Review: Epic Love Story - exceptionally well written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
I just finished the book less than an hour ago and I'm still pretty emotional.  Following Carolyn and Carson's love story took me on an emotional roller coaster and it's hard to let go.  I'm sure I will go back to my many bookmarks and re-read some of my favorite parts in the days to come.  It's more than just a simple love story, set in the 60's that I was expecting.  I loved that the story went back and forth from memories of their courtship to present day.  We not only get to see their beautiful story unfold from the beginning, we are treated to glimpses of their entire 50 years together, including their children growing up.  One of the funniest parts was when Carolyn left Carson in charge of all six kids for a week when she was out of town.  I loved that we get to catch up with what's happening in their kid's lives currently.There were a couple of times early in their relationship where Carson screwed up and I'm thinking he will have to do some serious groveling for Carolyn to forgive him.  I've read books where authors really play this up and I do like to watch the hero grovel when he messes up.  Lorelei downplayed it though and it worked.  Carson owned up to his mistakes and when Carolyn finally had enough and told him what she would do if he ever forgot who he belonged to it was great.  From the beginning to the end you never doubted their love for each other.  I cried sad tears, I cried happy tears, I laughed and I really hated saying goodbye to the McKay family at the end of the book.  But the book was fantastic and it was a well deserved happily ever after for everyone, the way a great love story should be.