The Happy Hammock Builds a House: How to Build Your Dream House in Mexico; A Continuing Romantic Humorous True Story

Book Synopsis:

The Adventure Continues… Kathrin and John have a 3-D architectural rendering of their dream casa to build on their property in the town of Libé, Mexico. Trouble is…they have no way to pay for it. Kathrin tries everything—short of a bank heist—to secure the funds until a twist of fate intervenes. Once the money has been found, a new host of problems ensue. What is it to be the “boss lady” to a Mexican building crew? How do you furnish a casa with a color-obsessed friend while avoiding a taboo topic from the past? What do you do when a real disaster strikes? Can her marriage survive all these stresses? Secrets are uncovered, crimes are committed, and love is challenged in the continuing saga of The Happy Hammock.

Advance Praise for Book 2 of The Happy Hammock

JL5.0 out of 5 stars An Honest and Delightful Tale Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2021 Verified Purchase Like many of us warm weather worshippers, Kathrin and her husband, John, have fallen in love with a small town in Mexico. However, unlike most of us, they follow their dream: first purchasing a barren lot, then meticulously planning their home-away-from-winter, then laboriously having this sweet 'casa' built. To say this is an honest journaling of building in a foreign land is an understatement. From Kathrin's giddy highs of finding locally made treasures for her new home to the frustration of what we North Americans take for granted like having a mattress delivered, readers meander along with her, enjoying this heartfelt story that combines practical advice along with lovely tales of community and friendship.

CF5.0 out of 5 stars Building a House in Mexico? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2021 Treading lightly through almost everyone's dreams without putting a foot wrong, this lovely book is a perfectly crafted tale of obstacles, set-backs and gambles that somehow (mostly) pay off. More personal than a "how to" (but packed with plenty of tips and angles), it's also a journal of self-discovery, relationship-discovery and above all a wise and true saga of how to pull off and pull together a dream house in Mexico - on a budget. Great fun.

The Happy Hammock series is delightful and humorous. In The Happy Hammock Builds a House I was building, shopping and celebrating the house with Kathrin. I love how she brings the Mexican culture to life, both the wonder and the trials. I enthusiastically look forward to the next one! - Aileen Friedman, author of My Heart and You Building your dream house in your happy place can be a challenge. The Happy Hammock Builds a House is about the journey to get there and more. Lie back and enjoy the fun! - Edmond Gagnon, author of the Norm Strom Crime Series What better series to read poolside than The Happy Hammock? The sequel, The Happy Hammock Builds a House, continues the humorous ups and downs (and insights) as Kathrin and John try to build their Mexican dream casa by the sea. Read it for the fun or the how-to! - Michele Hall, author of How to Pick the Perfect Roommate This beach town’s characters, idiosyncrasies, rhythms and magical moments shine through in lovely Technicolor, amid practical advice on building a dream home in Mexico. - David Kilmer, author of A Peril to Myself and Others Read more