This book brings regency world to banks of Hudson or rather brings banks of Hudson to regency England with Galahand Sinclair. Venus is third Meriwell sister, is a bookworm.

Venus after a few disappointing romantic experiences, focuses on orphanage in Covent Gardens. She firm in wanting to marry her ideal man, bookish and not gambling. Galahad is complete opposite..he made his money in gaming hall and looking to open pleasure hall in Covent Gardens. What could go wrong?

Venus Merriwell doesn’t like her name. Vee doesn’t seem to like a lot of things. From her diary and her interactions with others, it is clear she has been hurt and cannot let it go. She does, have a heart, and works diligently with an orphanage. One of the people she really does not like is Galahad Sinclair. Gal is from America, and hopes to open another club in London. He has found the perfect buildings for his project. Unfortunately, it is next door to the orphanage that Vee loves. When she discovers that he bought the building she thought was to be given to the orphanage, she is livid. This is an entertaining, enemies (sort of)-to- lovers story. Gal and Vee have been at odds since they met. Venus is intelligent, well read, beautiful (although she doesn’t believe it), caring, but a bit grouchy and judgmental. Gal is an ambitious and industrious entrepreneur with a good heart. He has much in common with Vee’s orphans. There is an attraction hiding under the animosity, but the harder the family pushes, especially Olivia, the more resistant the pair is. The orphans are a handful and a delight. Their antics keep both Vee and Gal on their toes. Can these two learn to trust each other, drop the facades they show to society, and find love? Anything is possible. An enjoyable conclusion to the Merriwell Sisters Series. The dual narration by Sebastian Brown and Sasha Higgins is quite entertaining.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virgina Heath
3rd and final book in the Merriwell Sisters series. Historical romance, romantic comedy. Can be read as a stand-alone but couples from the prior books do appear in this book.
Venus Merriwell has been writing in her diary about her future prince since she was fourteen. By the age of 23 and after several disappointing potential suitors, she focuses her time and energy on an orphanage in Covent Garden. It’s overcrowded, the roof is leaking and badly in need of repairs and funding. She has her eye on the building next door.
Galahad Sinclair has been scrimping and saving for the perfect building where he can build the ultimate gambling hall. He’s found the perfect block with only one major downfall. The orphanage next door is run by his cousin’s wife’s younger sister and he’s been avoiding her since she flattened him five years ago. Maybe he should rethink his approach to her and see if he can buy her out of that building.

A handsome foreigner (from New York!) who is sympathetic to the rambunctious orphans? Venus doesn’t recognize this man though they’ve been forced to eat around the same table for years! Has she misjudged him or is he simply playing her for some unscrupulous purpose?

A joy to read as these two deal with their lives, dreams and learn more about each other, being secretly attracted. The dialog is fun and the addition of the rest of her family and the orphan boys and their antics ramp up the delightful storyline.
I will go back and read the prior two books in this series. They feel like I’d enjoy them as much as this.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

This is the third in the series, which forgive me, but I started with this one. I can tell the other two sisters had quite a ride to get to their romances from their teasing, so I am sure those books are just as fun as this one was.
Loved the enemies to lovers and the diary entries. They helped since I got backstory on the other relationships from her younger selves' entries. They also gave us a glimpse into her past with Gal or Galahad (poor guy) and her former infatuations.
They definitely had some issues since they both wanted the same property but for very different reasons and there were trust issues involved with that. They also both had parents that let them down so trust was hard-won from them.
They had good chemistry though it was very slow burn since you know it's historical and they are proper-ish.

Def read if you enjoy:
-Historical romance
-Banter
-Enemies to lovers
-Slow burn

Thank you stmartinspress for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

I am participating in the St Martin’s Press boycott. I will not publicly be reviewing this title until St. Martin’s Press addresses reader concerns.

♠️ Never Wager with a Wallflower ♠️

“He could tell she didn’t believe him, so he guessed he would have to spend a lifetime convincing her that she was, without a doubt, the best opportunity fate had ever gifted him.”

Oh swoooon, what a delightful ending to the Meriwell sisters trio! My heart melted, enjoying the antics of Venus and Galahad.

Galahad is finally fulfilling his dream of buying the perfect property to turn into a club. The only catch? It’s right next door to Venus’s orphanage. In an attempt to soften the blow, Galahad decides to improve their relations, only to find himself losing his heart as he gets to better know Venus’s mind. The banter and antics was so delightful! Absolutely loved this one.

Check it out if you’re looking for:
♠️ Found family
♠️ Rivals to lovers
♠️ Mischievous children antics
♠️ Steamy card games 🃏

While this can be read as a standalone, I also highly recommend the first two books in the Meriwell Sisters series:
♠️Never Fall for your Fiancé
♠️Never Rescue a Rogue

Thank you to St. Martins and Netgalley for this ARC! My opinions are my own.

Venus Merriwell's unwavering dedication to the Covent Garden orphanage and her quest for a prince charming is both endearing and relatable. Her determination to find a selfless academic companion, free from her family's turbulent past, sets the stage for a captivating romantic journey.

Galahad Sinclair, on the other hand, is a complex character with a past deeply entwined with gambling, but he's determined to turn his life around and create a brighter future. When fate brings these two strong-willed individuals together, sparks fly, and their passionate clashes provide endless entertainment.

The narrative masterfully weaves together their spirited conflicts, the quirky orphans' antics, and the captivating backdrop of Covent Garden, bringing the story to life. The tension and chemistry between Venus and Galahad make their love story all the more satisfying.

It's the 3rd in the series, but is easily read as a standalone.
#1- Never Fall For Your Fiancé was the story of Minerva & Hugh. I gave it 4 / 5 🌟
#2- Never Rescue a Rogue featured the middle Merriwell sister Diana, falling for Giles Sinclair
#3 Never Wager With a Wallflower has the youngest sister, Venus falling for Galahad Sinclair who is the cousin of Giles.
There's so much to love about this regency romance- starting with Venus. She's not one of those heroines who doesn't know she's beautiful. She knows exactly what she's got going for her, and when she decides to use it- it's one of the best scenes in the book. She has a job! I love a strong female character.
Giles aspires to open a gambling den, and definitely falls first but I don't want to talk more about him because we see him grow and be excellent with kids (😍) Solid cinnamon roll behavior

A cute and easy historical read with an enemies-to-lovers trope (as well as that delicious slow build). I loved the witty back and forth between Vee and Gal. The two characters pulled me into the book and I just wanted to see them have their happily ever after. It's the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone. If you enjoy that slow burn with each person slowly revealing themselves, then get this book!

I read my first book by Virginia Heath (Never Fall For Your Fiancé) the fall of 2021. I loved it and since then there hasn’t been a book by this author that has disappointed me. That includes the latest and final installment of the Merriwell Sisters series - Never Wager With a Wallflower. This book is just sweetness in spades. I literally spent the afternoon baking bread and reading in between waiting on my dough to rise. It was the perfect cozy little romance to accompany my baking day. Never Wager With a Wallflower is endearing from start to finish. It was unique, held my attention, and wrapped up this beautiful series so wonderfully. Definite recommend from me!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review💗

not what I was expecting at all. actually so good and funny and much more deep than I initially thought. I loved the journal entries at the beginning of each chapter.

Falling in love with Virginia Heath's writing, I enjoyed the last in the Merriwell Sister's Regency romcom trio.

Venus Merriwell has been pining for her prince for a long time. She wants someone who knows what he wants and loves books. Sadly, nine years after first setting her "musts" for suitors, she's let down. Her only true love at the moment is the orphanage at Covent Garden and her fight towards making sure all children are cared for. There's just one person standing in her way..

Galahad Sinclair has just purchased land in Convent Garden after winning some bets. What he doesn't realize is the building next door is his enemy's orphanage. That enemy being no one other than Venus Merriwell. He's not giving up his plot of land. She's not giving up her dreams to his plot of land and expand the orphanage. Will they be able to come to an agreement? As they say, you should never wager with a wallflower.

I enjoyed reading Never Wager with a Wallflower and felt satisfied with the ending to Heath's series. Venus's diary entries at the beginning of each chapter made me smile and I found myself looking forward to each new one. The dual point of view flowed throughout and was spread evenly. While this could be read as a standalone, I do recommend this series being read in order.

I've read all of these books and am excited that the final Merriwell sister got her story. I appreciate that this role had me enthralled from the beginning and it was unputdownable.

Recommend to those who love a good historic romance!

This was another good book in the series The Merriwell Sisters. This is Venus and Galahad story. Vee feels she isn't meant to find love so tries to settle on someone who is just like her. Then Gal wants to open a new gambling den but finds out it is right by her orphanage and he tries to be a gentleman about it even though the 2 of them barely get along. They do their best to drive each other crazy. Which is hilarious 😂 and also slowly brings them together.

A big thank you to Virginia Heath and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Never Wager with a Wallflower is out and ready to read!

This book is the third and final installment in The Merriwell Sisters trilogy, this book is about the youngest sister Venus and the cousin of Giles, Gal. This book is a enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn and kind of forced proximity. I honestly really enjoyed reading this book. I thought both main characters had depth and growth. I liked that the twist happened earlier in the book, so you see them work through their issues. While this book can be read as a standalone it was nice to see the characters of the previous books and how their relationships developed. Overall if you are looking for a funny and fast-paced historical romance Never Wager with a Wallflower is for you!

** Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC and chance to read and review **

- slow burn
- dual POV

Overall, I thought it was very cute if you like regency romance. It’s a he falls first (one of my favorite tropes!). I did find it to be a bit overly wordy…with long paragraphs of the characters thoughts which seemed unnecessary and didn’t add to the plot. Also I don’t want to read the word bosom ever again 😂 I would definitely recommend to those who like regency romance - you would probably like it better if you’d read the books about the other sisters but I didn’t since it was an arc.

If you're still debating whether regency romance can be as engaging and entertaining as contemporary romance, try Virginia Heath's books. A word of warning: they are dangerously addictive and full of laugh-out-loud moments. The good news is that the will always brighten your day and we all need that from time to time.
This is the third book in the Merriwell sisters series and if you liked the first two books (Never Fall for Your Fiance and Never Rescue a Rogue), you must have been waiting impatiently for this charming finale. It was fantastic to see our beloved Minerva and Diana Merriwell happily married and doing fine, but is there her own Prince Charming on the horizon for Vee, the youngest of these three strong-willed, independent, adorable women?
Vee (Venus) loves her work in the Covent Garden Orphanage. It's not that she has completely given up on finding a suitable marriage prospect, it's just that she's had her share of heartbreak and disappointments and now firmly believes she needs someone who would appreciate her intellect. She doesn't need a love match when she can have a marriage of minds. But what if she can have both?
Galahad Sinclaire has finally had a break. He's been working hard to put aside a bit of money that he could invest and here is a perfect opportunity. Three properties in Covent Garden that with a bit of rennovation can be transformed into his kind of business and finally give him a steady sort of income. The only problem is that they are adjacent to an orphanage...the one where his cousin's sister-in-law happens to teach. Is it finally time to bury the hatchet and stop teasing this delightfully opinionated creature?
I loved both of our protagonists- they are funny, well-developed and have a heart of gold, despite (or thanks to) having a rough start in life. There's undeniable chemistry and lots and lots of humour to please even the most demanding romance reader. You get drawn into the story from page one and never want to leave this wonderful world created by Virginia Heath. The narrative flows easily and you can't help sympathizing and falling in love with the characters and wishing them a happily-ever-after.
Looking forward to Virginia Heath's next book!

This was a fun book! I haven’t read the first two in the trilogy, but I very much enjoyed this one I definitely want to read the others now!

This was a great enemies-to-lovers historical romance. It was a bit different than what I’m used to with these kinds of novels, but I loved the new take on things. The characters were enjoyable, and the tension and drama was fun to read. It’s definitely a slow burn, but there’s finally some spice at the very end to satisfy👀.

Some of my favorite parts were the card games between Gal and Venus! They were just so fun with the banter…the competition…the drama! Loved it!

And even though I haven’t read the first two in the series yet, this definitely seems like a nice way to end the trilogy with all three sisters and their HEAs💛.

If you enjoy historical romances, enemies-to-lovers, gorgeous bookworms with curves for days, ambitious self-made entrepreneurs, and flawed characters who came from difficult and adverse backgrounds, then I definitely recommend Never Wager With a Wallflower!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was an entertaining, well-written historical romance. It was fun, steamy and action packed. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this book and will look for more books by this author.

4⭐️

Happy release day to Never Wager with a Wallflower! Really cute Regency rom-com. This book had me laughing and emotional, I loved Venus and Galahad's story.

The characters felt flushed out, and I continue to love Venus' family. The orphanage and Galahad's "pleasure palace" being right next door made for a great plotline, and I was genuinely curious to see how everything would work out.

The pacing of the romance was a bit odd at times, but in its own way made sense. I'm happy Venus got the ending she deserved! Galahad is a sweetheart as well, and the author managed to make me feel the same arc of emotions that Venus felt over time.

While I still need to read the first book in this series, I can appreciate how each storyline seems to be so unique. Overall this was a really sweet and humorous read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review:)