This is the third book in the Essex sisters series. In all honesty, Imogen has been my least favorite sister, but I fully expected Eloisa James to change my mind. In the first book, Imogen elopes with a man who everyone around her can see cares nothing for her. When he tragically dies two weeks later, Imogen kind of goes off the rails. Rafe who has acted as guardian to all of the sisters still feels responsible for her and has tried to keep her out of trouble. The two are constantly at each other’s throats pointing out the worst in each other. When Rafe’s half brother Gabe turns up, Imogen decides to pursue him for a brief affair. When they go out together, in disguise, it turns out she’s not out with Gabe, it’s Rafe.

There have been many times throughout this series that have related to Imogen for all of the obvious reasons. She still drove me crazy – but I understand it. There is something that happens after you lose a partner where you examine every aspect of your relationship and let’s keep it real, no relationship is perfect. It’s really hard not to overly examine these flaws after someone passes and just completely eviscerate your relationship. It’s important to remember you were loved and just leave it at that. Imogen struggles with this, because she begins to see how happy her sisters are in their own relationships and her jealousy turns her into someone unrecognizable. I felt for her. I’m so glad that her and Rafe were able to heal and find each other. They both deserve everlasting love and are perfect for each other. Now I am off to read Josie’s book.