This was so fun! Though I hadn’t read the first two books in the series, I was able to quickly dive into Gabby and Sebastian’s story. I was in a bit of a slump but this one captured my attention fairly quickly! Gabby and Sebastian were really cute, I loved their banter and the way their relationship evolved. Their chemistry was sizzling and the tension definitely delivered,

I love when historical romances teach me some history! I think it’s the perfect genre for it because it makes diverse history more accessible. I didn’t know much of anything about Mexico and this period of occupation so it was great to learn about! I really liked that each of sisters and their husbands were involved socially/politically in different ways.

**SPOILERS BELOW** My one gripe with this book was the last 20%. There are a couple instances of wonky timelines in this book where we skip over weeks at a time, especially once Gabby and Whitfield were married, which all happened suuuper fast. Whitfield’s secret just seemed wholly unnecessary and I hated that it was the driving force behind the third act conflict. It really made the last part of the book drag which was a bit of a frustrating note to end on.

4.5 ✨Loved this book SO MUCH, hands down my favorite of the Luna sisters series! Liana De la Rosa delivered with Gabriela & Sebastian’s story!

I absolutely loved the slow burn between Gabriela and Sebastian!! Their love/hate relationship really lead to something more 🤭 Even though they would bicker there was always such a mutual respect for one another! Their banter and intimacy was everything!❤️‍🔥

The Duke is the standard 🫠 The moments when Sebastian would stand up for Gabby made my heart swoon!!! He ALWAYS knew her worth!!

Family dynamics played such an important role within the story. While Gabby always presented herself as fierce and strong (no se deja de nadie), you really get a deep dive into her character. Same goes for Sebastian while he always appeared charming on the outside, there’s more to his story too. Seeing their vulnerability gave you an understanding of why they are who they are 🥹

The relationship between the Luna sisters was so endearing! It was so heart warming to see Ana María & Isabel live happily with their spouses!

Being this is a historical romance, it was interesting to see how the series coincided with actual historic events of the Second Mexican Empire. I’d recommend reading the Author’s Note at the end.

Overall you MUST pick this book up on release day August 26, 2025 🩷

Thank you to @berkleyromance for the free e-book

I love how Liana de la Rosa weaves historical fiction with romance! While this third and final installment of the Luna Sisters series delivered on the steamy scenes between Gabby and Whitfield, the overall plot left me wanting more. Slight spoilers below.

Understandably, with the war between the Mexican resistance and the French imperialists ending, this book had substantially less geopolitics than the previous books. But it was almost to the point of non-existent. Gabby returns unexpectedly to Mexico, wanting to be a part of the resistance that her sisters contribute to. But she doesn’t actually make moves to work toward this goal. We hear from a couple of people that her personality is suited for diplomacy, which I think has huge potential in this story. But it kind of goes nowhere. Nor does it ultimately connect with her hospital efforts at the end of the book.

While I am a big fan of extended sea voyages (and the dalliances and adventures below deck that ensue), I believe too much of the story was spent at sea. Don’t get me wrong, I would read an entire book about Whitfield’s Scottish valet, Brodie. But the scenes at sea simply do not compare to the scenes in Mexico. The scene of Gabby and the Duke dancing in the square was perfection. That dance?? Talk about tension. I wanted to read more of the local culture described during her stay. At the start of one chapter, we are told that two weeks have come and gone while Gabby stayed with her parents. This was jarring — I thought I skipped a chapter. What happened during this time? We learn that the trip lasted all of 8 weeks, but the way the narrative is laid out, to the reader it just feels like one or two weeks. Thus, when Gabby decides to return to London, it feels very sudden and dizzying.

Still, this is a romance, and I loved Gabby and the Duke together! That said, I do not believe the conflict between them in the final 20% of the book was necessary — like at all. Give my poor Gabby a break! The unnecessary lies about Whitfield’s younger brothers seemed really out of place and inconsistent with the rest of the story.

Liana de la Rosa knows how to writer sisterhood and friendship among women. Her dialogue between the sisters is endearing and beautiful. While I would have liked the plot trajectory to have been a little different in this book, I enjoyed Liana’s beautiful writing and smart historical storytelling very much.

I was invited to read an early copy of this book by Berkley Romance - thank you! #BerkleyPartner

A great conclusion to an amazing series! Liana De la Rosa creates such complex and interesting characters as well as exploring the history of the French occupation of Mexico. I really enjoy learning about history that is often overlooked in schools in the United States while also reading about a Duke who can't stop himself from being captivated by Gabriela de Luna.

Gabby is smart and beautiful and really tired of men just wanting to use her to gain money or power. Her hesitation to get married felt very authentic and I was glad to see her get her happy ending. This is the kind of historical romance I want to see more of!

My first book by this author & I really enjoyed it!

Gabriela and Sebastian have the best banter. I loved how they battled back & forth with each other and how how their insults were basically flirting.

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙖.”
“𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙢í𝙤, 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙩.”

Even though I haven’t read the other sister’s books, I absolutely loved how the author included them & their husbands. I loved seeing the special relationship between the sisters & it definitely makes me want to read the first two books!

I will say though I loved almost this entire book, the 3rd act really brought it down for me. It just felt so…dumb? The fact that after everything that Sebastian has learned about Gabriela (not to mention the fact he MARRIES her) that he would still keep such a big secret from her was just utterly ridiculous to me.

Overall I really liked the book though!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁:
🌹historical romance
🌹enemies to lovers
🌹banterrrr
🌹one bed
🌹forced proximity
🌹slow burn

Thank you to Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I knew gabby was going to be my favorite Luna sister. I loved her whit and snappy sense of self. I feel like she had a vulnerable side that I knew was there but was glad to explore that in this book. Sebastian has to be my favorite mmc of the series, love Gideon and Sirius though. I’m so sad for the end of the Luna sisters trilogy but bravo Liana

Gabriela Luna is the youngest of the Luna sisters and is out to prove her worth. Wanting to show her father she can be useful to Mexico amidst the French occupation, she travels home from London. Unfortunately, a certain arrogant and rakish duke is accompanying her to visit his friend (Gabriela's brother in law) and check in an investment. The close quarters on the ship force them to be polite, and Gabriela and Sebastian find that they may not actually hate each other as much as they thought. In fact, when Gabriela finds herself needing to make a quick escape, it's Sebastian she turns to and he helps her, no questions asked. Their proximity fuels their chemistry, and with a potential scandal looming, they're forced to make a decision about their futures.

I loved Gabby's fiercely independent spirit, and her strong will to be her own woman. I thought her growth throughout the book, learning not to run from her problems, was fitting. I always love to see characters bending the social norms of the times in a regency era romance, and this was no exception! The diverse spin - Latina to FMCs and partially set in Mexico - is unique to the genre and makes these leading ladies even more impressive! Sebastian was a perfectly swoon worthy MMC - a gentleman when he needed to be, but knew how to have fun and stand up for the ones he loved. His past certainly dictated the decisions he made (for better or worse). The forced proximity and scandal provided the perfect amount of tension in this steamy historical romance!

The Luna Sisters series wraps up with a fiery, banter-filled romance between Gabriela and Sebastian in this latest installment set against the backdrop of 1860s Mexico. Gabriela shines as a bold, intelligent heroine whose chemistry with Sebastian sizzles from the first page, their tension layered with genuine admiration. While the romance delivers steam and heart, Gabriela’s tendency to flee from conflict, particularly in the third act, feels out of step with her otherwise sharp and fearless character. The pacing lags slightly toward the end, and though the story touches on important historical themes like European intervention in Mexico, it doesn’t fully explore them, leaving a bit of untapped potential for fans of richly layered historical fiction. Still, the emotional payoff and character dynamics make this a satisfying read that can easily be enjoyed as a standalone. Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advanced copy! This last installment hits shelves August 26, 2025!

Gabriela and His Grace is the final installment of the Luna sisters trilogy, and it is just as interesting as the earlier two stories (Ana Maria and the Fox; Isabel and the Rogue). Set in London and in Mexico during the Second French Occupation of Mexico in the 1860s, it tells the story of Gabriela, the youngest of the Luna sisters who is often dismissed, especially by her father, as a pretty face and not much more. She has spent most of her life fighting to be seen as so much more.
Sebastian, the Duke of Whitfield, has known--and clashed with--Gabriela ever since she and her sisters came to London four years previously. When his two best friends end up marrying Gabriela's sisters, he is thrown into her company all the more. Which is where this story begins as they travel from London to Mexico, he to observe his investment in a Mexican mine recommended by his friend Sirius Dawson(and Gabriela's brother-in-law); she to visit her sister and to avoid a persistent would-be suitor. On the voyage, both come to realize that the surface appearance of each of them hides a kinder, more vulnerable personality that is more attractive than either one of them would like to admit. Of course, there is the physical chemistry which also complicates everything.
The complicated family relationships each of them has creates many problems and misunderstandings that almost destroys their fragile friendship, and gives the book a lot of its suspense. But in the end, love wins in a very satisfactory way. Recommended.

This was a fantastic book three and conclusion to the Luna Sisters series. I loved this series so much, and Gabriela's story was just as wonderful as I hoped it would be. Gabriela is the youngest of three sisters and is considered the most beautiful and the most outspoken. Gabriela and her sisters have been in London for a few years, and for that time Gabriela has often gone toe to toe with the Duke of Whitfield. Now they are crossing the Atlantic together on their way to Mexico and the tension is palpable! I loved this book and I highly recommend it and the entire Luna Sisters series!

This is the last installment of the Luna Sisters series. This book is not just about a young woman meeting a handsome duke at a ball in 19th-century England. It’s a more substantial story with Latin culture, history, complex family dynamics, the feminist movement, and sisterhood, making it an interesting and enjoyable read.

GABRIELA AND HIS GRACE is the third and final book in The Luna Sisters trilogy, and I think the author saved the best for last! This one has everything I love about historical romance - a sassy, independent heroine, a brooding rogue with a heart of gold, and the authentic history of the time period seamlessly woven throughout the story. Who can ask for anything more?
Gabriela Luna is a deviant, fiery, beautiful belle with a brain and a mind of her own who refuses to be manhandled into a marriage of convenience. Fleeing yet another scandalous, British fortune hunter seeking to trap her into marriage, she boards a ship back to her home in Mexico although she knows her father will not be happy to see her return unwed. As she boards the ship, she's dismayed to learn Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, is also traveling to Mexico to tour a silver mine he is investing in with her brother-in-law. Sebastian needs the income to reestablish his family's estate to its' former state. Gabriela and Sebastian have an antagonistic love/hate relationship and continuously trade barbs, matching wits as the tension between them sizzles. The red-hot passion explodes as they interact over the course of the ten-day journey and time spent in Mexico, leaving them both questioning their true feelings. And when Gabriela's father pushes her to choose one of the many suitors he's throwing her way, Sebastian steps up to her defense.

Author Liana De la Rosa renders a delightful, heartfelt story with a lot of snap, crackle and pop in GABRIELA AND HIS GRACE. The characters are so well developed and authentic that readers can't help but cheer them on. The setting and history of the 1860 political conflict between Mexico and Europe are flawlessly woven throughout adding to the tension but not taking over the storyline. While this is the third book in a series, everything you need to know to enjoy GABRIELA AND HIS GRACE is within these pages. If you love a tantalizing historical romance with snarky banter, sizzling chemistry and passionate main characters, this one is for you! I'll be backing up to read the first two!

Gabriela and His Grace is the third and final book of the The Luna Sisters standalone series.

Gabriela is excited to return home to Mexico after being abroad in London. She is surprised that Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, will be accompanying her on the the voyage. Gabriela can't stand the Duke and it seems that the feelings are mutual. But after several weeks on the ship and in Mexico, Gabriela and Sebastian's relationship develops into something neither of them expected.

The end of a series is always bittersweet. I loved being able to see Ana Maria and Isabel's continued happily ever afters in this last book. I was eager to see how Gabriela and Sebastian's relationship would change after seeing their interactions in the previous two books. I am happy to say that I got what I wanted in this book!

Gabriela and Sebastian's fiery chemistry is brought to the forefront in this installment. I enjoyed being able to see that chemistry turn from hate into a love that is passionate and sweet. From Sebastian's point-of-view, it was clear that he was into Gabriela before he even realized it. When Gabriela made it known to him that she felt the same way, that slow burn turned into an inferno in the bedroom.

It's clear that Liana De la Rosa did a ton of research on Mexican history for this book. I appreciated that historical and political matters are big part of the Luna Sisters' stories because I learned a lot about those tumultuous times. I can't wait to see what De la Rosa has next for us.

I really enjoyed this enemies-to-lovers historical romance!

Steam level: 🔥🔥🔥

On a voyage home, Gabriela is under the protection of the Duke of Whitfield. The foes must navigate their own feelings while handling familial obligations and financial woes.
I liked Sebastian as an MMC. He was very protective of Gabby. I enjoyed Gabby's character once she stopped running.
This was a decent read. I would recommend to anyone who likes forced proximity and the enemies to lovers trope.

I really wanted to like this book, but I often found my eyes glazing over while reading and not really absorbing what was going on. I may come back to this one when I'm in a different headspace, but for now this is a DNF.

Today I’m reviewing the third novel in Liana De la Rosa Luna Sisters series, Gabriela and His Grace. Up until this point, Gabriela has made her appearance in the other two novels showcasing her “hellion” spirit as a woman who will not tie herself to the mold of societies definition of a fine lady. Plus De la Rosa includes the history between France’s occupation of Mexico and how the Luna sisters seek refuge in the UK. I love when authors take slices of history and interweave it into their novels to showcase a period of time in our human history that deserves to be acknowledged and remembered.

Even though this book takes a very long while to find its footing, the pacing was incredibly slow, and Gabriela’s story seemed marooned as she made her way to Mexico, I did enjoy the slow burn between Gabriela and Sebastian. Once you see Gabriela back in Mexico trying, with little success, to gain her father’s favor, you start to wonder why she went back in the first place. After some time passes Gabriela realizes she is a pawn in a game of her father’s own making where he gains more power and prestige by marrying her off to the highest titled man. Thus she flees back to London only to find herself without a chaperone or a place to stay aboard the ship that will take her back home. Enter the Duke of Whitfield.

To be honest, the setup in the beginning didn’t feel urgent enough for Gabriela to leave London. There was no catalyst to push her towards going back to Mexico, besides the mention of her reputation being in question. I almost wish the book started in Mexico and De la Rosa would have painted a more vivid picture of 1800s Mexico and Gabriela’s relationship with her country of birth and juxtaposing her old self with her new self and her experiences in London.

Like a marathon runner who wants to quit early, but can’t because they’ve trained for this moment and needs to push on, keep reading, as the book does pick up towards the end with a sudden twist! Gabriela and His Grace is one of those romances where you keep reading. The ending is worth it.

A satisfying conclusion to the Luna sisters series! Liana is such a brilliant writer, combining expansive Mexican historical context and commentary with themes of romance, family, and community. Although, I felt like we were missing some of that fiery connection between Gabby and Sebastian that we experienced in the first two books of this series, I was still pleased with both the romantic and steamy moments between them. I'm so sad this is the end of the Luna sisters' stories, but my was it an absolutely joy to read about these amazing, intelligent, and brave women. And Berkley, I hope you know that readers DO want historical romance. This genre is NOT dying. And we want historical romance with BIPOC characters!

Xoxo

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f historical romance
-frenemies to lovers
-slow burn
-forced proximity

I just love this series so much. The politicla intrigue, the relationship of the sisters and the family dynamics. Just so dissapointed this series is over. I loved getting the glimpses of the other sisters happily ever afters while we got Gabriela's and her rakish love. How these two shifted from not so friendly to flaling for each other. The sexual tension was delicious.

i absolutely looooved this!! i really enjoyed their banter - they were so funny together and really supported each other in the best way. this is a first by this author but it won't be the last! thank you netgalley for the arc! this is the perfect summer book to help out of a slump.

Luna sisters omg I already miss you. This series was wonderful and dramatic and, as a Mexican, these stories are filled with so many familiar struggles, tough conversations and expectations.

I have been anticipating Gabby and Sebastian’s story for a while now and they did not disappoint!! These sisters and their love stories are so reminiscent of the novelas I devoured as a kid!