This was actually everything to me!!! The Leonas have been such a delight to read and we really ended with a bang with Aurora and Apollo. I loved it!!!

I have really enjoyed this whole series but this one was my favorite. I really admired both Aurora and Apollo. Aurora was risking her safety to help women who needed assess to reproductive healthcare. As a woman living in a country where reproductive healthcare access has been under threat, I love to see this kind of storyline. It's good to be reminded that woman are brave and have been taking care of each other for hundreds of years even when men try to get in their way.

Apollo is a Duke but he's also an outsider. Being part of the peerage gives him power but it also means he has to deal with racism and being away from the place he grew up. I admired that he was brave enough to make that choice. I also loved how much he supported Aurora. It was also really fun to watch him fall for her and occasionally act like an idiot in the process.

4.5 stars

What an amazing way to end the Las Leonas trilogy. Adriana Herrera is a gift to the historical romance genre, and I'm so glad I was able to read this. It touches on so many themes that are more relevant than ever, and doesn't shy away from showing the harsh realities that women continue to face. Doctora Montalban is a badass, and Apollo is the hottest Duke to ever live. There were a few moments where I found myself a bit bored because this is a slow burn story, but those didn't last long. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this book, and the trilogy, to just about anyone. This is the first historical romance series I've read where I really felt a connection to our main characters and where I could really see people who looked like me forging new paths. I'm looking forward to whatever Herrera has up her sleeve next.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-Arc of this book. These opinions are all my own.

Final 4.5

Really enjoyed this! I love that Adriana uses the Las Leonas series to challenge the time in which they occur. Here, the FMC is challenging the way that women weren't allowed autonomy over their bodies and reproductive health. It is a timely thing to challenge, considering what's going on right now in the real world. Aurora was unwavering in her commitment to helping young women, and I really loved that.

Obviously, the romance was great as well. The chemistry between Aurora and the Duke jumped off the pages, and the spice was good.

I would rank this book number 2 in my series ranking

I’m always down for a spicy historical romance and this one certainly fit the bill. While you can read it as a stand alone, there’s significant context from prior books in the series that deepens the story. I loved having a heroine who was exceptionally competent and cared deeply about women’s health. Herrera wove a solid individual plot, but clearly used this book to tie up numerous threads from the entire series. A highly readable and satisfying book.

This book did not disappoint. This is the third book in the Las Leonas series. And while the other two are amazing, this book can be read on its own.

Aurora is a female physician determined to help women get the care that they need during this time. She is a strong woman that stands up for what she believes in but doesn't believe that she deserves it for herself. Apollo is a duke that is working hard to dismantle the aristocracy. The two find themselves drawn to each other despite all that is pulling them apart.

This was a beautiful story of two people falling in love while doing all that they can to help society. I could not get enough of these two and their passion.

Thank you to NetGalley for my eARC. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

4 stars.

I loved "A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke" by Adriana Herrera! Talk about a strong female main character... Aurora is one of THE BEST main characters I have ever read!!! She is intelligent, independent, and incredible. I adored her, her dirty mouth, her extraordinary smarts, her vast heart. And Apollo.... ohhhhh my god... he *loves* her, just as she is, in all her headstrong attitude and cocksuredness. Apollo is a former rogue new to the aristocracy but has something tremendous to prove with his newly-found title. Their banter together is fiery and wonderfully delicious. Their love starts as something purely physical (for Aurora's gain, on her terms!!), but feelings quickly start to happen for both of them, and goodness, what deep, meaningful feelings they are. I also loved reading about the historical aspects of this story, about women in medicine and women's rights, about how patients could not get proper care if their husbands deemed it unnecessary, how Aurora's bad experience in her teens formed her opinion moving forward and guided her career path regardless of the potential consequences. These issues perfectly mirror what we are going through today in 2025. And then, of course, there's the spice. Adriana Herrera is one of the best spice writers in the entire romance genre, and she does not disappoint here. I found myself blushing fiercely from time to time! Her spice is as good as it is because Aurora and Apollo have stunning chemistry with one another. Finally, Frankie Corzo is one of the best audiobook narrators in the business right now. Her narration is FABULOUS here!I She brings these characters to life in unique, distinct ways. I am sad to see the Las Leonas series end, but wow, what a way to end the series: on the highest note possible!

Thank you to NetGalley, Adriana Herrera, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Canary Street Press for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

a masterpiece. if you want a devastatingly strong fmc, then read this book. if you want to see compassion and care for people in need, read this book. if you need a reason to fight every day for women's rights to choose, read this book.

A Tropical Rebel Gets The Duke - Review
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FEATURES:
-Historical Romance
-Women’s Health
-Feisty Banter
-Critiques of Colonialism, Racism, and Misogyny
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I had a lot of mixed feelings about this one. My likes and dislikes are listed below:
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LIKES:
-Loved the Feisty Banter between Apollo and Aurora
-Loved the history of and focus on women’s health and women’s rights
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DISLIKES:
-The inner monologue was very repetitive
-The villain who repeatedly preyed on young girls, got them pregnant, and then ruined their lives gave me so much ick… even though he was labeled a villain, I did not like this storyline
-Apollo fell so fast and hard for Aurora while she still was basically a stranger. I love a “he falls first”, but wanted more get to know you time. It was insta-lovey.

A cute Belle Époque era romance but i don't think i'll think about this again. Would make a great palate cleanser if you want to switch up your reading genre!

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for the eARC.

The last book in the Leonas series was my favorite. I loved reading the push and pull romance between Aurora and Apollo. Adriana Herrera has a special talent for blending history, spice and feminism.

This is everything I want in a historical romance. Enough history to be compelling, but still easy to follow. And FYI, this one is hot and heavy from the first chapter.

It was the perfect end to the Las Leonas trilogy. I’m just annoyed this cover doesn’t match the other two I have. Still…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5

This was a wonderful conclusion to a wonderful series! Apollo and Aurora's love story was full of so much depth and feeling, I was swooning the entire time. I was also really impressed by how Adriana Herrera wove in so much history, without ever slowing down the plot or the romantic development. Highly recommend this series to all historical romance readers.

I have been sleeping on this series! I haven’t read the first two books yet, but that WILL change! There was enough recap that I never felt lost for reading this out of order. Women’s rights is a major theme, and I thought the horrific injustices of the times was well balanced with Aurora’s grit and determination. Plus Aurora and Apollo’s relationship development was full of snarky banter and tension, which helped offset the heavy themes. Absolutely loved this and the author's note really touched my heart.

Whyyyy do I keep stumbling into phenomonal book series on Book 3?? This last book in the Las Leonas series by Adriana Herrera is my favorite style of historical romance featuring smart, witty, strong-willed women bucking against the gender stereotypes of the time period. Aurora doesn't have time for silly love affairs because she is literally performing life saving medical surgeries in the middle of the night. Duke Apollo, new to his title, ends up in Aurora's bed and then offers her protection before realizing the two of them make a wonderful team. When danger arrives of their doorstep, the team must work together for safety and a potential HEA.

I loved the spice, tension, high stakes plot, and overall fast moving pace. I will absolutely be going back to read books 1 and 2!

I AM SO SAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO LAS LEONASSSS T-T

This book is the best in the trilogy in my opinion! Adriana Herrera really hit her stride with this trio and it shows in the last book. The pacing was excellent, the feelings were H*RNY, and the actions matched the words!!!!!!! What I love most about these books is the THEATER - I'm talking bellowing at the top of your lungs, i'm talking busting through doors, i'm talking sardonic banter that leads to romantic confessions. this book has it all

Aurora's story as a doctor performing life-saving procedures in the dead of night and never being sure if someone is out to get her or not.....y'all I was invested. Herrera does a great job of tying the characters stories together whether it be romance or drama. I've loved Apollo and his confidence since the first book and he did not disappoint. He was not about the games!!! He was only about his woman!!!

anyways I can't wait to own this trilogy highly recommend to regular readers of smutty historical romance you will never read an unseasoned HR again

Aurora does not have time for needing men certainly not a meddling Duke who won’t leave her alone. So whatever if he helps her out, teaches her self defense and offers her a building for her clinic... it doesn’t mean anything. Besides he needs to be off finding himself a suitable wife and that just isn’t her. But maybe a little fun can’t hurt right? Not if Apollo has anything to say about it he doesn’t just want a little fun he wants his doctura and he will do whatever it takes to make her his duchess. And he won’t be letting her out of site with her medical work gets her in a bad situation.

I loved Aurora and Apollo... I got why she was so resistant to him but I’m just over here like just say yes to the man why not? But of course Aurora is obviously more sensible than I am. I wanted to read this series but never got around to it until I got an arc for this book so I read them out of order 3, 1 and then 2. It didn’t really change much reading it that way I mean I knew the couples were going to get together it’s just the different paths to get there in each book.

I find myself struggling with Adrianna's writing style. This is the second book I've tried but found myself struggling to get through. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline otherwise.

This entire interconnected series following Las Leonas is incredible! I recommend starting at the beginning with A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, and finally A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke. This order is perfect because you end with the best one. Apollo has recently taken hold of his title as duke and is figuring out his role within society. Aurora is a Physician that runs an underground women’s clinic. And her line of work she comes across certain dangers, and Apollo is more than happy to be the one to help and protect Aurora. They’re chemistry is unbelievable, it is off the charts, their banter is everything. They understand each other so well, so deeply, they see each other for who they are rather than what everyone else wants them to be. They are supportive of each other. They are there for each other when it matters. And there is nothing that Apollo wouldn’t do for Aurora. I absolutely loved seeing Luz Alana and Evan be so in love. I loved seeing Manuela and Cora. And this was an incredible closing to this world the amount of research that Adriana did in preparation for writing these books is incredible. I loved that she set out to show the world that POC people have always existed, especially in a space/genre that is overwhelmingly white. Adriana is incredible and I am excited to see what she writes next. Hopefully some more historical romance because we need it.

A perfect ending to a beautiful series. The focus of this series is to celebrate and bring recognition to Latina culture and history. The intention and research that Adriana put behind each and every one of these is admirable (stick around to the authors note at the end to see just how dedicated she was). These stories highlight the trouble women and minorities went through just to live the life they wanted. They are stories of diversity, empowerment, and feminine rage/power. Las Leonas is such a refreshing take on historical romance. The relationships are gorgeous, endearing, and the perfect amount steamy.

Aurora Montalban is a strong-willed physician that does what it takes to keep the underground women’s clinic running. When her half brothers cut off her inheritance, she isn’t sure how to keep the clinic running without the extra cashflow. Along comes the infuriatingly handsome Duke of Annan to lend a hand.

In the previous novels, the duke meets Aurora and this novel picks up with them having a long awaited one time midnight rendezvous.

Apollo was recently appointed as Duke after his estranged father passes away. He is struggling with finding his place in the position. Every step he takes, someone is either waiting for him to misstep or discredit him. In addition to those struggles, he cannot get a certain physician off of his mind. Apollo never imagined that striking this deal with Aurora would have him contemplating if she could be his perfect duchess.

I am so sad that this series is coming to an end, but this was a PERFECT way to wrap it all up. I cannot wait to read more from Adriana Herrera.