Christmas Promise / Mary Balogh 289 p.

Eleanor Transome appears to have a stone heart when she cannot shed a tear when her father dies after honoring his dying wish that she marry a nobleman. The Earl of Falloden sees this coldness is seen again when Ellie invites her entire family to celebrate Christmas before the mourning period is barely entered.  Her family is warm, outgoing, and fun.  They celebrate Christmas exuberantly.  She dreads a lifetime in a loveless marriage.  And how can the earl claim to love her when he married her for her fortune.