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Gabriella (Hiatt Regency Classics Book 1) by Brenda Hiatt
Due to a failed wager, the Duke of Ravenham (Dex) must acclimate Miss Gabriella (Brie) Gordon to society. Although her family ties are not ideal in London society, Dex might be the one man who can assist her in finding the perfect mate. Will Dex be able to let Brie go as their friendship grows and he gets to know her better?
If you enjoy Regency romance, there’s a good possibility you’ve read this book ten times or more, all of which were done better. One by a debt due and the other by familial pressure, two people who don’t want to be together are forced into each other’s presence. Though a common theme and formatting, the idea of the piece could have been executed at a higher quality level, leading to a more readable work.
Brie is immature and impulsive in the way of a woman who believes that loudly speaking and stamping her foot constitutes definite action. She is a stereotype. She wants to continue working at her late father’s veterinary clinic until her brother is old enough to take over, but the author hasn’t developed her enough for us to think that she could make it work. She doesn’t appear to care that her family would depend on her to find an advantageous financial match.
She storms the inn in search of the man she thinks is mistreating a horse. Is the unusual spirit in which her suitor will be attracted supposed to be demonstrated by that? It read more like a staged outburst in a character from the era than like the independent nature that will only draw the appropriate beau. Her mark’s dual perceptions of her as a slave and a pain in the ass are reflective of what readers would believe.
Dex is the romance hottie straight out of central casting who was hired for his good looks and never had to learn the trade. Despite the fact that we meet Dex just after a failed seduction, we are told that he is attractive and that all the girls adore him. He’s a jerk, and even though Brie and Dex seem to be finding common ground, I’m not sure I believe they will fall in love.
The supporting characters lack grace and nuance. Okay, so it’s clear that Brie’s sister shouldn’t be subtle. She thinks she is everyone’s favourite and the talk of London, but in reality, she is rude, and people will cross the street to avoid coming into contact with her. The truth about Gabriella is that neither the characters nor the plot ever affected me. The writing style of the novel is straightforward and predictable in places where interest may have been piqued; the storyline twists are predictable and manufactured.
About The Book
He lost a wager . . . but won a treasure.
Due to a lost wager, the Duke of Ravenham is obliged to bring a pretty little nobody from the country into fashion among the high-sticklers of London Society. Ravenham would never refuse a debt of honor, no matter how unorthodox, so he overlooks Miss Gordon’s vulgar relations to do what is necessary, escorting the unsophisticated chit to balls, etc. But what he expects to be an irksome duty turns out to be something quite different as he falls under the spell of his protege’s innocent charm. When he lost that wager, he definitely never counted on losing his heart as well!
First impressions can be deceiving.
Miss Gabriella Gordon only came to London at her mother’s and sister’s insistence, for she’d much rather assist in running her father’s veterinary practice than attempt to fit into fashionable society. No sooner has she arrived in London than the exalted (and exceedingly handsome) Duke of Ravenham comes to call. The reason is less than flattering, however: due to a lost wager, the Duke is forced to bring Gabriella into fashion, a “favor” she would certainly refuse if her family would let her. But the more time she spends in the dashing Duke’s company, the more conflicted she feels— particularly when she discovers they have more in common than she ever dared dream.
The Review
Gabriella
9 Score
Finishing this book is only way you will stop reading it unless you fall asleep first! This a great read. The characters all work together different their viewpoints. Getting in the way as they overcome societies norms by being true to themselves and others. The author does a great job all the way to the end! I liked this book.
PROS
- A Charming Regency Romance.
- Terrific Sweet Romance!
- Well-Written, Interesting, And Clean.
- Great Characters.
CONS
- Dreadful.
- Increadibly Boring!
- Romance Not Developed.
- Tedious.
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