The beginning was a little slow but the story sucked me in about 30% in, I think perhaps if I had read the previous two books in the series I would have been sucked in sooner.

I did NOT appreciate the spicy parts of the book, they felt forced and frankly inappropriate for the timeframe of this book.

I did however enjoy the banter between the MC’s and felt their story was developed nicely.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the opportunity to read an Advanced Copy of Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath!

This was an amazing final chapter for the Merriwell sisters. Each book shined in it's own way, but they also flowed and supported each other so amazing! We finally get to see the dreamy eyed youngest Merriwell sister, Venus, find her happily ever after. I loved seeing her own personal journey about expectations and what she wanted for herself in terms of life and love. This book is a true culmination of "never judge a book by its cover". Because Gal was the lovable playboy - you have expectations for him based on preconceived notions, but then he completely surprises you with his cinnamon roll heart at every turn.

This book can be read as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading the first two books to this series because the relationship between the three sisters is such a strong theme throughout, and it makes each story so much more meaningful.

Never Wager with a Wallflower is the third and final book in Virginia Heath's Merriwell Sisters Regency rom-com series. The book follows the story of the youngest Merriwell sister, Minerva, who is determined to never marry. However, when she meets Hugh, a charming and handsome man, she finds herself drawn to him despite her best efforts not to fall in love.

The book is a fun read, with witty dialogue and great characters. The chemistry between Minerva and Hugh is palpable. The supporting characters, including the other Merriwell sisters, Giles, the butler, and the actress, all add depth to the story.

Heath's writing is engaging and immersive, transporting the reader to Regency-era England with ease. The pacing of the story is well-done, with just the right amount of tension and conflict to keep the reader engaged.
Overall, Never Wager with a Wallflower is a satisfying conclusion to the Merriwell Sisters series. Fans of Regency romance will enjoy this book and its charming characters. I highly recommend it.

Gal and Vee both have very strong walls that require a lot of work to tear them down; this makes them perhaps the least enjoyable couple in the Meriwell Sisters series. They both have trauma from their past that has left them with scars. The third act breakup occurs near the middle of the book, and they do not reconcile until nearly the very end. It totally makes sense for these characters, but it doesn’t keep the same pace as the previous 2 books. However, this is definitely worth the read for fans of this series, as the epilogue nicely wraps up the sisters’ tale.

I was so excited to pick up the final installment of this regency rom com series. I loved the first two and this one was sweet as well. The male MC was secretly tender and I loved it. I thought it was well paced. I will say it bothered me how often they mentioned the size of the female MC's boobs (overkill). I still love Diana's story the most, but it was still a great ending for the youngest sister.

First big thanks to St. Martin’s via NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my fair and honest review.

5/5 would recommend it and absolutely would read it again. If you like slow burns, enemies to lovers, strong female characters, and charming rogues then you'll love this book.

This is the 3rd installment in the Merriwell Sisters trilogy, I really enjoyed the character development of Venus in the last book, so I was really looking forward to her story this time around. Virginia Heath didn’t disappoint and wrote a great happy ending for her and Galahad.

Galahad and Venus both have had difficult pasts that cause them to get in their own way and make them lock horns throughout most of the story. But they begin to learn more about each other and find they have much more in common than they thought - which ends up blossoming into a very heartwarming romance between them.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC. I tend to find slow burns to be a bit too slow-paced for me, but this kept my attention and felt well-paced. I found myself wishing for the main characters to have more moments together, especially as they were realizing their feelings for each other because that was set up as really individual, which felt odd to me. I also didn't love some of the terms the author used, but that's totally my personal preference. 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Never Wager With a Wallflower by Virginia Heath

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley for review. My opinions are my own.

5/5 stars

I. Love. This. Book.

I didn’t realize until a chapter or two in that I had read book #2 in the series (have not read #1)… they can definitely be read as standalone books but there were a few details that tied back to the previous books.

This book is about Venus, the youngest of 3 sisters who is a socialite but also a schoolteacher in an orphanage. You’ll learn that the sisters were rescued from poverty so Venus gives back by working in an orphanage.

Close to the family is Galahad (Gal)… in an enemies (frenemies?) to lovers fashion, the two ultimately fall in love.

I'm not ready for the end of the Meriwell sisters. This book, like the two previous, are full of laughter, wit, sarcasm, and sadness. The characters instantly grow on you and you hope that the series will last forever or they will make appearances in future books. Galahad, was written like his namesake, with purity and gallantry. Venus hated her name and being reminded by others of her namesake so she made sure to be prim and proper.
The story was entertaining throughout. It is long, but flows well.
I look forward to more books by this author.
I received this book from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an honest review.

I’ve been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint! It’s a great read, with well-developed and complex characters. The Merriwell sisters are funny, a bit irreverent, and full of heart and sass—a great combination. As a Much Ado lover myself, I could see the similarities between Venus and Galahad and Beatrice and Benedick. Like the rest of the series, it’s entertaining and heart-warming, a smile always tucked at the corner of your lips.
ARC kindly provided by St. Martin’s via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a wonderful series and I loved this finale! Galahad and Venus have great chemistry and very witty banter between them. Their enemies to lovers relationship is a very VERY slow burn throughout the book. They both have difficult pasts that makes relationships and personal judgements very difficult. But they also have so much in common but it takes them so long to realize it! The storyline is good for them because it deals with their personal prejudices as the main villain. However, to me the storyline is very long and there are too many diverting plot points. I do feel like some could be eliminated or shorter. But overall I love the witty writing and the amazing characters. The diary entries at the beginning of the chapters are the perfect edition. I’ve been completely charmed by the series and definitely recommend. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

This was good conclusion to this trilogy. I loved watching the Merriwell sisters fall in love. This last one with the youngest, Venus, was a fun one. Gal was a sweetheart, even if Venus didn’t think so…..at first. There were some funny moments, especially with the pigeons. I also enjoyed the orphans, they added a bit more to the story.

3 Stars Never Wager with a Wallflower was a great conclusion to the Merriwell Sisters series by Virginia Heath. The book was a bit slow to get into, but both Venus and Galahad are intriguing characters whose banter kept the book moving along. It makes sense that Vee's favorite book is Much Ado About Nothing, since her and Gal have chemistry and spar verbally, just like Beatrice and Benedick. Both characters had to work through their complicated pasts in order to learn to trust the other. Though they seem like opposites, they are remarkably similar, especially with how they grew up. A cute, lighthearted historical romance!

I have been waiting on pins and needles for Venus’s book and this did not disappoint. I enjoyed every minute and was sad for the ending knowing the end of the series. I have loved the Merriwell Sisters books.

Venus is a fun character and you can’t wait to see how they work all out. The writing is well done and the characters engaging.

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It was fine??? But I expected WAYYYY more for Venus' book.
I know that book 1 in this series has the lowest ratings, but I gave it 5/5 stars because 1. we spend so much time with Hugh and Minerva; 2. we get so much tension between them; 3. a non-cringe proposal.
Book 2 was weaker because it didn't focus as much on the romance between the characters but fine, whatever.
This book! This book had SO much potential and honestly, it just fell SO flat. I was so bored reading it and found myself skimming to see when/where some ROMANCE would actually occur.
Also: I'm not saying that all romance books need explicit sex scenes (I love Mimi Matthews' books), but like, the sex in this was such a downgrade to the angst and sex between Hugh and Minerva in book 1.
Book 1 is the only one I bought in physical copy and it looks like it's going to stay that way.
But I'm really disappointed with how good this COULD have been and how bland it was in actuality.

This book was cute and cozy and witty and felt like sunshine! I was in love with our characters and the romance gave me butterflies. Definitely a cute read.

Venus Merriwell is the youngest Merriwell sister and the most romantic one. She crashes with Galahad, the gambler, over everything. Will true love win?

I love this series. It's fun to read about the youngest sister and see how she grows up. Galahad is interesting. I enjoyed their banter and chemistry. Terrific historical rom-com.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

So much fun! I loved this one. I have been excited for their story since the first book! I like the way Heath writes. This one was a little more sensual they the first two books. Venus is a bit of a goddess and he can't keep his eyes to himself:} He try's so hard! I just enjoyed watching there walls fall down.
This is an adult read with some non sexual nudity and one sex scene before marriage. Some swearing and drinking and gambling.

4.5 Stars! Virginia Heath absolutely knocked it out of the park, folks! This is the 3rd book in ‘The Merriwell Sisters’ series and can be read as a standalone. This was a killer series & I recommend reading from the start. In this book, the youngest Merriwell sister, Venus/Vee Merriwell & Galahad/Gal Sinclair, cousin to the main male character from book 2, are the main characters & go from frenemies to more. Or do they? Mwahaha! Kidding!…
Secrets, omissions, romance, arguing, witty banter, ‘sexy times’, orphans, sneaky sneakiness, an HEA ending and much more. This book, & this whole series, has such wonderful characters, I couldn’t help but get pulled in and invested in those fictional characters lives. I do wish the epilogue had been longer but it was still a lovely ending. All in all, an entertaining, page turner.
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

This was such a delightful historical romance, and an another delightful addition to the series! I really liked this book. The cast of characters has been entertainingto get to know, and the chemistry is always delivered with a Virginia's writing style .If you’re also a fan of historical rom coms, I’d definitely recommend you check out Never Wager with a Wallflower.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.