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.

I unfortunately DNF'd (very rare for me) this audiobook 36% of the way into it. I simply could not get into the book, and I have far too many options in my TBR to continue. I cannot pin point why this one just didn't capture me, it may be that I need to try reading a physical copy, as I was often feeling lost in the whereabouts of the setting/city/region within the audio version. I also learned the book is the third in the series, so maybe I need to start with book one and familiarize myself with the author first. While right now, it isn't for me, it may be for you! The book has plenty of hype and positive reviews and a synopsis that captured my attention. I suggest picking your preferred reading format for reading if you try it.

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for my ARC copy! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.

This book was a bit out of my usual reading realm since I don’t pick up historical romance often, but I gave it a shot! I really enjoyed the core of the story, and Aurora was such a badass heroine—I loved her spirit. However, some of the language in the spicy scenes made me cringe (certain words just don’t do it for me), and there was a surprising amount of growling, which felt a little odd to read. That said, I think historical romance fans will eat this up, even if it wasn’t quite my cup of tea.

This is my first Adriana Herrera book but it won’t be my last. I absolutely loved everything about it. It has an amazingly strong heroine who is drawn to help women who need her even when it’s hard. It has a determined new Duke who is trying to live up to family expectations and honor his late mother. I love how Aurora is so determined to help that she throws herself wholeheartedly into her work. Even though she feels unworthy of being loved she has carved out a life for herself that benefits others. The Duke is weighed down by responsibility but is drawn to Aurora despite their differences. They both seem to have nothing in common but they are both bogged down by their pasts. I love how this book weaves together history and steam in an engaging story. Thanks NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to listen to this audio. I listened to this via audio and even though I prefer dual or duet narration, this single narrator did a really great job pulling you in with voices that were different enough to forget you were only listening to one person.

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.

I listened to the audio of this title and really enjoyed it! Frankie Corzo did a great job with the narration. Romance readers may recognize her from Raiders of the Lost Heart. This audiobook is single narration and dual pov. It didn't bother me, but if you aren't a fan of single narrator books then you might want to read with your eyeballs.

A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke is a third installment to Las Leonas series but can be read as a stand alone. This is the first novel I’ve read by author Adriana Herrera but it certainly will not be the last. This is not only a love story of Aurora and Apollo but in addition a journey about a woman using her will and intelligence to help others against adversity. Aurora is a strong female heroine that has a spit fire attitude.
So much that Apollo’s pet name for her is Fiera. I loved this book. Apollos and Auroras banter was very entertaining and their chemistry was sizzling off the pages. It did not disappoint. I will definitely be reading the entire series.

This was definitely my favorite of the trilogy, Aurora & Apollo have been simmering through the previous two books and seeing them collide finally is wonderfully satisfying. Herrera’s pacing has improved over the course of the series as well, although listening was still a bit slow, not sure if that would have been better with eyes. Aurora’s plot with her family hit all my feels, but there were just a few too many villains/wildcards running around by the end here. As for the audio, we’ve changed narrators (probably since both MCs are American?) and Frankie Corzo does a fine job, but I found her voices a bit lacking & her English/Scottish accents were rough.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC to review.

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 loved this book! So sweet. The narrator was great and did a great job showcasing different characters.

I thought this was a pretty solid story. I've not read any others in this series but I definitely want to now. I loved the FMC and how the MMC handled her fears and trauma.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Aurora is a strong, determined woman who secretly helps other women with their medical needs, prioritizing her beliefs above all. Apollo, confident in his looks, is a caring and supportive friend to Aurora. Their inspiring relationship is a joy to follow, especially as Aurora remains true to her convictions.

The audiobook narrator was excellent, with a perfect voice, great accent, and ideal tone and pacing. She brought the characters to life wonderfully.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Audio, and Adriana Herrera for the ALC.

Adriana Herrera strikes again. I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed the final book of this series! I love how she weaves the importance of women being in charge of women’s health throughout her book, especially in the world that we are living today.

I love the Spanish words that Herrera employs. Because as a Latina I truly believe that some words don’t have a good equivalent translation to have the same effect and meaning.

Move over bridgerton, this was written with an Afro Latine Duke in mind and is super sexy but also empowering for women. It also made me sad because I so wish that our world embraced women when it comes to women’s bodies and reproductive rights. But this is why I love to read, because it allows us to dream. The care Herrera puts into this book as well as the authors note at the end, is everything.

4.5/5⭐️

Sometimes you just need a good period piece to get lost in. I did the audiobook and really enjoyed getting immersed in this world. It was also a very interesting look into women’s health and rights during this time. I enjoyed the author note at the end discussing the history some of these characters/ scenarios are based off of. I do think it was a bit too long with a lot of plot points at the end that were not necessary but over all would recommend this book. If you love Bridgerton this book is definitely for you!

Thank you NetGalley and Canary Street Press for the arc.

I realized I prefer reading in order, even though this is a stand alone in a series. For that reason alone I won’t be finishing this audiobook. No reflection on the content itself. What I listened to, the narrator did a great job with the various characters. Her tone and cadence was pleasant to listen to. The premise of the book is intriguing and very relevant in 2025 America.