Promise Me Sunshine: A Novel Book by Cara Bastone

“Promise Me Sunshine” by Cara Bastone follows Lenny (Helen) Bellamy, a 28‑year‑old New Yorker who’s been left shattered after the death of her best friend Lou from cancer. Struggling to function, she takes on part‑time babysitting jobs to distract herself—until one gig changes everything. There, she meets her charge’s uncle, Miles, a grieving but grounded man who proposes a deal: he’ll help her rebuild and complete the “live again” list Lou left behind if she helps him connect with his niece. Through late‑night ferry rides, ramen dates, and shared grief, they forge a deep, tentative friendship that slowly blossoms into love, helping both find a way back to life .