Desperately Seeking Epic

5 beautifully heartbreaking stars.

I've never read a book so full of emotion, from the very first page, right up until the last. I went into this book blind, it was a recommendation, and sometimes I like to read books without any hint of what's going to be inside. I fell in love. I could not, and refused, to put this book down. It has instantly become my favourite, and I spent the final 2 hours of reading, going through Kleenex after Kleenex. I was brought to tears so often throughout the book, but the final 2 hours left me a complete mess. My boyfriend came home and wondered why I was lying in bed crying lol. It was so beautiful. Thank you B.N Toler, for writing such a beautifully heartbreaking love story <3

Desperately Seeking Epic is a bittersweet second chance romance. The inevitable impending death of 12-year-old Neena leaves her wanting to connect with her daredevil father whom she has never met. She puts out a Craigslist ad searching for him that draws nationwide attention but somehow doesn't attract Paul ‘Epic' James, who returns home under the guise of a meeting with his business partner, Clara, who also happens to be Neena's mother and the woman Paul walked away from 13 years prior. Upon his return, Paul effortlessly falls into place as Neena's father and he and Clara recount the story of their time together to give Neena one final gift before she succumbs to her sickness.

I really enjoyed reading this story. It was a unique spin on a second chance romance and the characters were all likable, even the secondary ones. The only thing I was a little put off by is that Paul and Clara are telling their love story, steamy moments and all, to a 17-year-old student journalist. To me it just didn't seem realistic or appropriate. Other than that it was a great read with plenty of emotional moments and I would highly recommend it!