*****5 Stars!


“If you are brave enough to wield it, the truth is always the most powerful weapon against evil.”


First I would like to thank St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this wonderful book! I am honored to have been given the chance to read it and give it my honest review.

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 shared barbs come from shared disdain only--not hidden attraction. Diana loves the freedom of working at the newspaper far too much to even consider giving it up for marriage, and Giles appears to be happily married to his bachelor lifestyle. Though it does seem the two of them share one thing in common--the secrets they can’t risk escaping.

When Giles’ father, the curmudgeonly Duke of Harpenden unexpectedly meets his end, it’s only a matter of time before someone comes crawling out of the woodwork who knows the truth of his only son’s birth. As the threat of blackmail suddenly becomes real, Giles must uncover the truth of his percentage 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 Diana and Giles wade further 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.

Never Rescue a Rogue was everything that I expected it would be and more! It was the perfect sequel to Never Fall For Your Fiancée and I enjoyed every moment of it. The moment I began this book I was sucked into it just as I was with the first, eager to see what would become of Giles and Diana. The pacing of this story was done very well, it was a very easy and swoon worthy read! This book had me on the very edge of my seat and each time I reached the end of a chapter I found myself eagerly moving onto the next without stopping. Giles and Diana had such a natural and easy banter that only kept building up their chemistry and romantic tension. I enjoyed how well they both seemed to suit one another like two halves of a whole and them denying their feelings for one another only made the build up of their relationship that much more enjoyable when it finally came to a head.

I absolutely adored the humor in this book! Not only was it charming, sweet and absolutely adorable, it had such a wonderful witty and sarcastic edge to it. The snarky remarks that flew back and forth were so well placed and timed, which I adored. I love being able to come back to the world of this book, once again the author put in so much beautiful detail that I felt thoroughly immersed.

I really enjoyed discovering more of Giles and Diana’s personalities and lifestyles through this book, I was even pleasantly surprised to find myself relating to Diana in some way. I found her to be a very admirable character and I love her constant desire for truth and setting things right. She might have been stubborn and set in her ways about things, but that only made her more interesting and enjoyable as a character. I also enjoyed how noble and gentlemanly Giles was, always putting others before himself and wanting to see those he cared for safe.

It was such an absolute joy to be given the chance to read this book! This is a book I would highly recommend to anyone who not only loved the first book but who harbors a great love for historical romances that will have you swooning and leave you wanting more. I cannot wait for the next book and I look forward to seeing what will become of Vee Merriwell in her story!

This is an angsty, slow-burn romance full of meddling relatives.

Everyone thinks that Diana and Giles are meant to be together, except Diana and Giles. Diana has no desire to marry and is happy focusing on her secret journalism career. Giles, the new Duke of Harpenden, inherits the title in the midst of an unravelling mystery surrounding his parentage. When Giles requests Diana’s help to save his dukedom, the pair are thrown together and can no longer avoid their feelings.

This book was so fun and I adored the trouble Diana and Giles seemed to always find themselves in. I’m such a sucker for main characters being oblivious/in denial about their feelings for one another but not being able to fool anyone else and this book had that in spades.

If you like slow-burns, enemies to friends to lovers, and strong heroines, you’ll adore this fun regency romance!

Yay! Since I’ve read first book of Merriwell Sister ( probably all of them will be married well at the end of the series) I was so excited to read Giles and Diana’s love story. Giles: the best friend of Diana’s brother-in-law, the very same man she likes to have long quarrels and witty banters.

I expected this would be a great enemies to lovers story!

This book was more action packed and serious than the first one. At some parts high chemistry between Giles and Diana overshadowed by their complex problems they have to deal. As I told you before there are so much going on in both characters’ lives and so many secrets are about to come out.

Diana keeps secrets from her family, telling them she’s nitpicking grammarian at the Tribune- highly popular newspaper. They think sometimes she’s writing for a gossip column but they can never guess she’s the famous Sentinel - the truth seeker, digging up real dirt and exposing criminals.

And Giles keeps dirty secret about his family: he’s a bastard child and he doesn’t know the identity of his real mother. Now his ruthless father Duke of Harpenden is death before marrying with Dahlia Regis at his half age to have a legal heir. Giles suspects his father’s extra restless demeanors before his death that somebody knows this big secret. Anyone has enough knowledge about true circumstances of his birth can turn his life into hell.

He needs an ally to dig out the truth about his family and a dark-haired vixen who never minced her words or pulled her punches might be the answer of his problems. But in the meantime this same woman is constant pithy, prickly bane of his life.

He cannot resist her charms and the attraction between them is palpable. There so many things at stake. Could they have their HEA by fighting against the danger lurking around to ruin their lives.

Overall: Dalton stole some chapters, becoming my favorite supporting character. This book was truly exciting. The secrets, the schemes, the powerful dynamic between Giles and Diana hook me up from the beginning.

Second book of the series is absolutely a must read. I’m looking forward to devour the third book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

Such a good story! Amusing, delightful, and good read! It has all the qualities of a great HEA! I really enjoyed the banter between Giles and Diana, and their unlikely attraction to each other. Giles’ search for the truth with Diana’s help made for a very interesting read!

This was a fun read. I enjoyed the strong character development and the little mystery. I always like a random rogue in my reading! Recommended for collections where romance is popular,

This book was a fun treat! I loved it! It was a good reset after I read a heavier book. It kept me flipping pages well past my bedtime!!

I loved Never Fall for Your Fiancé and was thrilled when I heard this book was coming out. Diana and Giles' story did not disappoint! I loved everything from the cameos of Hugh and Minerva to the plot surrounding Giles' parentage. Unlike some historical romances, this book contains a plot outside the romance and that makes it so much better to read.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in historical romance, although you should definitely read Never Fall for Your Fiancé first (not because it's necessary for the plot but because it's also a great book).

I cannot wait for Vee (and Galahad's...??) story.

Devoured this book! An absolute delight.

I read Never Fall For Your Fiancee when it came out, and I wasn't terribly blown away by it. It was good, but not great. I think I gave it 3-3.5 stars.

But as soon as I saw this story was about Diana and Giles, I knew I had to read it. There's nothing I love more than a reformed rake, especially when paired with a headstrong woman.

The pacing of this was perfect, and the storyline was engaging without being too outrageous. I loved the relationship and how everyone was so hellbent on matchmaking Giles and Diana.

A fun, wonderful read for Regency era fans!

I really, really enjoyed this book! It was captivating and it hooked me from the very first chapter! It was such a sweet and romantic story!

This is a stand-alone historical rom-com. The first book was very well-written and I loved it a lot. I didn't like Diana as much in the first book but her actions and thoughts are explained in this one. I end up liking her a lot here.

Anyhow, this book is just as good as the first book. Ridiculously over-the-top situations (in the best possible way), swoony hero, sassy and sarcastic heroine, surprising twists, lots of fun innuendo, enemies to friends to lovers... What's not to love? Really enjoy this book.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

I admit, I liked the fact That it had romance, but the Bigamy solving it in the end made it feel sexist. However the writing felt nice, and flowing what I disliked though was the bigamy solving everything instead of Ffion actually being the duchess.

* 4 out of 5 stars *

I really did enjoy this book, but I gotta say, it did not give me all the warm fuzzies or subtle spice as Never Fall for Your Fiancée. I just felt that the pacing was better in book 1, and that this one was trying to do a bit too much... maybe I just liked Hugh and Minerva as characters more than Diana and Giles (because honestly she drove me nuts in Book 1, mainly for how mean she was to sweet younger sister Vee who is just going through some tough times). However, I am giving this book 4 stars because when I separated this book from book 1, it was way more enjoyable. Basically, just know that even though this is a series, it does not read the same connected-like way as a Kleypas or MacLean series where every character is woven together.

I absolutely loved Giles and my loving him made me really appreciate Diana. I LOVED that we were woman on top for a moment but I wish it had been full on... a bit fade-to-black kind of scene and I was like ugh let me see her ride her man. I liked how both of their personalities really complimented each other and how their relationship was angsty but loving/warm.

There were also some quotes that jumped right off the page for me that made me sigh with joy, so I will put these in here because they really sum up the loveliness of this book.

This one because any description of a childhood bedroom just makes me MELT:
1) " 'This is your old room? The one you slept in as a boy?' There was a casual air of easiness about the place that was all Giles. The real Giles and not the superficial façade he presented to the world. The furnishings built more for comfort than to impress and nothing like his ostentatious Egyptian-themed ballroom back in Tavistock Square. His penchant for luxury was evident in the soft blanket and crisp sheets beneath her fingertips. The sumptuous feather mattress and pillows were the sort you would sink into..." YES YES YES.

2) "Tried to be a gentleman. But Diana wouldn't let him. Each time he pulled away to end their kiss she nibbled his ear or nuzzled his neck until his lips found his way back to hers where they belonged. His glaring lack of willpower where she was concerned empowered her to be bolder..." YES DIANA. CLAIM YOUR MAN. (next time, let's just add some dirty talk, please and thank you).

3) "Now kindly stop distracting me and try to trust me. Just this once let me be in charge." GILES, OK FINE JUST THIS ONCE AHHH

Super excited for Vee's book and to see her blossom :( she's so sweet!!

I requested to read and review this book for free from St. Martin Publishing Company. This book has romance, mystery, drama. It will keep you guessing until almost the very end. I can't wait to see what this family will do next. They may be different and not related by blood but of that doesnt matters. They dont care about background or if you have money or not. The Merriweather girls and family stick together. You have to learn to trust even if you aren't sure you want to. The past has a way of catching up to someone good or bad. Trust your gut. This book is for a mature reader and can be read anywhere.

Okay I loved the first book in the Merriwell Sister series, and I was so excited when I got the email that the sequel was available on netgalley. Diana was my favorite sister in the first book and her story did not disappoint.

The DRAMA oh my goodness. Possible illegitimate dukes, investigative reporters, ruination, oh my. This story was such a wild ride. Dalton (Giles' butler) will forever be my favorite character with all of his unsolicited advice. The banter between all the characters is witty and funny. The plotline is engrossing and original. The writing is absolute perfection.

There is nothing I love more than a good enemies to lovers. Giles and Diana truly fulfill this archetype in the best ways. They constantly mock each other, but know how far they can go before they should stop. They endure nonstop teasing from family and friends about the palpable tension between them. I was itching for the two of them to get together by the end of the book, and even though I knew it would happen I still shrieked with joy when they slept together.

10/10, Virginia Heath did not disappoint with this sequel.

Never Rescue a Rogue is the second book in The Merriwell Sisters series by Virginia Heath, and a romance novel set in the early 1800s that follows the story between Giles Sinclair, the new Duke of Harpenden, and Diana Merriwell, the middle sister in a trio of three that is working at the newspaper. The two of them met in Never Fall for Your Fiancée, the first and previous book in the series, taking into account that Giles is the Hugh’s best friends and Diana is sisters with Minerva, they have come together a few times. Even though they spend most of their time together denying that there could be something between the two of them, they are forced to start spending more time together in order to guard the secrets that they can’t risk escaping.

I was really expectant over Giles and Diana’s story from the moment they met in the previous book and I was rooting for them just as much as the secondary characters are rooting for them in this book. I particularly enjoyed that first we got to see the main characters as separate, getting to know them in depth before they slowly started to spend more time together and got to know each other, developing a friendship that later will lead to having feelings for one another.

I loved this book so much because it was equal parts entertaining and hilarious, but also suspenseful and adventurous. The romance was great as the characters offered us heart-warming moments and a few steamy ones too, but also compelling family moments that were honestly unexpected however paired to perfection with everything else. The author’s writing style helps in taking a liking not only to the main characters, but also to the secondary ones which feel just as important.

*ARC kindly provided by St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an E-Arc from the publisher for an honest review.

Oh my gosh! I got an e-Arc from the publisher one morning. That was such a nice surprise since I was having such a long week. I know I haven't updated the blog much, lots of things going on!! But this book was such a gem to read.

I've read the first book "Never Fall for Your Finance" and loved it. This one meets the same level! Another lovely adventure with the Merriwell Sisters! This book had all the feels. Granted there is an attraction between Diana and Giles. You feel the emotion build up but do they get together? It kind of reminds me of Bridgerton from Season 2. Historical Rom Cons rule!

I will say Diana is such a lively, independent character who takes no grief and is always determined to find the truth. She banters with Giles, hence the attraction and power builds up between them. Giles on the other hand shows himself off as not important and reckless in a way to the public, but to his friends he is a true gentleman and holds honor dear to his heart. To me he seems wicked cool. I love the interaction between the two.

Giles learns of his father's death and then there's a question mark hanging over his head of who is his mother. He begins his search to find out the truth. Diana gets involved to help Giles with this mystery. While in this process, Gile's long lost Uncle Gervais shows up wanting take over the estate! Who will get the estate and the title duke?

I can see this story into a movie. That would be awesome to see.

I did laugh a few times while reading this book! There was a few kisses involved as I squealed with delight because I wanted Giles and Diana to become a couple but do they? I will admit the cute steamy part in the book was sweet and adorable! You have to read the book to find out what I'm talking about.</p>
There were some new words that popped up in this book that made me actually looked them up because I had no clue what they meant but the flow of the writing and story being told was well done. It held my interest a great deal. So if you are looking for adventure, humor, a friendship turned to lovers attraction rom con, then you gotta pick this book up! Plus it's historical too! I'm so happy to have read this book! Thank you to Kejana Ayala for this surprise.

A line from the book that I enjoyed:"Loved her with all of his stupid, misguided noble heart."

I enjoyed and I really appreciate that NetGalley granted me an advance reader copy for my honest opinions. The chemistry between the two main characters is off the charts. Virginia Heath definitely knows how to write romantic and sensual scenes. It is really amazing how well hero and heroine compliment and understand each other. Wonderful balance of ; a smart, sexy partnership, an admirable heroine and an amazing, wonderful hero! Thank you! :)

So Fun! This was good. I like the way this author writes. I would just give her a little advice to slow down a bit and give us a bit of background. I couldn't remember the first book as I read and forgot all these people. The author jumps into this book and you need a little knowledge of the first book for this one. I would say you could read this one on it's own but you would miss who everyone else in the story is. It does set up nicely for the 3rd story in this one for the last sister. I like that this author keeps it all very accurate to the time and her writing stays more focused on the story not the lust. There is a sex scene in this and some innuendo but that is not the main story line. It's funny and a little slap stick at times and just a good book.

4.5-5 Stars! I really loved this book. This is book 2 in the ‘Merriwell sisters’ series but can be read as a standalone, though I’d recommend reading book one first. Giles and Diana, the 2 main characters, start off as frenemies and become much more. This book had romance, mystery, ‘sexy times’, witty banter, a matchmaking family, an HEA ending and an ex-pirate butler, complete with eye patch and peg leg! What more could you possibly need?! This really was a great book and I love this whole series so far! I really can’t wait to read Vee’s story next! Only criticism - I would’ve loved an epilogue to wrap the story up but seeing as I plan on reading book 3, I guess I’ll just have to wait. Ugh!
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Wow, I loved this one so much! Even more than book 1!

Giles and Diana are the best and I love how their friendship deepens naturally as they care more and more for each other. They also worry for each other and are the friend the other needs when things start getting more complicated. Not only that, but Giles and Diana truly understand each other.

It was great to see the characters from book 1 and getting an update, and I can't wait for book 3!

Great series!

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.