This was a sweet read by an author who is new to me. I liked the chemistry between Imogen and Caleb and thought that Caleb was a sweet character, once you got past his roguish exterior. Imogen annoyed me throughout the story and she was merely a character I tolerated. I also did not like how issues between Imogen and her mom did not seem to get resolved at the end. The end just felt abrupt to me. That being said, the read overall was enjoyable.

3.75/5. 26 years old spinster, Imogen, has resigned herself to a future as the daughter left behind to care for her parents once her younger and far more beautiful sisters have both married. Given the misery of her middle sister’s marriage, she has convinced herself that spinsterhood is probably a better option in any case, even if it means living under her overbearing and dominant mother’s thumb for the rest of her life. Her youngest sister is the success of the current Season, whereas Imogen, with her plainer features and squinty, myopic eyes (since Mother Dearest has forbidden her to wear her spectacles) is once again relegated to keep company with the matrons. After being the subject of vicious comments at a ball, Imogen escapes to the gardens in distress only to find herself snatched up by masculine arms and kissed senselessly.

Caleb, the Marquess of Willbridge, lives a hedonistic life, enjoying brief affairs with willing widows and the likes. Finding himself with the wrong woman in his arms in a case of mistaken identity, he quickly puts aside his sexual interest when he sees Imogen’s distress, not from the kiss which she acknowledged was an honest (albeit eye-opening mistake), but from the weight of the certainty of a lonely future ahead of her. The nice guy in him, too frequently suppressed by his public rakish persona, reawakens at the sight of her tear-streaked cheeks and he resolves to cheer up her much-crushed spirit and an unlikely friendship begins.

Imogen and Caleb have each become adept at hiding their secret pain over the years. He plays the carefree rogue in town to avoid going home to face his family and his shame. In Imogen, he finds an outlet to be himself and in turn, his friendship gives her courage to stand up to her mother and to seek her own pleasures rather than living to please others. Their friendship inevitably crosses the physical boundary and that of course changes everything.

The beginning of this novel was a bit weak. The writing was okay and there were no jarring anachronisms but also nothing outstanding. The dialogue could be a bit sharper, but I must say the story-telling and the emotional intensity picked up in the second half. I did get a bit frustrated by Imogen’s stubbornness as well as Caleb’s failure to communicate with his family and his misguided treatment of his sister, Emily. Emily was lovely and in fact the portrayals of the secondary characters were very good. All in all, a solid read from a new author.

Loved, loved, loved this sexy passionate story. I am usually not a fan of regency but wanted to try it out because I loved the cover and the plot sounded great. I was not disappointed. Cleverly written right from the start. Great new author to discover!

There is much to like about this book. The heroine, Imogen, is bespectacled, older, and a bit shy. But, just because she's no dewy debutante doesn't mean she doesn't harbor dreams. Hero, Caleb, is a swoon-worthy man who, given the opportunity, begins to view a wallflower in a whole new light. Both Imogen and Caleb have much to overcome before they can see a future together and their journey is thoughtful, delightful, and satisfying.

What a lovely story. It's sweet, romantic and intriguing. The characters are interesting, likable, and enjoyable. The story is well written and keeps you entertained. As this is a new author for me I look forward to reading many more of her stories

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a fun fast read. I fell in love with Imogen and Caleb. Imogen is a spinster, wallflower, and Caleb is the misunderstood rake who hides his emotional baggage behind the facade of being a womanizer. Then Imogen comes crashing into his life, and everything changes. They bring out the best in each other as their friendship develops. This story frustrated me at times, but overall it was very entertaining.

With Love in Sight is debut author Christina Britton’s new historical romance. It is a combination of the tortured hero and friends-to-lovers romance tropes with a bit of the “Ugly Duckling” thrown in.

Imogen Duncan, a plain, spectacle-wearing older sister, was passed over by suitors during her London season eight years earlier. She believes her life is preordained to care for her parents as they age. Caleb Masters, the tortured hero, suffers substantial guilt believing he caused his little brother’s death. He grows alienated from his family and lives a life of debauchery to suppress his feelings. Caleb and Imogen form an unlikely friendship. He finds in her a calm he hasn’t felt for years. She finds a man who enjoys her company without the pressures of marriage.

At this point the plot thins. When they must attend a masked ball, Caleb finds an antique dress and has Imogen wear it. In this gown, she suddenly blossoms into a new woman—God forbid a hunky male should have a plain lover. From here, the push-pull of their relationship, full of misunderstandings and hurt feelings stretches the plot even more as Imogen suddenly develops a spine of steel while Caleb learns to love his family again.

This was a very sweet story. I really adored Caleb even with his haunted past. Imogene was great in the beginning but she did bug me towards the middle but redeemed herself in the end. I received this book from NetGalley for a honest review.

This novel was an enjoyable read. This is the first novel I have read from this author. I enjoyed the plot and character development.
Lady Imogen Duncan knows she will be a spinster. She is rather shy and does not see herself as a beauty. She obeys her mother since her mother does not want society to think they have a blue stocking for a daughter. Imogen begins to see there is more to her when she is mistaken for another woman and receives a kiss from a notorious rake. Caleb Masters, Marquess of Willbridge, did not plan to kiss Imogen, but he cannot forget about her. When he finds her, he is appalled by the way her mother treats her. He begins a friendship with Imogen, for she is different than the society ladies, which intrigues him. However, he does not want to ruin her reputation, but neither care what society thinks of them. Caleb carries a heavy burden and it has impacted his relationship with his family. Imogen realizes she is falling in love with Caleb, but he is not looking for love in a marriage. Imogen has no designs to marry, after seeing what he older sister has gone through in her own marriage. Caleb tries to convince Imogen that the passion and friendship they have is enough, but to her, it is not. Imogen loves Caleb that she tries to solve the mystery behind why Caleb distanced himself from his family. Imogen realizes Caleb saw the things in her that she had hidden away. Both have helped each other with their troubles, but will Caleb realize the love he has for Imogen before she walks away forever?