Impossible by Sarah Lotz

When Bee receives a ranting email that obviously isn't meant for her she takes the time to reply to the sender, Nick, to let him know he's made a mistake. Bee and Nick then start to converse online and they have an instant rapport. As the conversations continue it's obvious that they are developing feelings for each other and finally agree to meet. Bee lives in London, Nick in Leeds, so they agree to meet under the clock at Euston Station ........ and that is where the problems begin.

I really enjoyed this story, although it is a romance it was different enough to grab my attention. Classifying it as romance really doesn't do the story justice and it's impossible to say more than that without giving too much away.

The characters of Bee and Nick are well developed. What really appealed to me about the characters is that they aren't young, attractive singletons bouncing from one failed relationship to another. Nick is mid-forties, a failed writer, failed teacher and in a marriage that is hanging on by the skin of its teeth. Bee has been scared by a failed relationship and really isn't ready to make the same mistake again.

There are a host of wonderful supporting characters to add richness to the story, from wacky neighbours to supportive friends. Rosie and Sausage the dogs steal the show though. 

The style, short emails sent between Bee and Nick, means that you are drawn into the story quickly and you are rooting for the romance to succeed against all the odds.

Impossible by Sarah Lotz will be published on 17th March 2022 in hardback, ebook and audio. My thanks to NetGalley and HarperFiction for a review copy.