDDDDDDDDDDDD

[marioncoin | coin.reads]

3 NOVEMBRE 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️

[Has · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am ALWAYS going to be excited for anything and everything Liz is going to write.

[safeya ༒︎]

WE ARE SOOO BACK!!!! 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️

[Alpin]

244 sleeps left.

[lion ♡]

ok so this is in the same world ??
i need it RIGHT NOW

ughh <3