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Promise Me Sunshine

A warm and emotional romance that will tug on your heartstrings

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Promise Me Sunshine

Written by: Cara Bastone
Narrated by: Alex Finke
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Beautifully devastating'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Astonishingly warm, funny, reassuring, and soul-satisfying'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Oh my heartstrings!'

How do you find yourself after you lose the one you loved the most?

Lenny has been a bit of a mess since her best friend, Lou, passed away. She's avoiding her concerned parents, her apartment and the list of things she's supposed to do to enjoy life again. The only thing she can handle right now is babysitting a precocious seven-year-old, Ainsley. And if Lenny acts like she's fine, maybe no one will notice she's falling apart. The only issue: Ainsley's uncle, Miles, is always there and is kind of . . . a huge jerk.

But Miles sees right through her. He knows a lot about grief and offers her a deal: he'll help her complete her "live again" list if she'll help him re-connect with Ainsley and his sister. Lenny doubts anything can help, but as she begins to spend more time with Miles, she begins to see that, sometimes, losing everything can be the first step to finding yourself again.
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💖 Your favourite authors have fallen in love with Cara Bastone's slowburn romances and emotional tales 💖

'Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story' Abby Jimenez

'The perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy' KJ Dell'Antonia

'One of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years' Joanna Lowell

'A delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected' Amy Poeppel

'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories begin and end with hope' Lysssa Kay Adams
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💖 Readers can't get enough of Promise me Sunshine 💖

'I want my own Miles. Why are fictional men always the best?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'What a delightfully sad / funny / tender / warm / romantic / charming book this is!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I always devours everything Cara writes' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This story and these characters showed up right when I needed them most. They are stamped on my heart, mind, and soul-forever' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This story. These characters. Perfection.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐©2025 Cara Bastone Contemporary
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Okay this book??? It really got to me 🥺💛

It started off a little slow and I wasn’t even sure about the characters or the romance at first 🤷‍♀️ but then everything just clicked.

I went in expecting this to be super heavy and heartbreaking, but it’s actually more heartwarming than sad 💛 There’s so much humor woven in that balances the emotional weight really well.

Lenny is deep in grief, trying to survive a loss that feels impossible to carry 💔And then there’s Miles—quiet, caring, a little grumpy 😅 and completely misunderstood. Awkward on the outside, but deeply in tune with grief—and exactly what Lenny needs.

Their connection is slow, gentle, and incredibly real 🌿✨

What stood out the most was how beautifully grief was portrayed—not as something you “move on” from, but something you learn to live with.

“Grief is a relationship… it’s how we keep loving them even though they’re gone.” 🥺

That line stayed with me long after I finished.

This line?? 🥺💛 “Lenny, when I look at your face, I feel like I’m finally home…” Yeah… that’s the slow burn right there.

The romance doesn’t rush—it grows through shared pain, small moments, and genuine understanding ❤️‍🩹 And by the end, it feels completely earned.

⚠️ Also, audiobook = chef’s kiss 🎧✨ (though a couple of weird audio cuts—one in Chapter 27 😬)

Thought I’d just “like” it—ended up feeling everything 💔➡️💛

Worth a listen ⭐️

Grief, Healing, and a Whole Lot of Heart ❤️‍🩹

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You know grief, you will know loss...you will know love...you will find joy...this is what the story is

The Culmination of Love is Grief...in grief the ones who hold our hand are the one who love us

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This is type of a story that you wish it may never end. It took me through a roller-coaster of emotions and I loved how Cara puts everything together in such a delicate manner. Also, the narration is top notch! Her voice has such an amazing range. Makes me listen to more of her narrations! ❤️

Cara Bestone never disappoints!

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The emotion in the narrators voice that she was able to portray the characters pain so you can really FEEL it was beautiful. The story was absolutely wonderful, I loved listening to it and the title makes me feel so fuzzy and warm. The way Miles makes sure that Lenny takes care of herself and she is stable before moving forward with their relationship is so mature and healthy and the way it’s handled is an utter breath of fresh air. Absolutely love this author!

This was AMAZING

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I was absolutely enjoying the book till the overstretched last part of the book.
As always Cara Bastone is an expert in navigating through the conversations.

only if last hour and a half could be shortened

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