*Award-Winning Series!Sarah Hastings’ life is chaotic. Between running her organic farm, her yurt-style holistic B&B, and her vegan café Eat Me!, she barely has time for an aura cleanse. What’s more, her spirit guide just announced the universe is sending her a man.Suddenly, a sexy pro-football player, a hipster photojournalist, and fellow organic farmer practically fall from the sky onto her … fall from the sky onto her doorstep. But which one is her cosmic soulmate?
While Sarah meditates on the answer, her parents show up unexpectedly throwing the mother of all monkey wrenches into her carefully laid plans.
With only morning yoga and her erotic book club to keep her sane, no wonder she’s chucked her vegan diet in search of bacon. Will the stars of love align, or will the universe let her down in the biggest way possible?
Relatively Happy is a laugh-out-loud, cry-your-heart-out tale that will have you believing in the beauty of life’s journey.
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I loved this book! Not only was it hilarious, but it had a lot of heart.
Oh my gosh! I loved this book so much, it made me so happy! (See what I did there?)
This story was so much fun to read and I absolutely love Whitney’s sense of humor. I honestly was laughing out loud in several parts. The part where the group of women were frolicking around in the field, braless, paying homage to their breasts, thanking their breasts—that part had me in stitches. And then when Sarah takes the two men through their “cleansing”—let me just throw out some words—super hot sweat lodge, naked bodies, mud pit, eucalyptus beating. I thought I was going to die. OMG so funny!
It’s not all fun and games though. When Sarah’s father gets seriously ill, she realizes how blessed she has been in her life and she doesn’t take what she has for granted. This was such an entertaining, fun story while also having a serious side, dealing with topics ranging from organic foods, pesticides, global warming, death, loss and love.
This is book #3 in the Relativity series but it’s definitely good as a stand-alone read. As a matter of fact, I haven’t read books 1 or 2…. yet, but I sure am going to now!
Relatively Happy Is Sarah Hastings’ story, she is the quirky vegan friend we were introduced to in Relatively Normal. The one who has a Yurt style holistic B&B, her organic farm, and her new vegan café Eat Me! Sarah is seriously questioning her life and her choices and thinks it’s time for dating. So naturally, when in want or need, you ask the universe for assistance, just be careful what you ask for, you might get it in abundance.
Sarah is working on opening her new cafe when a letter comes letting her know that her old neighbors’ farm is for sale, and her folks are coming back from Flordia early. When it rains, it pours and life can get messy and nasty.
While Relatively Normal & Relatively Sane are laugh out loud funny with hijinx’s galore. Relatively Happy is more real-life, dealing with real issues, and all life has to offer. Whitney Dineen touches on love, life, dreams, and wishes. She brings a new perspective to her readers by writing more drama which ends this series with a laugh-out-loud, cry-your-heart-out tale. Life is more like a roller coaster rather than a merry-go-round.
Good read! Entertaining and interesting characters! Good story flow. Fun and easy to read! Would recommend.
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Realtivley Happy is the third book in the Realtivity Series. This book left me with different emotions. This book is about self discovery, hope and life. It was well written. A good storyline. It is a page turner and a very instering read.
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I found this story just drew me in. Sarah is what I would call an earth mother; she is in tune with universe and communes through the ground. She grows, sells and lives her organic lifestyle. Her spirit guide informs her that she needs to make time in her life for love and suddenly the universe delivers three incredible candidates.
The characters are warm and loving and easy to like. So many emotions are felt throughout the reading of this story. It is predominantly happy with very witty and funny interactions. Then came the tears……… I know Ms Dineen was writing this after the loss of her father. My heart broke with the emotions and sincerity on the pages.
This lol story keeps you engrossed until the last page. She is promised a man by her spirit guide so when three shows up not to mention her parents her world turns into a three ring circus! This emotional roller coaster of a story gets you vested and cheering for Sarah and sometimes wanting to give her a good talking to as well. It is a great story that you are sure to read more than once.
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This was an awesome read. I loved following Sarah as she overcame her judgments and learned to follow her heart.
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Loved this story! It is totally a standalone, with characters from the first two books popping up. I always enjoy knowing all the players but it is not necessary to enjoy this read.
I won’t retell the story; instead, let me tell you what I experienced – because it WAS an experience. The book started out very light and OMG funny. Sarah Hastings owns an organic farm, is a vegetarian/sometimes vegan who has been known to fall off the wagon at the sight of a piece of bacon. Orrrrrrrrr, at least have amazing daydreams about it. Seriously, I cannot begin to describe how her story plays out but it made me chuckle and giggle and belly laugh out loud. She asks the universe to being her some male companionship (overly simplified) and voila! Three different men arrive at her farm/yurt lodgings to complicate her life. Let’s just say a lot of the laughs have to do with her interactions with these three different men.
Her friends and neighbors also add to the fun, especially Nan, but it’s best if you read about it for yourself. And the love story between Sarah and the men is terrific. Lots of trials and tribulations with all three, and Sarah’s spirit guide, but I don’t want to give any spoilers.
Where the story started to realllllllllllly get into the “feels” was when Sarah’s parents come back to the farm. Again, I don’t want to give any spoilers but suffice to say I flat out cried in some places. Lots of great writing by the author and I felt as if my own family was being affected by life events. The ending was uplifting, and cute, and I totally enjoyed the rollercoaster of feelings I read in this book. Friends and family surround Sarah, whether she asks or not, and that is the best gift of all. Loved the story. And the HEA. I recommend.
Cat’s neighbor and best friend, Sarah has her own farm that grows organic foods, has yurt huts, a vegan café, an assortment of animals and offers a variety of health option treatments. She took on Cat’s ex and helped him. Her parents are coming home early, she is lodging an old crush who is a professional football player, is panting after a few other gentlemen and is doing her best to remain sane in face of all the issues that arose! The biggest two her dad and the football player, Hendrix! Many LOL moments, some sad, and just an overall feel good book as characters come back to life from the previous two books in the series! You will not want to miss any of these books…the author makes you feel like you are part of a huge community that is nothing but family~
A good book. A lot of laughing. Anyone would enjoy this book.
Such a great story from Whitney Dineen. When I read the note from her at the end it made it clear why I was in tears for a good part of the second half. Will definitely read again.
Fun and quick read
Overall this is a fun book. Nice to revisit the characters and see what they are up to. Parts of the beginning get a bit long and drawn out setting the main character’s beliefs and idiosyncrasies, but after that the story flows at a better pace. While it can be read as a stand alone, knowing the back story on the various characters makes for a more enjoyable read.
This book is so funny, I laughed out loud while reading it on the subway. My laugh is actually more of a snort, so this book actually won me a seat with a little wiggle room because my fellow passengers scooted over to give the crazy lady space.
Really, read this book. The heroine is unconventional and funny as hell, and the leading man is a lovely mix of pushy, sexy, smart and funny.
This is the first book by this author that I’ve read and I was pleasantly pleased. It’s a laugh out loud at time and other times serious and emotional. A story line that’s well written and flows and characters you can relate to and fall in love with.
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Sarah is happy being single, is she really? She grows organic fruit, vegetables and herbs. She rents out yurts for people who come to her for healing. Her spirit guide is sending her messages of changes coming. The farm next to her is for sale but she cannot afford to expand. Rix is the grandson who is getting the farm cleaned up to sell it. A popcorn manufacturer is interested in purchasing the property. Sarah is in a panic that pesticides will jeopardise her organic farm and cause her to lose her organic certification. Now, she has had a crush on Rix since she was 14 but she is speechless when he comes to rent a yurt. He is retired from the NFL but the paparazzi still trail after him. She is very attracted until two other hunky men show up. Selling season is ready to start plus she is opening a vegetarian cafe in one of the yurts. Then her parents are coming back from Florida without sharing some crucial information that is the last straw for keeping her sanity. Well written and an interesting story of real life experiences being woven a really good book! I think I liked it, a lot!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
The latest installment in this series is alternative Sarah who is busy balancing being a farmer and holistic entrepreneur while looking for love. Easy to read as a standalone, or after reading about the lives of fellow Gelson locals, Relatively Happy is pleasant and easy reading.
I thoroughly enjoy Whitney Dineen’s books, they are crazy-fun and definitely ‘off kilter’ as you get to know their characters and how they interact. This is the story of Sarah, an open soul, who is another member of their close-knit group … but the tone of the book was much more thought-provoking as we get to know Sarah, her family and friends, her employees, and the sorrowful but enlightening journey she undertakes to find and love her partner-in-life. Although Sarah aspires to live a balanced life, through conflict and tragedy and joy and a cathartic reassessment of her spirit, she evolves from being somewhat self-absorbed into a much more natural ‘nurturing’ and ‘at peace’ mode. Get ready, this is a different and more emotional ride than the preceding books.
I loved this book! I didn’t want it to end. This review will contain spoilers!
Welcome to the small midwest town of Gelson where everyone knows each other, but in the best possible way. This is Sarah’s story and it is one of self discovery, heartbreak, and happiness. You’ll be crying tears of laughter throughout the first half of the book and tears of sympathetic loss in the second. Each character is uniquely wonderful and this tale would be lacking if any of the other residents of Gelson weren’t a part of it. I was pulled right into their world from the first page and experienced the entirety of Sarah’s personal rollercoaster of emotions. I was rooting for Rix to pull through and be “the one” for her throughout. Although with the assortment of men sent her way I wondered just where they’d wind up. You’ll adore Nan and Dorcas and their over the top personalities. (They reminded me so much of my own Memere .) If you’re in need of a couple of elderly gals to share in discussions about your love of steamy Scottish romance novels/movies while simultaneously knitting for their church group they’ve got you covered. Then, you’ve got Sarah’s loving parents who are entering into their final chapter together. They remain thankful for every moment of their 35 blessed years together and you can’t help but feel both envious as well as, on some level, at peace because of how at peace they themselves are with each other, their lives together, and the next stage.
My only complaint? That there isn’t a sequel (yet). I would love to see what comes next for everyone. Will Sarah become a mother? How well will she and Rix handle that? What about Cat and Sam? Will Sarah’s mom return to Florida? How will she fill her time now? Will Nan continue her newfound love of letting her breasts flap in the breeze? What’s in store for Emily and Ethan? I really hope we’ll find out.
Disclaimer: I was given an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Whitney Dineen is a genius at eliciting a whole spectrum of feelings in the tales she tells. While reading Relatively Happy I busted up with laughter. I got tingly with new love potential. And I turned introspective and sad at the prospect of losing a parent. It was fun getting inside this quirky girl’s head too. I couldn’t relate as well to her as I did to Cat, but I loved her anyway. She’d be a hoot to hang out with.
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