The Happy Hammock: How to Escape the Cold and Live in Mexico

by Kathrin Lake

Reading to Escape Winter or Enjoy in Summer at Poolside

Kathrin and John fall in love over a mutual hatred... winter cold. Traveling together for the first time in Mexico, John takes her to a small fishing village with an unusual Blues bar run by the mysterious Diego. She not only falls for the town and its colorful characters, she falls in love with a beautiful casa and naively insists they put in an offer. That's when things go sideways. Negotiating the Mexican bureaucracy and finding a host of helpful and "interesting" characters becomes their new life. Will Kathrin escape her corporate soul-killing job to be a fulltime writer? Will John ever propose? And, will they ever get to live in their Mexican casa? Find out, in this fun and charming adventure.

The Happy Hammock series is the true story of a couple who falls for a town in Mexico as they fall for each other. Part travel romance, part travel memoir, you will be rooting for this fun couple to find their way in tropical happiness amid all their hilarious obstacles and adventures. If you are curious about what it would be like to live in a quaint Mexican town, this series will give you a good taste of the experience as you laugh, cry, smile and fall in love.

RAVE REVIEWS: 5.0 out of 5 stars

Page 284 sums up my love for Mexico
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED THIS BOOK I loved the writers perspective of the town. I was lucky enough to do a writing course with this brilliant writer and I loved what she taught me in 1 week. Page 284 spoke from my heart. Brilliant book. It brought me home

5.0 out of 5 stars Mexican Year in Provence
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Like "A Year in Provence" but very Mexican. Funny.

The Happy Hammock is a story that entertains and delights
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Happy Hammock is a story that entertains and delights about the misadventures of a couple who impulsively sign some papers thinking they had bought a house in Mexico. It's a charming story of cross-cultural misunderstanding, beautiful descriptions of a Mexican fishing town, and the challenges of continuing a romantic relationship while trying to figure out the practicalities of house ownership in a foreign country.

A humorous book about odd & loving intricacies of small town Mexico
5.0 out of 5 stars
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A fun book to read. This would make the basis for a new successful sit-com that shows the lighter side of Mexico. A great bridge bringing both cultures together with a warm camaraderie that could melt any border wall.

The Happy Hammock is a unique glimpse into life in a ...
Hammock heaven? Maybe not quite, as Kathrin Lake reveals in this light-hearted tale of a newbie couple in a small expat Mexican community. She begins with an impetuous life-altering action, then handles its multi-level consequences with resilience and aplomb. More than a summer read or winter escapism, The Happy Hammock is a total immersion Mexico, humorously told.

A delightful slice of life
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This is a relaxing read that transports you away from the daily grind into a slice of life that is fun, educational, and amusing. A great escape indeed.

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"This is the best true romance and travel story to come along in a long time, not to mention a charming and magical setting that is written in that comical chick lit style. The Happy Hammock series is a genre in itself."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0988104199
• ISBN13: 9780988104198
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Buddha Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"