: Naomi is a "tall girlie" who enjoys gaming and crafting. She finds herself drawn to the brooding Finn, attempting to make him smile while dealing with her own feelings for an online acquaintance. Core Tropes & Features
The story follows Naomi Lewis, a witty and optimistic cozy game streamer , and Finn Howard, a stoic and amnesic hockey player. Their lives intersect when they become surprise roommates in a house shared with four other hockey players.
: The book is often highlighted for its interracial romance (featuring a Black female lead) and the fact that both main characters are the same height , a rarity in contemporary romance. Reader Reception Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey
: Finn’s serious, non-smiling demeanor contrasts sharply with Naomi’s cheerful and witty personality.
: Rated as " Explicit open door " for its steam/spice. : Naomi is a "tall girlie" who enjoys gaming and crafting
: Some readers felt the pacing was rushed towards the end or that certain side plots, like Finn's family dynamic, remained unresolved. Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey Book Review
: The two are forced to live together as roommates, heightening their tension. Their lives intersect when they become surprise roommates
" Sunny Disposition " by Deanna Grey is a contemporary college hockey romance and the first installment in the Mendell Hawks series. The novel is a slow-burn, hidden-identity story featuring a "grumpy x sunshine" dynamic.