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.

Diana Merriwell enjoys writing scandalous articles for the newspaper under the veil of anonymity. Giles is her current target because the notoriously rogue bachelor is rumored to be getting married. But when Giles's father dies and his inheritance is called into question, he needs Diana's help. I loved the relationship with these characters and the story was very interesting, There were some great laugh out loud moments as well! I am a fan of this author and this series.

I loved the first book in this series , Never Fall for Your Fiancee and remembered not being sure if I Diana would be able to replace Minerva in my heart. Well, I think Never Rescue a Rogue might be my favorite one in the series! I loved all the witty banter and the hijinks that ensue as Diana and Giles encounter as they try to discover the truth. It was such a fun read -- I couldn't put the book down.

Another thing that I liked about Diana and Giles love story, is that Virginia found a way to make it unique to who they were as characters. And I love that Diana was thriving on her own working as a journalist. She was an independent heroine who didn't need to concern herself with finding love...until she fell for Giles.

The other great part of this book was the adventurous side that involved Diana's work as a reporter and how that ultimately became essential in helping Giles.

I love seeing the other characters from the first book return and I can wait to see what happens in book 3 for Venus -- I have my theories based on the seeds planted in this one :).

I adored this book and Virginia Heath has been added to my automatic buy list.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

📕👶🏻Never Rescue a Rogue👶🏻📕
By Virginia Heath

Synopsis: When you avoid the truth, the truth will find you. Lord Giles had finally found the root of his lineage…. But what can he do?
The glorious Diana Merriwell has solved many a mystery, and has finally found the one mystery that may cost her the one person she can’t live without.
Will they be able to kill two birds with one stone, or will they give up and succumb to the consequences of their predecessors lies?

Review: This book truly is so good! I loved the banter. I loved the strong woman character. I loved the enemies to lovers story line. I may have liked this book better than the first with all the twists, mystery, and intrigue around every corner. Also the butler?!? He started to steal the show as one of my favorite side characters.

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Evie Dunmore or Martha Water’s Books.

Romance Rating: Spicey…. Easily skippable.
Content Warning: Nothing unless you don’t like conniving creepy uncles.

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Book two in the Merriwell Sister series did not disappoint. Diana and Giles act like two playground kids throwing barbs at each other when actually they have feelings for each other. There is a hidden attraction there. Diana absolutely does not want to be tied down. She is married to her job. Meanwhile Giles happily enjoys a bachelor lifestyle. When circumstances arise and Giles needs Diana’s help, all the extra time together makes them realize maybe they should look a bit more closely at each other.

This was a fun one and I absolutely loved the witty banter between the two of them!

Thank you #Stmartinspress and #Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ebook of Never Rescue a Rogue! All opinions in this review are my own.

When Giles' father unexpectedly dies, it is imperative that Giles can uncover his true parentage before other family members take his inheritance away from him. Luckily, Giles has Diana Merriwell, his best friend's sister-in-law, to help him! While Giles knows Hugh made Diana off limits, he can't help but enjoy their witty banter and barbs.

Never Rescue a Rogue is the second book in The Merriwell Sisters series. While this series is about the sisters, I like that Never Rescue a Rogue is told mainly from Giles' point of view. The mystery of his past combined with his trying to fend off his feelings for Diana made for an entertaining read.

5 stars = Outstanding!

Loved this story and this sequel! The main characters are great, and bickering/banter hiding deeper feelings is one of my favorite things in a romance novel. Can't wait to see what is next for the Merriwell Sisters and their families! Highly recommend this series. (sex)

“I adore the harridan. I’ve loved her since the moment she lambasted me with her first pithy set-down and really cannot wait to spend all eternity shackled to the prickly minx. She feels the same.”

I loved this fun frenemies to lovers read! There was so much tension between Diana and Giles because of their supposed “hate” for one another. I loved their dialogue and the snarky barbs they constantly threw at one another. This made for such a delicious slow burn. I also enjoyed how they slowly unraveled each other and discovered that they really weren’t so different. Both had life altering secrets and I love how they confided in each other. This really brought them together and developed a beautiful trust between them. This is one of those delightful, satisfying stories where everything gets what they deserve.

CW: Skip chapter 30 to keep it closed door. However, I’m not sure about the level of descriptiveness as I didn’t read it.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy. My thoughts are my own.

I absolutely loved this! I’m a huge historical romance fan and this book was delightful. I thought it was an excellent follow up to the first book in the series and was absolutely a page turner. I gave this book a 4 star rating.

I wasn’t even aware how much I craved historical romance until I started reading this one. Never Rescue a Rogue reminded me how passionate and fun historical romances can be. For that, I am glad because now I crave even more.

This book was pure fun. It isn’t a comedy, don’t get me wrong. Still, Virginia Heath has the way of writing her words that everything, her descriptions, inner monologues and characters’ conversations are so entertaining.
I guess it isn’t a surprise that I flew through this book so fast.

I haven’t read the first book in the series (I would want to) but I didn’t feel like I was missing out. Never Rescue a Rogue can be read as a standalone.
However, all the characters Heath created were great to read about, so it would be a shame not to read their own books. Therefore, I will continue with the series.

My favourite character was Dalton who is the butler. It seems like every scene that had him in it made a book little bit better, brighter.
I also liked Vee who is Diana‘s (main character) younger sister. At times I hope the two of them would get together but I guess we won’t be seeing that movie since Vee is getting her own happily ever after in the next book, and Dalton isn’t the love interest.

As for our main characters in this book, Diana was the character one can look up to.
She loves her independence, her job and she is like a force that is not afraid of anything.
I have to admit I wasn’t head over hills for Giles at first, but I did enjoy seeing the chemistry between them and it was so obvious how Diana’s company does him good.

This is an example how enemies-to-lovers trope can be done, without unnecessarily drama, hate or going too far.
It was all tastsfully done.

4 stars from me and one big recommendation to you guys!