Sunny Disposition By Deanna Grey (2026)

: 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 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. Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey

: Rated as " Explicit open door " for its steam/spice. : The book is often highlighted for its

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. : Rated as " Explicit open door " for its steam/spice

: Finn knows Naomi is his favorite streamer, but she does not know his secret role in her online life.

: 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