Gabriella: 1 (Hiatt Regency Classics)

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 Gordons 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 proteges 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 mothers and sisters insistence for shed much rather assist in running her fathers 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 Dukes company the more conflicted she feels- particularly when she discovers they have more in common than she ever dared dream. Book 1 of Brenda Hiatts bestselling Hiatt Regency Classicscollection.