An entertaining romance with lots of comedy and witty dialogue. The third instalment of Virginia Heath's Merryweather sisters is as enjoyable as the previous books and keeps the reader interested throughout. The characters are likeable and easy to become invested in. Full of humorous moments and a well plotted story, the book is a good conclusion to the series.

Middling on this one in terms of romance, but very fun in terms of comedy. The betrayal and reaction felt too emotional and large for them to truly overcome but it was a fun enemies sparring tale.

Fun and entertaining banter, hot chemistry between the main characters made for a delightful historical romance read!!

Venus Merriweather has watched both her sisters fall in love and is now after a husband for herself but at twenty three she is rapidly aging out of the marriage mart and hurtling towards the spinster shelf. Yikes. Venus doesn’t want much just a nice man, preferably bookish, not too good looking who likes orphans because when she’s not on the marriage mart Venus runs an orphanage in Covent Garden. Yep Covent Garden that den of vice that’s well known for its orphanages and other places of good works. Venus is definitely not looking for a too handsome poker player who is buying up property all over the Garden to set up his mega Casino. Those pesky Americans they are always trouble. Galahad wants her crumbling building and she’s not going to let him have it. This was a jolly romp and if you liked the others in the series you’ll like this too. A light, fun read good times had by all.

And thus is the end of The Merriwell sisters trilogy!

Enemies to lovers. Regency Romance.

Whilst there were some things I didn't like about this, such as the big argument over the building which just didn't feel right to me after the money and how Vee behaved with it all.

I overall enjoyed and loved Vee and Galihad's romance! Vee, our bookish wallflower who has resigned herself to marry someone who she could never love in hopes she will not be alone. Galahad, our American rogue who has his eyes fully on the dream of his business.

Two people who should nor work. But as we bookish humans know, those make for the best romances.

I also loved seeing more from the other Merriwell sisters happily ever after and the ending felt so perfect an end to the strifes and tribulations the trio faced.

If you enjoy regency romance, give this trilogy a go!

The third book in the Merriwell sisters series see Vee and Galahad at loggerheads. They try to be amiable towards each other which is not easy when either seems to play with the other's feelings for their personal gain.

An enjoyable historical romance with stubborn MCs and a host of secondary characters, some of them played leading roles in the other novels.

I fear Never Wager with a Wallflower might have suffered the final installment curse. Some of my favourite series just can't always live up to the previous books.

However, it was a classic enemies to lovers plot and was an enjoyable and easy read.

Never Wager With A Wallflower is the third and last installment in The Merriwell Sisters, it tells Venus Merriwell's story. It could be read as a standalone.

Vee and Galahad have been acquainted for years, but they have different, clashing personalities, and they prefer to not be too friendly, until a valzer danced at a ball shows their physical attraction and their astonishing chemistry.

I've really enjoyed Venus and Galahad story. Their relationship was exquisitely told, I was so intrigued and caught up in their journey that I turned the pages too fast and I finished it too soon.

The pace, the storyline, the historical age and the characters were perfectly written by the talented Virginia Heath.

This was a very good read, the best in the series for me and I highly recommend it.

I really wanted to like this as I’ve heard great things about the series but I just found it quite slow, unfortunately, and the chemistry left something to be desired.

Never Wager with a Wallflower is the third book in Virginia Heath’s Merriwell Sisters trilogy but it can be read as a stand alone.
Miss Venus Merriwell has spent several seasons waiting for her one true love but having been disappointed in love she is focusing on the Covent Garden orphanage she works at. The orphanage desperately needs more space and the empty house next door is perfect for it.
Galahad Sinclair has been looking for a way to expand his successful gambling business and create a pleasure palace of his dreams. He will finally be able to stamp his mark on the world. The only problem is the orphanage next door – run by the disapproving sister of his cousin’s wife. Galahad needs her and her orphans out but there is no budging Miss Merriwell. Can Galahad and Venus overcome their antagonism and learn to love thy neighbour?
This is a fun read. Both Galahad and Venus are likeable characters and it was satisfying to see them overcome their presumptions and fall in love. It was great to see Galahad realise he isn’t completely alone in the world. The orphans played a key part in their renewed perception of the other and Galahad’s behaviour with them was sweet.
I received an advanced review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I didn't mind this quite simple enemies to lovers romance. The characters were on occasion a bit annoying (particularly the interfering side characters) and it was blindingly obvious where it was going, but it was likeable enough.

It's something I've said about this series before, but it still stands - there isn't enough historical detail to place it within the setting in which it is apparently located. The characters have very modern sensibilities and they talk in quite a modern way, and the whole story could be lifted almost exactly as it is and put into a modern setting and it probably wouldn't be that noticeable, except for a few less urchins on the street perhaps. Perhaps it's personal taste, but for me if I'm reading historical romances, I want to really feel as if I'm in that place and time, not just a contemporary romance where the women happen to wear stays.

I loved this book! If you enjoy Bridgerton I think you’ll love this. A cute and fun slow burn romance story with the perfect amount of enemies to lovers. It’s maybe not the most original story on the Earth but it’s well written, funny and the characters are super likeable.

Definitely worth a read! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

Heath has done it again and I was so excited to get this one. I have been busting for Vee's book and it did not disappoint. The chemistry in this book was phenomenal and I honestly just can't even express how much I loved it.

Virgina Heath never disappoints! A really cute romance, packed full of chemistry and humour but with depth to it. Loved it

I had a blast reading this book. Venus and Galahad are two amazing characters. The chemistry between them is off the charts. Can't even remember the last time I read a historical romance, but this one was totally worth it. Definitely gonna dive into more books by this author.

Thank you so much, NetGalley and the publisher for sending me this ARC .

I absolutely adored this book and I think it fully certified Venus as my favourite Merriwell sister. The longing and tension between Venus and Galahad was so enticing and their connection felt so genuine.

I loved the Merriwell Sisters series from the very beginning and I have been looking forward to the final book, Never Wager with a Wallflower, whose protagonist is the youngest sister, Venus “Vee”.

When she was 14 years old, Vee had dreams of romance and a husband who would love her above everything else. But after many failures and disappointments, Vee has had enough. She is no longer looking for love and she would happily settle for a husband she could have good conversations with and who loves books as much as her. Unfortunately, the only option seems to be a boring and pompous viscount. Luckily, her work at the orphanage keeps her busy and distracted, especially since Galahad Sinclair is always around to goad her and challenge her.

Never Wager with a Wallflower is a fantastic ending to a brilliant series. I have been waiting for Vee and Gal’s book since their first disastrous and hilarious meeting in Never Rescue a Rogue. I expected sparkles to fly between these two characters and I wasn’t disappointed. I loved how well Venus, who loves books and is a master at card games, has developed since the first book. Just like her sisters, she’s been burnt by their father’s abandonment and betrayal, but she’s found her foot volunteering in the orphanage. On the other hand, after the death of his grandfather and his mother, Gal hasn’t found a place to call home, but he’s determined to make a success of his gaming hall, even if it means to collide with Vee. As they exchange witty banter and challenge each other at card games, they realize they have more in common than they expected.

An enemies-to-lovers romance, a meddling found family, and an ending that left me slightly emotional, Never Wager with a Wallflower is engaging and immersive and I couldn’t recommend it enough!

Venus and Galahad, what a couple!

I have to say is very hit a miss for historical romances with me. Sometimes is rather difficult to see them falling for each other with the restrictions of the time. Never wager with a Wallflower did well.

I loved how Venus fought her romantic side and tried to not be blindsided by love. She wanted answers and she got them!

I was attracted by the blurb and got a witty, well plotted and highly entertaining story. I love witty Regency stories and this one was well plotted and entertaining.
I want to read the rest of the series
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I'm rather sad to see the end of this series, but Vee and Galahad make a lovely final pair.

The author has a talent for weaving emotional backstories with sharp humour. It was obvious in the previous book that this couple was heading on their own love adventure.

I enjoyed Galahads backstory and the relationships both MCs develop with the orphans, especially the twins and Billy. You get some really sweet moments towards the end between them all. The last line of the book did choke me up a bit.

I do think the enemies to lovers aspect could have been used a bit more. They have such opposite personalities (on the surface, at least), but the clashes they had were minor even after the truth about the buildings comes out.

I also wish they hadn't taken so long to realise their feelings and act on them. It came extremely close to the end and deprived us of some couple moments. If I remember rightly in all 3 books we don't get to see the actual weddings, but you do get an epilogue of after.

All in all, I've decided to give it 3.5 stars rounded to 3 because I liked the second book more, and it got 4 stars. But I'd definitely reread the trilogy if I'm in a historical romance mood.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Virginia Heath, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.