Liana De La Rosa (she/her)

Liana De La Rosa, who wrote "Gabriella and His Grace," is a USA Today bestselling author. She focuses on historical and contemporary romance. Her Latine characters challenge the world around them. Her books have received starred reviews from trade publications like Kirkus, Library Journal, and Booklist, and have been praised by The New York Times, Washington Post, and Boston Globe. A University of Arizona graduate, De La Rosa listens to true crime podcasts while she wrangles her spirited brood of children with her husband in Arizona.

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Communities: Arizona Author, Hispanic or Latinx

Historical Romance is for Everyone

Historical Romance has something for everyone, and in this session, three authors with very different approaches will discuss the differences in their work, how they explore real historical events, and where they see the genre going in the future.

Student Union Kachina (Seats 100)  
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Romance
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Liana De La Rosa, Emma R. Alban, Venessa Vida Kelley
Moderator: Lauren Harvey

¡Ay, Amor!: Latinxs In Love

Love comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, just like the books by these panelists! Love is messy, love is beautiful, love is funny, love is daring, and these writers capture love in all its full, chaotic glory. Get ready to fall head over heels for their compelling stories and characters.

Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 150)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Pima County Public Library/Nuestras Raíces/Craft Tent & Signing Area (following presentation)  

Panelists: Jaclyn Rodriguez, Jonny Garza Villa, Alejandro Varela
Moderator: Liana De La Rosa

Writing Love in Arizona

Tucson loves its local authors! In this session, four Arizona romance authors will discuss their work and how the unique book community here broadens their love of romance.

UA Campus Store (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Romance
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)  

Panelists: Liana De La Rosa, Jaclyn Rodriguez, Jen DeLuca, Sarah T. Dubb
Moderator: Ursula Benward

Books:

Gabriela and His Grace

Romance
Penguin Group
August 2025
ISBN 9780593440926
384 pages