Title: Gabriela and His GraceAuthor: Liana De la Rosa
Series: The Luna Sisters #3
Pages: 384
Publication Date: Aug. 26, 2025
Publisher: Berkley
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical
Synopsis:
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?
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My Thoughts on Gabriela and His Grace:
Gabriela and His Grace is the third and final book in The Luna Sisters series, and it follows the youngest Luna sister, Gabby, as she travels back to Mexico unbeknownst to her parents. Accompanying her is a rakish duke she detests, Sebastian Brooks, whom she’s never forgiven for insulting her years ago. As Gabby reunites with her sister and sees her parents for the first time in years, she also begins to question her place in the world, and as her feelings for Sebastian grow and her return isn’t what she hoped, she also must consider a very different future than she expected.
I thought this was a great ending to the trilogy, and it highlighted many of the elements that I loved in the first two books, Ana Maria and the Fox and Isabel and the Rogue. The rich history and layered and complicated characters are well-crafted, as are the messages about gender issues, being true to yourself, and embracing change. The Luna sisters have such a wonderful bond, and since some time has passed from the start of the series, we really get to see how strong their connection is. Like the characters and romances, this relationship is layered and compelling, and highlights the unique love between siblings.
At first, I didn’t really love Sebastian as much as the men in the first two books. He’s definitely less mature, and I didn’t understand why he kept a certain secret from her. I think he self-sabotages because he doesn’t feel worthy of her, and I’m glad he grew and changed by the end of the book. In fact, the more I think about this story, the more I think that was the main point – people can grow and change and learn. Sebastian and Gabby learned this lesson and became even better versions of themselves. Both also prove that there is more to them than meets the eye.
Overall, I enjoyed the love story between Gabby and Sebastian, though I hated the incident that initially soured Gabby toward Sebastian. I can totally understand why it took so long for him to win her over. Something else that won her (and me) over is his staunch support of her as an intelligent and capable person. His views on gender in general were great.
The epilogue is a lovely conclusion to the story, and I love that we get to see what’s happening with so many of my favorite, and even a few of my least favorite, characters.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkeley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
“One does not have to wield a weapon to fight a war.”
“I’ve found there’s a special sort of helplessness to being separated from those you love the most. How can you ensure their safety, their happiness, ensure you’re not forgotten, when you’re so very far away?”
Liana De la Rosa wrangles her children by day, and writes USA Today Bestselling historical romance by night. For details on her current project, visit her at lianadelarosa.com or find her on social media under @LianainBloom.
Great review! Sebastian keeping that secret annoyed the hell out of me, but I forgave him by the end lol.
Great review and sounds like a really satisfying conclusion all things considered. I loved that first quote you highlighted: “One does not have to wield a weapon to fight a war.”
That’s such a good one!