Title: A Christmas Promise
First published: January 1993
Description: THE BOUGHT BRIDEGROOM

Eleanor Transome found her father's wealth a dubious blessing, for he was determined that she wed a nobleman. Lord Randolph Falloden, on the brink of ruin, could not resist the lure of cold cash, despite his passionate alliances with several other desirable maidens. And though her heart belonged to the handsome, if humble, Mr. Wilfred Ellis, Eleanor would never deny her father's wishes. Thus the match was made--with love not part of the bargain--for the arrogant earl and the coal merchant's proud daughter. But in this season of unexpected gifts, a most remarkable surprise was in store for them both....
Subjects: Fiction, Historical Romance, Regency, Marriage, Large type books, marriage of convenience, Signet Regency Romance
Places: England
People: Eleanor Transome, Lord Randolph Falloden, Mr. Wilfred Ellis
Time periods: 19th Century Regency (1811-1820)