Emily Todd is owner of "Bucket List 101" in Wisconsin. Her drawings as a 10 year old depicted her dreams, especially that of being carried away by her prince to his castle. Diagnosed 6 months ago with MS shattered those plans. Refusing to give in to her disease, Emily fights back and teaches rock climbing, kayaking and all forms of outdoor activities in her business. All her drawings have come true through her determination. When the gorgeous Mark Reynolds joins one of her classes, he is blown away by her beauty and tremendous personality.

Mark lost a wife 6 months prior to cancer and is consumed with guilt that he left his then 4 year old son to deal with his mother's death by himself. It was easier for Mark to stay in denial. His son Seth is completely enthralled with Emily when they meet her on the beach. Becoming physically and emotionally involved with Emily, Mark realizes he cannot put his son through losing another person that he loves and distances himself from her. Denying himself the love and life he yearns to have with Emily does an about face when Seth turns up missing. When Emily is responsible for finding Seth will Mark ever be able to atone for his earlier actions and will Emily be willing to give him another chance for a fulfilling life?

I truly loved STORYBOOK DAD. Be sure to keep a very full box of Kleenex beside you. This heart wrenching tale of a very lonely and protective father striving to do the best for his motherless son is chucked full of nostalgia and sadness. I thoroughly enjoyed the education and insight into the disease of MS. STORYBOOK DAD is a fantastic heartfelt story! I will absolutely seek out more stories from Laura Bradford.

Book Summary

Real Life Is Not A Fairy Tale...Right? When Mark Reynolds first meets Emily Todd, he's smitten. So is Seth, his son-which is why Mark has to nip this attraction in the bud. Emily's been honest about her diagnosis, and Mark can't put Seth through the heartbreak of another illness. Even though Emily is fit, sexy and oh-so- alive.

Mark's as close as any man's come to being the prince Emily imagined when she was a girl, right down to the gorgeous, ocean-blue eyes. But that girl never imagined herself with MS. Emily doesn't want to be anyone's burden, and she doesn't want to hurt Mark's vulnerable son. So she'll harden her heart, stick to her work and forget about the magic of Mark's touch.

Can two grown-ups with their minds made up learn a lesson in love from a four-year-old boy?