I finished this a few days ago but I wanted to let it sit before I reviewed this.

The more days go by, the more I LOVE the book.
This love story is so genuine. It’s two people who are just so unequivocally meant to be but life just HAPPENS. The way this romance is written is perfect. It’s vulnerable , and witty, and natural.
The hero is one of my favorite characters I’ve ever read

The plot will keep you in your toes and the family Dynamics completely entertained.

Highly recommend.

I really liked the book. After devouring the first Merriwell sister book, I knew I needed to get my hands on this one. It’s tonally different than the first - more action and mystery - and i think that makes it all the better! Diana’s sharp, fierce, intelligent demeanor was a lot of fun and watching Giles shed his “devil-may-care” attitude in the pursuit of something real was gratifying.

I liked hearing more of the Merriwell backstory and the plot involving Giles and his family was riveting. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for a fast-paced regency romance with a heaping dose of feminism!

This is such a fun and light book, and even though I'm not a big fan of historical romance I loved this one.
Great banter, I loved the construction of the characters, and the evolution of the romance.

Diana and Giles were so funny, if you are a fan of historical romance, romcom, hilarious banter, enemies to lovers, this book is perfect for you.

I wanted to thank netgalley, St. Martins press and Virginia Heath for this advanced copy of Never Rescue a Rogue. I came across this book while scrolling through netgalley and both the cover & synopsis caught my eye. Here are some of my thoughts.

I admit I’ve put this book off for way too long as it was sitting on my netgalley shelf for what felt like ages. I am now kicking myself in the head for putting it off for so long. I enjoyed reading Diana & Giles’s story from enemies to lovers . Diana was a headstrong woman who had a passion for rescuing people as well as calling out criminals. She didn’t have the best role model in her father , so she swore she would never marry. Everyone around her was convinced that her and Giles were destined to be together, but she fought it until she couldn’t do so any longer.

Giles is harboring this dirty secret while also battling his own conflicting feelings towards Diana. He is a fun , sarcastic character who has a soft side despite what people believe. When his father ends up dead , he becomes more scared than ever that his secret will be revealed and it will ruin everything. He is trying to fight to keep his secret while also waging his own internal war about his true feelings for Diana.

I enjoyed their banter as well as their chemistry and it was evident from their first ever interaction. It didn’t take me long to get hooked into the book and it seemed to fly by. This is my first book by this author and I am wanting to read her first one Never Fall for Your Fiancé . I hope that I get to see Vee’s story eventually. I rated this book 4 stars and if this review has you intrigued, then keep your eyes out for its release date on November 8th,2022.

From the moment they met, Diana Merriwell and Giles Sinclair have been at odds. They tolerate each other for the sake of their loved ones, but if it were up to them, they'd never even look in the other's direction. But, of course, everyone believes their verbal jabs are a ploy to hide their mutual pining. Diana is far too independent and has worked too hard to climb up the ranks as a journalist to be tied down, and Giles is harboring a dark secret that could ruin him. When Giles's father unexpectedly dies, Giles inherits a dukedom, and it doesn't take long for someone to sniff out the truth behind his birth. Desperate to uncover his parentage before anyone else, Giles enlists the investigative help of Diana. But as they dive into his past, it's clear the tension between them is more than animosity. Not only are their livelihoods at stake, but their hearts as well.

The whole time I was reading the first book in this series, I was dying over the tension between Diana and Giles, so I was so excited to dive into this one. They have such playful, teasing banter that I adore. It's so fun watching them rattle each other. Both know what buttons to push to work the other up, and every interaction has you going, "Ok, now kiss." The romance was the standout here. It was lovely watching them open up and share the most vulnerable parts of themselves. Diana is such a force to be reckoned with, and I love how Giles not only accepts her the way she is but encourages her to be as bold as she wants. That said, the actual plot of this was a bit boring. Nothing really happens until about the 60% mark, and while the secret of Diana's job and Giles's background was a little interesting, I never found myself invested in either storyline. I still enjoyed Heath's writing style and the secondary characters (once again, we have a sassy butler who steals the show), and I'm looking forward to the next installment.

A fun, light romance! I particularly liked the repartee between the two leads and the fact that both of them have their own personalities, hobbies and careers. Their marriage proposals to each other, consisting mostly of insults (!), is a work of joy that will particularly amuse married couples. Middle books are often lesser works; I'm pleased that this isn't the case here. The third book is all set up and I look forward to reading Vee's book.

This is the second book I have read in this series, the first one I listened to in audio. It was VERY good and when I saw this one pop up on NetGalley, I had to request an advanced copy from NetGalley I'm so happy I got one, because it is even better than the first. Giles is an amazing hero and Diana is an extremely strong heroine! I just loved them both! I cannot recommend this book any higher. It is one of my favorite reads in this genre for this year. Great writing and the plot is excellent. Kept me guessing as to how it would wrap up in the end and I was very satisfied.

Never Rescue a Rogue is a must read for fans of Evie Dunmore or historical romance. The second book in the Merriwell Sisters series, Never Rescue a Rogue follows Diana and Giles. Neither one is interested in the other despite everyone around them insisting they would be perfect together. When they are thrown together to solve a mystery, their attraction becomes impossible to ignore.

If you are a fan of slow burn romances, enemies to lovers, or strong heroines, don’t miss this witty, fun regency romance!

This series is the perfect blend of romcom and historical romance so I will always be here to read whatever Heath puts out next. This was such a fun, quick read with great characters that I finished it in two sittings. 👏👏👏

Never Rescue a Rogue was phenomenal. Not only was it hilarious, but the budding romance between Diana and Giles was everything i hoped for.

A lot of historical fiction romances can be quite hard to follow along. That wasn’t the case for this book. It flowed beautifully and you just want the best for Giles with his whole predicament. Would i recommend this book? Absolutely.

You get close proximity, enemies to lovers-ish, mystery, and a hilarious “pirate” named Dalton who’s options were my favorite part about this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an early ARC of this book. I cant wait for everyone else to read it!

Great continuation of the characters! Amazing banter and some LOL moments. Amazing job with character development and drawing the reader in to the reason they each avoid the relationship. Bring on the next book!

Sharp and witty, Never Rescue a Rogue had me endlessly snorting into my teacup with mirth. Giles Sinclair was my favorite character from the first book in the series, Never Fall for Your Fiancé, due to his irresistible charm and banter. Partnered with Diana, these two were a dynamic duo while solving mysteries and an enchanting romantic couple. This book was a joy to read!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to this arc.

rating: 4.75 because I found myself doing a lot of skimming toward the middle of this
my pals at St. Martin's Griffin and Virginia Heath - I thank you so for letting me read the second installment of this series ahead of its November release because it was SO GOOOOOOD!!

the second of the Merriwell Sisters - I'm assuming trilogy as there are just three sisters? - far exceeded my expectations and with no offense to Hugh and Minerva, was so much better than the first. Diana Merriwell is the middle sister who is witty, smart, cunning and suspicious of everyone and everything due to her upbringing. Because she lives with her older sister and her husband, she sees her brother-in-law's best friend almost daily, and they banter and spat with each other with flirting mixed in before Giles' future is put in jeopardy. Of course he asks Diana to help and of course they are unable to keep denying their attraction to each other.

I ate this up and am very much looking forward to Vee's story, which I am heavily assuming will involve the young Galahad Sinclair, but I fear Diana and Giles will still remain my favorite.

I just really love historical romances, you guys.

The second book in the Merriwell Sister series. I didn't read the first book, and this one stood on its own just fine. I thought the characters were fabulous. I will definitely go back and read the first book!

Diana writes for a gossip column and is a proudly declared spinster. Giles lives a life of merriment and supposed debauchery. As the next in line for the dukedom, he recognizes his responsibility, but with an neglectful, and even resentful set of parents, he does all in his power to make the life of his father miserable. Until his father unexpectedly dies. And skeletons come out of the closet that could forfeit his entire future.

Diana and Giles become an unlikely team when thrust into detective-type situations together. As they unravel secrets, their relationship comes closer and closer.

This was a fun little mystery. Again, the characters were so charming and I loved learning about them and their quirks. The mystery was well written and unraveled in a enjoyable manner. There was one open door love scene and a couple moments of innuendo, but that's easy enough to skip over. Will definitely continue to read books from this author!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I had a difficult time finishing this book. It was too much family drama that Diana and Giles were trying to investigate and it took away from the romanced between the two of them. They were in the heat of uncovering some big life-changing secrets and then suddenly they were in love. I didn't feel them falling in love...it just happened out of nowhere, in my opinion.

I did love Giles' swoon-worthy professions of love for Diana and the one sex scene in this book was hot!

Steam level: 🔥🔥½
⚠️: death of a parent, mention of kidnapping & attempted rape

“Never Rescue a Rogue” is as delightful as “Never Fall for Your Fiancée,” the first book in The Merriwell Sisters series. I love the writing, which is charming, funny, and not repetitive. The series is a refreshing amongst the others in the Regency romance genre.

Diana and Giles make for more interesting leads than Minerva and Hugh, given Diana’s tenacity and Giles’s outward appearance of a rogue. Their romance is slow-burning enemies-to-lovers. By the end of the book, I was disappointed to say goodbye to their story and presumably move on to Vee’s.

While I care more for Diana and Giles as characters, the downside of “Never Rescue a Rogue” to me is that is focused on a mystery, and mystery books are not my favorite genre. I prefer the hijinks and drama in “Never Fall for Your Fiancée.” I will also say that "Never Rescue a Rogue" is a tad confusing if you haven’t read the first book recently before starting the second.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This ARC was a sloooow read. It took about 50% in to really get much started. Very slow burn. But, once it started it was fun with its witty banter and head strong Diana. I love their chemistry and there was some mystery to solve for Giles’ Dukedom.

There was some adventure, girl power, mystery, and romance. All in all it was a cute read.

3 Stars I loved the first of the Merriwell sister series, Never Fall for Your Fiancée, and was thrilled when I saw it would be a trilogy about the sisters. The second book, Never Rescue a Rogue, was just as delightful as the first, full of headstrong, independent women, rakes and rogues, and Regency-era rules. My favorite part of the first book that was seen in the second as well, was the theme of found family. The Merriwell sisters, Minerva, Diana, and Vee, have only had themselves for so long since their mother died and their ne’er-do-well father ran from the law.

Diana in particular is fiercely independent and prides herself on her magnificent plans for spinstershood, since marrying would take away what few freedoms she enjoys, especially working as a newspaper reporter. But Diana begins to question those plans after she begins to help her sometimes friend and sometimes enemy, Giles Sinclair, investigate his (il)legitimacy. This book was just plain fun; between the witty banter and the meddling side characters. I can’t wait for Vee’s book next!

I'm not normally a hisotiral romance fan and I was pleasantly surprised by the plot in this book. I didn't know women in these books would have any type of job and I was so excited to see Diana had her secret career as a journalist. She was a complex character, making her banter with Giles that much more engaging. I'm glad I gave this one a chance!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

When I received this e-arc I was not aware that it is the second book in the Merriwell Sisters series. While it is not required to read the first book, I felt like I was missing out on the family history and dynamic. With that said, this book is an absolute must read. This book was packed with banter between Diana and Giles, funny scenes, and overbearing families. This book also has some heavy topics and Diana and Giles have to reveal all their secrets and completely trust each other. I am looking forward to reading Vee’s story and I have a feeling that Minerva’s book will be my favorite!