The Happiness Project

Alison’s perfect world has fallen apart. Her beloved larger-than-life mother-in-law, Maggie, has just passed away. Every afternoon they’d talk and laugh over a pot of tea - and Maggie was secretly the glue that held Alison’s family together. Now she’s trying to figure out a future without her…

With a little help from her two best friends, Alison sets out to honour Maggie by embracing life again. Vowing to step outside of their comfort zones, the three women each have their own challenges to overcome in the year ahead - a baby on the way, a romance to save, and a much-needed confidence boost.

But as Alison finds herself drinking more wine than she ever has in her life and signing up for an extreme sports charity event, she starts to wonder if this is really the change she needed in her life? Or will she rediscover her happiness closer to home?

Heart‑warming, funny, and full of friendship, "The Happiness Project" is perfect for readers who loved One Day in December. 


Pippa James grew up in Birmingham, rarely seen without a book in hand. She now lives in Derbyshire with her husband and two children, balancing writing with teaching and parenting.



What readers are saying about The Happiness Project:

‘I completely loved this book and devoured it in one day as it was too good to put down… perfect humour… endearing and heart-warming… an uplifting and feel-good story that will leave you wanting more...’ Stacy is Reading, 5 stars

‘Warm and uplifting… The story rockets along and will have you laughing and crying.’ Mrs W, 5 stars

‘A stellar novel of friendship, motherhood, and happiness.’ Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars

‘Wonderful and so endearing… Having me laughing at one point and crying the next. It is a heart-warming story full of friendship, families, love and loss.’ Stardust Book Reviews

‘An uplifting tale about friendship, family, and kicking-ass at womanhood… The novel is hilarious… Warm and enticing… Making me chuckle.’ Jessica Ryn

‘A truly fabulous feel-good read … It's a brilliant story of friendship.’ Mum Reinvented, 5 stars