⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 2/5

Thank you St. Martin’s Griffin for the advanced copy!

My longest standing ARC on my shelf - complete! I’m so glad I finally had the chance to read this one, as it was an utterly delightful historical romance. I read the first two books in this series a couple of years ago, but it was fun to jump back into this world. I just love cheeky histroms with titilating banter that makes me giggle and blush. Always so fun, and this was no exception!

I’m not always a fan of the British Lord or Lady finding true love with an American… no idea why by the way… but I loved following these two as they made their way towards each other and all the fun antics of the orphans.

I feel like Virginia Heath always writes a winner though! This was a fun conclusion to the sisters stories

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for my review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Virginia Heath for an advanced reader copy of Never Wager with a Wallflower in exchange for and honest review.

I’m not going to lie, this was a little out of what I am used to reading. The regency era (I think that’s what this is referred to?) is out of my comfort zone. However this turned out to be a cute little enemies to lovers book that was a fun read! This is the 3rd in a series and I think if I had read the previous books I might have been a little more invested.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review. Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath is a delightful read with great banter and witty dialog. I recommend.

I remember really loving this series last year. I thought they are like feel good historical romance. I thought it was very cute and I had a lovely time, I was just in fact bored the whole entire time. I was much more interested in what I was going to read once I finished this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A witty, charming, and thoroughly enjoyable read!

Never Wager with a Wallflower was such a delight! 🎀 I loved the smart, spirited heroine and the banter between her and the hero—it was sharp, funny, and full of chemistry. The pacing kept things moving, and there were just enough emotional beats to balance out the humor.

There were a few moments where the plot felt a little predictable, but honestly, I didn't mind much because I was having so much fun. This book had that perfect mix of lighthearted mischief and genuine heart that I look for in historical romance. 💌

If you love a clever wallflower, a stubborn hero, and witty dialogue that keeps you grinning, this one’s a must-read!

A delightful ending to the series. These books have been so enjoyable and a delightful addition to the regency romance era.

I forgot how much I enjoy the stories of the Merriwell sisters, and this one might have been my favorite. The slow burn, enemies to lovers of Venus and Galahad was perfectly paced and written. I loved that the conflict came in the middle of the story and not some 11th hour, forced break up. It was a fully fleshed out conflict that made sense to the story with an equally satisfying resolution. I also forgot how funny some of the scenes Heath writes are when the whole family is together. I truly enjoyed every page. My only small quibble is I would have liked more direct dialogue between Vee and Gal, and less internal monologues.

I really enjoyed the first two books in this series, and didn't really think this one was as good. It was a fine and enjoyable while reading, but ultimately forgettable.

Ooh, Vee, girl, you very nearly ruined this.

I was nervous coming into this. Vee annoyed the hell out of me in Minerva's book with her naivety and righteousness, and only marginally improved in Diana's book. I was right to feel how I did because there was a sizeable chunk of the book where I nearly quit because of how ridiculous she was being over a literal misunderstanding that was neither illegal or wrong. Thankfully Virginia Heath brought it home and I fell hard in love with this couple. Galahad can do no wrong and I was very glad when Vee came to her senses.

Overall, this series was fun! I'm happy I was able to read all three in a row, and Diana and Giles were my favourite. As an introduction to this author, it cemented her as a reliable choice for me in historical romance and I'm looking forward to reading more.

This was a joy to read! When I first met her in the first book, I was not interested in Venus Merriwell. I did not think I would like her book very much, but she definitely grew on me! Virginia Heath has such a special way of merging screwball comedy with deeply emotional romance, and I just adore her books.

While this was not my favourite in the series, I did enjoy the book, the main thing that didn't work for me was the pacing. I felt like Venus and Galahad were just at odds for too much of the book and so when Venus realized her feeling for him it felt a bit out of nowhere and rushed.

Never Wager With a Wallflower by Virginia Heath was a book I read almost cover to cover while my son was in the NICU (which is probably why this review is so late in coming - sorry!). As a slow-burn romance with the perfect blend of wit and angst, Heath's main characters Venus and Galahad stole the show. The chemistry between them is evident in every scene, making their journey from friends to enemies to lovers completely satisfying for me. Fans of Heath’s other books in the Merriwell series will enjoy seeing familiar faces too! This rom-com is a heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining read, perfect for historical romance lovers.

Vee and Gal initially found each other off-putting, viewing one another as either stuck-up or too reckless. However, as they worked together on the ownership issue of the property next to the orphanage, they began to see beyond their initial impressions. I appreciated the heartfelt moments where they shared their pasts and their impacts. Despite their rocky start, Vee and Gal managed to start fresh, demonstrating they were worth fighting for. Their interactions with the orphan boys highlighted their growth, which helped reveal the sides of themselves they needed to confront. I felt the interactions between the main characters were sincere.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the early review. The above opinions are my own.

This was a fun conclusion to the Merriwell Sisters series, the series that cemented Virginia Heath as one of my favorite historical romance authors.

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.

I couldn’t wait for the final book in this series! I loved seeing the characters from the other books, and I was excited for Venus’ story. Venus wants to buy the building next door to expand her orphanage, but Galahad buys it to turn into a gambling establishment – next to an orphanage – how dare he! Not only that, Venus has hang ups about gambling (and those that do so) due to her unreliable gambler father, so of course she immediately thinks the worst of Gal.

I love the enemies to lovers trope, so I had really high hopes for this one, and while it was good, it was not my favorite in the series. They had good banter, but some of the antics were a bit childish. I enjoyed the book overall and was happy with the ending of the series!

Thank you Netgalley & St. Martin’s Press for this ARC!

Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath
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Venus Merriwell is the youngest and last sister to get a book. She has been dreaming of a romance since she was fourteen, but after meeting some disappointing potential suitors she is unsure if love will happen for her. Galahad Sinclair has just bought the building next door to the orphanage she works at and tempers (and sparks) fly between them.
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What I liked:
-I thought this was a cute idea for contention. I loved seeing Venus and Galahad getting so frustrated wih each other and for more than one reason.
-I loved the boys from the orphanage. Those young rascals!
-I loved Venus and Galahad together. That first dance was fantastic.
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m so happy I got to read all three sisters stories. I think of the three Minerva’s story was my favorite but I truly loved them all.

This review is a year late, but I did want to make sure I posted it: This was a great finale for the series, with many fun scenes involving all of the characters from books 1 and 2. The story was still easily able to focus on Vee and Gal as their relationship changed from animosity to admiration. Diana and Giles are still my favourite, but I definitely enjoyed Vee and Gal's story.

This book was fine. I found it difficult to get into but I was able to finish it. Was not my favorite historical romance.

This last book of the Merriwell Sisters trilogy and I would be disappointed but we know by now that the author has a new book out so I’m looking forward to that.

Venus was the sister whose book I was looking forward to the most. For some reason I just connected to her more than her sisters (maybe because I’m the youngest idk). Venus was a refreshing change in heroine from her sisters, while she still has those Merriwell genes she seems to have more gumption. I also found myself more invested in the romance between her and Galahad the romance in the last book.

All and all a pretty good ending to the trilogy. Nothing stellar but I would still recommend to readers looking for something light and cheesy.