With Love in Sight

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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!

I received With Love in Sight by Christina Britton from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. It is the first in her Twice Shy Series. I have never read anything from Christina Britton and this was a delightful introduction to her.
Imogen Duncan is a twenty-six year old spinster whose destiny is to be in servitude of her parents. Caleb Masters is the Marquess of Willbridge living in guilt and numbing his pain with debauchery. When Imogen flees a party and lands in Caleb’s arms, an unlikely friendship develops into more.
This was a delightful book that I greatly enjoyed. I loved the fact that Christina started Caleb and Imogen’s relationship as friendship. It makes it much more enjoyable. As the story unfolds, both find their feeling changing and shifting and both struggle with that.
The ending fit the storyline. No explosive last minute kidnapping (or anything else!) The HEA was more of a normal relationship evolution that happens in all relationships I think. I look forward to more HEAs from Christina Britton. #WithLoveinSight #NetGalley

With Love in Sight is a sweet romance. It, at times, seems divided between the confident Caleb and shy Imogen we meet during the first half of the book and the weary, untrusting Caleb and confident Imogen we see during the second half of the book. Caleb goes about befriending Imogen with everything he has until his friends point out that his friendship with her could ruin her reputation. Imogen is cowed by her mother, as are all of her sisters, and appears to not believe she has worth as a person or as a possible wife.

The friendship they built is a strong, unusual one for ton friendships. They truly enjoy each others companionship and their adventures. Without realizing they are slowing falling in love, Caleb tries to protect Imogen, but by this time her confidence is strong enough that she will not allow what others think keep them apart. Once they cross the line from friendship to a physical relationship, there is no going back. Caleb continually tells Imogen she ‘grounds’ him, yet, she refuses his offers of marriage.

Caleb, who is estranged from his family due to the death of his brother, decides to invite Imogen and her father to his family estate. This is where we really see the change. One of Imogen’s sisters lives close by Caleb’s country home. She is miserable in her marriage and does not want to see any of sisters make the same mistake she did of marrying without reciprocal love. Imogen’s sister openly tells her not to marry, it is better to stay a spinster. Of course, Imogen is torn apart.

This was my first Christina Britton book. Her imaginative writing interspersed with kind, realistic, but typically dysfunctional families keeps you interested in her characters. Seeing her characters grow and love with a passion they do not understand is humbling and endearing. Hopefully, her future books will include Emily’s story and a change for Frances, with or without Lord Sumner.

Oh my goodness, this book gave me the chills! It is a beautiful love story, with enchanting characters and a romance that makes you wish you could step write into the heroine's shoes. I was only halfway through the book when I realized that this book would be a lovely addition to my Best Books of 2018 list. The story was so well-written, and I couldn't help but want more as soon as it ended. I didn't want to put it down.

Miss Imogen Duncan is quite used to being a wallflower. At 26, her mother has despaired of her ever making a match, so Imogen is relegated to spinster status while her beautiful, vivacious sister is the belle of the ball. One evening, while trying to escape the harsh criticism of her peers, she runs into the gardens and straight into the arms of Caleb Masters, Marquess of Willbridge, and a well-known rake and womanizer. However, despite his reputation, Caleb is kind to Imogen and gentle when most men would mock her in such an awkward situation. Even after they part, Caleb finds it difficult to keep his mind away from her, and he begins to seek her out. Soon everyone is assuming they are courting, and although Imogen longs for Caleb's heart, he makes it clear that while he holds her in great affection, he is incapable of offering her love. It becomes a battle of wills, and Caleb realizes that he may have more to lose than his best friend - he may lose his heart as well.

Caleb was the sweetest hero I have encountered in a historical romance to date. Hands down, competition is over, everyone can go home, because he is the clear winner. I can't even picture a better hero than him, honestly. He was such a kind person to Imogen when she needed it most, and he saw the real her and sought to bring it out in every situation. He stood up for her against her horrible mother, and his every action spoke of the kind of love that many, if not all, women wish for. They started out as friends, then became confidantes, and finally soulmates. Imogen reminded me so much of myself in many ways, and I enjoyed seeing her grow as a person and realize what awaited her if only she could see beyond the prejudices of society. She was so used to being seen as a plain jane, and when someone saw her as more, it took her time to realize that it was genuine and born from a place of love rather than trickery. Her growth as a character was extraordinary, and the love between Caleb and Imogen was so well-developed. Christina Britton has a gift!

I know I just wrote a review, but truly - it is so difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed this book. If you can get a copy, read it. You will love it, I guarantee it.

An aging spinster at twenty-six, all Imogen Duncan sees ahead of her is a life of servitude to her overbearing mother. Her London Season has passed and her desperate shyness and reserved demeanour have destroyed any chance for a match. As her younger sister Mariah begins her own Season with a selection of suitors, Imogen believes her chances for excitement are well and truly lost. Until a case of mistaken identity and an accidental kiss brings her adventure. Burying his guilt from a decade-old tragedy beneath a life of debauchery, Caleb Masters, Marquis of Willbridge, is content enough to meet willing widows in dark gardens to numb the pain. But he is wholly unprepared when an innocent miss stumbles into him, turning his superficial world on its head.

Caleb & Imogen are drawn together, there is attraction but more than that they like each other & soon become the best of friends, however after a passionate encounter Caleb insists they marry but Imogen refuses as she’ll only settle for love. She knows Caleb likes her & wants her but doesn’t love her & no way will she have a marriage like her sisters. Caleb intensifies his pursuit of Imogen by inviting her father & her to his principal seat. There Imogen meets his mother & two sisters & it doesn’t take Imogen long to realise something is amiss & resolves to ‘put things right’.
A lovely debut novel, it’s utilises a well used trope but there is the twist of the Masters’ family pain. I really liked both Caleb & Imogen, however I wanted to bang their heads together at times as both were stubborn & couldn’t see what was plain to everyone else. It is rare for me to give 5 stars to a debut novel but this is a very accomplished novel & I so look forward to more from the author , after all there are siblings who deserve their HEAs especially Emily

My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I absolutely loved Imogen and Caleb's story!!

An aging spinster meets a known rake and they form a friendship. It was so unusual for the H/H of a romance to become friends first and that was a nice change of pace. Of course, the more time they spend together and get to know the real person behind the image they portray, a mutual physical attraction develops. How will things progress for this known rake and determined spinster?

This debut novel by Britton was amazing! Her secondary characters were so engaging, that I want to read their stories too!! I'm hoping that Britton has plans for Imogen and Caleb's siblings to get stories of their own! I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!

A delightful book from a debut author.

Firmly on the shelf, Imogen Duncan is spending her days watching suitors fawn over her younger sister. She knows that at 26 her future consists of watching over her parents as they age. In a pity-party moment, Imogen flees the stifling crowd and runs straight into Caleb Masters, Marquess of Willbridge. A case of mistaken identity ends up with a kiss and soon blossoms into friendship for this unlikely pair.

The road to a happy ending is not an easy one but made believable with the strong friendship Imogen and Caleb built. This was my favorite part of the story. I loved the banter between the characters and I enjoyed their adventures together. The inner dialogues provided both humorous and heartbreaking details to the story.
My only complaint was since the HEA came so late in the story, an epilogue would have been a welcome d bonus.

I can't wait to see who the series continues with.

This was such a wonderful debut! I absolutely love a good wallflower and rake story, and this one was simply marvelous. I loved watching the heroine, Imogen's journey of growth, and Caleb was just perfect for her. This was a winner and I cannot wait to read more of Ms Britton's novels!

I loved this book! I loved the main characters Caleb, Marquess of Will bridge, and the Honorable Miss Imogen Duncan. He is titled, Wealthy, and handsome. He hides a tortured secret, that keeps him on the move in the rooms of widows. Imogen, wears glasses, needs them, however her forceful Mother, adamantly refuses to let her wear them . She has stunningly beautiful sisters, she loves them dearly, one, has been married off to an Earl, and she is terribly unhappy. Which is why Imogen, even though a wall flower, and her sister Mariah, the Diamond of this Season, will not settle for anything but love! Imogen and The Marquess meet under inaupiscious circumstances, however, she calms him, and of course, he does the opposite to her. They become very good friends, which the ton could destroy in a heartbeat! What will happen between these two different characters, is Imogen willing to give up love, to get away from her horrendous Mother, or will she decide being a spinster, will make her content?
I truly am thankful to Netgalley for finding me a tremendous new Author, who will only become better, wity each book that she writes. I cannot wait until the next book! I have pre ordered this one!
I highly Recommend! Thanks! Enjoy!
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I thoroughly enjoyed my first taste of this author writing and look forward reading more of her books. She has the ability to pull you into the story and feel the heroines pain and her longing to be loved from the very beginning. This is the kind of story that you can't put down until you have finished reading it.
The is a tale of a wallflower coming into her own after being held back by self-esteem issues perpetuated by her mother and disparaging comments made by her peers and a rake who feels undeserving of the love of a good woman.
The characters are engaging, the story well developed and entertaining from beginning to end.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

Debut Release by Christina Britton
With Love in Sight (Twice Shy book 1)

Imogen Duncan has been overshadowed by her beautiful sisters all her life.
First upon her debut her sister Francis and now at twenty-six by her younger sister Mariah. A wallflower at balls she’s not permitted to wear her glasses lest she bring shame to her family and ruin her sisters chances at a good match.
Always invisible always forgotten, her life one of spinsterhood and perhaps the care of her parents...until she literally runs into Caleb Masters the Marquess of Willbridge!

Caleb Masters is a man tortured by guilt and lives a life of sin and debauchery in excess. Nothing can take away the past for the last ten years he’s managed to put aside his demons in the arms of lonely widows, until a chance encounter with Imogen Duncan and THE kiss that turned his world upside down.
Imogen has her own insecurities to confront but will friendship and passion be enough that can end up empty like her sisters life or is she willing to be a spinster and alone?

This was a heart wrenching story of a woman who was overlooked by society and her family - her sisters and father truly loved her except for her dragon of a mother, didn’t care for her at all!
Until she develops a unlikely friendship with Caleb - a much sought after rogue. Both have secrets that are kept hidden, emotionally both were scarred. Imogen needs to be loved but can Caleb put the past behind him and truly give her the one thing she wants most? His Heart!

I really enjoyed this debut novel by Christina Britton, loved the characters they were likeable and the storyline was well developed. The chemistry was sensual and steamy. Caleb was a gentleman and thoughtful of Imogene feelings, he didn’t trick or deceive her in accepting his proposal. Even though she made it difficult, he eventually saw the light.
I highly recommend this new author, I wasn’t disappointed.
I recieved a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest unbiased opinion.