All work and no play makes Dr. Aurora Montalban Wright ready to make poor decisions. Between running a women's clinic out of a brothel during the day and performing secret, illegal house calls for the suffering women of Paris at night, she finds herself at her wit's end and at the door of a certain Duke of Annan to blow off some steam - despite her best judgement. And newly minted Duke Apollo César Sinclair Robles is only too happy to oblige, if only to have something else to think about besides the overwhelming expectations placed on him by a society that balks at the idea of a man of color joining their esteemed ranks. As the lioness and her charming suitor grow ever closer - despite the threats of the past and the pressures of the present - will the star-crossed lovers-of-convenience be able to carve out a fairytale ending for themselves/ Or will Aurora's secrets and desire for independence, and Apollo's duty to his family and his title, keep them apart forever?

I am so sad that this series is over (at least for now?) because I am completely smitten with the way Adriana Herrera writes historical romances. This book especially struck a chord with me as a recently graduated female physician who struggled with the idea of needing to work harder and smarter than my male counterparts, and who may or may not have tried to use working myself into the ground to make up with perceived feelings of needing to make up for the flaws in my life. I also appreciate that Adriana can take a sultry and sizzling historical romance and also present a complex and nuanced novel on difficult, historically relevant topics (in the case of this book, abortion, grooming, and women's health) that feels very poignant and relevant to today's concerns as well. All-in-all, if you've loved the banter, pining, fighting, reconciling, redemption, and philandering of the other books in this series, you're really going to love this installment too!

Spirited Dr. Aurora runs an underground abortion clinic. She does not want marriage but wants a relationship. She offers herself to Apollo, who just came to be a Duke and sparks fly. The narrators did an awesome job with this one.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Harlequin Audio for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A huge thank you to Harlequin Audio for the review copy of this audiobook.

This might be the horniest historical romance I’ve read in a long time. It was so unexpectedly steamy hot, and I absolutely ate it up. The steam was balanced out nicely with such an incredible plot that was filled with historical accuracies. I was fully invested in this book, and loved the amount of the care and research that went into it.

Aurora was such an interesting main character. She’s outspoken, brave, works as a doctor despite the profession being incredibly rare for a woman during this time period. Most woman of the time lacked freedom and support—especially ones with dark skin like hers, but Aurora doesn’t let that stop her. In fact, she strives to help other woman and creates an underground system of health that’s intended to help woman in bad situations seek the care that they need. Unfortunately, she’s running out of money to keep the business afloat.

She’s matched up against our male lead, Apollo, who was just as interesting. He’s also a black character who’s up against white society. His father recently passed away leaving the Dukedom to him, his father’s heir. Along with the title comes its challenges. I loved that despite his rakish reputation, there was so much more to Apollo. His aunt is working tirelessly to find him a fancy little Duchess, but he’s far too distracted by the ferocious Doctor to give any of the woman a chance.

This book was rich with culture, scientific quips, and hilarious banter. I loved the dynamic between Apollo and Aurora! Apollo is head over heels for the wild woman, and Aurora doesn’t want anything to do with him. Too bad she can’t keep her eyes off him… they become tangled up when Apollo realizes that Aurora needs help and he can provide it. I loved the way their relationship bloomed, and the way their friends were watching the development with delight.

I hadn’t read the previous books, but when I saw this audiobook was available I jumped at the chance. The blurb was just too interesting to resist. Frankie Corzo did an incredible job bringing these characters to life. I enjoyed all the accents and was thorough impressed by her performance. I loved the way this book fully immersed me into the culture. Corzo’s ability to fluently recite lines in Spanish made it so much easier to imagine this world.

I was easily able to decipher which character was talking and pinpoint where each one hailed from with their varying accents. Despite jumping into the series, I felt like the narrator’s performance helped me understand the character’s background and relationships so easily.

I would gladly read another book from this author. This one dealt with such important topics like racism and misogyny, but never felt heavy. The lightness of the banter balanced it out well and left me feeling hopeful rather than devastated. If you love strong Latinx characters, yearning, fiery chemistry, and swoony dukes in your historical romances—you’ll probably enjoy this book.

* Thank you Netgalley for giving me the audiobook arc to review*

I really enjoyed A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke! It’s not your typical historical romance, and that’s exactly what made it stand out for me. Luz Alana is such a dynamic and refreshing heroine—fierce, intelligent, and unwilling to let society dictate her worth. Watching her challenge the British aristocracy as a proud, independent Caribbean woman was empowering and satisfying.

James, the Duke, pleasantly surprised me. He wasn't just a romantic interest—he genuinely respected Luz Alana’s strength and goals, and their partnership felt equal, which I loved. Their chemistry was strong from the start, and the romantic tension built nicely before things got steamy.

The historical and cultural details were another highlight. Adriana Herrera does an amazing job weaving in Afro-Caribbean history and identity, and it gave the story a depth and richness I don’t often find in this genre. I also appreciated how the book tackled issues like race, class, and colonialism without losing the heart of the romance.

That said, there were a few pacing issues in the middle, where things dragged just a bit before picking up again. But overall, I was invested in Luz Alana’s journey—both in love and in business—and closed the book feeling fully satisfied.

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!

Apollo and Dr Motalban 😍 What a pair! What spice! What message! As always, Adriana does NOT shy away from topics that should be talked about more! Aurora works as an underground doctor to women in need. But doing so puts her in grave danger. Not only for the time period but the men of these women. Another amazing book my Ms Herrera 💜

Thank you Netgalley & Forever Pub for a copy of the ebook/audio!

Apollo and Aurora are the 'it couple' of the CENTURY!!! I love a man who yearns and I love a powerful woman, and this book delivers both in a perfect, spicy, tension-filled treat!

Steamy! The chemistry between the main characters absolutely crackles, but I really enjoyed the author's character and world-building. She really brought the world or historical Paris, the French Riviera, and their relationships to the Americas and Caribbean to life. I particularly appreciated the ways the author grappled with the realities of race, colorism, class, and identity as these characters navigated their worlds. I often found myself wanting to hear more about Apollo's background or follow Aurora to her clinic more often. The narrator did a wonderful job capturing the voices and emotions of the characters, including using realistic accents and Spanish language passages. The pacing felt a little unbalanced with a rush of plotlines emerging and wrapping up too quickly at the end. Still, I'm eager to read the earlier books in this series and whatever comes next from this author.

This is my first time reading this author and she's amazing! The weaving of history, romance and suspense is great. It's a beautiful and powerful piece of women's fiction. I look forward to reading other books from your author. The narrator did an excellent job and the Spanish was lovely to hear.

This book was incredible! The banter between Aurora and Apollo? Top-tier. The chemistry? Off the charts. A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke delivers a historical romance full of passion, intrigue, and a strong-willed heroine who refuses to be tamed.

Aurora is a physician running an underground women’s clinic—fiercely independent and unwilling to let society dictate her choices. Then there’s Apollo, a newly titled Duke trying to navigate his role while resisting the pull of Aurora. Their fiery push-and-pull dynamic made this such an engaging read, and I absolutely adored the found family aspect with Las Leonas.

The romance between Aurora and Apollo is equal parts sizzling and heartfelt—watching them challenge each other while falling deeply in love was everything. Add in the high stakes, a touch of danger, and this book had me hooked from start to finish.

One thing I love about Adriana Herrera’s books is how much care and research she puts into creating these rich, immersive stories. She brings history to life in such a compelling way, and Aurora and Apollo’s story was no exception.

Tropes you’ll find:
💖 Historical romance
🔥 Strong Latinx FMC
🩺 Doctor FMC x Duke
💬 Banter and chemistry for days

This is a must-read for fans of historical romance who love strong heroines, sharp dialogue, and irresistible tension. If you’re in the mood for a swoon-worthy romance, A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke is a perfect pick!

If you know me, you know I love some depth to my romances and this one did not disappoint! This might have also been my first historical romance??? But I loved how there was a modern twist on the characters and just how bold and brave Aurora was. Loved the diversity and the women’s health representation. I was a little confused by the lack of accents in the narration but still enjoyed the production.

I've fallen in love with this series and Las Leonas!! Absolutely love an enemies to lovers romance and this did not disappoint. This book follows a strong female lead, Aurora, in a time period where her profession is seen as rebellious, it had me fired up! Speaking of fire, the spice in this one is spicing!! I love Aurora and Apollo banter and chemistry, they had me cheering for them from the start. Adrianna Herrera does historical romance so well I need more!! Great narration by Frankie Corzo, I've listened to several other of her narrations and have enjoyed them all.

All the stars! I've loved all of the Leonas and A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke was a fantastic edition to the series.
I loved Aurora and Apollo so much! This author always writes the strongest and most bad ass female characters. I wanna be like Aurora when I grow up. This book has everything from swoony romance, scorching hot spice, and interesting historical and political commentary. I also love seeing BIPOC rep in historical romance.

The audiobook was narrated by Frankie Corzo. I've really enjoyed her work before and she did a fantastic job in this book in both English and Spanish.

This was such an incredible listen! I can't wait to see what this author decides to write next.

This novel shines for its romance but also its rich historical setting, weaving in themes of class, gender, and identity.

For fans of historical romances that feature headstrong heroines and a plot that balances swoon-worthy moments with real emotional depth, A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke is an absolute delight.

I really enjoyed this audiobook! The voice acting was great and fits really well. The story is also compelling and a solid end to the Las Leonas series. The chemistry between the main characters was dynamite and I enjoyed seeing the other Leonas again. Herrera's writing is relevant to today and it was wonderful to learn about the lives of people who aren't represented enough in the romance world. I hope to read Herrera's future historical romances.

Do you like spicy historical romances? Do you like books with diverse characters? Do you like strong FMC's who can take care of themselves... but sometimes you like them to have a partner for support? Then I'm going to suggest you go out and get A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera.

This was a solid historical romance that incorporates diverse characters while also acknowledging the discrimination those characters would face in society. Our FMC, Aurora, is a strong woman from the Americas who worked hard to become a doctor and fights to take care of women who may not have otherwise had access to medical care. Our MMC, Apollo, is a biracial Duke who recently came in to his birthright after taking down his dirtbag father. Both characters stand on their own two feet and have depth thanks to the way they are written.

The book also ties in nicely with the previous books in the Las Leonas series (A Caribbean Heiress in Paris & An Island Princess Starts a Scandal) and while they aren't strictly necessary to enjoy this book, I would highly recommend you pick up the whole series as the books do go in a chronological order.

I loved that Adriana Herrera touched on the importance of medical care for women and how, historically (and currently), our care can often be an afterthought with men believing they understand our bodies more than we do ourselves. I think the author covered some really heart breaking issues with finesse and grace towards the fictional patients. She draws parallels to society today in the US without feeling too overt.

I did read my copy via audiobook and I thought the narrator did a great job. The pacing was solid and while my Spanish is limited to some subpar classes in high school, to my ears the Spanish pronunciation sound pretty solid.

I'll definitely be singing the praises of this book and hope to read more from the author.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for a copy of this book to read early in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% my own!

It was a good book with a good plot, I just had a little bit of trouble following all the foreign language and names I couldn't pronounce.

I like Herrera a lot and like this series a lot as well. This book didn't disappoint and had a interesting reprotcutie health care storyline built in for the time then and now

Thank you to net galley for this audio arc. It was a fun time and I really enjoyed listening to the narration. I would highly recommend reading it.

This was my first Adriana Herrera book but it won't be my last! The story between the new Duke of Annan and Doctor Aurora Aurora Montalban Wright was brilliant, witty, and honest. Their passion and banter made me giddy the entire read through. I only enjoy historical romonace where the women carry modern ideas and the men support their rights and this hit all requirements. Not only was the writing amazing, but Frankie Corzo did a remarkable job narrating the characters.