Review: Mostly Sunny by Jamie Pope

When trauma shapes your life, how do you risk making a change—and finding love? 

As a child, Sunny Gibson was abandoned by her mentally-ill mother, who left no trace behind. Now a social worker, Sunny is dedicated to helping children find loving homes—though she's still haunted by the past. So when she finds clues that her newest charge might be her younger sister, she sets out to track down the little girl’s mother. But the powerful attorney she needs for the search is proving as inexplicable and distant as he is irresistible . . .

From pro football player to high-powered lawyer, Julian King has succeeded at everything he’s aspired to. But he still needs to make partner. Not only does he know nothing about family law, Sunny can’t even pay him. If only her irrepressible caring and sweetness wasn't drawing him much too close—or making him hunger to keep her in his life. And as wrenching remembered pain on both sides threatens to shatter the delicate trust he and Sunny begin to forge, they will need more than courage to face down their pasts—and seize forever together. 

Kindle Edition, 320 pages

Expected publication: September 25th 2018 by Dafina

Terri's Thoughts

**I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!**

When I picked up this book I didn't realize how heavy this story would be.  Not heavy in a bad way, just a lot more serious than this genre can sometimes be.  It was a nice change.

On the lighter side of the story, I was instantly in love with the pairing of Sunny and Julian.  For two very different people, their chemistry was evident at their very first meeting.  Although different people, they shared the same core values, family drama, and general need to do good.  I particularly love Julien who proved through and through that he was a kind and generous soul.  The way these two managed to heal each other was nothing short of magical.

On the heavier side, the story deals with some very serious topics such as child abuse, abandonment, foster care and the long term impacts of each.  Although the story was fiction, it makes you very aware that these types of situations happen everyday all over the world.  My heart broke over and over again every time the story turned to Sunny and Julien's past, in particular Sunny's history.  I kept reading to find out how their stories would unfold and when and if there would be resolution or closure.  Add to the mix the story of Soren and I was hooked.

After reading this story it is continuing to stay with me which I have to admit is a little unusual for me with this genre.  It makes me want a little bit more.  Luckily as I finished the story I saw that there is going to be a part two.  This pleases me as I felt there was some unresolved topics within the pages of this book.  I look forward to reading the next "chapter" to see how it turns out.

About the Author

Jamie Pope first fell in love with romance at thirteen when her mother placed a novel in her hands. She became addicted to love stories and has been writing them ever since. When she's not writing her next book, you can find her shopping for shoes or binge-watching shows. 

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