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dhritii's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
maddieandherbooks's review
4.0
thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!
3.5 stars, rounded up
i enjoyed this book! virginia heath’s writing style is very easy to read. much like the first book in this series, i liked the speed of the plot and the tropes used; also much similar to book one, i found that the characters were a bit flat, and the dialogue felt somewhat juvenile at some points. regardless of this, i really liked this book! i loved diana and giles (especially diana, she was one of my favourites in ‘never fall for your fiancee’ as well), and it was nice to see more of vee in this book (though her character seemed quite inconsistent from how she was portrayed in the first book). over all, i liked this book; it was an easy read, and if you enjoyed the first book, you’ll almost certainly like this one as well :) (it also has gotten me super excited for vee's book!!)
3.5 stars, rounded up
i enjoyed this book! virginia heath’s writing style is very easy to read. much like the first book in this series, i liked the speed of the plot and the tropes used; also much similar to book one, i found that the characters were a bit flat, and the dialogue felt somewhat juvenile at some points. regardless of this, i really liked this book! i loved diana and giles (especially diana, she was one of my favourites in ‘never fall for your fiancee’ as well), and it was nice to see more of vee in this book (though her character seemed quite inconsistent from how she was portrayed in the first book). over all, i liked this book; it was an easy read, and if you enjoyed the first book, you’ll almost certainly like this one as well :) (it also has gotten me super excited for vee's book!!)
mccosgrove's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iridian28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
amlibera's review
4.0
Probably 3.75 rounded up - the word to describe this historical romance is rollicking, there's a lot of haring across the country, skulking in bushes, confronting ne'er do wells of all sorts. A strong heroine with a real skill set as a reporter and a charming and intelligent hero.
amberreadsalot's review
4.0
I was happy to receive a complimentary ARC of this book from the publisher and author (the opinions herein are completely my own) because I read the first book in the Merriwell Sisters series and very much enjoyed it. I enjoyed this one, the second entry in the series, as well. I love a strong heroine who doesn't apologize for her own intelligence, even as she does her best to (somewhat) conform to the various expectations placed upon her. Even more, I love a hero who appreciates that quality in the heroine essentially from the start. Giles and Diana worked so well together. Giles knew Diana's strengths and was largely unafraid to lean on them for assistance in dealing with "The Dirty Secret." Diana knew the risks of revealing her own secrets but did not hesitate to use all her skills to assist Giles.
I did feel that the ending did not wrap up all loose threads, but the HEA is there. I would imagine, given the foreshadowing for the next book in the series, that those remaining threads will be tied off there. I don't necessarily think, however, that one would need to read either of the other books in the series to appreciate this one. Solid 4 stars.
I did feel that the ending did not wrap up all loose threads, but the HEA is there. I would imagine, given the foreshadowing for the next book in the series, that those remaining threads will be tied off there. I don't necessarily think, however, that one would need to read either of the other books in the series to appreciate this one. Solid 4 stars.
skan's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nats_bookventures's review
4.0
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.
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.