The 23-year-old age-gap fiancé insists she’s not a gold digger after falling in love with the 56-year-old millionaire

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Allana Luke and her fiance Jeff Winn have been inseparable since their second date in Marbella, where Jeff gave the woman a pair of diamond earrings for her birthday. She insists their love is real

She’s a 23-year-old who loves the finer things in life, and he’s a millionaire more than twice her age who owns an 11-bedroom mansion.

But Allana Luke and her fiancé Jeff Winn insist they have found true love.

The pair have been inseparable since their second date in Marbella, where Jeff gave the ex-travel agency a pair of diamond earrings for her birthday.

And Allana, whose mom likens the romance to the movie Pretty Woman, wants everyone to know her love for Jeff is real.

“There’s no denying that Jeff looks a lot older than me, which can make people roll their eyes when they see us,” she says. “They automatically assume I’m just another girl after her money.

“I don’t blame them, that would be my first thought too. But I would still be with Jeff even if he lost the house and went bankrupt.”

Since the pair met in 2020, Allana has been spoiled with an Audi TT, Rolex watch, designer handbags and travel to destinations like Barbados and Thailand.

But Allana, who lived on council housing before moving in with Jeff, says she is willing to sign a prenup before they get married and give up the rights to the villa – a former girls’ school in Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne , where the couple has a full-time cleaner, an estate manager, a bartender and three gardeners.

Allana, who says she has always liked older men, met Jeff on Tinder in October 2020.

She says: “I decided to extend the age range on my Tinder as I was fed up with immature men my age.

“I set it to 25 to 60 years and the next day I matched with Jeff. His profile made me stop as his photo made him stand in front of the house. His bio said he had just restored it, so I thought it would be a good story to tell friends even if it didn’t work out.”

But the pair hit it off immediately when law firm owner Jeff invited Allana to his mansion, where they drank champagne and ate venison stew.

A week later they flew to Marbella to celebrate Allana’s birthday and Jeff gave her a pair of diamond earrings.

In Spain, the couple confessed their love for the first time.

Allana says: “We were only supposed to stay there for a week, but we ended up staying 17 days.

“I was so shocked when Jeff gave me the earrings and chided him for spending too much money because we’d only known each other for a week. But I was also overjoyed with my gift.

“Jeff told me he loved me in Marbella and I returned it the way I just knew. There are no games with an older man. They don’t hide how they feel. We slept together for the first time on vacation. His age certainly made no difference.”

When the couple returned from Spain, Jeff invited Allana to move in with him and they have been together ever since.

Allana now works as Jeff’s PA and handles estate matters.

She says, “I don’t come from a wealthy family and I grew up in a community house, so the castle still comes as a shock.”

On June 2nd, Jeff proposed to Allana with a 3.4ct solitaire sparkler. She has already spoken to him about signing a prenuptial agreement. Allana says, “He doesn’t think it’s necessary, but I want his peace of mind.”

She has met Jeff’s two grown children, Nina – who is the same age as her – and son Josh, 21.

Allana says she and Nina often go to clubs together, while she “gets on well” with Josh and has met Jeff’s ex, who “likes it.”

She says: “My mum is super excited – she always wanted me to have this fairytale life. She compares me to Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman.

“Jeff is so kind, easygoing and funny. He is so generous and loves to make everyone around him happy.

“He’s so down to earth. I recently introduced him to some B&M bargains and he loved it.” Allana adds: “Once people get to know us, they know we’re a good match. We have the same banter and always laugh.

“I’m not ashamed to show my affection for him in public. I will always hold his hand because I am proud that we are together.

“He may be older, but he’s definitely young at heart. He used to party more than I did, but I’m a pet.”

Allana, who is originally from North Shields, continues: “My life has changed a lot, but it’s still very normal. I make him lunch, usually chopped olives on toast or salmon with veggies, then we just have a cup of tea.

“Sometimes during the week we invite friends over for dinner or we just hang out and watch TV.” Adds Allana, “On the surface it might seem like I’m dating Jeff for material things, but when people do we personally see, they can see that we are so natural.

“All of Jeff’s friends have commented on how much happier and healthier he is since I came into his life. It’s refreshing to hear.” Allana shares her story to help normalize age gaps in couples.

“I want people to realize that it’s okay to be in an age gap relationship,” she says.

“We shouldn’t have to hide the love of our lives because we’re afraid of being judged.”

Jeff says, “I’ve been looking for someone beautiful inside and out.

“I found that in Allana and knew right away that it was more than an affair.

“I’ve dated younger women before, and my family didn’t approve of it. But they all love Allana because they can see how she positively influences my life.

“For many years I was a bit of a naughty boy, but I’m so much more relaxed than I used to be.

“I’m quite well known in Newcastle and young guys often give me high fives when we’re out together.

“But we get stares when Allana is dressed up like that. You’re just jealous.”