A Christmas Promise
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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....
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While reading this book I couldn't help comparing it to Caronline Linden's [b:An Earl Like You 35887277 An Earl Like You (The Wagers of Sin, #2) Caroline Linden https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518171192l/35887277.SY75.jpg 57403792], which had a similar premise. Unfortunately, the characters in this book were not half as likeable and the book suffered for it. There were also a lot of tiny details that detracted from my enjoyment of this novel.
I was looking for a Victorian Christmas book and this came up as an option. I did finish it because I loved the Christmas feeling but the two main characters were quite annoying. Lots of repeated prejudiced thoughts in their minds about one another... if they were just honest and talk to one another, the book could have been half as long.
