I'm a big fan of Virginia Heath so I was really excited to get my hands on "Never Rescue a Rogue"!
Who doesn't love good enemies to lover moment? Diana and Giles were the perfect example of this trope and their banter was to die for!
This book was funny, yet tender! An easy and fun historical romance for sure!

⭐️⭐️5 stars – Witty Banter, Sizzling Chemistry, and a Rogue Worth Rescuing!⭐️⭐️

Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath is an absolute gem of a Regency romance that sparkles with wit, emotional depth, and deliciously slow-burning passion.

Plot:
Diana Merriwell, a fiercely independent journalist, and Giles Sinclair, a rakish soon-to-be duke, have always driven each other mad. But when a scandal threatens Giles’ inheritance, he reluctantly turns to Diana for help. As they dig into secrets from the past, their verbal sparring starts to turn into something deeper—and far more dangerous to the heart.

Trope Love:
This book delivers all the good stuff: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, and Hidden Identity. It’s trope heaven, done with intelligence and charm.

Main Characters:
Diana is sharp, fearless, and refreshingly modern for a Regency heroine. Giles is every bit the brooding rogue with a heart of gold. Their dynamic is pure fire—the banter, the tension, the slow unraveling of walls between them.

Pacing:
The pacing is snappy and satisfying. The plot unfolds with just the right balance of mystery, romance, and humor. You’ll breeze through it without wanting to put it down.

Romance & Steam:
The chemistry? Off the charts. The steam level is moderate—more about emotional tension and sensuality than explicit scenes, but when it hits, it hits just right.

Favorite Quote:
“She was infuriating. Exasperating. And somehow the only person who had ever made him feel truly seen.”

Final Thoughts:
Virginia Heath masterfully blends humor, heart, and heat. Never Rescue a Rogue is a must-read for anyone who loves clever dialogue, fiercely independent heroines, and a rogue who absolutely is worth rescuing. I adored every page!

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5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Let me tell ya, give me a duke and a sassy woman and I am SEATED every single time.

Virginia Heath is quickly becoming a favourite (and reliable) historical romance author for me. This is my second from her and it's even better than the first. I loved the glimpses we got of Diana and Giles in Minerva's book, so I was delighted to get the full story here. And it was absolutely riveting.

I loved the Lady Whistledown vibes, except it was with actual hard-hitting journalism rather than mere gossip. I also just really enjoyed the mystery of it all. With all the historical romances out there, it's hard to find a premise that truly stands out as unique with a duke at its heart, and I think this rose to the challenge well. And of course the romance itself, the tension between these two was excellent.

I confess, I'm a little nervous for book 3 because Vee has yet to endear herself to me, but I'm diving in all the same.

This story was a very slow burn enemies to lover's romance mixed with a lot of secrets and meddling family members. But I really enjoyed Giles and Diana's banter and can't wait to get to the third book.

*Never Rescue a Rogue* by Virginia Heath is a light, entertaining historical romance with charming characters and witty banter. Set in Regency England, the story follows a determined heroine and a rogue hero, who are thrown together in a bit of a mismatched but fun partnership. The chemistry between the leads is solid, and their playful interactions provide some enjoyable moments.

The writing is engaging, and Heath does a good job of creating a fun atmosphere, with plenty of romantic tension. The plot has its fair share of twists, and I appreciated the character development as both protagonists grow throughout the story. However, I found the romance itself a little predictable at times, and some of the conflict felt more contrived than necessary.

While the book is enjoyable, it doesn’t quite offer anything new or especially unique in the genre. The pacing can be a bit slow in parts, and the emotional depth didn’t fully resonate with me. Overall, *Never Rescue a Rogue* is a fun read for fans of historical romance, but it didn't quite leave a lasting impression. It's a solid, light read if you're in the mood for something cozy and predictable.

DNF at 10%

I need to learn not to give second chances to authors that, deep down, I know are just going to be run-of-the-mill for me. After reading the first book in this series and finding it okay, I figured I'd pick this one up to see if there was improvement. What I found was a paint-by-numbers enemies-to-lovers story that I knew in the end was just going to be a 2 or 3 star read. For my own sake, I am DNFing and I will not pick up another Virginia Heath book in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

So so cute!!!!! The characters were well fleshed out and the writing style was very easy to get through. Virginia Heath always writes the sweetest romances ever, I’m so happy I was able to read this

LOVED this book! This series is one of my favourites. I was so excited for Diana's story and it did not disappoint. Loved the banter--ahh the banter! Virginia Heath always writes top-tier banter.

I can’t believe I never reviewed this book. Fail on my part.

Never Rescue a Rogue is a cute and witty rom-com with lots of banter between our two protagonists. It is what my bff and I would call “fluffy”, meaning not much substance but still enjoyable. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first instalment of the Merriwell Sisters, but I still enjoyed it and read the third book to boot.

love love love I am obsessed with this book and deserves all the good things. love a good historical romance

Virginia Heath has quickly become one of my new, absolute favorite historical romance authors! Her writing and characters are just as beautiful as her adorable cover designs!

3.5 rounded up

This is the first book I have read by this author and I like the way she writes her characters and story. I found this one to be entertaining, funny and I couldn't put it down.

I wasn't getting the chemistry between the two characters like the author intended. I could sense there was attraction throughout, but it felt more like a crush or close friends. I didn't feel the chemistry for them to be in love.

This is the second in the series. I haven't read the first book, but I felt this read well as a stand alone. Overall this is a great book and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Such a sweet enemies to lovers story ! I had so much fun reading this one and I’m not sure why I waited this long to read it ! Giles and Diana are my fav kind of couple - their sarcasm and banter is off the charts ; and although they keep fighting their attraction for each other you can actually see them fall in love ( so not one of those instantaneous lust to love stories )

4.5 ⭐️

I loved the first book in this series but unfortunately found this one so boring. Really wanted to love this one but just felt that it was harder to get into than the first and was a lot more angsty.

Overall, I thought this was a good story. There were times when the pacing seemed a bit off, in particular with the sexual tension. But the emotional aspects were touching, and the leads worthy.

Diana Merriwell is an intelligent, independent, and feisty heroine. I admired her courage in living her “secret life” and her righteous motivation for it: to support and protect her sisters while fighting to right the wrongs in the wider world. I enjoyed how Diana was determined to help Giles unravel his mystery not only because he was a family friend, but also because it was the right thing to do (and she’s the right person for the task). I knew from the moment she met Giles in book one (Never Rescue a Rogue) that they would be the perfect match and that their road to an HEA would be fraught with humor, heart, and fun.

I love Giles Sinclair (there, I said it). I fell in love with him in as a secondary character in Never Rescue a Rogue. He had an easy charm, his sarcasm made his supposed apathy hilarious, and he was the perfect foil for Diana’s go-get ‘em approach. Despite Giles’ personal struggles, he put the wants/needs of others first. He valued the friendship of those around him; he was even a little surprised by their support.

Ms. Heath deftly wove the threads of this rom-com together in such a way that it was heartwarming, hilarious, and heartbreaking all at the same time. I especially enjoyed the external difficulties that plagued them on their journey. What a wonderful story of two people in love but too busy protecting the other to notice what everybody else already saw. This story was so authentic and realistic; it made me laugh, cry, and genuinely happy. Heat level you ask? 3/steamy on page scene(s) and language.

Did I say I absolutely adored this book?! It’s certainly one of my absolute favorites by Virginia Heath and one of her best books (and series). I highly, HIGHLY recommend Never Rescue a Rogue.

Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath is a delightful fit for readers who adore lighthearted, humorous, and swoony romance, particularly those who enjoy enemies-to-lovers tropes, Regency settings, and witty banter, as this charming tale of a feisty heroine and a charming rogue promises to captivate with its whip-smart dialogue, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming romance.

I loved this book so much! Despite not reading the first book in the trilogy, I didn't feel like I was missing anything and it read well as a stand alone. I really loved Giles and Diana as characters and their dynamic!

Great book. I enjoyed Reading it. The characters and plot were interesting life like and easy to connect with.

I LOVE love love fun series like this one! Truly enjoyable. The romance, the setting, everything was adorable and the banter was fun!