Are you a fan of…

🩺 Pet names
🩺 Starts with a bang
🩺 Kidnapping (respectfully)
🩺 He has a dirty mouth
🩺 Insults as foreplay
🩺 He falls first
🩺Reproductive rights
🩺Physical and verbal sparring
🩺 Feminism
🩺 He wants to burn the world down and rebuild it for her

If so...

A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke is the third and final book in Adriana Herrera's Las Leonas series (cries). I recommend reading at least the first book in this series, as many of the characters and their relationships have back story in the first book.

First of all, I LOVE all of the series' characters. Adriana writes BADASS heroines and men (and women) who are always GONE for them, and this book was no exception.

Aurora is brilliant, fierce, and strong, and Apollo is definitely Book Boyfriend Island™️ material. He gets to hang out with a couple other of Adriana's MMCs, Theo and Rocco 🔥 (from On the Hustle and Here to Stay, respectively - you're welcome 😏). I highlighted this book SO much because the banter just kept coming and his obsession with her just...ugh. The dialogue in this book is fire.

I absolutely love this series and I'm so sad it's over. I love how REAL these characters are and how especially poignant this book is with our current political climate. Adriana is one of my auto-buy authors, so I can't wait to see what she brings us next.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

This book has become one of my favorite books of the year. It was a great way to end the Las Leonas series. I loved seeing the way the relationship between Aurora and Apollo developed over the series and for it all to com to fruition in this book was so satisfying. The yearning and mutual pining along with their sense of duty/obligation made the burn between the characters all hot and steamy. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, Bridgerton Season 2, and Anne with an E, you'll LOVE the tension between the characters in this book!

This took me sooooo long to finish, but it was so so so so so good. I felt intoxicated reading it the entire time. Apollo and Aurora are fiery together and their banter is some of the best I have ever read. So much care and intent was put into the history and medicine. Absolutely beautiful from start to finish

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

First of all, if Adriana Herrera writes it, I'm absolutely gonna read it lmao.

This story follows Aurora Montalban, a physician who specializes in reproductive healthcare. She crosses paths with Apollo, a Duke with something to prove. These two had a very steamy dynamic, great banter - and I enjoyed this ALC! A solid 3.75 stars rounded up.

Thanks again!

I’ll miss the Leona’s! I loved getting to read about Apollo and Aurora, Apollo was absolutely SWOON worthy and aurora was such a badass.

This book was pure joy! I loved seeing a strong, Dominican heroine take center stage in a historical romance. Adriana Herrera brings heat, heart, and a fresh voice to the genre in the best possible way.

I loved the premise of this book, and the issues it tackles, especially in this day and age. I appreciated it even more after hearing Adriana Herrera talk about the book on tour! Unfortunately I found myself not invested in the characters and felt things were moving too slowly, so I decided to DNF at 37%. I'm definitely the minority here, and know many people who loved this series! I would recommend starting with book 1, as I did not, and may have missed some character building.

✨New Release✨

I have been anticipating this release FOR YEARS!

This book is the perfect example of learning through imagination…

Adriana Herrera shows historical aspects of the late 1800’s in such a vibrant, unique way through her characters, dialogue, fashion, and setting. She weaves serious matters of that time seamlessly with wit and lust.

This is not just a romance, it’s a window to the past and gateway to the future of what romances SHOULD be.

This serious is my favorite! EVERYONE should read this series!

#adrianaherrera #atropicalrebelgetstheduke #readingreyna

What a wonderful wrap up to Las Leonas. I thought it would be difficult for Adriana to top Manuela's book but I was so so excited about Apollo and Aurora. And to start the book the way she did?! Apollo is MESSED UP for her. He said "Aurora or no one" and I absolutely love love love that.

Adriana has a way of making you get caught up in a beautiful story while wanting to pause to google the amazing history she brings in. She talks about real historical issues like medical and reproductive care for women while giving you an unbelievably swoony hero. I loved how Aurora and Apollo grew together - fell in love despite themselves. It was beautiful to watch.

A beautiful conclusion to the series! I think these might have been my favorite characters so far. Aurora's motivations for her work are especially important given the current political climate and really reflect how some themes (specifically attacks on women) are always relevant. Apollo secretly doing all these things behind the scenes to help women's causes was also heartwarming.

I'm also grateful that the almost breakup only lasted a couple pages and they got to live happily ever after.

One of the best historical romanceTruly, this is one of the best historical romances--if not one of the best romances, period--that I've ever read. Adriana Herrera is at the top of her game, and (although I'll read her work regardless) I'll be devastated if this is her last foray into historicals.

You can read a blurb elsewhere--let me tell you why this book sparkles. The whole series (which you could read in order, but I don't think it's necessary) is SEXY, funny, emotional, thought-provoking, even adventurous. Adriana hasn't just thrown these Latinx characters into a wallpaper historical--they feel realistic and authentic, grounded in the mountains of research she's done. Aurora and Apollo are perfectly matched, and it really feels like their HEA is hard-won. Their scenes are full of playful bickering, deep emotional connections, and some of the hottest, spiciest sex scenes you'll read. Those scenes really do feel so essential to their journey, especially considering Aurora's work in womens' health.

This book is definitely a Romance-with-a-capital-R. But it feels so different, so fresh. The non-romance plots (Aurora's clinic work and Apollo's ducal vengeance) are just as integral to the book as they are to the characters themselves. It's impossible to resolve the romantic plot without integrating successful, believable resolutions for the "side" plots. Adriana weaves it all together so skillfully. A master!!!

In short, this probably isn't the book for you if you want something light and fluffy, without a lot of conflict. Aurora's clinic work can be very heavy, and there's a lot of racism in the present and in their backstories. There's a lot of joy and a really lovely HEA, but be aware it's not all easy.

I'm going to be pushing this book on everyone I know, and hopefully finding myself a copy of the gorgeous Canadian/UK edition with Aurora in the lavender field.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!s--if not one of the best romances in general

A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke is my favorite book in the series. The Afro-Latine representation is deeply felt through the duke's character. Aurora is a rebel with a cause, a passionate doctor dedicated to her work. The story perfectly balances love and activism, and Adriana Herrera once again delivers amazing storytelling.

In the third brilliant book in the Las Leonas historical fiction series, readers return to 1889 Paris where physician Aurora Montalban Wright continues to risk her career, but not her heart, by running underground women’s clinics for the women of Paris. As this chosen occupation exposes her to new dangers, she must begrudgingly accept the help, support, and protection of Apollo Cesar Sinclair Robles, Duke of Annan, who is still getting used to his title and society’s judgement. As he falls for Aurora, however, their relationship becomes strained because she will not give up her independence, nor will she be a suitable duchess as figures from their pasts return to threaten their safety and their chances at happiness. In returning to this fantastic historically-inspired setting and the stories of these brilliant women, readers will love the new corners of Paris and the dangers, secrets, and romance in Aurora’s future. A brilliant, complicated, and passionate heroine, Aurora’s female friendships and romance with Apollo are the emotional heart of the novel and will draw readers into this fantastic story. Immersive, spicy, entertaining, and unexpected, readers will love the latest book following Dr. Montalban and her duke in Adriana Herrera’s brilliant historical romance series.

4.25 🌟
Such a fun historical romance. I love that this series showcases strong black/Latina women in male dominated fields and brought with it factual societal issues of the times for the readers to learn from. There were strong feminist themes that I loved.

In this book, I really enjoyed that our main character, Aurora, was a doctor who focused on bringing medical treatments to women who were usually denied it or put in unsafe situations in order to receive said treatments. The writing was fun, and the banter between Apollo and Aurora was so entertaining!

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade, for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

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I love that these books have introduced me to stories of women I've never known about. These are fictional characters of course, but Herrera obviously does her research about real-life historical women. The love stories are great in her books, but this book in particular also made me think and feel about what women have gone through to get where we are now.

Well plotted, entertaining, a cute historical romance that made me root for the characters
ecommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Um, hello, this book was so so very good. Definitely my favorite out of the three. The duke was obsessed with his rebel, and like, who can blame him? Their chemistry was electric, the politics were heartbreaking, and I absolutely devoured this storyline. I have it rated as 4.75 stars, and that .25 was because of the end of Ackworth's storyline. So rushed, so... out of place? Very clumsy, when the rest of the book was a page-turner. If you loved the Leonas, this ending will be just what you need. If you crave more representation in your historical romances, this fits the bill as well. Such a good read.

This book took me by surprise. I normally don't read books with historical romance type vibes but this one caught my attention- and im glad it did! I enjoyed the passion and fiery attitudes of both the main characters as well as their banter.

I absolutely loved the representation in this book- yaaasss! You don't need to read the other 2 books to enjoy this one. I have this book 4 stars

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley

First, thank you for the chance to read this early. What a way to end the Leonas series. Aurora is the perfect bad-ass doctor(a) helping women and her duke does the right thing and changes himself to accommodate her. Yay for strong characters. I love Aurora so much, I just want her to be happy forever.