Books like Gabriella

2020 update: So for whatever reason I got to chatting about this book in this review thread a day or so ago with a couple of GR friends (maybe because it’s a Kindle freebie again?) and pulled it open on my Kindle to see if I could remember anything about it, and before I knew it I had whipped through the whole darn book. (That sort of thing tends to happen to me, especially with short, easy-to-read books.) Annnndd ... I still can’t figure out if I really did read this book six years ago. It’s an okay read for an old-fashioned, sweet, squeaky-clean Regency romance, but I’m sticking with my prior description of “utterly forgettable.“ Only the anti-cruelty-to-animals theme sets it apart in any way.In this 1990’s era RR, Gabriella (Brie), a country girl, just wants to follow in her father's footsteps and be a veterinarian, but her mother sells the practice after her father's death and Gabriella is forced to go to London for the Season, living with her more socially-minded sister. Due to a poor wager, the Duke of Ravenham is forced to help this country miss become a success in society. Luckily, Brie’s older sister (even though she’s looked down on by high society as a grasping social climber) has a decent eye for fashion, at least once the duke sets her straight on what colors suit Brie, so voila! Cinderella moment! Will the duke fall in love with this charming, refreshingly honest but dowerless country girl? Far be it from me to ruin the surprise for you, lol.Initial 2017 post: True confessions time: I read this Regency romance three years ago, presumably the last time it showed up as a freebie. And I remember absolutely nothing about it, even after reading the blurb and a couple of my friends' detailed reviews. *shrugs* So it wasn't in any way memorable for me, but anyway it's okay if you're interested in old Regencies.A soft 3 stars.