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A scandalous arrangement between a hellion heiress and destitute duke reveals truths that neither can outrun….
As the youngest and most rebellious daughter of the overly protective Luna family, Gabriela Luna Valdés claws after her freedom in any way she can. This time, her hunger for adventure has led her aboard a windswept ship bearing for her homeland, away from a mob of fumbling British suitors. But Gabby can’t escape her father’s expectation that she settle down to find a proper husband—a compromise she’s unwilling to make.
For Sebastian Brooks, Duke of Whitfield, the trip to Mexico is his last chance. His last chance to rectify his family’s estate and refill their dwindling coffers. And his last chance to match wits with the sharp-tongued but deliciously tempting Gabriela.
When Gabby finds herself in need of a hasty escape, Sebastian agrees to assist her…but their close proximity sparks a red-hot passion that could ruin all their plans. With scandal looming, can Sebastian convince Gabby his regard is sincere or will she sail away with his heart?
Book Review: Gabriela and His Grace
Genre: Romance
Hello Book Friends,
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.
Happy Reading ~ Cece
RATING: 
– Satisfyingly Inked
About the Author
Liana De la Rosa is a USA Today bestselling historical romance author who writes diverse characters in the Regency and Victorian periods. Liana is a graduate of the University of Arizona, and when she’s not writing, Liana is listening to true crime podcasts while she wrangles her spirited brood of children with her patient husband in Arizona.
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publication details
| Pub Date | ISBN | Page Count | Publisher | Age Group | Source & Format | Review Posted Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-25 | 978-0593440926 | 320 | Berkley | Adult | NetGalley, Digital ARC | June 6, 2025 |
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CECE BECKMAN
Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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