Isabel and the Rogue

Bookish Isabel Luna falls for rake Capt. Sirius Dawson

Isabel Luna is the bookish middle child sandwiched between her elder politically-savvy sister and her younger charming sister. Often overlooked, Isabel uses her relative invisibility to spy on British nobility to find anything that could be helpful to her native Mexico during the French occupation.

Captian Sirius Dawson is a war hero who doesn't feel he deserves the accolades. He was shot early in the conflict and was hospitalized before the battle truly began. He carefully cultivates a rakish persona to hide his work for the Home Office. When he catches Isabel snooping during a party, he offers to help her find information for Mexico.

The inevitable push and pull between Isabel and Dawson is an entertaining ride, especially since neither wants to ruin the seemingly conflicting hopes and dreams of the other. Recommended for fans of historical romance looking for a more diverse cast.

Author: Liana de la Rosa

Series: The Luna Sisters, Book 2

Publisher: Berkley

Length: 352 pages

Release Date: June 4, 2024

Representation: Mexican main character and side characters, war veteran main and side characters

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.