Never Rescue a Rogue is a great enemies to lovers story! The book starts off with an attraction between Diana and Giles and it grows from there. Giles has a secret that could destroy his standing and Diana has the investigative skills to help him out. This book was more action packed and serious than the previous in the series and I enjoyed it very much.

Never Rescue a Rogue was a fun read and I’m really enjoying the Merriwell Sisters series. The protagonists were both insufferable with their stubborn quirks and at the same time, funny and seemed to gel together. The banter was quick witted and hilarious and there was a bedroom fiasco that had me giggling and the forced proximity aided in the mishaps the two protagonists, Diana and Giles found themselves in, while slowly building up their feelings for one another. Also, the narrator did a great job. I’m looking forward to reading the youngest Merriwell’s story!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the e-arc. Thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I didn’t love the first book and this one was no better for me.

It’s not that there is something glaringly wrong about this series, but it’s just painfully boring and not the kind of historical romance I gravitate towards. It feels very much like it is written in 2022 and the characters have the thought process and dialogue of 2022. Obviously it’s set in 1826, but it doesn’t have the same vibe of the majority of historical romances I read and it’s very obvious and takes me out of the reading experience.

I think what is trying to be achieved is lighthearted fun, adventure, and whimsy, but it just reads like an imitation HR to me and is way too bland and boring for me to be invested. The main conflict didn’t appeal to me and the romance takes a big back seat to the plot.

I would recommend this to someone who doesn’t read much historical romance and is just wanting to dip a toe in.

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

(4.5 stars)

This book was delightful! After Minerva's story in the first book, I had been eagerly awaiting Diana's book, and it did not disappoint! The chemistry between her and Giles was off the charts - despite them trying to ignore it for so long. The entire cast of characters made for a great story full of laughs, triumphs, plenty of sneaking around, and an easy-to-hate villain. I really enjoyed getting to know the supporting characters better, especially Dalton!

Diana is such an awesome main character who was very easy to like with her spunk, independence, and secret care for others. She found her match in flirtatious, (supposedly) carefree, witty Giles. It was so fun to watch their initial banter & disdain for each other morph into deeper emotions - but still with plenty of banter! They slowly broke down each other's walls and learned how to lean on the other for support against the demons they were facing, both past and present. Their romance was so lovely and definitely swoon-worthy!

I'm definitely a fangirl of her writing, and a member of her Facebook group (if you haven't checked it out, you simply must!), but trust me, my love of her past novels never colors the experience of the next, or in this case, the current one. Yes, I go in with preconceived notions of impending enjoyment, laughter, smirks, and heart flutters, but if they don't happen, they don't happen.... but really, they always do! This book was no exception...

The follow-up to Never Fall for Your Fiancé, we get to explore a story with another Merriwell sister. This time around, it's Diana's turn, and can I just say that I so identify with her? I mean not so much in the family history side of things, or the potential love interest that annoys the snot out of you at every turn, but the suspicious of intentions, the curious mind, the need to know, the need to rescue, help, and aid justice when able, but with facts not conjecture...THAT'S where I identify...as well as her stubborn streak, her love of her independence, and close family ties. Yes, Diana is a diamond of the first water, even though we aren't debuting a debutante. But I digress, she's a firecracker that you don't want to cross because she'll out you if it's the right thing to do. That's why when her ever present annoyance that goes by the name of Giles gets into trouble, he knows he can count on her no matter what skeletons rattle loose in his closet. She's get to the bottom of things and protect those she...loathes? Well, I'll let you be the judge, but that ever famous phrase of protesting too much, yeah...TOTALLY APPLIES!

It was wonderful catching up with this family once again, and getting to know this potential couple-to-be was absolutely joyous! The snark, the whit, the mad scrambles in the dark of night to uncover juicy bits of insight, only to get caught exactly where they shouldn't be...listening to things they were never intending (LOL!). The whole lot of it from secrets from the past to secrets of the heart, I was enthralled, enticed, and entertained! (Inside joke for those that read it!) But seriously, I'd say it was my favorite, but I'll go with my favorite to date because pretty much every time a new title is released, I'm adding a new favorite to the list! Do yourself a favor...if you enjoy Historical Romance, YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS AUTHOR OUT!

I adored the Merriwell Sisters series because of the uniqueness of the sisters and the lives they are creating for themselves. I love Giles and his charming banter and then there is Diana who is temperamental and for good reason

Giles and Diana have feelings - she doesn't trust a man and doesn't want to fall in love. He has a secret and doesn't want t subject a moment to his secret

so clearly they need to be together. Diane steps in and helps Giles out of a sticky situation after his father dies. These two are meant to be and I loved every second of it

I forgot how much I enjoyed the previous book so I shouldn't be surprised. I can't wait for more because I am hoping and praying Vi is the next book.

I had a hard time getting into this book, it took me until around 50% for me to be invested in Diana and Giles. Not sure why since they're both dynamic characters, and the story was original, but it took until they actually started searching for the truth for me to get invested.

Once that happened, I was super invested and I read the second half of the book fast since I had to know what happened. I understand that the front end of the story had to happen, I just wish it was more condensed so we could get on with the investigation. I did enjoy all the characters, and I cannot wait for Vee's book. I did love Olivia's attempts at matchmaking, I did laugh at the mistletoe.

All in all, the book was good, just wish it was a little faster.

I tried several times to get into this one. I just found myself unable to move through it. I’m sure there’s an audience for this one, but sadly I am not it.

I adore this series and had been anxiously awaiting this book ever since I read Never Fall for Your Fiancé! Just like the first in this series, this book is so much fun— the witty banter and premise make for such an entertaining read. I found myself looking forward to returning to the story at the end of the day, and now I will be waiting impatiently for the next book. Never Rescue a Rogue is now officially on my list of favorite historical romances— Giles and Diana forever!

*Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a delightful enemies to lovers romance! ✨

All of the characters were so well-written and the story was just so easy to fly through! I was hooked from the beginning. You can feel the tension between them, and it was *chef’s kiss*. The side characters stole the show, Dalton in particular! I need more of him!!!

I can’t wait to see what Virginia Heath comes up with next, and I’m so excited for Miss Vee Meriwell’s story turns out!

I LOVED this book. Somehow I missed the first book in this series, but after loving this one so much I went right back and read the first too. There is something about the family in this book that has really sold me. The mother Olivia and her husband, the three sisters, and the friendship between Hugh & Giles it all works so well together and has really created such a wonderful world. I am not so patiently waiting to get back into this world and read Vee's book!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for providing me with this e-arc for a clear and honest review!

Ok y'all; I was very excited to read this because I love Bridgerton and was intrigued about a possible enemies to lovers/two characters that exude bachelor/bachelorette lifestyles. It was cute and the banter was good, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I found myself focusing solely on their relationship rather than the plot line, but it was enjoyable. Giles was a mans man, but he had a self awareness that I liked and so did Diana. They are veryyy similar people so like they're obviously meant to be <3

Read if you love historical fiction, 'Bridgerton'-esque setting, family drama!

The first book in this series, Never Fall for Your Fiancée, was hugely good fun, and the banter and hijinks are just as high in this sequel, which follows another of the Merriwell sisters. The relationship between Diana and Giles was heavily foreshadowed in book one, and I feel like maybe that made this a little bit less entertaining for me, as it was already partway developed before the book started. There’s still plenty of witty repartee, but I think on the whole I just slightly preferred Minerva and Hugh as characters. I’m excited to read book three!

I really enjoyed listening and reading to Never Rescue a Rogue.

✍️ Enemies to lovers historical romance
✍️ Plot that kept me invested... who is Giles actual mother?!
✍️ Heroine who is a writer for the paper... think Lady Whistledown from Bridgerton

While I felt the audio was long and dragged at points, I definitely recommend this second novel in the Merriwell Sisters series!

Thank you St. Martin's Press Romance and Netgalley for my arc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

This was my first Virginia Heath novel, but it won’t be my last! I thoroughly enjoyed the writing, character development and plotting/pacing of this historical romance. While employing some familiar tropes - enemies to lovers, secrets about a lord’s parentage - it still felt fun and fresh. Thank you to St Martin’s and Net Galley for the ARC.

Enemies to lovers with Historical Fiction is always a good idea, always.

This is the 2nd book in the Merriwell Sisters series. This one focuses on Diana and Giles, who can barely tolerate each other. Diana enjoys working at her paper and Giles loves his freedom of being single, until his father, the Duke puts his foot down. He finds out he's not the true son of the Duke, but the Duke loves him as he is. All while digging into this revelation Diana and Giles grown closer.

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I am a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope! I loved the chemistry between these two characters in book 1, so I'm very pleased they get their own story for book 2. Diana was a very witty female lead, which kept me turning the pages. There was a lot of humor mixed within the relationship building, and now I'm anxiously awaiting the next release from Virginia Heath!

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

I really really enjoyed this book! I thought the writing was quick and engaging, and the characters themselves were likable. I'd definitely read it again!

Took me a bit to get in to this one, but once I did, I loved it! A fun romance that’s a quick read. Especially loved the historical setting. Looking forward to others by this author!

Never Rescue a Rogue is a satisfying historical romance that veers more toward seriousness than its predecessor (which was intentionally farcical). Here, Heath holds back on the silliness just a bit, and I think this created a stronger story. The obstacles our main couple faces were serious, but were overcome with a light touch. Very good overall.