I feel like this book rounded out the trilogy nicely! It was a cute rom-com with quite a few funny moments. It’s always nice when authors remember the “com” with the “rom”! I loved the characters and I’ve enjoyed reading about the sisters all finding love!

thanks to netgalley for the arc!

it’s been awhile since i’ve read any historical romance, so going into this read i was somewhat nervous, especially realizing this was the final installment of a series. so knowing that, i knew some of the characters i wouldn’t be as invested in but i still gave it a try.

as far as the setting, i enjoyed the setting and the descriptions of the buildings and the seasons. i loved how it took place in the winter. however, i was expecting bridgerton level of immerse into the story, and i didn’t get that here.

the characters, for me, weren’t that likable. venus seemed not like other girls but in a historical romance. the one quality i did like about her was the fact she spent her time in an orphanage and tried to make their futures better. secondly, there’s galahad. galahad. it speaks for itself with me. he was from the states and used a seemingly southern accent to throw people off? i don’t know it just felt weird to me. i also felt like his personality and background just didn’t really seem translated in the words on the page. i wasn’t rooting for the two of them to get together like i normally do in historical romances, and i could barely feel any tension or chemistry between the two.

if you’ve read the others, you may like this. if you’re in a historical romance era, you may like this. it just wasn’t for me currently.

Never Wager with a Wallflower is the third and final installment in the Merriwell Sisters Regency rom-com series. This delightful addition to the series surpasses the previous books in every way. Each book in the series has pushed the boundaries of the classic opposites attract dynamic, and this one is no exception. The creative storyline adds an exciting element to the already charming plot. This is a fun and engaging read that stands on its own as a great book. It is a must-read for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a well-written Regency romance.

As soon as I started reading this book it gave me Bridgerton vibes for some reason, I don’t know why. Then throughout the book, I got Jane and Mr. Darcy vibes.. don’t ask. BUT .. I’m not complaining because I loved the whole vibe!

The first page literally cracked me up and I could relate so much. I felt like I was reading a page of my diary at some point.

This is the third book of the Trilogy of The Merriwell Sisters. I actually didn’t know that until I started reading and it said book 3. It felt like a stand alone. However, it would’ve been nicer if I had read the previous books. I will eventually and after I read the first 2 books I want to reread this one with fresher eyes.

It’s one of those books you wish you could read for the first time again anyway, so no harm there!

The other day I was thinking to myself how I’m so used to feeling happy reading the girl’s POV. I just wanted to enjoy a guy’s POV more. This is the book for that ladies and gents! Galahad’s POV was more intriguing and kept me on my toes to be honest!

It felt like a slow burn while all those sparks fluting around between them and smacking me in the face!!
I highly recommend you read this book tbh!!

This novel was so charming. I really enjoyed the wit and humor. The author had lovely characters, and overall it was a fun and enjoyable read. I hope to read more from the author soon.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've loved reading the Wallflower series, and Venus and Galahad might be my new favorites. Ve and Gal are both amazing heroes who care for the most vulnerable people, while still trying to make their dreams come true. For me, Gal really was the best in this story. I liked Venus a lot, but most of the conflict came from her running away and being unwilling to have a conversation. I love her relationship with her sisters and as a little sister I really related with her relationship with them. This series is over, but you can read any of them as a stand alone, and I'm looking forward to more books from Virginia Heath soon.

Miss Venus Merriwell has been waiting for her prince to come since the tender age of fourteen. She wants a man who is a selfless academic like her, and free from all the wretched vices her gambler father enjoyed far too much before he left the Merriwell sisters practically destitute. Unfortunately, after a slew of romantic disappointments, there is still no sign of that prince at twenty-three and the only one true love of her life is the bursting-at-the-seams orphanage in Covent Garden that she works tirelessly for. An orphanage that desperately needs to expand into the empty building next door.
For Galahad Sinclair, gambling isn’t just his life, it’s in his blood. He grew up and learned the trade at his grandfather’s knee in a tavern on the far away banks of the Hudson in New York. But when fate took all that away and dragged him across the sea to London, it made sense to set up shop here. He’s spent five years making a success out of his gaming hall in the sleazy docks of the East End. Enough that he can finally afford to buy the pleasure palace of his dreams—and where better than in the capital’s sinful heart, Covent Garden? The only fly in his ointment is the perfect building he’s just bought to put it in also happens to be right next door to the orphanage run by his cousin’s wife’s youngest sister. A pious, disapproving and unsettling siren he has avoided like the plague since she flattened him five years ago.
While Venus and Galahad lock horns over practically everything, and while her malevolent orphans do their darndest to sabotage his lifelong dream, can either of them take the ultimate gamble—and learn to love thy neighbor?

3.5 stars

I wasn't aware that this was part of a trilogy but it still read well without having the background of the 2 previous books. Characters were likeable enough and adorable, but really would have liked more interaction with the family and the development there. Overall a fun read and can see why people enjoy this series!

Oh this book is so, so SO satisfying! I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish reading it because it’s easily the most addicting and engaging book I’ve read all year. Vee and Gal are just so darn likable. Experiencing them falling in love was the easiest thing in the world, and so enjoyable. A delightful end to the series.

I received a copy of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin.

They both have complicated childhoods which impact their view of the world. She hates him and doesn’t trust men. He wants to understand her. They’re both talented card players. He keeps a secret from her till she figures it out…


***I received an ARC for my honest opinion from NetGalley***

The Merriwell Sisters book are so lovely, and Never Wager with a Wallflower absolutely continued that trend. I think there was more pining in this book than the other two, and it was an enjoyable time. I only wish we had gotten to see more of Venus and Gal's actual relationship after they confessed their love to each other.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance reader copy of this story. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

We're down to the last sister, Venus. Her story is cute as well as romantic and heartbreaking. The orphans tugged at my heartstrings. Knowing there were so many, in real life, and how hard a life it was, it's a tearjerker. The gambling is interesting, especially having a man and woman wager, not just a friendly family game. Venus and Galahad, were their ever two more perfect names for a romantic couple?

If you read the first 2 books in the series, then don't miss the conclusion. If you've never tried Ms. Heath's books then this is a good one to start with. Such a cute couple with such beautiful words written for them is a treat.

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What a satisfying end to The Merriwell Sisters series! Never Wager with a Wallflower follows Venus, the youngest Merriwell sister, and Galahad, her brother-in-law’s cousin. After the pair meet in the previous book, Never Rescue a Rogue, I was only too excited to see how their story developed.

First, I loved how Virginia Heath dove into each of the main character’s backstories to really showcase how their pasts informed their current behaviors. Especially with Galahad, this made the character’s actions so much more understandable. Second, I also enjoyed the cast of characters, both old and new, in this book! It was great to have some familiar faces, but the Claypole twins added so much enjoyment into the reading experience. Third, I wish every author wrote in dual-POV! I absolutely love how well it breaks up the story, and how much more enticing it is to read, because I always want to skip ahead to the next character’s POV.

Although I did enjoy lots about this book, I unfortunately found Venus to be slightly insufferable. I honestly spent most of the book questioning her decisions and just wanting her to stop being so stubborn. In addition, although I absolutely sped through this read, there was just something overall that kept it from being a truly phenomenal romance. It did feel unique from the first two books of the series, but I did happen to like the others just a bit more.

Overall, I gave Never Wager with a Wallflower 3.5 stars. It was certainly an enjoyable read, a did you like historical romances, you’ll probably find it just as fun as I did! Virginia Heath is a very talented author, and I can’t wait to read more of her works.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

The perfect end to the Merriwell sisters. This book had me laughing out loud, kicking, giggling, and blushing. Virginia Heath does not miss! I am so jealous of those who get to experience this series for the first time. Loved every second!

A fun book and finale to the Merriwell sisters trilogy! Though some say you can read this as a stand alone, it's more enjoyable and makes more sense when read in the context of the whole series

Vee wasn't my favorite sister in the first two books and that semi-continued in this story. I liked getting her perspective and rationale behind some of her previous behavior, but I felt like she was still a naive and childish character despite her age and growth. Aside from that minor frustration, this was an enjoyable addition to the trilogy! I loved the orphanage side characters, especially the mischievous twins. Galahad was a good mmc with emotional growth. And I loved the updates on Minerva and Diana

This book is so fun! Venus has always been my favorite of the Merriwell sisters! She is so witty and smart and not afraid of being the smartest person in any room until she meets her match in Galahad. They always had a quick banter that covered obvious attraction, so it was fun to see them finally admit their feelings to each other and let down their walls! I also loved the side characters in this series. The Merriwell sisters and their spouses are still so fun to read about, and I loved the troublesome orphans that constantly get into trouble and force Venus and Galahad together! It's such a sweet and funny book, and I had so much fun reading it! I am so sad that this is the final book in the Merriwell Sisters series, but I can't wait for the next book Virginia Heath writes!

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A sweet romcom set in the late Georgian Era England concluding the story of the Merriwell sisters. It was a light and enjoyable read of enemies to lovers. I especially liked the male protagonist’s journey to emotional vulnerability.

I enjoyed this book, but I felt it was not as good as the first two in the series. In particular, the first half of this book was slow for me, but the second half was much more enjoyable. On the whole, I liked the book but found Vee simply less likable than Minerva and Diana.

A little underwhelming and ultimately just not for me, but I'm glad to see others are enjoying it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication!

I wasn't quite sold on the dynamic here, though I liked the characters on their own, I never quite felt the chemistry between them and frankly, I was more invested in the orphan children.

DNF at 10%

I know this book will be great for other people but I had a problem connecting with the characters. It said this could be read as a stand-alone but it really felt like you needed to know about the other characters prior to going into this book in order for everything to make sense.