Tarot cards had promised Chrissie love and light, but all she got was a one-night stand, a voicemail from her mom, and a smoldering piece of sage stuck to her leg.

Chrissie Demata thought forty would be different. She's spent years trying to heal the cracks left by an absentee father and an ex-husband who mastered the art of ghosting. She's tried everything from tarot cards to healing crystals -- anything to help her reclaim her inner peace. But despite the sage burning and spiritual retreats, life still feels off-kilter. Case in point: waking up after Valentine's Day with a note from her date instead of the man himself.

When her estranged mother, Florence, suffers a mental breakdown, Chrissie is forced back into the chaos of her family's past. With unresolved grief over her father's death and the emotional baggage that her mother brings to the table, Chrissie must decide whether to step in or finally set the boundaries she's always needed.

Gratitude Happens captures Chrissie's journey as she navigates the hilarious highs and heartbreaking lows of family drama. In between sarcastic inner monologues and awkward attempts at self-care (tip: watch out for flying sage embers), Chrissie learns that healing isn't just about crystals and mantras -- it's about confronting the messy truths she's been avoiding.

This smart, witty, and soul-stirring novel is perfect for readers who love stories of complex family dynamics, personal growth, and the unexpected ways we find strength when life doesn't go according to plan.

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