I don't read a lot of historical romances, but I definitely need to read more after this! I also need to go back and read the first book in this series, Never Fall for Your Fiancée. I adored Diana and Giles' characters separately and together. They were the perfect pair. Diana was independent, highly intelligent, and not afraid to stand up for herself. Her being slow to trust and let Giles in was so fun to read.

I'm always a sucker for a good enemies to lovers so I flew through this. The story was fun, the characters were fun, the setting was fun, and I look forward to reading more of the series!

Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath
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Giles Sinclair and Diana Merriwell can not stand each other. The argue and bicker and poke fun. There is NO WAY they are secretly pining for each other. Yet when Giles father dies and his inheritance is called into question, Diana is by his side to help him unravel the truth.
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What I liked:
-Diana and Giles were a fun couple to follow. So much pining. So much lying about disliking each other. 😂
-The plot for Giles was engrossing. I was fully caught up with his past and what truths he would discover.
-The new character of Galahad was an interesting addition and I am intrigued for book three and Vee’s story now! (I immediately looked for it on Netgalley upon finishing, but alas, it is not available)
-I really appreciate this book for what it was, it was fun, I was invested, I laughed, I smiled, I wanted the truth to help our couple, and I wanted to see the dastardly villian get run out of town!
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Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath. Pub Date: November 8, 2022. Rating: 2 stars. When I read the synopsis of this novel, I really wanted to love it due to historical romance is one of my favorite genres to read. Honestly, I felt from the beginning this story dragged and did not offer the spunk and ambiance of historical romance that I was looking for. This was a slow burn historical romance between Diana Merriwell and Giles Sinclair that turns the enemies to lovers trope into a storyline. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review. #netgalley

This regency romance is so much fun! I loved the banter and chemistry between the female & male main characters. I loved the struggle for them while they deny their attraction to each other & the fierce, strong relationship of Diana's family & the extended/chosen people they have added to their family. It had mystery, secrets, drama, and love that made for a perfect story. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting! I can't wait to read more from this author.

I got this mixed up with some other books but was delighted to discover it was a sequel to a book I enjoyed very much. I liked this one possibly even more! Delightful read.

I really liked the first book in this series, but I absolutely loved this one. It was slowburn but with enough tension-filled moments and longing glances to keep me invested, a plot that had me intrigued without ever stressing me out, loveable side characters (many of which I loved from the first book), and a sweet love story between two characters I was rooting for from the first page.

Diana is a bad b*tch and I 10000% loved her, even when I wanted to shake her into not suppressing her feelings. Killer journalistic instincts, fierce independence, and prickly comebacks all protecting a huge heart…you love to see it.

Speaking of huge hearts—GILES!! I LOVE a rake who’s secretly noble, and he had such a big heart. He was also so funny and smooth, idk how Diana kept from swooning frankly bc I sure didn’t.

I’m really enjoying this series and Heath’s style (her dialogue and banter, and her comedic timing especially with some outrageous scenes, are so sharp and fun), and I can’t wait for the next book!

Never Rescue a Rogue is a well-written and engaging historical romance novel that blends mystery, drama, and humor. The pacing is excellent, and the resolution of the mystery is satisfying. The chemistry between the two main characters and their journey towards finding love and acceptance is heartwarming and charming. If you enjoy historical romance novels with a hint of mystery and intrigue, Never Rescue a Rogue is definitely worth a read.

I'm in my historical romance era and I'm so happy to be here. This book was absolutely fantastic. I loved the female main character AND the male main character. The chemistry???? FIRE.

Never Rescue a Rogue is an enemies to lovers historical romance novel set in the Regency period. It is the second in the Merriwell Sisters series, of which I have not read the first. I thought the story looked cute and hoped that the book was standalone enough that I would be able to read it independently!

I will say that while this book is probably best read if you have read the first book, I didn't have an issue figuring out relationships or any other plot details. I thought the characters were fun and the romance cute. I wasn't particularly blown away from any part of this book, but that might just be a me problem because I'm not the biggest historical romance fan. I really felt some Bridgerton similarities, but I think that's just par for the course with the time period and the genre, particularly within a family. The story dragged for me about halfway through but picked up again at the end.

If you're looking for a cute historical romance, give this book a try! 2.75 stars rounded up to 3 from me. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the electronic advanced reader's copy of this book!

Dnf. Couldn’t get through it. Rating will not be posted to goodreads or retailers as I only share ratings there for books I complete.

Thank you netgalley and St Martin's press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am not one to read regency romances but this book might get me back into reading them again!
So I’m a fan of enemies /friends to lovers and a good slow burn and this definitely had both. A bit of spice but it was perfect, fitting to the story and not cheesy. Also the banter between Giles and Diana was so good!
The mystery of Giles’ family brought in a great plot that showcased how Diana wasn’t your typical female at that time and her strong will and sharp mind was encouraged by Giles throughout . He knows not to try and change her and loves her even more for it even when he tried his best to protect her from harm. She was a fantastic character!
Again, great slow burn that pays off with a swoony ending that is true to the story and characters. I really loved their love story!

Always love a good historical romance. Now that I have read the story of Diana and Giles, I need to go back and read the story of Minerva and Hugh. Love the typical romance where it is so obvious to the reader and everyone else that the hero and heroine of the story love each other, but they just can not see it till the end. Giles has his dirty secret to hide and Diana has her secrets too. Together they help each other to find the truth about eachof their secets while falling in love. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

This is the second book in the Merriwell Sisters.

Although I enjoyed the first book, I liked the second book even more. I thought that the writing was witty and well done. I enjoyed both the female and male leads. They have strong personalities, are funny and they have great chemistry together. There were a couple of other story lines going on besides the romance. I thought that the story lines weaved themselves well and laid down some of the ground work for the third installment.

When it comes to the spicy scene, I think the author does a great job with it. The scene is not corny, but it is also not super explicit. This is a slow burn, so it only comes at the end of the book.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this historical romance and I will be picking up the third book, Never Wager With a Wallflower, which comes out November 7th.
I would recommend this series to anyone who loves to read a good romance novel.

Thank you netgalley and St Martin's press for a copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

While Diana claims to be a "nitpicking grammarian" at a major newspaper, she is actually the country's top reporter, the Sentinel, who exposes crimes and aides women in the process.

While Giles claims to be a duke's son, he was actually told by the ducchess he is his father's bastard, raised as their legitimate child.

When Giles's father dies and he ascends to the dukedom, he trusts his banter-partner, best friend's sister-in-law, the woman he has been drawn to since they met, his Goddess of the Hunt and Hunter of the Truth, Diana, to find the evidence his uncle claims to possess of his illegitimacy.

I enjoyed how the book set up Giles and Diana's relationship and it progresses from years of banter, to supporting each other, before he requests her help. He acknowledges from the beginning her intelligence, independence, and how hot he thinks all of her is (witty insults def do it for him).

They felt like an equal pairing and treated each other as such. Any moments of overprotectiveness are quickly resolved and not some big dramatic issue.

But the overall drama and mystery, of Giles's birth and legitamacy, was a well-done mystery that had me absorbed in the story, with twists I didn't expect. As a forger's daughter, Diana would prefer Giles as an average man, so throughout I wasn't sure if he would be a peer or not! It could go either way and they would have their happy ending.

Overall, I really liked Giles who has always worked to help others through his position and caring for others was his greatest concern. He always tried to be positive even when he wished for a family, then for Diana to be his family even when he felt he could never be with her. He was such a happy hero, especially when others in his position would be more the grumpy or silent type, which Diana is more like. While they share many values, and some fatherly trauma, she is the distrustful-of-the-world journalist Giles adores completely.

I'm really excited to read Virginia's third book in the series! The setup in this book has me so intrigued on how Venus's story will come together!

Feat: he falls first, pining, witty banter, "enemies" to lovers (they just want an excuse to talk to each other), reverse grumpy sunshine, mystery, protective hero but recognizes she can take care of herself, independent heroine, bonding over sucky dads, she takes charge (oh la la), slow burn

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.25 stars
1 spice

Read if you like: enemies to lovers.
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Giles and Diana are enemies who have nothing in common. But when they each learn a big secret about each other, they begin to help one another. The more time they spend together, the more they consider what they mean to each other.
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I loved Giles and Diana. Giles the noble Duke, who wants to do right by his tenants who depend on him, and Diana, who is smart and cunning, is willing to do anything to protect those she loves.
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This is a slow burn, but worth the wait in the end in my opinion.

As much as I’ve tried, I just can’t get into this one. It wasn’t for me, but the idea was cute. Right from the start I felt underwhelmed and uninspired.

Thank you for the arc.

3.75 stars

I really enjoyed the first instalment in the Merriwell Sisters series, and this book did not disappoint. I loved the banter between the Diana and Giles, there relationship felt well established and I was really rooting for them! The plot was well balanced between being high-stakes while having a lighthearted feel.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and #NetGalley for the arc!

I have read a lot of historical romance novels and what really sells the chemistry in them is the feeling of forbidden. The characters' urge to do what is "proper" but to also act on their feelings of attraction to each other. This book just failed to amplify that chemistry between the main characters, and it really upset me because the cover just radiates sparks.

Rating : 3 out of 5
Blurbs : Virginia Heath’s Never Rescue a Rogue, the next book in the Merriwell Sisters series, is filled with whip-smart banter, swoony romance, hilarious mishaps, and twisty reveals that will make you gasp and laugh in delight.

Diana Merriwell and Giles Sinclair only tolerate one another for the sake of their nearest and dearest. Everyone believes that the two of them are meant to be together, but Diana and Giles know that their constant pithy barbs come from a shared disdain—not a hidden attraction. Diana loves the freedom of working at the newspaper too much to give it up for marriage, and Giles is happily married to his bachelor lifestyle. But they do have one thing in common—the secrets they can’t risk escaping.

When Giles’ father, the curmudgeonly Duke of Harpenden unexpectedly turns up his toes, it’s only a matter of time before someone comes crawling out of the woodwork who knows the true circumstances of his only son's birth. As the threat of blackmail becomes real, Giles must uncover the truth of his parentage first, or else he and all those who depend upon him will be ruined—and dogged bloodhound Diana is his best hope at sniffing out the truth. As Giles and Diana dive into his family’s past, the attraction that the two of them insisted wasn’t there proves impossible to ignore. Soon, the future of the Sinclair estate isn’t the only thing on the line…

Thoughts : I don't know that this book is the second book in a series. I don't read the first book but I can enjoy this book just fine. This is a pretty steamy historical regency romance book. So if you like Bridgerton and some Evie Dunmore's books, you're going to really like the book. Thank you Netgalley for the early copy.

Fun, slow burn, historical romance!

I loved the story of Diana and Giles! They were so cute and I was rooting for them the entire time! I did find that the ending was really fast! I wanted to know what happened to Gervais! But all in all a good historical romance!