Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone tells the poignant story of Lenny, a young woman grappling with overwhelming grief after losing her best friend, Lou. As she navigates her sorrow, Lenny takes a temporary job caring for Ainsley, a young girl who lives with her single mother, Reese, and her grumpy uncle Miles. Lenny and Miles initially clash, but as they bond over their shared experiences of loss and healing, a slow-burning romance begins to develop. The novel beautifully balances humor and lightness with the heavy themes of grief, providing heartfelt moments that resonate deeply with readers who have faced similar struggles.
The writing style is engaging and evocative, with Cara Bastone crafting relatable characters who feel real and layered. The narrative captures the complexity of emotions, mixing moments of laughter and sorrow as Lenny learns to live again while processing her grief. Readers become fully immersed in her journey, feeling every emotion and growth in a beautifully messy yet deeply romantic story. Promise Me Sunshine is a heartfelt exploration of love and healing, making it a memorable read that lingers long after the last page.
From The Publisher:
How do you find yourself after you lose the one you loved the most?
Grieving the loss of her best friend, a young woman's life is turned upside down when she meets a grumpy stranger who swears he can help her live again, in this heartwarming, slow-burn romance by the author of Ready or Not .
Lenny's a bit of a mess at the moment. Ever since cancer stole away her best friend, she has been completely lost. She's avoiding her concerned parents, the apartment she shared with her best friend, and the ever-laminated "live again" list of things she's promised to do to survive her grief. But maybe if she acts like she has it all together, no one will notice she's falling apart.
The only gigs she can handle right now are temporary babysitting jobs, and she just landed a great one, helping overworked, single mom Reese and her precocious daughter, Ainsley. The only catch: Ainsley's uncle, Miles, always seems to be around, and is kind of. . . a walking version of the grumpy cat meme. Worse - he seems to be able to see right through her.
Surprisingly, Miles knows a lot about grief and he offers Lenny a proposition. He'll help her complete everything on her "live again" list if she'll help him connect with Ainsley and overcome his complicated relationship with Reese. Lenny doubts anything can fill the void her best friend has left behind, but between late night ferry rides, midnight ramen, and a well-placed shoulder whenever she needs it, Miles just won't stop showing up for her. Turns out, sometimes your life has to end to find your new beginning.
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