I am posting an honest review after reading an advance reader copy of this story.

What a ride! I found the characters delightful and the story intriguing. The Merriwell sisters are a heart wrenching story all by themselves. Add a Duke who needs help and it's the start of an adventure. From London to Shropshire, where the heck is that, it's a fast paced mystery and race to the finish line with a dukedom at stake. Diana & Giles are prickly and perfect for each other. The ending had me in stiches and I scared the cat when I started laughing; it's like an old fashioned screwball comedy. The book covers the serious and the ridiculous very well and it all meshes together to form a wonderful story. Next up, please be Vee & I have already formed an idea who her HEA will be.

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Unfortunately, I don't think this book was a good fit for me. Part of it could be that I was unfamiliar with the characters after not reading the first in this series, but I struggled to get into the story and follow the pacing. This is not a reflection on the author, just that as a reader this is not a book for me, but I am appreciative of the opportunity to read the ARC.

I'm going to give this 3 stars because I believe it has potential, although I personally had to DNF at 30%. I don't usually read historical romance, and I think that is part of why I didn't feel super invested in the story. I did like Diana and Giles and felt the chemistry between them. I just didn't really have an interest in him becoming Duke and trying to figure out his father's secrets.

Normally, if I don't enjoy the first book in a series, I'm hard pressed to pick up the subsequent titles. That being said. The glimpses we got of Diana and Giles in never fall for your fiance (which unfortunately I did not enjoy at all) had me with very high hopes for their story. But let me tell you, never rescue a rogue exceeded the expectations. In the first book, you could feel their chemistry falling off the pages so much more than you could with Hugh and Minerva. And it was those glimpses that me pick up the second merriwell book.

Diana and Giles have a part friends to lovers (when alone and working on the quest regarding his parentage) and enemies to lovers in the presence of, well anyone else. You get the banter, the pining, the unwavering support of each other, the matchmaking relatives, and that steamy scene that, let's be honest we were all waiting for. The mystery behind Giles' parents kept the reader guessing through the entire book leading us right to that ending with some unsuspecting additions!! Once the conflict was resolved though the ending felt a little rushed, and I would have loved more of an epilogue. But with Vee's book on the horizon, I have who I'm hoping for her from the second book and will have to see if I was right and hoping for more glimpses of Giles and Diana in their HEA.


Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my review!

Never Rescue a Rogue features two independent characters who both have skeletons rattling around in their closets. It also features witty banter, twists and turns, secrets and schemes, and a super-swoony romance! First I loved Never Fall for Your Fiancé, then I adored Never Rescue a Rogue—two sisters down, one to go in this delightful Merriwell Sisters series!

3.5

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND THE PUBLISHER FOR THE ARC!

This book is really cute and funny, like the first “Never Fall For Your Fiancée”. I really loved Hugh and Minerva and I love Giles and Diana too. They are so right for each other. They can make the other better (like Minerva and Hugh).
The dynamic between Diana and Giles are one of the my favourite: hate lo love. And I love the two of them are so similar in so many aspects. Really love their relationship and their cute interactions. And the banter are so brilliant! A really smile and laugh all the time!
I really like Giles background and the story behind him. Really interesting.
This book is super approved and I can’t wait to know Vee better and see her happy ending!

I really struggled with this one. I just found it difficult to get into the characters. It felt like it was a little too slow for me. Probably just me as many people seem to love this story. I will try to come back and reread it but for now I didn’t care for it. I still recommend others check it out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving this ARC, and this doesn’t influence my review. I loved this cover a lot, and had some high expectations but I didn’t like this book as much as I thought I would. The writing was hard to understand, and I have read many historical/regency books, I had trouble following the plot and the POVs.

Diana and Giles both had terrible fathers who made them what they are today. Diana is prickly, independent, and doesn't trust easily. Giles decided to prove his father right, that he is a disappointing son. Being ever more and more scandalous. Diana's sister married Giles' best friend in book one so they can't help but run into each other. He calls her Harridan, she calls him Idiot. But is there really a frisson of attraction behind the banter as her family insists? Giles has a Dirty Secret that could destroy the Dukedom and his family's tenants while putting him in jail or worse. When his father dies, it becomes essential to quickly solve the mystery or his horrible uncle might get everything. Diana is the best investigator he knows (she has a secret of her own). The two must work together to find the answer among interfering sisters, an angry best friend, mistletoe, and skeletons in the cupboard.

This book was so funny!
Contains spoilers.
The story starts at the Annusl Reprobate's Ball hosted by Lord Bellingham. He had always been a disappointment to his father, the Duke of Harpenden. His mother never showed any love to him and he found out why four years ago on her death bed. So, our hero always went for the shock factor. His father hasn't seen him over the past ten years, except to lecture him and he had been banned from the dukedom's estate. He is the hero.
This story is part of a series about three sister's whose father was a forger. He was NOT a good man, and our heroine, threatened him with going to the police and kicked him out. He was killed shortly after, because he had been dealing with the wrong men. The three sisters worked hard until the oldest sister married an aristocrat and they all moved to Mayfair. Once the heroine was able to go to balls and parties and could contribute to the gossip column at the newspaper she proof reads for, she was able to collect a salary and was more independent than her sisters. She is at the Annual Reprobate's Ball and slips the hero an embroidered handkerchief with a woman's new initials, and this woman's father has been meeting with his father and there were marriage settlements being signed. It looked as if the duke was trying to force the hero into marriage. The hero is in shock and plans to see his father the next day. The heroine is worried for him, but does not add this to the gossip column because her loyalty is to her family and since he is her brother-in-law's best friend. And because she secretly likes him.
My description doesn't sound very funny, but the hero is very laid back and only acts to shock the duke, he really doesn't drink and he quietly goes about trying to correct the vile actions of his father. He has earned most if his money by investing and the money from the duke is used for the people the duke has fired or kicked off his estate. The duke is very rude and is constantly firing people with no references and refuses to pay pensions. The heroine is smart and has a verbose and sharp tongue. She is very satirical and sarcastic and doesn't say very much to people at the balls, but sits and observes so she can write her articles.. She would be in trouble if anyone at the parties knew she was gathering information. The characters are very likeable and easy to cheer for. The story draws you in and you are right there. This story had drama, intrigue and comedy. I would recommend reading and I will definitely re-read. I give it 5 stars.

This book started a little slow for me, but I did enjoy the book as I got into the story. I did like the prickliness of Diana and Giles relationship and how they were always butting heads. I overall liked the ending, but felt like it took a long time to get there. Overall, I give this book 3.75 stars. It was definitely better than average, but didn't leave me with a book hangover that usually elevates my star rating

I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Merriwell sisters continue to both charm and make me laugh out loud in this second novel. (You don’t need to have read the first book to enjoy this one. But I highly recommend it! NEVER FALL FOR YOUR FIANCÉE is an absolute hoot). Giles Sinclair is an heir in trouble. He has a terrible secret and no one is better at sniffing out secrets then the journalist called the Sentinel. Who also happens to be Miss Diana Merriwell. The former foes become friends and solve a family mystery. It’s a witty war of words with two likable protagonists.

Heat level: Diana has her way with the Duke 😉.

I loved this second book in Virginia Heath’s Merriwell sisters series. Giles and Diana had a fun back and forth relationship, and I enjoyed the mystery tied in to the storyline. I appreciated how strong of a woman Diana was - definitely not a damsel in distress as was more par for the course at that time. I cannot wait to read Vee’s story! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A delightful second book in the Merriwelll Sisters Series. Dianna is a prick!y, tough determined woman who wants no part of any man in her life, messing up her freedom. Giles is a dashing Duke who loves to trade barbs with Dianna, but is busy with a secret he needs to deal with. The two team up on a solution to his problems and sparks fly. Throw in a former pirate Butler and it's all in good fun!

I adored this! I just recently read Never Fall For Your Fiancée in preparation for this ARC and, while I did enjoy Hugh and Minerva’s story, I loved this one so much more!

Giles is absolutely ridiculous but lovable and Diana is independent and fiercely protective. I really enjoyed the witty banter and sparing between them (this isn’t necessarily enemies to lovers because they’re both only pretending like they don’t tolerate each other). They were my favorite characters in book 1 so I was thrilled that we got to see their story unfold in Never Rescue A Rogue. I love them both even more now!

I thought the overall storyline and the investigative journalist aspect were interesting and filled the book with fun drama. Everything culminated into an outrageously entertaining ending. Also, I think the cover is adorable and ties into the story really well—the hornets nest will make sense, I promise.

One of my new favorites and I can’t wait to see what book 3 has in store for Miss Vee!

This was a purely indulgent read that hit points for tenderness, humour, and heart. It was everything I love in a historical romance without being "too much." It was over the top in some spots, yes, but in a romp type of way. It's a hit and I can't wait to read the final book in the series.

Tender, adorable, and hilarious. I loved Diana and Giles and the banter they had. Virginia Heath continues to write some of my favourite regency historical romances. They're authentic to the era yet contemporary in voice, humor, and values. I'm immersed in the time period and the story yet not disgusted by the archaic values of the regency and the ton.

One point that did bother me was the use of unnecessary binary and gendered language. This is a regency so I understand that contemporary terms like non binary and so on are not time accurate but what can be adjusted is the divorcing of genitals and gender presentation. There's a part in an explicit scene where Diana talks about her "womanhood" how she has never felt more "feminine" and so on. As a non binary person reading this book, it's incredibly triggering. I can enjoy a romance with cis characters but the jarring experience of seeing an author explicitly associate vaginas with women and penises with women is alienating and hurtful. The excuse that it's time accurate doesn't cut it anymore. There are other ways to skirt around modern language without outright hurting the queer, trans, and gender non conforming readers.

Lovely book. Can't wait for the third in the series!

• Historical RomCom
• Enemies To Lovers
• Cozy mystery
• Strong heroine
• Roguish duke with a hidden heart of gold

I had a blast reading this one and just did not want to put it down. My only regret is now I have to wait for the next book! After reading the first book in the Merriwell Sisters series (Never Fall For Your Fiance), there was no doubt in my mind that I would be picking up a copy of book two to try. The first surprised me with it’s Historical RomCom, Comedy of Errors vibe in an absolutely delightful way.

This time around, the story is about middle sister Diana – strong, independent, and sworn spinster and the family friend we met in book one the charming and roguish Giles. Where book one was a full on comedy, this one definitely had a slightly more serious tilt. While still a historical romcom, we also got a fun and adventurous cozy mystery element to this story too.

I loved the enemies to lovers tilt, and really enjoyed the great banter, interactions, and slow burn that brewed throughout the story for Diana and Giles. Both characters were interesting and well developed – I felt like we got real sense of each and how they complemented one another. I loved Diana’s sharp mind, and keen ability to search out the truth and I was a big fan of the hidden (or not so hidden) heart of gold that Giles had.

In addition to getting to revisit other characters from the previous novel, all of whom were wonderful and added some levity and fun with their meddlesome ways. I also really loved the mystery angle and following along to find out the ‘truth’ of the scandal as it were. The found family element was here once again and I am a sucker for it.

I’m hoping the later part of the book was hinting at what’s to come for Vee, because my interest was definitely piqued. Looking forward to more from this author and the next book in the series.

Thank you to Netgalley and SMP Romance for the chance to read an early copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and freely offered.

This is an interesting read post Bridgeton, definitely best for fans of A rogue of Ones One and the rest of the Dunmore Books

I love a good reluctantly-helping-each-other while "hating each other"!! This one reminded me of To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters, in the best way!! Diana was a bit bratty in the first book of this series but she definitely grew on me.