Promised to the Duke for Christmas

Allyson Jeleyne

Dec 2025 · Victorian Christmas Novellas Book 6 · Fifty Forty Productions

About this ebook

Aurelia Goldsworthy is both an orphan and an heiress—a lady of no known origin, whose anonymous benefactor spared no expense on her wardrobe and education. For five years, she has believed herself to be the promised bride of the Duke of Brantingham, a man she has never met. She travels to London to take her place in His Grace’s life, only to realize that she’s been the victim of a bizarre, misguided prank.

After mourning the death of his mother, Selwyn Charlton, the Duke of Brantingham is ready to return to society. He is excited to host his family’s annual Christmas gathering in London, yet an unannounced visit from a beautiful young lady throws his steady, dutiful life out of order.

Selwyn longs to celebrate the festive season with Miss Goldsworthy, as the mystery of her origin—and the identity of the person who’d involved them both in a marriage scheme—intrigues him. But when the truth of Aurelia’s birth comes to light, she and Selwyn must join hands, stand strong in the face of scandal, and place their trust in the healing spirit of Christmas.

About the author

Allyson Jeleyne is a writer of bold, passionate historical romance featuring kind heroes, complex heroines, and steamy love. She earned an interdisciplinary studies degree in Creative Writing and Journalism while also studying British history & literature in her spare time. When not writing, she enjoys traveling and checking things off her bucket list.

Allyson makes her home in the South Carolina lowcountry with her beloved dog, Dollie Madison.